2005 AAHRA/AHAEEF

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2005 AAHRA/AHAEEF

• Scholarship Winners

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DeAngela Lindsey
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DeAngela Lindsey

• 2,500 SERC-NAHRO Scholarship Sponsored by the
  Anniston Housing AuthoritySam Jones, Jr.,
  Executive Director
• Future Kindergarten Teacher
• (Also won this scholarship in 2001, 2003, 2004)
• "I believe that the feeling a teacher receives
  after his or her students have grasped a concept
  is far better than any amount of money. The
  assistance I have received from the AAHRA
  scholarships has helped me come several steps
  closer to my dream of becoming a teacher a
  reality."
• College Senior attending Jacksonville State
  UniversityMajor Early Childhood EducationHigh
  School Graduated in the Top 10 of the Class in
  2001from Anniston High School
• Achievements Maintains above a 3.0 GPA
  Full-time student Practicum teacher for Pleasant
  Valley elementary School 3rd grade part-time
  employee for The Shoe Department in Gadsden, AL
  2001, 2002, 2004 2005 SERC Scholarship winner
  Next Start scholarship National Honor Society
  Dean's List 2001 Editor's Choice Award from the
  International Library of Poetry.
• What they say about DeAngela
• It is refreshing to see a young person pursue
  their goals through continued education in these
  times when education seems to have taken a
  backdrop to other interests. DeAngela, being very
  loyal to her community, also works to help
  support her college financial obligations.
  Sam Jones, Jr., Executive Director, Anniston
  Housing Authority
• DeAngela is a very personable young lady, very
  professional She is a team player, hard worker,
  gets along well with others, and performed well
  in the practicum at the Kindergarten level. She
  is a deserving young lady who is serious about
  her studies.-- Dr. Celia B. Hilber,
  Jacksonville State University, College of
  Education Professional Studies
• I think DeAngela is an excellent candidate for
  this scholarship because she is so close to
  completing school. She is a smart and caring
  individual who enjoys school and works hard at
  all she does. DeAngela works well with children
  of all ages and will make a great teacher.--
  August Hester, Long-time friend

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Aspen Shook
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Aspen Shook

• 3,000 AHARM Scholarship Sponsored by the
  Bessemer Housing AuthorityRonnie Jones,
  Executive Director
• Future Certified Public Accountant
• I decided that I wanted to make the best
  contribution to this valued organization that I
  could. My family, friends and coworkers are very
  supportive of me, and that makes me even more
  excited to find what my future may hold.
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• College Accepted at Athens State
  UniversityMajor AccountingHigh School
  Graduated with an Advanced Diploma in 2000Oak
  Grove High SchoolHueytown, Alabama
• Special Graduated with Highest Honors (3.9 GPA)
  with an Associates Degree in Accounting from
  Bessemer State Community College, 2004 Deans
  List Presidents List Outstanding Student for
  the Accounting Dept. National Honors Society
  Math, Biology, and French Clubs Future Business
  Leaders of America volunteer for Beverly Health
  Services, Childrens Hospital, and Birmingham
  Humane Society Co-founder of Valley Crek
  Bluegrass, an organization that raises money for
  charitable community causes.
• What they say about Aspen
• Aspen is a bright and personable individual. She
  is highly self-motivated and well capable of
  achieving any goal she sets her mind to. Tim
  Sumrall, Comptroller, Bessemer Housing Authority
• Aspen has always displayed a high degree of
  integrity, responsibility, and ambition. She is
  definitely a leader rather than a follower. Aspen
  would be an asset to any organization.-- Ron
  Elders, former instructor, Bessemer State
  Technical College
• Ms. Shook is an excellent student, and has
  worked very hard to achieve her personal,
  professional, and academic goals. She will be an
  excellent student for Athens State, and I
  recommend her highly.-- Rand Armbrester,
  Accounting Instructor, Bessemer State Technical
  College

