A Moorestown, New Jersey native, Blair Hornstine has faced vehement adversity in her life, yet has always come out on the other side a stronger, more informed human being. In 1998, around the age of 13, Ms. Hornstine was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition that virtually obliterated any energy she had to perform even simple daily tasks. She was awarded the opportunity to study with a Special Education Team who was trained to provide her with education materials equivalent to those she would have received had she been able to attend school. This arrangement was fair according to the law and seemed to be agreeable for both Ms. Hornstine and her high school administrators, that is, until graduation neared in 2003. Blair Hornstine’s performance during high school was nothing short of brilliant. Blair’s GPA was a staggering 4.6894-the highest GPA in her class of over 350 students. She was the rightful valedictorian. However, the school superintendent had other ideas. There was another student he felt should receive the recognition of valedictorian as well. Ms. Hornstine and her family filed a lawsuit against the Moorestown Board of Education and the Superintendent for denying her the right to be sole valedictorian because they thought she had received “special treatment.” Although she has at times been portrayed as a spoiled child, Ms. Hornstine did not want to file the suit to gain media attention or acclaim; rather she wanted to stand up for what was right. After a grueling and tiresome case, Ms. Hornstine was victorious and was allowed to be Moorestown High School’s valedictorian of 2003. Blair Hornstine’s dream is to become an attorney and defend the rights of those who do not have a voice in the community. She is scheduled to graduate with her Juris Doctor in 2010.