Jessica Rose was adopted in 1980 as an infant in the United States. She was an avid athlete participating in both softball and hockey and was a superb student as well. Jessica graduated from high school in 1999 and currently attends Iowa State University. She is studying chemistry and plans to become a teacher. The Roses also adopted Jessica's younger sister. Adoption has been a tremendous blessing to their family. Nicole and Sarah Dankert were born February 1, 1980, in Seoul, Korea. Separated at birth, they were reunited at the age of 5 and lived with various extended family members including grandparents, aunts and uncles. Eventually they were legally abandoned at a Seoul orphanage. In February of 1987 the girls flew to Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Dankert family was an instant success. The seven-year-old girls quickly acclimated to their new surroundings, learning English while attending school. Nicole and Sarah say that their adoption was an adventure,and they want to save and savor every memory of this heart-warming experience. The girls graduated from high school in 1999 as co-valedictorians, outstanding tennis and golf athletes and accomplished musicians. Nicole attends Vassar College and Sarah attends Barnard College. The girls think that adoption is something to celebrate. "Without adoption, our lives would not be complete." ADORABLE ADOPTEES 37426 HILLTOP DRIVE - WASECA, MN 56093 TEL: 1-507-835-8399 - FAX: 1-507-835-3217