Mark Speckman, a highly respected and successful college football coach, spoke to Palmer Trinity students and teachers about “figuring it out” during a special convocation last week. Mr. Speckman was born without hands, and he has only four toes. But none of this has stopped him from enjoying life and being successful, both on and off the field. The event was made possible by Athletic Director Jake von Scherrer .
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