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Congratulations GraduatesCongratulations Graduates

The Cameron ParishThe Cameron Parish

PilotPilot

of South Cameron, Grand Lake,

Johnson Bayou, and Hackberry

High Schools2007

Graduation Edition May 24, 2007

A Pictureof Success

Baret BercierGrand Lake High School

Valedictorian

Aaron DoxeyGrand Lake High School

Valedictorian

Holly SimonJohnson Bayou High School

Valedictorian

Shalyn BroussardJohnson Bayou High School

Salutatorian

Haylee TheriotGrand Lake High School

Salutatorian

Sara TaylorGrand Lake High School

Valedictorian

Chelsi KingSouth Cameron High School

Valedictorian

Deil LaLandeSouth Cameron High School

Valedictorian

Shylyn NunezSouth Cameron High School

Valedictorian

Katelyn ReinaSouth Cameron High School

Valedictorian

B. J. AbshireSouth Cameron High School

Salutatorian

Dixie DeSonierSouth Cameron High School

Salutatorian

Mary Jo PortieSouth Cameron High School

Salutatorian

Kevin OrgeronHackberry High School

Valedictorian

Carly FountainHackberry High School

Salutatorian

Alex BroussardSouth Cameron High School

Valedictorian

, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Graduation Issue, Thursday, May 24, 2007.

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Grads, you have what it takes to makeit in today’s competitive world, and haveshown that you can set goals andachieve them. . .We are very proud of all of you and

want to take this opportunity to say a

SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONSTO OUR GRADUATES:

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2007 Graduates Johnson Bayou High

Shalyn Broussard Ethan Erbelding Michael Fewell Cody Fontenot Shai Greer Marissa Jinks

Kia Meaux Travis Romero Holly Simon Blaine Trahan Justine Trahan

Johnson Bayougrads told

Johnson Bayou High School will holdgraduation ceremonies Friday, May 25, 7 p.m.at the school gymnasium.

The valedictorian is Holly Michelle Simon.The salutatorian is Shalyn MichelleBroussard.

Honor graduates are: Travis John Romeroand Justine Nicole Trahan.

Graduates are:Ethan Paul Erbelding, Michael Forrest

Fewell, Brad Cody Fontenot, Shai PauletteGreer, Marissa Ann Jinks, Kia MarietteMeaux, Blaine Peavy Trahan.

, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Graduation Issue, Thursday, May 24, 2007

Here's to the Classof 2007!

We join family and friends to wish all the mem-bers of the Class of 2007 success and happiness.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Sheriff Theos DuhonAnd members of the Cameron Sheriff ’s Dept.

We wish you the very best life ahead of you. Please think of safety in every-thing you do. And if thhere is any way we can be of service to you, please feelfree to call on us!

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2007 Graduates Hackberry High

As you celebrate your graduation day, we wish you and your families the very best. May thefuture hold all the happiness and success you deserve. We hope you’ll continue to work hardand remember the lessons you’ve learned from your hometown friends, classmates, teachersand neighbors. Be ambitious, be fair and be kind, and success will be yours!

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2007 Graduates Hackberry High

Amber Kelly Nickalus Moore Kevin Orgeron Carolyn Rose Travis Spicer Charles Swier Brittany Thomas

Nicholas Wolfe Haley Wright

Hackberry High School will hold gradua-tion ceremonies Friday, May 25, 7 p.m. at theschool gymnasium.

Valedictorian is Kevin John Orgeron andsalutorian is Carly Rae Fountain.

Honor graduates are:Tabitha Leainne Deville, Cameron

Aurelia Beckmann, Natasha Marie Hicks,Nickalus Wade Moore, Carolyn Diane Rose,Nicholas Stephen Wolfe.

