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Annabelle Scroggins, Class of 2025

Undergraduate
Sociology
Texas
Coming to Gallaudet University instilled so much confidence in her that she quickly planned out the next 4 years of her academic career. At Gallaudet, she realized the more opportunities she’s involved in, the more experience she gains, leading to greater confidence.
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Confidence comes from within

Annabelle draws confidence from exploring the many opportunities at Gallaudet University. With academics at Gallaudet, Annabelle embraces the accessibility provided for students who benefit from them. She appreciates Washington, D.C.’s many offerings, including free museums, which she enjoys!

Gaining new perspectives

Annabelle chose Gallaudet over University of Texas for direct communication reasons. By doing so, she gained a bigger perspective by leveraging all the accommodations Gallaudet offers to meet diverse students’ needs. She is confident Gallaudet is the place to grow as a person on her academic journey, living by the quote, “Be the best version of yourself.”

#IAmGallaudet Stories

Explore the stories of a variety of members of our Gallaudet community.

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Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger

Discover the inspiring journey of Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger at Gallaudet University. Explore their contributions and experiences within the Deaf community.

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Lorenzo Lewis

Discover Lorenzo Lewis’s inspiring journey at Gallaudet University, where he champions diversity and inclusion in the deaf community. Explore his impactful story!

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Cas Mastropaolo, ’24

Discover the inspiring journey of CAS Mastropaolo at Gallaudet University. Explore their achievements, experiences, and contributions to the Deaf community.

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Warren “Wawa” Snipe, ’94

Explore Warren “Wawa” Snipe’s inspiring journey at Gallaudet University, where he shares his experiences and insights as a proud member of the Deaf community.

The #IAmGallaudet campaign is part of The Gallaudet Promise, our ten-year vision to share the story from many different angles and show that there are many different ways to be deaf. These stories are moving, insightful, and often triumphant. These also reflect the importance of the space Gallaudet has offered to nurture the growth of a broad range of successful members of the deaf, hard of hearing, and signing community.

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