Nathaniel F, Lexington, MA – graduated from Lexington High School, where he played on the ultimate Frisbee team and worked on the tech crew for school drama productions. He also served in the peer leader program as an advocate to other students. He was one of three seniors in his high school chosen to receive the MASS award (Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents) for academic excellence.
Born with Apert’s syndrome, Nate was featured in May on Channel 5’s “A+ Student Award,” which highlights “outstanding high school seniors who often overcome incredible odds to be the best in their school.”
Nate has a passion for horseback riding, which he began at age 2, and also enjoys skiing and beekeeping. In addition, he works part-time at The Food Project in Lincoln, Massachusetts, which promotes sustainable agriculture.
Nate will be attending University of Hartford in Connecticut in the fall. In 10 years, he sees himself pursuing some sort of math career in the business field. He would also like to be a disability activist.