Katie Whipple of Sequatchie County, Tenn., is shown in her karate uniform. Being blind hasn't impaired her success in the discipline.
Katie Whipple of Sequatchie County, Tenn., is shown in her karate uniform. Being blind hasn't impaired her success in the discipline.
Photo by Corrina Sisk-Casson .
published Saturday, August 18th, 2012
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