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LaTricia Crusoe
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LaTricia Crusoe

• 2,000 AAHRA Scholarship Sponsored by the
  Bessemer Housing AuthorityRonnie Jones,
  Executive Director
• Future Attorney
• As I have grown and matured, my perception of
  life has enabled me to accept and appreciate
  those (negative) experiences. I want to be a
  positive example that others would want to
  duplicate. Being the recipient of this
  scholarship will enable me to establish a secure
  foundation for my daughter and me, complete my
  desire to become an attorney, and reach others
  who are struggling with lifes situations.
• College Earned Bachelor of Arts degree in
  Sociology/Psychology in 1998 University of
  Alabama BirminghamAccepted At Miles School of
  Law, Birmingham, ALHigh School Graduated in
  1992Jess Lanier High School, Bessemer, Alabama
• Special Deans List and Presidents List tutor
  for children in community Sunday School teacher
  volunteer working with autistic children in
  recreational sports volunteer to manicure lawns
  for elderly neighbors substitute teacher
  program instructor/coordinator for pregnancy
  prevention grant program.
• What they say about LaTricia
• I have acquired great respect and admiration for
  Miss Crusoe. From my observation, she had given
  our program some needed elements in making a
  difference in the lives of the clients. Words
  cannot express how honored I feel in making this
  recommendation. Kenneth Poole, Program
  Coordinator, The Wilderness at Glenwood,
  Birmingham
• LaTricia is very compassionate and considerate
  to anyone in need. With such a caring and
  understanding nature, others feel at ease
  confiding in her. She is not easily distracted
  from her goals and always follows through with
  whatever her mind is set on.-- Melissa A.
  Coleman, Long-time friend
• Ms. Crusoe is dedicated to excellence. If she
  makes a commitment, she follows through and
  completes the task. There is no doubt that her
  near future holds for her all possibilities. It
  is rare to find such a genuine person who denies
  things for herself to provide for someone
  else.-- Shelia R. Baraka, Long-time friend and
  former coworker

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Courtney Garner
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Courtney Garner

• 2,000 AAHRA Executive Director Memorial
  Scholarship Sponsored by the Columbiana Housing
  AuthorityJack Mundy, Executive Director
• Future Elementary School Teacher
• I hope that while teaching and doing what I
  love, I will be the encouragement and motivation
  a child needs to go on and be a successful person
  throughout life.
• College Accepted at the University of
  MontevalloMajor Early Childhood EducationHigh
  School Graduated with an Advanced Diploma in
  2005Shelby County High School, Columbiana,
  Alabama
• Special Class Salutatorian Academic Top Ten
  graduated with Advanced Diploma with a 3.98 GPA
  All-State Chorus and Show Choir Miss Shelana,
  2005 Relay for Life volunteer, 2002-04 Varsity
  Cheerleader Student Government Executive
  President Beta Club Vice President Chamber
  Choir President Teach Alabama Model Classroom
  Student Camp Counselor at Camp Sumatanga Youth
  Camp 2003.
• What they say about Courtney
• Only occasionally is a teacher fortunate enough
  to teach a student who surpasses every
  expectation. If I had to choose someone to
  represent me as an example of a teacher, I would
  choose Courtney. I believe that she will make a
  great difference in the world. Kayren
  Lovelady Owens Chair, English Dept., Shelby
  County High School
• In looking at Courtneys activities you
  immediately recognize that she is a leader. She
  has been recognized as an outstanding student and
  more importantly as an outstanding person by
  classmates, teacher and community leaders.--
  Andrew J. Mundy, Jr., Executive Director,
  Columbiana Housing Authority
• Courtney is a dedicated student and takes pride
  in whatever tasks she takes on. She is a team
  player and knows when to exercise her leadership
  skills.-- Susie Warren, Life-long friend of the
  family

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Candace Cummings
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Candace Cummings

