1st Pinay Special Olympics envoy dines with Obama, introduces Katy Perry

from GMA News Online:
A Filipina teenager was given an opportunity to step inside the White House on Thursday (Friday in Manila) for a state dinner hosted by US President Barack Obama and wife Michelle for the participants for the Special Olympics Global Youth Activation Summit.

Brina Kei Maxino is the first Filipina to represent the Asia Pacific region at the summit and is the first teenager with Down Syndrome to have that distinction.

The year-long summit would be in preparation for the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games to be held in Los Angeles, California.

Not only Maxino was able to dine with the Obamas, she was also mentioned by the US president in his speech.

"Today, in more than 170 countries, Special Olympians are athletes of all kinds — skiers and speed skaters, sailors, cyclists, equestrians and judo masters. They make extraordinary contributions to their communities. And I’m proud to highlight a few of them here tonight," Obama said.

Katy Perry contest: Verrado High School creates inspirational video for GMA contest

by Rudy Rivas from ABC 15:

Can you hear Verrado High School ROAR?

On Sept. 6, ABC's "Good Morning America" and pop star Katy Perry teamed up to challenge high schools across the country to create the best music video using Perry’s song “Roar.”

The school that creates the best two-minute video will win a live Perry concert at their school on Oct. 25.

Verrado High School in Buckeye saw this challenge and decided to create their own rendition.

A Verrado student told ABC15 their video showcases a senior born with a learning disability, who has become an inspiration on their campus.

She has been on the cheerleading team all four years and has been its heart and soul.

The contest ends Oct. 1, and the winner will be notified Oct. 10.