In 1949, after her freshman year at Michigan State University, Susan contracted polio. Completely dependent upon others after the illness, mainly her mother, for her physical needs, Susan strove to...ver maisIn 1949, after her freshman year at Michigan State University, Susan contracted polio. Completely dependent upon others after the illness, mainly her mother, for her physical needs, Susan strove to achieve her goal to teach in her chosen profession, speech-language pathology. She has overcome obstacles with a smile on her lips and hope in her heart.ver menos