Service for Amy R. Swann, 27, is planned for 2 p.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenwood Memorial Terrace.
Ms. Swann died Tuesday from complications due to muscular dystrophy.
She was born in Seattle and had lived in Spokane for 25 years.
Ms. Swann graduated from Ferris High School and had worked at Sacred Heart Medical Center as a receptionist for more than eight years.
She is survived by her mother, Donna Swann; two sisters, Kristy and Peggy Swann, both at home; and her grandparents, Ruth Swann of Piney Point, Maryland, and Ronald and May Triplett of Spokane.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
—From The Spokesman-Review; Friday, March 14, 1997∼Muscular dystrophy couldn't keep student from her diploma
By Steve Massey
Staff writer
Amy Swann has battled muscular dystrophy since early childhood, but her determination, teachers say, is an inspiration to others. Thursday night, Swann graduated from Spokane Community College and is ready to start a career as a medical records technician.
"I can do anything anybody else can, it just takes me longer," she said. "There were a lot of times during the last two years that I didn't think I was going to make it. But I did. And I'm really proud."
Swann, 20, joined some 500 SCC graduates Thursday for the school's commencement exercise at the Spokane Opera House. The college graduated 1,400 students this year, but only one-third went through ceremonies.
Before degrees were awarded, James Prudente reminded graduates that SCC alumni are "highly thought of in the community" and urged them to uphold that reputation.
Prudente is a 1964 SCC graduate and part-time biology instructor at the college. The land where his childhood home stood, at Ralph and Indiana, is now the center of SCC's campus. In 1969, Prudente's grandparents sold the land to the state, so the college could expand.
"No matter what you do, your time spent here will benefit you and those that associate with you," Prudente told the graduates.
Prudente said he met his wife when they were both SCC students. The couple and the college celebrate silver anniversaries this year.
Randy Scott, associated student body president, praised the college for its diversity and quality faculty.
"This institution's instructors aren't merely teachers. They're friends," he said. "As we leave here … we walk away proud, knowing we've contributed to the success of Spokane Community College."
Swann, who doesn't like to be thought of as handicapped, said she can hardly believe she's finished school. Because of her disability, she said, it took her much longer than most students to write papers, type and study.
As she received her diploma, the applause of 2,600 people brought a wide smile to her face.
She now works part time as a receptionist at Sacred Heart Medical Center. Her primary instructor, Shirley Higgin, said Swann's computer skills will make her an outstanding employee.
"Amy doesn't see herself as disabled," Higgin said. "That's one of the reasons she's been able to do as well as she has. She's a very, very capable young lady."
—From The Spokesman-Review and Spokane Chronicle; Friday, June 9, 1989∼An Apple for the Student
Sadir Khan Grotto helps good student
By Sherwood Anderson
Staff writer
Amy Swann will be able to use a computer at home as well as at school this year, thanks to the efforts of occupational therapist Dorothy Haenle and the Goodfellow Charities of Sadir Khan Grotto of the Masons in Spokane.
Having a computer at home is important for Swann because she has Friedreich's ataxia, a slow-acting hereditary disease that diminishes muscle strength, Haenle said.
Haenle, a specialist with Educational Service District 101, said Swann, like many students with various forms of impairment, "can do very well in school where there's a computer, but she needs one at home as well.
"Just imagine how hard it would be for the regular students if they could write but had to leave their pencil at school and then couldn't get their homework done."
Last year, as a sophomore at Ferris High School, Swann maintained a 3.7 grade-point average of a possible 4.0.
Haenle was made aware of Swann's need for a computer at home by teacher Kathy Carman.
"She is just the sort of bright, capable student who will really use it at home to keep up and make full use of her potential," Haenle said of Swann.
Despite proven usefulness in helping young people with physical disabilities in the school room, computers at home remain a hard-come-by luxury for most of those students.
Last year, Haenle helped organize a preliminary request to the Apple Education Grant program for 10 computers to be used by handicapped students at home. Some 800 grant requests received favorable response, but theirs did not, she said.
She next approached a local service club. The group considered her request and decided it couldn't take the project on at that time, she said.
In May she contacted Art Putnam of the Sadir Khan Grotto Charities and "they have really come through — they've just done wonders," she said.
A second handicapped student, who "is on the verge of falling behind because of the difficulty with doing homework," will soon receive an Apple IIc outfit similar to Swann's, Haenle said.
Grotto charities have a well-established program to provide dental care for youngsters handicapped by muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and similar afflictions. They also provide equipment and services in concert with the Guilds' School, Salvation Army and other organizations. This, however, is their first venture into providing a computer, Putnam said.
Swann will use the Apple IIc/Bank Street Writer outfit to continue her studies toward a career involving business or economics.
When not busy with school work, Swann enjoys reading, television, swimming and arts and crafts.