Graduates are:

Annie Elizabeth Alexander, EricaLeighann Austin, Travis Lee Constance,Alana Beth Ducote,

Shawn Loyal Eubanks, Kristin DaniellaGallegos, Justin Thomas Haynes, JohnCarlin Hebert, William Michael Hickey,

Santana Renee Jinks, Amber NicholeKelly, Travis Lee Spicer, Charles JosephSwier, Brittany Michelle Thomas, HaleyNicole Wright.

Hackberry graduates told

Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.

~Judy Garland


2007 Graduates Grand LakeHigh

Darryl Farque Tina HornPresident Parish Administrator

Sonny McGee Bonnie W. ConnerVice President Secretary - Treasurer

District 1 - Sonny McGee District 4 - Douaine ConnerDistriict 2 - Steve Trahan District 5 - Scott TrahanDistrict 3 - Charles Precht, III District 6 - James Doxey

District 7 - Darryl Farque

IT’S A GREAT DAY!!

To A Great Class of GraduatesWe Extend Heartfelt Best Wishes!

POLICE JURYPARISH OF CAMERON

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We take great pleasure in saluting allof the graduates of Cameron Parish.We are proud of you and of your out-standing accomplishments! May thisbe the beginning of a lifetime of suc-cess.

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Baret Bercier Joseph Boudreaux Stephanie Cheramie Jacob Conner Kory Dahlen Sandra Daigle Melisa Dawsey

A graduation ceremony isan event where the com-mencement speaker tellsthousands of studentsdressed in identical caps andgowns that "individuality" isthe key to success.

~Robert Orben

I hope your dreams takeyou to the corners of yoursmiles, to the highest of yourhopes, to the windows of youropportunities, and to themost special places yourheart has ever known.

~Author Unknown

There is a good reasonthey call these ceremonies"commencement exercises."Graduation is not the end;it's the beginning.

~Orrin Hatch

Congratulations. . .You’re an outstanding group, with a

winning attitude that’s sure to carry youfar. Our best wishes to you all!

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You made it and that’s something ofwhich to be proud. Your hard work haspaid off. Now new challenges and success-es await you.

To all our area graduates, we’d like toextend a hearty “Congratulations” on a jobwell done! We know you’ll meet future chal-lenges with innovation and success.

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Aaron Doxey Wesley Doxey Robert Duhon Shaley Gossett Clint Guillory Alison Harrell Trent Hebert

Justin Howerton Johnith Kiffe Randal LeDoux Kattie Manuel Hannah May Sabrina McFarlain Ryan Nunez

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Grand Lake cont’d.

Miranda Ogea Jordan Precht Hailey Quinn Ellizabeth Reon Stephen Smith Sara Taylor Flint Theriot

Haylee Theriot Courtney Thomas

Morgan Vinson Stephanie Winkles

Grand Lake grads toldGrand Lake High School

will hold graduation cere-monies Saturday, May 26, 3p.m. at the Rosa HartTheatre in Lake Charles.

Valedictorians are BaretThomas Bercier, AaronBlake Doxey, and SaraElizabeth Taylor. The salu-tatorian is Haylee D’laneTheriot.

Honor graduates are:Joseph Ashton

Boudreaux, StephanieRenee Cheramie, Jacob RossConner, Sandra Lee Daigle,Kory James Dahlen, MelisaMarie Dawsey, Wesley PaulDoxey, Robert Trey Duhon,Shaley Marie Gossett,Justin Michael Howerton,Sabrina Marie McFarlain,Miranda Sue Ogea, JordanThomas Precht, HaileyBrook Quinn, Elizabeth GailReon, Alexander JohnSimon, Courtney LynnThomas, Stephanie NicoleWinkles.

Graduates are:Clint Joseph Guillory,

Alison Renee Harrell, Trent

Harris Hebert, JohnithDean Kiffe, Randal TaylerLeDoux, Kattie AnnManuel, Hannah Beth May,Ryan Lee Nunez, StephenCraig Smith, Flint ScottTheriot, Morgan LeighVinson.

