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Valedictorian with Non-speaking Autism Gives Her College’s Commencement Speech

July 18, 2022
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Even when she cannot speak, Elizabeth’s message can still be heard. (Video courtesy of Rollins College) …

Valedictorian With Nonspeaking Autism Delivers Moving Graduation Speech, ‘God Gave You a Voice. Use It’

June 8, 2022
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A Florida college valedictorian with nonspeaking autism has given a moving commencement speech to her fellow graduates, urging them to use their voices to serve others. Rollins College student Elizabeth Bonker lost her ability to speak at 15 months of age, and is profoundly affected by autism. For her commencement address that was delivered to…

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‘I Made This Pact to Change My Life’: Homeless Valedictorian Shares Journey Out of Poverty

March 26, 2022
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After losing his mother to leukemia, a Kentucky native and his family lost their home and struggled with homelessness for a period of time until they were taken in by the boy’s grandmother in Florida. Experiencing a glimpse of light, the boy made a pact: to change his life for the better. Through hard work…

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Teen Valedictorian Who Launched Nonprofit for Kids in 2020 Is Accepted Into 11 Colleges

May 18, 2021
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An 18-year-old valedictorian from California has been offered a place at all 11 universities he applied to. After considering his options, including Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford, he revealed his choice on live television. Ahmed Muhammad, a senior at Oakland Technical High, picked Stanford. Ahmed has a cumulative 4.73 grade point average and is on target for a…

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12-Year-Old Prodigy to Graduate NC High School With Perfect GPA 4.0, Named Valedictorian

May 4, 2021
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Like any other 12-year-old, Mike Wimmer is ardent about video games, race cars, and playing sports with his friends. Unlike most students his age, though, Wimmer will be graduating from high school in less than a month—years ahead of your typical preteen. Not only is he set to graduate from Concord Academy in North Carolina…

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