• 2,000 AAHRA Scholarship Sponsored by the Dothan
  Housing AuthorityGlenn Franklin, Executive
  Director
• Future Registered Nurse
• My objective to continuing my education is
  having a better life and being able to have
  options because I have a college education. I
  want to work in neonatal care because if I can
  help save a babys life or make it better Id
  feel like a better person because I made a
  difference.
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• College Accepted to University of Alabama
  Birmingham Major NursingHigh School Graduated
  with Honors in 2005Northview High SchoolDothan,
  Alabama
• Special Graduated in the Top Rankings in the
  Honors program with a 3.89 GPA National Honor
  Society National Honor Roll 4.0 Academic
  Achievement Award Color Guard Debutante
  Scholarship Health Occupation Students of
  America Multicultural Club Secretary Health
  Science Program at Dothan Technology Center.
• What they say about Candice
• Her academic record is impressive, as are her
  leadership abilities at school and within the
  community. Her morals are beyond reproach and her
  character is unblemished. Candice is
  self-confident and displays natural leadership
  characteristics. Jennifer Matheny, Guidance
  Counselor, Northview High School, Dothan
• I feel proud to write this letter for Candice
  because I grew up in the same housing community
  and it is an experience that I would not trade
  for the world. She is very involved in our
  community service projects ... We are very proud
  of Candice and we feel she is an excellent choice
  as a scholarship recipient.-- Janasky L.
  Fleming, Northview High School Multicultural
  Club, Dothan
• Candice has been active in our after-school
  tutorials and sports programs. She has maintained
  high grades throughout her school years and is
  currently active in several extracurricular
  activities in school and in the community. She is
  the first in her family to be college bound.--
  Glenn D. Franklin, Executive Director, Dothan
  Housing Authority

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Justin Keith
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Justin Keith

• 2,000 AAHRA Exhibitors/Professionals
  ScholarshipSponsored by the Fort Payne Housing
  AuthorityJohn Haase, Executive Director
• Future Novelist
• I want to be thought of as a person of intellect
  and character who had a strong work ethic and
  exemplified determination throughout his
  educational years. ..I want to write because it
  is my passion. I want to write poignantly
  insightful and true-to-life tales about the
  trials and tribulations of everyday life.
• College Applied to Auburn University and
  Northeast Alabama State Community CollegeMajor
  EnglishHigh School Graduated in 2005Fort Payne
  High School, Fort Payne, Alabama
• Special Graduated with a 3.39 GPA National
  Honor Roll Whos Who Among American High School
  Students for three years part-time employed with
  the City of Fort Payne Parks Recreation.
• What they say about Justin
• Justin attends school regularly and also holds
  down a part time job. He has an impressive work
  ethic. He is respected by the faculty as well as
  his peers. Ronnie Crabtree, Principal, Fort
  Payne High School
• I found Justin to be an excellent student and
  worker, always going beyond what the task calls
  for. Justin has shown leadership and work ethic
  qualities that will help make him a good student
  and citizen. I feel that Justin will use these
  qualities to be successful in college and
  throughout life.-- Chip Blanton, Agriscience
  Teacher, Fort Payne High School
• He is very polite, hardworking, dependable and
  goal-oriented. He is well respected by his
  classmates because of his consideration for
  others. -- Cindy Smith, Counselor, Fort Payne
  High School

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Shauna Floyd
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Shauna Floyd

