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Naomi A. Smith Madison Heights, VA
_-..;;~· -_,.,_. JV Volleyball Basketball (manager)
Indoor Track Outdoor Track Community Service V Softball
Drama ADAC
CYCC. ..Braids...Boikai's comin...bowling alley ...where are we going in lynchell...chemistry class..so stressful... Marcus...movies this weekend...
"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone." -Bill Cosby
First, I must thank God. Second I must give all my thanks to my parents, with whom none of this would have been possible. Mom-You are the woman and mother that I strive tobesomeday. Dad-Youarethestrongest,smartest,and most hardworking man I know. By the grace of God, he hasbroughtusthisfarandwillcontinuetoblessus. You both stood by me when I thought I would never make it. You both are the reason I have made it thus far and will continuetostriveandmakeitinthisworld. ILOVEYOU BOTH AND THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME. My three brothers. Richard- My best friend. Even though we argue, I know you will always be there for me and I will be there for you no matter how much distance there is between us. If you ever need someone to lean on,
you know to call on me. I love you. Boikai- Thank you for always being there to listen to my meager boy problems. You are a true friend and brother to me. I love you. James- EventhoughwegrewapartIstillloveya. Mrs.Culbreth (my second mom)- Only God knows how much you have helped me with last minute papers and how many times you have been there for me when Ijust needed someone to talk to and listen to me. You are an angel sent from God. I love you. Mrs.Anderson-Thankyouforbeingthebestadvisor to me and giving me guidance. Dawn- my ACE and #I stunna. Much luv. To my friends that made it through with me-SS, JC, KK, TF, and GP. Marcus-You have become a person with whom I can tum to and lean on. I'm glad you came into my life. I don't know what the future holds for us, but I hope we are together. Even though I didn't tell you that much, I love you and you will always hold a special place in
my heart. Thank you to all the teachers that have helped me .make11throughmefouryears.Youhaveallhelpedmeto aspire to be the best that I can be. Thank you. To anyon~ I
left out ... don't take it personal.
Molly W. Staton Durham, NC
V Field Hockey V Lacrosse
JV Basketball Weight Training Finals Committee Key Club Outdoors Club
6am stomps...intem obsessiona...sophomore, I ain't
scared. ..BCBG...pulsators...SHAAF...uniquitica...Players... snob...W&L...why don't you finish your drink, Molla?...Ramen..."Riaky Business" weekend ... late night booty call...Dave...String Cheese 'OO...football field/ON YOUR KNEES!...late nighta...cough for me...dancing in the rainchemistry 'games'...suspenaion(x2).. .
"Good friends we have and good friends we've lost along the way. In this great future you can't forget your past, so dry your tears." -Bob Marley
"We may lose or we may win, but we will never be here again." -The Eagles
Mom & Dad-A simple "thank you" can't even begin to cover all that you've done for me. You know I will always be grateful. I love you. To my sisters: I couldn't have done itwithoutya'll. Kat:''Nomatterwhatroadyoutake,I'll always meet you at the end." Helen-You're my partner in crime. We'vebeenthroughsomuchtogetheroverthepast four years and rll never forget all the memories we've shared. I love you like a sister. Mary Delia-We have memoriesthatwilllastalifetime. Bestfriendswillgoa
longway. Al:YouarcbeautifulandcreativeandIcan alwayscountonyouforagoodlaugh. Youtrulyarc amazing. Moira:We'vegrownsocloseandIcan'tthank you enough for the friendship you've given me. Stay out of trouble! Love you. HPV, MDG, AMDB, MWK: There arc notevenwordstodescnbewhatweshare. Ya'llarcthetrue definitionoffriendshipandIloveyouforthat "Idon't remember who I met first, I just remember all o f us all the time." ECM, AJB, IDK, JEK, JAM, RJBM: You've made a hugeimpactonmylife. Iloveya'llandwon'teverforget you. Marc: We've grown up together tliese past few years. Youalwaysbrightenmyday! GizmoandMaryAllison: We'vegrownsocloseoverthisshortperiodoftime. I've learnedalotfrombothofyou. I'llmissya'111 Tothe
seniors who made this place bearable: SF, HL, KW, SW, MF, MK, WA, CB, CH, CB. To those I leave behind: KT, LS, SRS, CI: Live it up next year! I'll miss you more than you know! DJ, SS, CW, SF, PF: Good luck next year! Mr. Powers:You'vebeenagreatteacherandfriend. Thanksfor driving me everywhere and listening to me talk about guys! Mr. Leake, Stell (got a light or a spitter?l), Burke- Thanks foreverything! Mr.Garmey:You'relik~adadtomeandI am so arateful for all the help and advice. It's because of you that I made it!