Racing to the Top

Despite struggling with anxiety and a reluctance for the spotlight, valedictorian Norah Koerber emerges as a shining example for classmates to follow. And in the process, she learns to expect the unexpected.

By: Marisa Oberle

With the help of caring mentors, Shalom Korn learns a valuable lesson: Stop searching for something that’s already inside of you.
By: Tim Kolodziej
Regardless of what others expect, only you can write the best version. That’s what I’m doing.
By: Erin Martin

Your Story

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Racing to the Top

By: Marisa Oberle

Going Deeper

Lost and Found

By: Tim Kolodziej

First Person

It's Your Story

By: Erin Martin

Talk of Ages

The Founder

By: Tim Kolodziej

Going Deeper

Goal Oriented

By: Tim Kolodziej

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  • ‘I’m gonna do this’ - Inspired by her husband’s medical care and the nursing pursuit of her daughter, Annique London makes a healthy choice of her own.
  • ‘This is my calling’ - After 30 years, mother of four returns to school to pursue dream career of nursing
  • Life Saving Legacy - In my family, hope is passed down from generation to generation.

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