• 2,000 AAHRA Scholarship Sponsored by the
  Huntsville Housing AuthorityMichael Lundy,
  Executive Director
• Future Doctor of Medicine
• Everyone needs support, and if a person knows
  they have people behind them, it can encourage
  them to push their abilities to immeasurable
  boundaries, and pave the way for them to be able
  to stand strong by themselves.
• College Accepted at Samford University and
  Birmingham-Southern CollegeMajor Biology,
  Pre-medicineHigh School Graduated with Honors
  in 2005Lee High School, Huntsville, Alabama
• Special Graduated in the top 20 with a 3.8 GPA
  Honors by the Academic Booster Club Beta Club
  soccer performer in show and advanced choir
  Church Youth Choir member and president Delta
  Alpha Theta member earned composite score of 26
  on ACT.
• What they say about Shauna
• Shauna has been very involved in her high
  school, participating in numerous activities, and
  ranking in the top third of her class
  academically. I can think of no other student so
  worthy of this scholarship. Wanda Doss,
  Ed.D., Assistant Principal, Lee High School,
  Huntsville
• She is studious, trustworthy, and an all around
  wonderful person. She always follows through on
  promises and tries her hardest to always succeed.
  She is someone, I believe, who will achieve her
  dreams.-- Willie Hardin, Family friend
• As a student at Lee, Shauna has impressed the
  faculty and administration with her exemplary
  performance, perseverance, positive attitude, and
  excellent reputation. Indeed she is a terrific
  model student, eager to learn and work. Like a
  fleeting butterfly she will grace any place where
  she lands she is well-deserving of the
  recognition of her accomplishments.-- Clarissa
  Daniels, Biology teacher and Beta Club Sponsor,
  Lee High School, Huntsville

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LaJuana Stevenson
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LaJuana Stevenson

• 2,000 AAHRA Scholarship Sponsored by the Mobile
  Housing AuthorityStevens Gregory, Executive
  Director
• Business Owner
• As a single mother of four children I do not
  want my business to suffer because I do not have
  proper management knowledge. I am determined to
  accomplish my educational goal .. to propel and
  expand my business.
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• College Accepted to attend Bishop State
  Community CollegeMajor Business ManagementHigh
  School Graduated in 1989C.F. Vigor High School,
  Prichard, Alabama
• Special Self-employed owner of Just Chill
  Cleaning Services Family Self-Sufficiency
  participant through the Section 8 program Gulf
  Coast Young Peoples Union president Sponsor for
  Penelope House for Battered Women Children, and
  Marys Home for Abused Children Team Mom for
  basketball, baseball and softball teams Single
  Parents Ministry president Womens Business
  Center member.
• What they say about LaJuana
• She is truly a person who I can say will utilize
  these funds in a way to move her and her family
  to self-sufficiency. Ms. Stevenson has always
  shown great desire to become a successful
  businesswoman, and not only for herself, but she
  would like to employ others. Deidre Craig,
  Owner, Potters House Home Daycare
• Throughout the time that I have known her, she
  has shown great strength through adversity. She
  is someone you can depend on for good advice. One
  thing I have always known about LaJuana is that
  she has always wanted to be her own boss in the
  world.-- Bernadette Jackson, Long-time friend
• LaJuana attends church faithfully. She is a
  young lady who is very involved in our church
  organization. She is a very good candidate for
  your scholarship.-- Derreck Williams,
  President, The Apostolic Church of God Rapture
  Preparation Center, Mobile

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Leah Cleveland
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Leah Cleveland

• 2,000 AAHRA Exhibitors/Professionals
  ScholarshipSponsored by the Mobile Housing
  BoardStevens Gregory, Executive Director
• Future Medical Doctor of Obstetrics
• I will take on a full load of general education
  classes, prepare myself for the four-year
  university that awaits me work hard, and find a
  permanent spot on the Deans list.
• College Accepted to attend the University of
  Alabama - BirminghamMajor BiologyHigh School
  Graduated in 2005Mary G. Montgomery High School,
  Semmes, Alabama
• Special Graduated High School Honors curriculum
  with a 3.3 GPA Future Business Leaders of
  America Distributive Educational Clubs of
  America secretary Delteens winner of the Mobile
  Housing Boards Greers Food Tiger/GMAC Bowl
  Scholarship active member of church and
  community.
• What they say about Leah
• Leah is a very responsible, enthusiastic, and
  competent young lady who conducts herself in a
  mature fashion. I have been impressed with her
  academic performance and social growth.
  Katrice S. Cunningham, Assistant Principal, Mary
  G. Montgomery High School, Semmes
• Since I have known Leah, she has shown true
  leadership qualities. Leah is the type of student
  that goes the extra mile in all she does.--
  Alecia L. Watkins, Teacher/Co-Op Coordinator,
  Mary G. Montgomery High School, Semmes
• Leah strives to do her best at all times, she
  is also trustworthy and helpful.-- Tracy
  Churchwell-Clayton, English Honors Teacher, Mary
  G. Montgomery High School, Semmes

