Sarah Hinesley dreams of becoming a lawyer, a judge and the president. But for now, winning a national competition is a big achievement.
Hinesley, a third grade student at St. John Regional Catholic School in Frederick, Maryland, was born without hands.
But she's had no problem perfecting her penmanship, learning to ride a bike or spending time with her friends.
Hinesley beat out more than 100 others to win the Nicholas Maxim Award in the 2019 Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest.
"When I got the reward, I was really happy and proud that I got it," Hinesley said.
"She's always got a smile on her face. I don't think we ever see Sarah without a smile," St. John Regional Catholic School Principal Karen Smith said.
Hinesley said she's happy to inspire others.
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"By seeing my story, they can see that it's best not to give up and keep doing your hardest until you get to it," Hinesley said.
Hinesley was awarded $500 for her penmanship.
She is already looking ahead.
"I want to be a lawyer and then a president and then back to being a lawyer and then become a judge," Hinesley said.
