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Jeremy Vest

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Jeremy joined the How's Your News? team in 2004 as the drummer for the band. Jeremy has Williams Syndrome, which means he often skips from subject to subject, but also has great musical ability. He plays the piano as well as the drums and...   Read More »

Susan Harrington

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Susan has an avid interest in politics and current events and has always wanted to be a news reporter. A HYN reporter since its inception in 1998, Sue has conducted interviews with many notable figures, including Diane Sawyer, Peter Jennings, Kathy...   Read More »

Robert Bird

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"Bobby" has Down Syndrome and an interesting speech impairment which makes it sound as if he is speaking his own personal language. He understands everything that is said to him and is able to converse with almost anyone who comes his way. He has...   Read More »

Sean Costello

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Sean has Down Syndrome and has participated in the National Special Olympics on several occasions and specializes in weightlifting and basketball. He has been with HYN since its inception in 1998, interviewing such luminaries as Senator Hillary...   Read More »

Larry Perry

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Larry has been a camper at Camp Jabberwocky, where the crew met, since its very first year, in 1952. He has severe spastic cerebral palsy, uses a wheelchair, and cannot form words with his voice. He communicates "Yes" and "No" with finger motions....   Read More »

Lucas Wahl

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Lucas is the newest member of the HYN team. He joined in 2007 as a member of the band, taking things to a new level with his dramatic guitar playing. Lucas has Williams Syndrome and often plays the guitar behind his head and with his teeth. Since...   Read More »