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For some, being crowned homecoming king or queen would be the pinnacle of one’s high school experience. This is probably the reason why the path to homecoming is often typecast as an extreme cat-fight among the prettiest and most popular girls in school. The homecoming court at Strom Thurmond High School in Edgefield County, South
Trinity Arrington was recently named homecoming queen at S&S High School. But instead of taking all the credit, the teen decided to do what she thought was right – sharing the crown with her friend and fellow nominee, Emily Petty. Trinity has adored Emily, a teen with Down syndrome, ever since their first meeting last
A high school senior paid tribute to her father who died during a military tour in Afghanistan through pictures that depict him as an “angel”. Julia Yllescas, who attends Aurora High School, wanted to honor her father’s memory by including him in her senior pictures. Her dad, Captain Robert Yllescas, died on December 1, 2008, after
These young sweethearts with Down syndrome were recently crowned the King and Queen of prom at Monmouth Comprehensive School in Monmouth, South Wales. Teenagers Dylan Hughes and Amelie Barker, both 16, first met when they were just three years old. They only started dating in March but now, it appears that the pair has gotten
During his high school graduation ceremony, a student with autism walked onstage to receive his diploma, but instead of loud applause and cheers, he was met with silence. According to the NIMH, Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is “a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior”. Although the condition can be diagnosed at any age, it
This school has found a way to turn students’ physical education classes into a form of community service. For most of us, the summer months are the perfect time to do yard work. The weather is good, the land is dry, and there is little to no chance of being interrupted by rain. However, there
What most of us would consider a normal daily activity is a feat for this recent high school graduate. This is her inspiring story. Madison Scott has defied the odds all her life, and on her graduation day, she is set on doing that once more – by walking the stage alone. 19 years ago,
A school cafeteria employee did what she thought was the right thing to do, but her kind gesture backfired on her. Bonnie Kimball had worked as a lunch employee at Mascoma Valley Regional High School for five years. Every day, she would drive from her home in Canaan Village to the school to preside over
You might have seen this photo as one of those popular dog memes being shared on Facebook. Here is the story behind it. Diana Bloom, a senior at Stafford High School in Falmouth, Virginia, finally received her copy of the much-awaited yearbook. Flipping through its pages, she smiled as she was reminded of the precious
Payton Dankworth is not your ordinary “teen mom”. While most are a parent to human babies, this girl from Ballinger, Texas is a mother to a furry, four-legged creature – a donkey! It all began when the 17-year-old received a call from a friend who lives on a horse ranch. This friend was riding out
The saying, “what goes around comes around” sometimes becomes the motivation for people to do good, so that they will receive good in return. But for this Kenyan school teacher, he surely wasn’t thinking of personal gain when he was donating most of his earnings to the poor – he was doing it purely out
When there is heavy snowfall, many of us would opt to stay inside the comfort of our homes as much as possible. Driving on slippery roads and facing the cold during a blizzard is just unthinkable and most of all, dangerous. But for a woman in New Jersey who needs regular dialysis treatment, braving the
