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ALEXANDRA JORDAN SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD ACTIVITY GRADE HOURS WEEKS DESCRIPTION SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Albinism, Legally Blind --- --- --- Born with albinism and related complications HONORS AND AWARDS Standardized Testing SAT Exam 11,12 --- --- 1980 (720 Reading, 680 Writing, 580 Math) AP Exams 11,12 --- --- AP US History, AP Psychology Alpine Skiing Paralympic Hopeful 2018 --- --- Expected to compete in Pyongyang, South Korea National Championship (DSUSA) 2014 --- --- Selected as forerunner at the opening of events National Emerging Athlete List 2013- Pres. --- --- One of the top 12 Paralympic hopefuls in the country Disabled Sport USA Scholarship 2013- Pres. --- --- $10,000 scholarship to attend Colorado Spectacular Colorado Ski Spectacular 2010- Pres. --- --- Hartford Ski Spectacular, Breckenridge, CO Francis Piche Skiing Invitational 2012 --- --- First disabled athlete in 39 years to qualify for event Bill Morgan Sportsmanship 2012 --- --- Recognized by the Thunder Ridge Ski Team Athlete of the Month, January 2010 --- --- Stride Adaptive Sports, Disabled Sports USA Community Service NOAH Rapid Response Team 2009- Pres. --- --- National Org. of Albinism and Hyperpigmentation Positive Exposure, NOAH Pre K- 12 --- --- Selected to serve as a positive role model for others Press Exposure The FRAMES Project 2013- Pres. --- --- Featured in a medical film by Positive Exposure Time for Kids Magazine 2013 --- --- Featured on the cover of Time for Kids magazine NBC with Ryan Hanrahan 2012 --- --- Visually impaired ski racer interview Real Lives, by Positive Exposure 2010- Pres. --- --- Featured in this book dealing with albinism “About Lexie Jordan” 2010 --- --- Featured in The Journal News, blind skier Raising a Child with Albinism 2008- Pres. --- --- Featured in this book dealing with albinism Extracurricular Student Government Rep. 10,11,1 2 --- --- One of 3 students elected from a pool of 54 Note: columns as indicated represent hours per week and weeks per year.

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ALEXANDRA JORDANSCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD

ACTIVITY GRADE HOURS WEEKS DESCRIPTION

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Albinism, Legally Blind --- --- --- Born with albinism and related complicationsHONORS AND AWARDSStandardized Testing SAT Exam 11,12 --- --- 1980 (720 Reading, 680 Writing, 580 Math) AP Exams 11,12 --- --- AP US History, AP PsychologyAlpine Skiing Paralympic Hopeful 2018 --- --- Expected to compete in Pyongyang, South Korea National Championship (DSUSA) 2014 --- --- Selected as forerunner at the opening of events National Emerging Athlete List 2013-Pres. --- --- One of the top 12 Paralympic hopefuls in the country Disabled Sport USA Scholarship 2013-Pres. --- --- $10,000 scholarship to attend Colorado Spectacular Colorado Ski Spectacular 2010-Pres. --- --- Hartford Ski Spectacular, Breckenridge, CO Francis Piche Skiing Invitational 2012 --- --- First disabled athlete in 39 years to qualify for event Bill Morgan Sportsmanship 2012 --- --- Recognized by the Thunder Ridge Ski Team Athlete of the Month, January 2010 --- --- Stride Adaptive Sports, Disabled Sports USACommunity Service NOAH Rapid Response Team 2009-Pres. --- --- National Org. of Albinism and Hyperpigmentation Positive Exposure, NOAH Pre K-12 --- --- Selected to serve as a positive role model for othersPress Exposure The FRAMES Project 2013-Pres. --- --- Featured in a medical film by Positive Exposure Time for Kids Magazine 2013 --- --- Featured on the cover of Time for Kids magazine NBC with Ryan Hanrahan 2012 --- --- Visually impaired ski racer interview Real Lives, by Positive Exposure 2010-Pres. --- --- Featured in this book dealing with albinism “About Lexie Jordan” 2010 --- --- Featured in The Journal News, blind skier Raising a Child with Albinism 2008-Pres. --- --- Featured in this book dealing with albinismExtracurricular Student Government Rep. 10,11,12 --- --- One of 3 students elected from a pool of 54 Ambassador Girl Scout 11,12 --- --- Recognized for leadership within the Girl Scouts Merit Scholarship 9 --- --- Ambassador, People to PeopleEXTRACURRICULARAlpine Skiing Alpine Ski Racing (Slalom & GS) 4-12 10 52 Compete in several able-bodied alpine skiing events Disabled Sports USA 7-12 10 52 Compete in additional adaptive events under DSUSA Thunder Ridge Race Team 4-12 10 52 Weekends are devoted to preparing for competitionAcademics Student Government Rep. 10,11,12 1 40 Run events and advocate for productive change Georgetown Own It Summit 11 30 1 Women in Advocacy, Women in LeadershipOther Member, NOAH Lifetime All 52 National Org. for Albinism & Hypopigmentation Member, USABA Lifetime All 52 United States Association of Blind Athletes Girl Scouts of the USA K-12 2 52 Long-time member attending regular meetingsCOMMUNITY SERVICERelay for Life 10-12 14 1 Take part in an all-night fundraising effort for cancerAIG Winter Summit 8-12 All 1 Week long training camp supporting DSUSADS USA Wounded Warrior Project 7-12 20 4 Help vets learn to overcome adversity through sportsPositive Exposure Lifetime 2 52 Blogger, advocate for teens with disabilities, etc.US Association of Blind Athletes 6-12 2 40 Mud Run, raised over $45,000 for blind athletesGirl Scouts of the USA K-12 2 52 Engage in varied community outreach effortsSUMMER EXPERIENCESSummer Study All 10 12 Work with tutors on reading, writing, and mathIndependent Reading & Study All 7 12 Audio book enthusiast, fond of various genresAlgebra 2/Trigonometry 2014 25 5 Studied at Rye Country Day SchoolBrown University 2013 All 2 Took a class on Analytical Writing

Note: columns as indicated represent hours per week and weeks per year.

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ALEXANDRA JORDANSCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD

Ambassador, People to People 2012 All 4 Toured France, Italy, Germany, Switz., and Austria

Note: columns as indicated represent hours per week and weeks per year.