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Degrazia was self conscious of showing her scar when she returned to school. I was terrified. I was worried people would say something, I was worried that people would point it out and say something mean or make fun of it, she said.

Returning to West

October 1, 2019
DeGrazia poses at the Stead Family Childrens Hospital before her surgery.

Pre-surgery

October 1, 2019
Claire Green 19 visiting Maia DeGrazia in the hospital. Before her surgery Green tried to prepare DeGrazia for the experience. “I didn’t want her to feel as lost as I was. I had absolutely no idea what to expect,” Green said.

In the hospital

September 30, 2019
Eight grade Maia DeGrazia 20 poses in her eight grade formal dress, the same one her mother was tailoring when she realized her shoulders werent aligned.

The diagnosis

September 30, 2019

West High Weekly 9.20.19

Jillian Prescott, Broadcast Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2019
Iowa Citys hidden treasures

Iowa City’s hidden treasures

Sara Baroncini, Yearbook People Co-Editor
September 10, 2019
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