 Ring in the new year with amazing savings from Appalachian Wireless. Get the Galaxy S7 for just $49.99 when you sign a renew a two-year service agreement. Better service, bigger savings. That's today's Appalachian Wireless. Many people face obstacles in life, but not everyone overcomes them. Allen Central High School Senior Matthew Patton is one of those few who have not allowed his obstacles to hold him back. I do suffer from ADHD and Tourette's, but over the years I've learned to manage and they've got more minor effects now. There are times where I do have slight triple focusing. In the past I had a stuttering issue and I'd have facial tics such as rolling of the eyes or casual twitching tics, but I mean those have got less severe. Matthew overcoming his obstacles has put him on the fast track of pursuing his dream of higher education in the early college program. I believe that it's helped me to prepare more for going to university. Usually people going from high school through senior year get as many experiences as they can and they're scared to transition because it's different. But I believe going to the early college helps prepare you for that. Most people have their associates by the time they leave. That's 60 or more hours in and that's free. I mean that's a great opportunity. After Matthew graduates, he still plans to finish his associate degree, then enlist in the National Guard to help him earn a bachelor degree in business at the University of Kentucky. Reporting from Prestonsburg for EKB News, I'm Shawn Allen.