A Close-Up on Elizabeth V.

What activities do you enjoy most?

I enjoy archery, horseback riding, baseball, surfing, and being a member of Frontier Girls. I also like to do crafts, including fiber arts, such as spinning, weaving, and sewing.

What are your strengths?

I am very good at math and arguing!

What have been your challenges?

I had to deal with a teacher who was a bully; I eventually overcame her hurtful words. I also struggle with reading and communicating with people who don’t know me.

Of what accomplishments are you most proud? 

I am very proud to have been selected as the Million Misfit Sock March Ambassador based on my experiences with a teacher bully and to have been named the Arizona Equestrian Special Olympics Grand Champion twice. I am also proud that I earned the Fruit of the Spirit award, the Make a Difference award, two WOW awards, a Bright Idea award, and the Liberty award in Frontier Girls. Additionally, I represented my school in the regional science fair.

What are your ambitions? 

I hope to be selected to represent Team USA in Equestrian Sports in the  Special Olympics World Games and to raise awareness of and prevent bullying in our communities.

Thank you to Elizabeth’s loving mother, Suzanne, for helping to type these responses!