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2007 Graduates South Cameron High

Jess Broussard

B. J. Abshire

Kaysha FontenotMichael DuhonArlis DuhonJillian DuddlestonDixie DeSonierKade Conner

Josh Alleman Samantha Bailey Chad Benoit Voneata Benson Logan Boudreaux Alex Broussard


As you graduate and enter into theworld of higher education or the workforce, may all of your endeavors andgoals be met.Congratulations on a great milestone

and may you have many more accom-plishments ahead in your future.

GOOD LUCK SENIORS 2007!!

Kim, Allyson, Ryan &Kimily Bourriaque

Josh!We Are

So ProudOf You!

Senior2007

WE LOVE YOU!Dad, Mom, Maw Maw& The Foster Family

Congratulations!South Cameron High School

Class of 2007WISHING YOU THE VERY BESTIN ALL YOUR UNDERTAKINGS!

A Very Special CongratulationsTo

AlexBroussardWe Love Ya!

Mom Mom Glender,Pa Pa Loston &

Uncle Rudy,Erica & Tanner

Kory Dahlen

WE AREPROUD OF YOU!

Love, Mom, Dad, Katie & Kristin

Ronnie George Thomas Guillory Amanda Hackler Tyrell Harmon Jorge Hernandez Jaclyn Higgins Thomas Hunt

Jordan Istre Shetaura January Dylan Jouett

Brett LaBoveChelsi King Drew LaBove

South Cameron cont’d.

, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Graduation Issue, Thursday, May 24 2007

Congratulations Alex! We Are So Very Proud of You!

Good Luck On AllYour Achievements

You Wish ToAccomplish In Life!

WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCHDad, Mom,

Erica and Tanner

Congratulations, Samantha!Reach for the stars and

follow your dreams. I love you so much, Dad

‘07

Congratulations To TheClass of 2007 !

As you celebrate your graduation,remember with pride the hard work

and dedication it has taken to getwhere you are. The future is sure to

hold many more challenges, butyou’ve proved that you’re willing

and able to meet them.

GOOD LUCK GRADS!

Cecil R. SannerDistrict Attorney

and Staff


Deil LaLande Kyle LeBeouf Brittany LeBlanc Chandler LeBeouf Dylan Leidig Phillip LeJeune Kaysha Miller

Megan Morgan Marcus Mudd Shylyn Nunez Chloe Phillips Justin Picou Mary Jo Portie Katelyn Reina

Garrett Richard

Jordan Richard

Chance Savoie


Jillian

We Love You,Mom & Jenna

You Will Always BeOur Little Dancer!

Katelyn Reina

We Love You,Dad, Mom,

Kathryn & Kristopher

Brett LaBoveSouth Cameron High School

May God bless and keepyou in this new chapter ofyour life.

WE LOVE YOU!Mom, Jim, Rachelle, Tony,

Jen, Taylor, Drake,Aunt Mel & Granny


Congratulations!MichaelSavoie

Love, TuTu, Zoe,Racissa, DaDa, Paul,Tat, Sing & Mymae

WE ARE VERY PROUDOF YOU!

Michael Savoie Trey Schools Garrett Shipman Mandy Smith Quanela Smith Jacob Trahan Travis Treme

Cami Vincent Haley Willis

Samantha

We are so proud of you. Don’t give up on your dreams.You are so special to us and we love you very much!

Granny & Paw Paw

South Cameron grads toldSouth Cameron High

School held graduation cere-monies Saturday, May 19, atthe gymnasium.

Valedictorians are AlexJordan Broussard, ChelsiMichelle King, Deil JamesLaLande, Shylyn Alise Nunez,and Katelyn Sue Reina.Salutorians are Adonise NoahAbshire, Jr., Dixie MichelleDeSonier, and Mary Jo AnnPortie.

