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June 3 – Nick Vujicic

By: Camilla Moran, Editor • June 3, 2026
Nick Vujicic attended mainstream school and later graduated from Griffith University at age 21 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree (double major in accountancy and financial planning).
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Nick Vujicic attended mainstream school and later graduated from Griffith University at age 21 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree (double major in accountancy and financial planning).

Today’s Highlight is Nick Vujicic. Vujicic is the founder of the orginization, Life Without Limbs. His disability resulted in his hard childhood, which included bullying and discrimination. Today, Vujicic is a motivational speaker and advocate for individuals with disabilities.

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Camilla Moran
Camilla Moran, Editor
Camilla Moran is a 17-year-old senior who attends Colonia High School. She is involved in several clubs, including Mini-thon, CHS Interact club, and CHS Declaration. Outside of school, she can be found watching Broadway musicals on film, writing, or baking. Moran also competes in adaptive sports for Children’s Specialized Hospital Lightning Wheels. The adaptive sports she competes in are Archery and Track and Field. She describes herself as kind, caring, and hardworking. After graduating, she aspires to become an elementary school teacher. She would also like to advocate for people with disabilities to improve their lives and help them achieve their dreams. A quote she lives by is “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.”