I'm just one of the kids, and all because the students at Hamilton Heights High School listened to the facts, educated their parents and themselves, and believed in me.

Entertainers, athletes, and stars started giving me support.

My studies are important to me. I made the honor role just recently, with 2 A's and 2 B's.

I believe in myself as I look forward to graduating from Hamilton Heights High School in 1991.

People would get up and leave so they would not have to sit anywhere near me.

My name is Ryan White. I am sixteen years old. I have hemophilia, and I have AIDS.

Because of the lack of education on AIDS, discrimination, fear, panic, and lies surrounded me.