—From The Spokesman-Review and Spokane Chronicle; Thursday, August 15, 1985
Ms. Swann died Tuesday from complications due to muscular dystrophy.
She was born in Seattle and had lived in Spokane for 25 years.
Ms. Swann graduated from Ferris High School and had worked at Sacred Heart Medical Center as a receptionist for more than eight years.
She is survived by her mother, Donna Swann; two sisters, Kristy and Peggy Swann, both at home; and her grandparents, Ruth Swann of Piney Point, Maryland, and Ronald and May Triplett of Spokane.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
—From The Spokesman-Review; Friday, March 14, 1997∼Muscular dystrophy couldn't keep student from her diploma
By Steve Massey
Staff writer
Amy Swann has battled muscular dystrophy since early childhood, but her determination, teachers say, is an inspiration to others. Thursday night, Swann graduated from Spokane Community College and is ready to start a career as a medical records technician.
"I can do anything anybody else can, it just takes me longer," she said. "There were a lot of times during the last two years that I didn't think I was going to make it. But I did. And I'm really proud."
Swann, 20, joined some 500 SCC graduates Thursday for the school's commencement exercise at the Spokane Opera House. The college graduated 1,400 students this year, but only one-third went through ceremonies.
Before degrees were awarded, James Prudente reminded graduates that SCC alumni are "highly thought of in the community" and urged them to uphold that reputation.
Prudente is a 1964 SCC graduate and part-time biology instructor at the college. The land where his childhood home stood, at Ralph and Indiana, is now the center of SCC's campus. In 1969, Prudente's grandparents sold the land to the state, so the college could expand.
"No matter what you do, your time spent here will benefit you and those that associate with you," Prudente told the graduates.
Prudente said he met his wife when they were both SCC students. The couple and the college celebrate silver anniversaries this year.
Randy Scott, associated student body president, praised the college for its diversity and quality faculty.
"This institution's instructors aren't merely teachers. They're friends," he said. "As we leave here … we walk away proud, knowing we've contributed to the success of Spokane Community College."
Swann, who doesn't like to be thought of as handicapped, said she can hardly believe she's finished school. Because of her disability, she said, it took her much longer than most students to write papers, type and study.
As she received her diploma, the applause of 2,600 people brought a wide smile to her face.
She now works part time as a receptionist at Sacred Heart Medical Center. Her primary instructor, Shirley Higgin, said Swann's computer skills will make her an outstanding employee.
"Amy doesn't see herself as disabled," Higgin said. "That's one of the reasons she's been able to do as well as she has. She's a very, very capable young lady."
—From The Spokesman-Review and Spokane Chronicle; Friday, June 9, 1989∼An Apple for the Student
Sadir Khan Grotto helps good student
By Sherwood Anderson
Staff writer
Amy Swann will be able to use a computer at home as well as at school this year, thanks to the efforts of occupational therapist Dorothy Haenle and the Goodfellow Charities of Sadir Khan Grotto of the Masons in Spokane.
Having a computer at home is important for Swann because she has Friedreich's ataxia, a slow-acting hereditary disease that diminishes muscle strength, Haenle said.
Haenle, a specialist with Educational Service District 101, said Swann, like many students with various forms of impairment, "can do very well in school where there's a computer, but she needs one at home as well.
"Just imagine how hard it would be for the regular students if they could write but had to leave their pencil at school and then couldn't get their homework done."
Last year, as a sophomore at Ferris High School, Swann maintained a 3.7 grade-point average of a possible 4.0.
Haenle was made aware of Swann's need for a computer at home by teacher Kathy Carman.
"She is just the sort of bright, capable student who will really use it at home to keep up and make full use of her potential," Haenle said of Swann.
Despite proven usefulness in helping young people with physical disabilities in the school room, computers at home remain a hard-come-by luxury for most of those students.
Last year, Haenle helped organize a preliminary request to the Apple Education Grant program for 10 computers to be used by handicapped students at home. Some 800 grant requests received favorable response, but theirs did not, she said.
She next approached a local service club. The group considered her request and decided it couldn't take the project on at that time, she said.
In May she contacted Art Putnam of the Sadir Khan Grotto Charities and "they have really come through — they've just done wonders," she said.
A second handicapped student, who "is on the verge of falling behind because of the difficulty with doing homework," will soon receive an Apple IIc outfit similar to Swann's, Haenle said.
Grotto charities have a well-established program to provide dental care for youngsters handicapped by muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and similar afflictions. They also provide equipment and services in concert with the Guilds' School, Salvation Army and other organizations. This, however, is their first venture into providing a computer, Putnam said.
Swann will use the Apple IIc/Bank Street Writer outfit to continue her studies toward a career involving business or economics.
When not busy with school work, Swann enjoys reading, television, swimming and arts and crafts.
