Karen Anderson knits, plays violin and piano and sings.
She also uses a computer and reads by using Braille.
Anderson has been blind since birth but hasn't let it stand in her way.
"We've all got challenges," the 18-year old said. "Mine are just obvious."
Along with nine other special needs students, Anderson received a $2,500 scholarship from the Suburban Rotary Club at a luncheon Thursday at the Ironwood Country Club.
A senior at Omaha Burke, Anderson plans to attend the University of Nebraska - Lincoln to major in psychology. Her career plans are to possibly go into counseling or teaching other blind students.
"If you want it badly enough, don't let anyone stop you or tell you that you can't," she said.
Chelsea Ross doesn't let anyone tell her she can't do something.
The Bellevue East High School senior, who is legally blind, is the captain of her school's debate team and has been an honor roll student all four years of high school.
"I'm the person that won't let that 'being blind' hold me back," said the 17-year old.
Ross plans to attend Creighton University. She may work toward a double major in communications and political science. She wants to be a public defender.
"If you work hard at something and it means a lot to you, you can make a difference," she said.