By Paris Achen
Mail Tribune
June 06, 2007

Born with a learning disability caused by prenatal drug exposure, 18-year-old Gideon Linsday has struggled for the past 12 years to master what came easy to most other students.

He surmounted the challenge by realizing the power of helping others.
On his own accord, he started Black History Month at Ashland High School, took a leadership role as co-student-body president and worked his way out of special education classes. He graduates Friday with a regular diploma and a mission to improve the lives of others.

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