Victor VanEllis is currently serving as a visiting student in the Rise To The Top? Pilot Post -Secondary Program. Through this program, , Victor is studying University Studies and Weight training at The University of Southern Mississippi. Victor served in Training, Resources, and Information for the Advancement of Disability (TRIAD) Service AmeriCorps for four years. Victor has participated in the Special Olympics College football season for two years. Victor is from Columbia, Mississippi and comes from a large family. Victor states he loves his family and he is very thankful for all they do for him. In the future Victor would like to have a job as a Personal Trainer or work at his local gym. Victor’s message to others is “Be nice to people regardless of their disability”.