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This is only the beginning of your journey through life. Always remember,that God will guide you completely, continuously, and conditionally. He will give guidance in every area of life.

In the area of the ACADEMIC, always extend yourself. Exercise your mind. Memorize challenging passages. The mind, like a muscle, must be flexed. It becomes trustworthy when trusted and dependable when depended upon. Push back the frontiers of your knowledge all the days of your life.

In the area of APPEARANCE, do the best you can with what you have. You are accountable for how you appear. Respond responsibly and rationally to the powers of logic and the commands of the Bible.

In the area of ATTITUDE, be a good steward. An attitude is more important than a fact. A fact cannot be changed; an attitude can. Maintain a good attitude at all times, at all cost. What you think about what happens to you affects what happens to you. You are what you think. You think what you' are. "[You] can do all things through Christ Who strengthens [you]" (Philippians 4:13).

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When the trials of this life makeyou weary And your troubles seem too much to bear, there's a wonderful solace and comfort

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Our Darlif18, Ion, you have been a source of Pride for us. We; ve admired your drive, self-motivation, and determination. We've watched you 8row from a quiet, shy, somewhat withdrawn, little 8irl to a self-assured young lady. As you_venture out into the world please remember the most important and vital relationship you will ever have is with GOD. Take time to develop it well and never under­estimate its power. We wish you continued success in all your future interests. We love you,forever.

Your parents,

.Aaron & Sheila Capet'o

M • • • .As far as possible Without surrender Be on qood terms with all persons

Speak your truth quietly and clearly: ./lnd listen to others. Even the Dull and lqnorant:

Thev too have their story ... lf you compare yourself with others

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. CONGRATULATIONS . ON All YOUR ACCOMplis~MENTS ANd YOUR DEbuT.

WE ARE SO pRoud of YOUR ANd WE LOVE YOU VERy MUC~.

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YOUR GRANdpARENTS,

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"God's Blessing in all you strive to achieve-"

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"Congratulations Ion! We're wishing you the' best as you strive to become Miss Enterprise.

Love, Your Cousins,

Lois A Re4field and Eric D. Thomas"

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Oreenville, Mississippi 38701

Pastor: Larry Benford Secretary: Erma M9Coliough

Motto: We preach the word, Live the Life, and Love the people

"Ask, and it will be given you; Search, and you will find;

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Congratulations, Ion

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Best of Luck Love Always

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Rev. Lundy Savage, Pastor

CONGRATULATIONS

ION ,

ON YOUR SELECTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COTILLION

"Trust in th Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy path." ,

Proverbs 3: 5,6

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Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Williams &

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CONTiNUOUS SUCCESS

AliCE HANSEN

Wishing you Success Ion Delavon Capers

Dr. Harvey Bryant &

Mrs. Dorothy Bryant

ION DEIAVON CAPERS,

MAY you IiAVE TIiE bEST of luck iN YOUR pURSuiT fOR EXCEllENCE.

LOVE AlWAYS,

YOUR COUsiN ERic V. PAlTERSON

Best Wishes and

God Bless You, Ion.

Love Dr. O'Neal & Birta

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Ion, a sweet darling niece and cousin. I know you will succeed in whatever goals you have seL Many blessings, keep God in . Front and keep on striving.

Love Lewis, Erma, La&onya, Chandra, ~tanley Jr., (9 Rachelle

"HEAR INSTRUCTION, AND BE WISE, AND RERJSE IT NOT."

Proverbs &33

Congratulations Ionl

Mrs. Onterial Phillips

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q wish you SUccess in 'ICC that you stri'Ve to do.

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May God Continue to Bleu YouUf

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q wish ~ou success in aCC tl1at ' ~ou stf'ive to do.

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Bro. Norris Lewis, Secretary

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Good Luck ~

Belt Wil~est Ion

May God Continue to Bleu Youl!!

Natlu,niel ~ Gloria Dixon

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Jackie Cooyer, :' Joyce O''Bryam,

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Our Little Sister And Aunt

We're Proud Of You

Love, Americk & Desiree

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