My name is Michael Tirgrath Vigorito. I am 17 years old and I am hard of hearing. I am very interested in learning sign language. I would like to learn how to talk to deaf people.

I would like to illustrate sign language books and become a teacher.

This summer I hope to work at a camp with deaf children.

I enjoy wrestling, swimming, football, baseball, and soccer.

Last Saturday, I went tubing. I met two deaf people. I was happy to met them because I can use sign language.

The deaf girl's name was Jessica. She is 17 years old and in 11th grade. Mr. Reisner fell off the tubing thing, he is ok. We were connecting tubes together it was so fast and fun.

I just want to tell you all I change a lot from a little way behind, and on 2001 from 2000. I am respecting my parents and others, too!!