Honor graduates are:

Samantha Jo Bailey,Voneata Marie Benson, KadeLorne Conner, Jillian NoelDuddleston, Arlis ThomasDuhon, Amanda LynneHackler, Jaclyn RachelleHiggins, Jordan Adam Istre,

Dylan Kayne Jouett,Brittany Claire LeBlanc,Dylan Shane Leidig, WilliamChandler LeBoeuf, RoseMarie Martel,

Michael Paul JamesSavoie, Chance Gabriel

Savoie, Jacob Wayn Trahan, Travis Wilton Treme,Cami Lyn Vincent, Haley Marie Willis.

Graduates are:Joshua James Alleman, Chad Edward Benoit,

Logan Patrick Boudreaux, Jess Aron Broussard,Brandyn Wayne Carter, Michael John Duhon,Kaysha Arisse Fontenot,

Ronald George, Jr., Thomas Lowrie Guillory,Tyrell Jamar Harmon, Jorje Leija Hernandez,Thomas Howard Hunt, Shetaura Neosha January,Brett Davis LaBove,

Drew Joshum LaBove, Justin Kyle LeBoeuf,Phillip LeJeune, Jr., Kaysha Lene Miller, MeganElyse Morgan, Marcus Chase Mudd, ChloeGabrielle Phillips, Justin Scott Picou,

Garrett Wayne Richard, Jordan Kyle Richard,Lawson Pearson Schools, III, Garrett DanielShipman, Mindy Danielle Smith, Quanela MariaSmith.

CongratulationsJACOB

WE LOVE YOU AND ARE PROUD OF YOU!Mom, Dad & Blake

Love,Mom, Dad &

Braydon

Thomas GuilloryMay God

Continue ToBless You Today

And Always!

B. J.2

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WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!Aunt Tanya, Uncle Jimmy, Brendon, Brilee & Chace

MichaelDuhon

We Are SoProud Of You!

Love, Mom & Dad

Page 13, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Graduation Issue, Thursday, May 24, 2007.Advice you neverlearned in school

Although the following listof eleven useful "rules" youdid not learn in school is typ-ically attributed to BillGates, it is actually from thebook "Dumbing Down ourKids" by educator CharlesSykes.

RULE 1: Life is not fair;get used to it.

RULE 2: The world won'tcare about your self-esteem.The world will expect you toaccomplish somethingBEFORE you feel good aboutyourself.

RULE 3: You will NOTmake 40 thousand dollars ayear right out of high school.You won't be a vice presidentwith a car phone, until youearn both.

RULE 4: If you think yourteacher is tough, wait till youget a boss. He doesn't havetenure.

RULE 5: Flipping burgersis not beneath your dignity.Your grandparents had a dif-ferent word for burger flip-ping; they called it opportuni-ty.

RULE 6: If you mess up,it's not your parents' fault, sodon't whine about your mis-takes, learn from them.

RULE 7: Before you wereborn, your parents weren't asboring as they are now. Theygot that way from payingyour bills; cleaning yourclothes and listening to youtalk about how cool you are.So before you save the rainforest from the parasites ofyour parents' generation, trydelousing the closet in yourown room.

RULE 8: Your school mayhave done away with winnersand losers, but life has not. Insome schools they have abol-ished failing grades; they'llgive you as many times asyou want to get the rightanswer. This doesn't bear theslightest resemblance toANYTHING in real life.

RULE 9: Life is not divid-ed into semesters. You don'tget summers off and very fewemployers are interested inhelping you find yourself. Dothat on your own time.

RULE 10: Television isNOT real life. In real life peo-ple actually have to leave thecoffee shop and go to jobs.

RULE 11: Be nice tonerds. Chances are you'll endup working for one.

Get a life and look at the viewVViillllaannoovvaa CCoommmmeenncceemmeenntt

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((PPuulliittzzeerr PPrriizzee WWiinnnneerr))It's a great honor for me to

be the third member of myfamily to receive an honorarydoctorate from this great uni-versity. It's an honor to followmy great-Uncle Jim, who wasa gifted physician, and myUncle Jack, who is a remark-able businessman. Both ofthem could have told yousomething important abouttheir professions, about med-icine or commerce.

