Kate Schaefer has won awards in art. Claire Schaefer has won awards in dance and beauty contests.
They wish every student had the same opportunities, especially since Claire remembers only one time seeing children with special needs competing in a contest in which she participated.
Their wish has come true because of their own efforts.
These two sisters have worked out arrangements with the Shelby County Fair Board to have an art contest and a Miss Sensational Pageant for students identified with disabilities.