At Hahnville High School, Olivia Whitaker became known for her positivity, perseverance and love of sports. Most classmates may not have realized that behind her busy schedule of athletics, academics and extracurricular activities, Whitaker was also dealing with numerous medical procedures and doctors’ appointments. Whitaker was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor 11 years ago. “When my mom told me that I had a brain tumor, I really did think…
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