I have no specialized fieldof interest or expertise, whichputs me at a disadvantage,talking to you today. I'm anovelist. My work is humannature. Real life is all I know.Don't ever confuse the two,your life and your work. Thesecond is only part of thefirst. Don't ever forget thewords my father sent me on apostcard last year: "If youwin the rat race, you're still arat." Or what John Lennonwrote before he was gunneddown in the driveway of theDakota: "Life is what hap-pens while you are busy mak-ing other plans."

You walk out of here thisafternoon with only one thingthat no one else has. Therewill be hundreds of peopleout there with your samedegree; there will be thou-sands of people doing whatyou want to do for a living.But you will be the only per-son alive who has sole cus-tody of your life. Your partic-ular life. Your entire life. Notjust your life at a desk, or

your life on a bus, or in a car,or at the computer. Not justthe life of your mind, but thelife of your heart. Not justyour bank account, but yoursoul.

People don't talk aboutthe soul very much anymore.It's so much easier to write aresume than to craft a spirit.But is a resume a cold com-fort on a winter night, orwhen you're sad, or broke, orlonely, or when you've gottenback the test results andthey're not so good.

Here is my resume: I am agood mother to three chil-dren. I have tried never to letmy profession stand in theway of being a good parent. Ino longer consider myself thecenter of the universe. I showup. I listen, I try to laugh. Iam a good friend to my hus-

band. I have tried to makemarriage vows mean whatthey say. I show up. I listen. Itry to laugh. I am a goodfriend to my friends, and theyto me. Without them, therewould be nothing to say toyou today, because I would bea cardboard cutout. But I callthem on the phone, and Imeet them for lunch. I showup. I listen. I try to laugh.

So here is what I wantedto tell you today:

Get a life. A real life, not amanic pursuit of the next pro-motion, the bigger paycheck,the larger house. Do youthink you'd care so very muchabout those things if youblew an aneurysm one after-noon, or found a lump in yourbreast? Get a life in whichyou notice the smell of saltwater pushing itself on abreeze over Seaside Heights,a life in which you stop and

Twenty years from now you will bemore disappointed by the things youdidn't do than by the ones you did. Sothrow off the bowlines, sail away fromthe safe harbor. Catch the trade windsin your sails. Explore. Dream.Discover.

~Attributed to Mark Twain, unconfirmed

Cont. on Pg. 14


GARRETTMay Each Step You

Take In The Future BeDevinely Directed Of

The Lord

WITH ALL OUR LOVEMEMAW & PAPA

You Will AlwaysBe Our Little Girl!

Love You,Granny & PaPa Pat

Jillian Sam

I Love You VeryMuch!Zoey

CongratulationsDrew LaBove

#54WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!

Nancy and Tracy

GET A LIFE Cont. from Pg. 13 Graduation advicewatch how a red-tailed hawkcircles over the water gap orthe way a baby scowls withconcentration when she triesto pick up a cheerio with herthumb and first finger.

Get a life. Pick up thephone. Send an e-mail. Writea letter. Kiss your Mom. Hugyour Dad. Get a life in whichyou are generous. Lookaround at the azaleas in thesuburban neighborhoodwhere you grew up; look at afull moon hanging silver in ablack, black sky on a coldnight. And realize that life isthe best thing ever, and thatyou have no business takingit for granted.

I learned to live manyyears ago. Something really,really bad happened to me,something that changed mylife in ways that, if I had mydruthers, it would never havebeen changed at all. Andwhat I learned from it iswhat, today, seems to be thehardest lesson of all. Ilearned to love the journey,not the destination. I learnedthat it is not a dress rehears-

al, and that today is the onlyguarantee you get. I learnedto look at all the good in theworld and to try to give someof it back because I believedin it completely and utterly.And I tried to do that, in part,by telling others what I hadlearned. By telling them this:

Consider the lilies of thefield. Look at the fuzz on ababy's ear. Read in the back-yard with the sun on yourface. Learn to be happy. Andthink of life as a terminal ill-ness because if you do youwill live it with joy and pas-sion, as it ought to be lived.Just keep your eyes and earsopen, the classroom is every-where. The exam comes atthe very end. No man eversaid on his deathbed, "I wishI had spent more time at theoffice."

