Samantha McMichael at the park 0

Looking to do big things in field of biology

“Biology is the life cycle. You know, wherever you look, it’s biology. You can do a lot with it, especially in science where we’re always innovating and creating things. That’s what I like about it. “We had to do a research...

Luis Hernandez at the park 0

Communication helps him break out of his shell

“I like interacting and socializing with others, but I wasn’t always this way. I used to be very introverted.” Why did you change? “One of my inspirations in life is to own a business. To do that, I finally realized I...

Payge Davie at her home 0

Auto-pedestrian accident recovery remarkable

“When she was 11, she was in an auto-pedestrian accident while waiting for the bus. She died twice while in Life Flight, had a stroke and sustained a serious brain injury. “The doctors gave little hope that she would see, hear,...

Terry Nevorski at the YMCA 0

He earns the respect of those he serves

“I was a school bus driver for more than 10 years. Driving, I had no problems. The hardest part was taking care of the kids behind me. Some of them, they get ants in their pants and think they don’t have...

Sandy Denson at the YMCA 0

Habitat for Humanity is ‘wonderful work’

“I had done a lot in the community with some other nonprofits. But Habitat for Humanity, I don’t know, I just love it. It’s wonderful work, providing homes for low-income families.” How big is the need? “There is a substantial portion...

Norman Anderson with his horse 0

Mounted patrol officer at home in the saddle

“I’ve been on mounted patrol since it started, almost 22 years ago. I remember because it was the same year my son was born. “Growing up, my grandfather rode and I used to go on trail rides with him. I also...

Adrianna and David Cripps at the dog park 0

College class was life-changing experience

“There was this class offered for one week. I wasn’t doing well with school so I was like, hey, one week of class, three credits, I’ll take that. It was a Baptist history class. The teacher looked like he was going...