YEAR IN PHOTOS: May 2016

Lakeview Middle School student Maia Slowinski wants to be a professional photographer when she grows up. Already, her work is helping others. Published May 12.

Winter Garden Fire Rescue helped 10-year-old Adriel Brooks, who has Down syndrome, become a firefighter for a day. Published May 26.

Thornebrooke Elementary students AJ Kentner, Ronnie Ortiz, Anna Gordon, Bryce Ownby, Jaret Richman, Nicole Crow and Riley Johnson represented the West Orange school in this 2016 Odyssey of the Mind world finals. Published May 5.

West Orange High School performed the classic, "Into the Woods." John Sublette and Alyssa DeCresie played the Baker and his wife, who went into the woods to lift a curse. Published May 12.

Will Blaine and daughter Maggie showed off their best silly faces in the photo booth at Foundation Academy' s "Queen of Hearts" dance. Published May 5.

Jada Marie Mays, 6, gave Yana Babakulieva a hug after throwing a pie in her face at one of the booths at MetroWest Elementary' s Family Fun Day. Published May 5.

Alice Peterson, of VixenTalent Productions, dressed as a flapper and tried to get people to dance to the music for MetroWest' s annual Jazz Fest. Published May 12.

Winter Garden veteran Sean Gibbs races handcycles competitively and helped PVA Central Florida organize a wheelchair-racing team. Published May 12.

Jessica Belcher and Matt Erickson, of Melts on Main Street, had a great time dressing up for the West Orange Junior Service League' s Run for the Roses fundraiser. Published May 12.

Fourth-grader Erin Brown showed true strength at this carnival game during Palm Lake Elementary' s school carnival. Published May 5.

Dr. Phillips High School dance student Ellexis Hatch performed in several routines at the Choreographers' Showcase Concert. Published May 12.

Bella Freid, 7, kept four hula hoops spinning at once at Independence Elementary' s first Spring Fling. Published May 19.

From the moment Maureen Wright found out her baby had Down syndrome, the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida was there for her. Now, the family realizes the treasure they have in Andi and give back. Published May 19.