Daria was diagnosed with narcolepsy in high school, within two years of her symptoms developing. With education and a good treatment regimen, her grades have improved. Daria was inducted into the National Art Honor Society, is on the Honor Roll, and started a dance club at her school. Daria is a Narcolepsy Network Youth Ambassador and earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for her incredible work raising narcolepsy awareness in her community and far beyond. She enjoys drawing, baking, dancing, and listening to music. She will attend Morgan State University School of Architecture.

Hunter was diagnosed with narcolepsy in 2012 after experiencing symptoms for about six months. Despite narcolepsy, he is graduating from high school with honors in the top five percent of his class. Hunter enjoys playing baseball and basketball, hunting, and fishing. This fall, Hunter will attend Brescia University to major in business, minor in sports management, and play for the baseball team.

Jenny was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia at age 14, after experiencing symptoms for many years. She was always “hard to wake up” and “could sleep anywhere.” In high school, Jenny was involved in drama, choir, leadership, student council, and was a member of five honor societies. She enjoys reading, writing, playing soccer, and going to the beach when she’s not taking a nap. Jenny graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 5.0 GPA. She will attend Florida State University as part of the University Honors Program to major in communications.

Joseph was diagnosed with narcolepsy with cataplexy at age of nine. While he found learning to cope with narcolepsy a daunting challenge, he genuinely believes that it was a humbling experience that shaped the person he is today. In high school, his caring family and teachers aided him on his way to graduating as a member of the school’s Cum Laude Society. In the fall he plans to attend Clark University, where he aspires to study political science and history.

Katja was diagnosed with narcolepsy at age 13 after experiencing symptoms for almost a year. However, she was able to maintain a 4.0 GPA in high school and took many honors and AP classes. In her rare free time, Katja loves to draw and read good books. This fall, Katja plans on attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is excited to be majoring in Food Science and Technology.

Kaylee was diagnosed with narcolepsy with cataplexy at age 12. Since then, she has found treatments to help manage her narcolepsy. Throughout high school, Kaylee has maintained mostly A’s and is graduating with academic honors. She also enjoys art and has taken many art classes. Passionate about the environment and recycling, Kaylee will attend Ball State University to study environmental science. She hopes to make a positive difference.

Kelly was diagnosed with narcolepsy with cataplexy in the eighth grade. It has been a long journey with many treatments, doctors, and people helping her get to where she is now. Kelly is excited to attend Mars Hill University in Northern Carolina, where she will continue to play volleyball and further her education.

Mackenzie was diagnosed with narcolepsy with cataplexy when she was 10 years old, after countless doctor appointments and sleep studies. Mackenzie has excelled in academics, varsity soccer, beach volleyball, boxing, worship ministry at her church, and leadership positions in the many activities she takes part in. Mackenzie looks forward to her future as she aspires to become a physician’s assistant specialized in neurology. She will attend the University of San Diego this fall to major in behavioral neuroscience.

McCaylon was diagnosed with narcolepsy at the age of nine. Having narcolepsy has affected him in the classroom and in athletics, but it has not stopped him from doing what he needed to do in order to excel at both. McCaylon will attend McNeese University starting this fall.

Morgan was diagnosed with narcolepsy with cataplexy at the end of her junior year of high school after a year and a half of experiencing symptoms. Outside of school, Morgan enjoys photography and playing the piano, drums, and ukulele. She looks forward to studying biology on a pre-medical track this fall at Washington University in St. Louis.

Mykaylah was diagnosed with narcolepsy with cataplexy in 2013, after being misdiagnosed with epilepsy. She enjoys reading, comic books, video games, and animals. This fall, Mykaylah will attend Georgia Gwinnett College to major in cinema & media arts production for film and screenwriting.

Ryan was diagnosed with narcolepsy in 2014 at the start of his freshman year in high school. Several of his hobbies include playing and watching basketball, going to the gym, reading , and traveling. Ryan will attend the University of California, Los Angeles this fall and plans to major in business economics.