—From The Spokesman-Review and Spokane Chronicle; Thursday, August 15, 1985
Service for Amy R. Swann, 27, is planned for 2 p.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenwood Memorial Terrace.
Ms. Swann died Tuesday from complications due to muscular dystrophy.
She was born in Seattle and had lived in Spokane for 25 years.
Ms. Swann graduated from Ferris High School and had worked at Sacred Heart Medical Center as a receptionist for more than eight years.
She is survived by her mother, Donna Swann; two sisters, Kristy and Peggy Swann, both at home; and her grandparents, Ruth Swann of Piney Point, Maryland, and Ronald and May Triplett of Spokane.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
—From The Spokesman-Review; Friday, March 14, 1997∼Muscular dystrophy couldn't keep student from her diploma
By Steve Massey
Staff writer
Amy Swann has battled muscular dystrophy since early childhood, but her determination, teachers say, is an inspiration to others. Thursday night, Swann graduated from Spokane Community College and is ready to start a career as a medical records technician.
"I can do anything anybody else can, it just takes me longer," she said. "There were a lot of times during the last two years that I didn't think I was going to make it. But I did. And I'm really proud."
Swann, 20, joined some 500 SCC graduates Thursday for the school's commencement exercise at the Spokane Opera House. The college graduated 1,400 students this year, but only one-third went through ceremonies.
Before degrees were awarded, James Prudente reminded graduates that SCC alumni are "highly thought of in the community" and urged them to uphold that reputation.
Prudente is a 1964 SCC graduate and part-time biology instructor at the college. The land where his childhood home stood, at Ralph and Indiana, is now the center of SCC's campus. In 1969, Prudente's grandparents sold the land to the state, so the college could expand.
"No matter what you do, your time spent here will benefit you and those that associate with you," Prudente told the graduates.
Prudente said he met his wife when they were both SCC students. The couple and the college celebrate silver anniversaries this year.
Randy Scott, associated student body president, praised the college for its diversity and quality faculty.
"This institution's instructors aren't merely teachers. They're friends," he said. "As we leave here … we walk away proud, knowing we've contributed to the success of Spokane Community College."
Swann, who doesn't like to be thought of as handicapped, said she can hardly believe she's finished school. Because of her disability, she said, it took her much longer than most students to write papers, type and study.
As she received her diploma, the applause of 2,600 people brought a wide smile to her face.
She now works part time as a receptionist at Sacred Heart Medical Center. Her primary instructor, Shirley Higgin, said Swann's computer skills will make her an outstanding employee.
"Amy doesn't see herself as disabled," Higgin said. "That's one of the reasons she's been able to do as well as she has. She's a very, very capable young lady."
—From The Spokesman-Review and Spokane Chronicle; Friday, June 9, 1989∼An Apple for the Student
Sadir Khan Grotto helps good student
By Sherwood Anderson
Staff writer
Amy Swann will be able to use a computer at home as well as at school this year, thanks to the efforts of occupational therapist Dorothy Haenle and the Goodfellow Charities of Sadir Khan Grotto of the Masons in Spokane.
Having a computer at home is important for Swann because she has Friedreich's ataxia, a slow-acting hereditary disease that diminishes muscle strength, Haenle said.
Haenle, a specialist with Educational Service District 101, said Swann, like many students with various forms of impairment, "can do very well in school where there's a computer, but she needs one at home as well.
"Just imagine how hard it would be for the regular students if they could write but had to leave their pencil at school and then couldn't get their homework done."
Last year, as a sophomore at Ferris High School, Swann maintained a 3.7 grade-point average of a possible 4.0.
Haenle was made aware of Swann's need for a computer at home by teacher Kathy Carman.
"She is just the sort of bright, capable student who will really use it at home to keep up and make full use of her potential," Haenle said of Swann.
Despite proven usefulness in helping young people with physical disabilities in the school room, computers at home remain a hard-come-by luxury for most of those students.
Last year, Haenle helped organize a preliminary request to the Apple Education Grant program for 10 computers to be used by handicapped students at home. Some 800 grant requests received favorable response, but theirs did not, she said.
She next approached a local service club. The group considered her request and decided it couldn't take the project on at that time, she said.
In May she contacted Art Putnam of the Sadir Khan Grotto Charities and "they have really come through — they've just done wonders," she said.
A second handicapped student, who "is on the verge of falling behind because of the difficulty with doing homework," will soon receive an Apple IIc outfit similar to Swann's, Haenle said.
Grotto charities have a well-established program to provide dental care for youngsters handicapped by muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and similar afflictions. They also provide equipment and services in concert with the Guilds' School, Salvation Army and other organizations. This, however, is their first venture into providing a computer, Putnam said.
Swann will use the Apple IIc/Bank Street Writer outfit to continue her studies toward a career involving business or economics.
When not busy with school work, Swann enjoys reading, television, swimming and arts and crafts.