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LaToya Ellis
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LaToya Ellis

• 2,000 AAHRA Scholarship Sponsored by the
  Montgomery Housing AuthorityMickey McInnish,
  Executive Director
• Future Pharmacist
• I know I could accomplish my goal of helping
  people because I know what it is like to be
  helped. I want to work in a rural community where
  there are not many pharmacists I want to offer
  the best medical care I can possibly and humanly
  give.
• College Senior attending Alabama State
  University, to pursue Pharmacy Technician
  LicenseMajor Chemistry with a minor in
  Mathematics, Pre-Health CurriculumHigh School
  Graduated in 2000Sidney Lanier High School,
  Montgomery, Alabama
• Special Laboratory assistant for Science in
  Motion-Biology in Montgomery volunteer for Camp
  Sunshine National Deans List, 2001 2005
  Leadership Scholarship from ASU Honor Student
  American Chemical Society Youth Advisor and
  Choir member, Antioch Baptist Church Girl Scouts
  of America.
• What they say about LaToya
• I met Ms. Ellis when she volunteered to work at
  Camp Sunshine for Girls. While balancing family,
  school and job commitments, Ms. Ellis was
  nonetheless enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated
  to helping the camp. As a resident of public
  housing, she was an outstanding role model to our
  campers, most of who reside in public housing.
  She exemplified to the campers that with hard
  work and perseverance, all people can overcome
  adversity. Ms. Ellis is a role model for all of
  us. Laurie Jean Weil, D.V.M., Volunteer
  Director, Camp Sunshine for Girls
• I find her resolve to succeed very commendable.
  Despite very apparent adverse situations and
  environments in her life, she has beaten the odds
  by staying in school and working tremendously
  hard to excel.-- Sheree J. Finley, Instructor
  of Chemistry, Department of Physical Sciences,
  Alabama State University
• Her character, educational advancement, and
  diligence to the tasks of self-improvement make
  her an exceptional asset to the kingdom of God
  and to society.-- Johnny J. Hollis, Jr.,
  Pastor, Antioch Baptist Church, Montgomery

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Michael Dickinson
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Michael Dickinson

• 2,000 AAHRA Exhibitors/Professionals
  ScholarshipSponsored by the Ozark Housing
  AuthorityDave Madden, Executive Director
• Future Professor of Mathematics
• There is something about being a teacher that is
  appealing to me, and I would love to continue to
  educate other people the way I have been
  educated.
• College Accepted to attend Jacksonville State
  UniversityMajor MathematicsHigh School
  Graduated in 2005Carroll High School, Ozark,
  Alabama
• Special JROTC Rifle Team National Honor
  Society Math Honor Society U.S. Achievement
  Academy All-American Scholar Church Youth
  Group volunteer for Ozark City Make a
  Difference Day Eagle Scout aspiring to qualify
  for the U.S. Olympic Shooting Team.
• What they say about Michael
• Year after year, Michael has earned a savings
  bond from Ozark Housing for having perfect
  attendance and/or all As. His performance was so
  outstanding, he was named recipient of the
  Academic Excellence Award for 1998-99 for the
  complete agency. I could go on with stories, but
  they would all include success and honor.
  David W. Madden, Chief Operating Officer, Ozark
  Housing Authority
• This student has unlimited potential with the
  ability to accomplish anything he attempts. He is
  highly respected and admired by superiors as well
  as suborndinates, and has demonstrated that he is
  a valuable asset to his school, his community and
  his nation.-- John T. Kehler, 1SG (RET) USA,
  Army Instructor, U.S. Army Junior ROTC
• I recognized at an early age the positive
  attitude and desire to be the best he could be
  that he demonstrated with his teammates. I am
  proud and pleased in the positive manner that
  Michael represents his family, his school, his
  community and himself. He is certainly an
  outstanding young man. -- Sammy Judah,
  Chairman, Ozark City School Board

