May 2008 World Around You
Do you have a story, photos, or video about your deaf world? Find out how you can send your stories and news to WAY.

See You Next Fall
News—This is the last issue of the academic year. You will get your next issue in September. Have a great summer!

Botball - The Cutting Edge of Technology
News—A group of MSSD students competed against teams of other students in the Botball competition in the Washington, D.C., area.

Living in an Earthquake Zone (Part 2)
News—Geologists, students, and teachers took a geological fact-finding trip to Southern California May 4-10, 2008.

Deaf Girl to Climb the Highest Mountain
Sports—Kaylee Moniz is preparing for her trip to Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa, with her family this summer.

Deaf Jamaican's Strong Stand to Drive
International—Christophe Phillips won $1500 answering the question: "Why should the Jamaican government give deaf persons permission to drive?"

Think Green!
Contest—Next year's Gallaudet National Essay, Art, and ASL Contest theme is "Going Green: What I'm Doing to Help Save the Environment."

Music of the Heart
History—Though deaf from a young age, Ludwig Van Beethoven wrote some of the greatest music the world has ever known.