May 2010 World Around You
We hope WAY inspires you to learn, think, and reach for the stars in everything you do!

Welcome to the May Issue!
Sylvia Smith welcomes you to this month's exciting issue of WAY!

2010 Gallaudet Contest Winners
WAY proudly announces the winners of the 2010 Gallaudet National Essay, Art and ASL contest.

Working at the White House
Joseph Lewis wants to become a politician and run for Congress. He is starting out with an internship at the White House. Find out what it is like to work there!

Deaf Family Featured in Reality Show Pilot
Academy Award-winning deaf actress Marlee Matlin has produced a pilot for a new reality TV series. The series shares the daily life of the Firl family, a family with deaf parents, two deaf children, and two hearing children.

Deaf Teens Perform ASL Poetry
Deaf Jam is a documentary covering the four years that deaf teens from the Lexington School for the Deaf spent exploring ASL poetry. Read about the teens' experience and the film!

Deaf Teen Earns Black Belt in Taekwondo
16-year-old Emily Scott gained confidence and strength after enrolling in taekwondo at age 6. Now 16, she is a black belt. Read about Emily's story!

Deaf Baseball Players in the News
The Gallaudet University baseball team has recently appeared in The Washington Post and USA Today, as well as visited the White House. Read about the progress the team has made!