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Charles Doss
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Charles Doss

• 2,000 AAHRA Exhibitors/Professionals
  ScholarshipSponsored by the Piedmont Housing
  AuthorityKeith Word, Executive Director
• Plans to Be Somebody
• My main goal in life is to do something more
  benefiting to someone other than just myself
  May we all prosper in our endeavors and dreams,
  and forever seek knowledge.
• College Accepted to attend Jacksonville State
  UniversityMajor UndeterminedHigh School
  Graduated with Honors 2005Spring Garden High
  School, Spring Garden, Alabama
• Special Ranked 4th in his class with a 3.88 GPA
  National Honor Society Wendys High School
  Heisman nominee Circle of Champions Academic
  School Scholar All-State Academic 2004 Football
  team captain All-County and All-Region Honorable
  Mention 2003 2004 PeeWee Basketball coach.
• What they say about Charles
• It is an honor and privilege to write this
  letter or recommendation for such a bright and
  dynamic young man. He is one of the most polite
  and well-mannered students I have been around in
  my eleven years of teaching. Christie Lewis,
  Guidance Counselor, Spring Garden School
• Charles not only displayed a great deal of
  self-discipline at school, he also helped to take
  care of his father while balancing his school
  work and extracurricular activities. Many
  students would have used this as an excuse for
  letting their grades fall, but Charles continued
  to put in the time it takes to excel in the
  classroom.-- Jason Howard, Teacher Coach,
  Spring Garden School
• I have watched Charles grow from an unsure
  teenager to a dynamic and talented young person.
  He has been recognized in our PHA academic
  program now every year since he has resided with
  us, making straight As each year. Charles has
  truly been successful in every activity or
  endeavor that he has participated in.-- J.
  Keith Word, Executive Director, Piedmont Housing
  Authority

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Mallorie Robinson
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Mallorie Robinson

• 2,000 AAHRA Scholarship Sponsored by the Selma
  Housing AuthorityJohnny Moss, Executive Director
• Future Computer Engineer
• I believe to be successful in life you must
  first start with self-determination. You must
  believe that you can and will achieve your goals.
  Then you must find your purpose.
• College Accepted at Alabama State University and
  Alabama AM UniversityMajor Computer
  ScienceHigh School Graduated with an Advanced
  Diploma in 2005Selma High School, Selma, Alabama
• Special Ranked 6 in her senior class with a 4.1
  GPA National Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta
  Student Government Association Marching Band
  Yearbook Staff News Team Varsity Track Team
  Service for Peace Dance Line Co-captian.
• What they say about Mallorie
• Mallorie is an excellent student that has the
  drive and determination to set and reach goals of
  high magnitude. Anthony Sanders, AP
  Government/AP Microeconomics teacher, Selma High
  School Social Science Dept.
• Ms. Robinson is going to be an asset to the
  college or university she attends. She will
  without a doubt be a strong pillar of society
  upon completing her post-secondary career.--
  Joe J. Peterson, Jr., Principal, Selma High
  School
• Mallorie has a strong and deep character, a
  selfless devotion to others and maturity beyond
  her years. She has always been a responsible,
  enthusiastic and competent young lady, anxious to
  help, of high moral principles, and one with the
  unique ability to admit her mistakes and learn
  from them.-- Faye M. Green, Counselor, Selma
  High School