Jesse Flores and his classmates pass the time outside after lunch Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas. Flores was born without arms, but said he's less concerned about his lack of arms than with the potential of going throug
 Caindon Stewart, right, helps Jesse Flores with his bookbag Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
 Jesse Flores readies for the school day Friday, May 28, 2010, at home in Odessa, Texas. His parents, Yari and Francisco Flores, help when needed. They were surprised by Flores' missing limbs when he was born as they had not scheduled an ultrasound d
 Jesse Flores rides the bus home on the last day of the school year Friday, May 28, 2010, in Odessa, Texas.
 Special education aid Georgia Landers holds a book open for Jesse Flores as he participates in a group reading exercise Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
 Jesse Flores tackles his classwork during math class Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
 Jesse Flores talks with classmates during a break in science class Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
 Jesse Flores sings and dances in the school choir concert Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
 Jesse Flores eats a slice of pizza with his younger brother Friday, May 28, 2010, at their home in Odessa, Texas.
 Jesse Flores descends the stairs on his way out the doors during the last day of the school year Friday, May 28, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
 Jesse Flores and his classmates pass the time outside after lunch Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas. Flores was born without arms, but said he's less concerned about his lack of arms than with the potential of going throug
Jesse Flores and his classmates pass the time outside after lunch Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas. Flores was born without arms, but said he's less concerned about his lack of arms than with the potential of going through school without friends.
 Caindon Stewart, right, helps Jesse Flores with his bookbag Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
Caindon Stewart, right, helps Jesse Flores with his bookbag Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
 Jesse Flores readies for the school day Friday, May 28, 2010, at home in Odessa, Texas. His parents, Yari and Francisco Flores, help when needed. They were surprised by Flores' missing limbs when he was born as they had not scheduled an ultrasound d
Jesse Flores readies for the school day Friday, May 28, 2010, at home in Odessa, Texas. His parents, Yari and Francisco Flores, help when needed. They were surprised by Flores' missing limbs when he was born as they had not scheduled an ultrasound during Yari's pregnancy.
 Jesse Flores rides the bus home on the last day of the school year Friday, May 28, 2010, in Odessa, Texas.
Jesse Flores rides the bus home on the last day of the school year Friday, May 28, 2010, in Odessa, Texas.
 Special education aid Georgia Landers holds a book open for Jesse Flores as he participates in a group reading exercise Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
Special education aid Georgia Landers holds a book open for Jesse Flores as he participates in a group reading exercise Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
 Jesse Flores tackles his classwork during math class Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
Jesse Flores tackles his classwork during math class Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
 Jesse Flores talks with classmates during a break in science class Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
Jesse Flores talks with classmates during a break in science class Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
 Jesse Flores sings and dances in the school choir concert Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
Jesse Flores sings and dances in the school choir concert Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
 Jesse Flores eats a slice of pizza with his younger brother Friday, May 28, 2010, at their home in Odessa, Texas.
Jesse Flores eats a slice of pizza with his younger brother Friday, May 28, 2010, at their home in Odessa, Texas.
 Jesse Flores descends the stairs on his way out the doors during the last day of the school year Friday, May 28, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
Jesse Flores descends the stairs on his way out the doors during the last day of the school year Friday, May 28, 2010, at Bowie Junior High in Odessa, Texas.
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