Saturday, February 11, 2012
Local
Comment
Get Email Alerts!

Teen of the Week: Timmy Lapinski

Capital Gazette Communications
Published 11/27/09

It's hard to pass Timmy Lapinski in the hallway at Arundel High School or sit across a desk from him in class and not come away feeling upbeat. Timmy has the ability to put a smile on the face of nearly everyone he meets. He's that kind of person.

Wendi Winters — For The Capital Arundel High sophomore Timmy Lapinski, 16, a Crofton, refines his computer skills in a special education class at the school. He is a Buddy Director in Arundel High’s chapter of Best Buddies.
Find Us On Facebook

Timmy, 16, is a resident of Crofton and a sophomore at Arundel. He has Down Syndrome, but he doesn't let that get in the way of enjoying life and his studies or helping other people. At Arundel High, he is a beloved fixture at Wildcat football games and faithfully attends all the school's theatrical productions.

"I was born in Alabama," Timmy said, "and...

This story has expired!
You can purchase the full text in our news archives.

Copyright © Capital Gazette Communications LLC, 2012.
See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
YOUR COMMENTS

If you encounter other problems, please email nlundskow@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.

In order to post or vote on a comment, you must be signed in with a hometownannapolis account.

Take a look at a summary of Commenting Guidelines.


Report Abuse or Vote In order to allow the user community the ability to collectively rank the value of comments posted on the Capital Gazette websites we have implemented a thumbs-up/down system. All logged-in users may participate by voting up/down each comment. If others vote on your comment, your individual score will go up/down depending on the votes. Initially, everyone starts with a score of zero, and must earn credits to have significant voting weight. Individuals with higher scores will have more voting weight.    0 0

my son goes to school with Tim - 2009-11-28 23:44:16

Timmy is a wonderful kid. I'm happy to see this article featuring this vibrant young man!

unhide Comment hidden due to low ranking. Why is this comment hidden?

Barbara Watkins - Severna Park, MD - Karma: Terrible

LOGIN TO POST A COMMENT

If you encounter other problems, please email nlundskow@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.

Username: Password:
Forgot your username? Forgot your password? Create an account
Feb 27 - Wellness & Wine
LOGIN
Facebook click
Twitter click
MDGazette click
HometownBowie click
video
video
Walker Babington, the Burning Man
video
video
Navy Sports Chat - football wrap up
video
video
Navy blimp lands at Lee Airport
video
video
Navy Sports Chat - Army Navy football preview
video
video
Singer Suzy Estrada
video
video
Fatal Kent Island fire

• BUY PHOTOS & VIDEO>>


slideshow
slideshow
Home of the Week: Vicki Meade & Pat O'Connell
slideshow
slideshow
Anne Arundel Swim Championships
slideshow
slideshow
Wednesday to Wednesday, Feb. 1-8, 2012
slideshow
slideshow
Chesapeake Dance Festival
slideshow
slideshow
Holy Cross defeats Navy men
slideshow
slideshow
Meade at Annapolis Basketball
#1 - 'One more nail in the coffin for small business'
#2 - Police Beat for Feb. 10
#3 - Drinking & Driving
#4 - Inmate found guilty of murdering correctional officer
#5 - Man convicted of bizarre sex scheme back in court
#6 - 9 from county in MIAA wrestling semifinals
#7 - Property Sold
#8 - Arundel High teen amazes all who know her
#9 - Man not guilty of lying about fatal accident
#10 - Title company owner gets 1 year for mortgage fraud
#1 - English county's official language? (28 comments)
#2 - Right Stuff: Judge O'Malley's decision (21 comments)
#3 - Animal Control: Injured pit bull used as 'bait dog' (12 comments)
#4 - Anne Arundel cracks down on land use offenses (10 comments)
#5 - Woman gets life in prison for killing dentist (8 comments)
Advertisement
Advertise
Archive
Blogs
Calendar
Comments
Contact us
Cookbook
Slideshows
Video
AP Video
SUBMIT INFO:
Anniversary
Band info
Birth
Calendar event
Engagement
Letter
Obituary
Wedding
Share Ideas