Name: Shameka

State: New York

Country: USA

Occupation: Student at Gallaudet University

E-mail: N/A

Achievements so far: A valedictorian at Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, being a camper at Youth Leadership camp in 1998. Also involved in the cheerleading squad for Gallaudet University Fall/Winter 2001 and Def Nations.

Future Aims & Goals: To be happy..with who I am, whom I am with, and whatever, wherever my life takes me...what else is there? Basically, I want to be successful in psychology for deaf children

Your Advice to the Deaf Community: To give all people some knowledge of deaf citizen. Don't give up for what they're granted for. Help keep all deaf communities strong and have pride of who we are!

Shout Out/Comment/Favorite Quote: What would you do if you were me? Probably try to conquer the world, cause that's how strong you would be*~~~*Since I answered that for you, I will now end my poem, I'm gonna end it as smoothly as possible, because that's who I am. I am and will always be a survivor, from now until all time comes to an end!*~~~* Stay young and beautiful.