—From The Spokesman-Review and Spokane Chronicle; Thursday, August 15, 1985
Ms. Swann died Tuesday from complications due to muscular dystrophy.
She was born in Seattle and had lived in Spokane for 25 years.
Ms. Swann graduated from Ferris High School and had worked at Sacred Heart Medical Center as a receptionist for more than eight years.
She is survived by her mother, Donna Swann; two sisters, Kristy and Peggy Swann, both at home; and her grandparents, Ruth Swann of Piney Point, Maryland, and Ronald and May Triplett of Spokane.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
—From The Spokesman-Review; Friday, March 14, 1997∼Muscular dystrophy couldn't keep student from her diploma
By Steve Massey
Staff writer
Amy Swann has battled muscular dystrophy since early childhood, but her determination, teachers say, is an inspiration to others. Thursday night, Swann graduated from Spokane Community College and is ready to start a career as a medical records technician.
"I can do anything anybody else can, it just takes me longer," she said. "There were a lot of times during the last two years that I didn't think I was going to make it. But I did. And I'm really proud."
Swann, 20, joined some 500 SCC graduates Thursday for the school's commencement exercise at the Spokane Opera House. The college graduated 1,400 students this year, but only one-third went through ceremonies.
Before degrees were awarded, James Prudente reminded graduates that SCC alumni are "highly thought of in the community" and urged them to uphold that reputation.
Prudente is a 1964 SCC graduate and part-time biology instructor at the college. The land where his childhood home stood, at Ralph and Indiana, is now the center of SCC's campus. In 1969, Prudente's grandparents sold the land to the state, so the college could expand.
"No matter what you do, your time spent here will benefit you and those that associate with you," Prudente told the graduates.
Prudente said he met his wife when they were both SCC students. The couple and the college celebrate silver anniversaries this year.
Randy Scott, associated student body president, praised the college for its diversity and quality faculty.
"This institution's instructors aren't merely teachers. They're friends," he said. "As we leave here … we walk away proud, knowing we've contributed to the success of Spokane Community College."
Swann, who doesn't like to be thought of as handicapped, said she can hardly believe she's finished school. Because of her disability, she said, it took her much longer than most students to write papers, type and study.
As she received her diploma, the applause of 2,600 people brought a wide smile to her face.
She now works part time as a receptionist at Sacred Heart Medical Center. Her primary instructor, Shirley Higgin, said Swann's computer skills will make her an outstanding employee.
"Amy doesn't see herself as disabled," Higgin said. "That's one of the reasons she's been able to do as well as she has. She's a very, very capable young lady."
—From The Spokesman-Review and Spokane Chronicle; Friday, June 9, 1989∼An Apple for the Student
Sadir Khan Grotto helps good student
By Sherwood Anderson
Staff writer
Amy Swann will be able to use a computer at home as well as at school this year, thanks to the efforts of occupational therapist Dorothy Haenle and the Goodfellow Charities of Sadir Khan Grotto of the Masons in Spokane.
Having a computer at home is important for Swann because she has Friedreich's ataxia, a slow-acting hereditary disease that diminishes muscle strength, Haenle said.
Haenle, a specialist with Educational Service District 101, said Swann, like many students with various forms of impairment, "can do very well in school where there's a computer, but she needs one at home as well.
"Just imagine how hard it would be for the regular students if they could write but had to leave their pencil at school and then couldn't get their homework done."
Last year, as a sophomore at Ferris High School, Swann maintained a 3.7 grade-point average of a possible 4.0.
Haenle was made aware of Swann's need for a computer at home by teacher Kathy Carman.
"She is just the sort of bright, capable student who will really use it at home to keep up and make full use of her potential," Haenle said of Swann.
Despite proven usefulness in helping young people with physical disabilities in the school room, computers at home remain a hard-come-by luxury for most of those students.
Last year, Haenle helped organize a preliminary request to the Apple Education Grant program for 10 computers to be used by handicapped students at home. Some 800 grant requests received favorable response, but theirs did not, she said.
She next approached a local service club. The group considered her request and decided it couldn't take the project on at that time, she said.
In May she contacted Art Putnam of the Sadir Khan Grotto Charities and "they have really come through — they've just done wonders," she said.
A second handicapped student, who "is on the verge of falling behind because of the difficulty with doing homework," will soon receive an Apple IIc outfit similar to Swann's, Haenle said.
Grotto charities have a well-established program to provide dental care for youngsters handicapped by muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and similar afflictions. They also provide equipment and services in concert with the Guilds' School, Salvation Army and other organizations. This, however, is their first venture into providing a computer, Putnam said.
Swann will use the Apple IIc/Bank Street Writer outfit to continue her studies toward a career involving business or economics.
When not busy with school work, Swann enjoys reading, television, swimming and arts and crafts.
—From The Spokesman-Review and Spokane Chronicle; Thursday, August 15, 1985
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