I found one of my bestteachers on the boardwalk atConey Island maybe 15 yearsago. It was December, and Iwas doing a story about howthe homeless survive in thewinter months. He and I saton the edge of the wooden

supports, dangling our feetover the side, and he told meabout his schedule, panhan-dling the boulevard when thesummer crowds were gone,sleeping in a church whenthe temperature went belowfreezing, hiding from thepolice amidst the Tilt a Whirland the Cyclone and some ofthe other seasonal rides. Buthe told me that most of thetime he stayed on the board-walk, facing the water, justthe way we were sitting noweven when it got cold and hehad to wear his newspapersafter he read them. And Iasked him why. Why didn'the go to one of the shelters?Why didn't he check himselfinto the hospital for detox?And he just stared out at theocean and said, "Look at theview, young lady. Look at theview."

And every day, in some lit-tle way, I try to do what hesaid. I try to look at the view.And that's the last thing Ihave to tell you today, wordsof wisdom from a man withnot a dime in his pocket, noplace to go, nowhere to be.Look at the view. You'll neverbe disappointed!

During my second year ofnursing school our professorgave us a quiz. I breezed throughthe questions until I read the lastone: "What is the first name ofthe woman who cleans theschool?" Surely this was a joke. Ihad seen the cleaning womanseveral times, but how would Iknow her name? I handed in mypaper, leaving the last questionblank. Before the class ended,one student asked if the lastquestion would count toward ourgrade. "Absolutely," the profes-sor said. "In your careers, youwill meet many people. All aresignificant. They deserve yourattention and care, even if all youdo is smile and say hello." I'venever forgotten that lesson. Ialso learned her name wasDorothy. ~Joann C. Jones

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The US News and WorldReport 2007 Career Guide iscurrently on newsstands. I’minterested in helping peoplebecome successful in theirlives and careers, so I pickedup a copy this weekend.

An article entitled, Beyond

Graduation: Getting ThatDegree is Just the First Step,had some good common senseadvice for new grads – and foranyone interested in buildinga great career. I've highlightedthe salient points in the arti-cle, and added my thoughtsabout each point.

Consider alternatives tograd school. “Not all trainingoccurs within the halls ofacademe. If you aspire to acareer in business, you mightwant to start at the elbow of atalented manager or two.” Iagree. You can learn a lot justby watching someone who isgood at what he or she does.

Ask questions. “Thoughtfulquestions are the key to learn-ing. Plus, you will impressyour instructors and supervi-sors. That can mean strongletters of recommendation andan inside track on job leads.” Iagree with this advice too.Questions show that you arethinking and want to learn –two qualities that are alwaysappreciated by senior people.

Be picky. “Don’t jump atthe first job you are offered.Cast a wide net when you arelooking. Answer lots of ads,tell everyone you know thatyou are looking for a job.When you get an interview,ask questions to determine ifthe company is right for you.You’ll make a better decision,and you’ll impress employerswith your curiosity and confi-dence.” Again, I agree. It’s dif-ficult to be without a job, butit’s even more difficult to beunhappy with your companyand work.

Be humble. “Ask plenty ofquestions in your first fewweeks. But also do whatyou’re told and see how thingswork out. At a minimum,you’ll prove that you’re willingto pay your dues.” True. Butdon’t be afraid to speak yourmind when you encountersomething that doesn’t makesense. Just be respectful whenyou do.

Seek opportunities.“Identify the most knowledge-able and influential people inyour organization. Make apoint of asking them ques-tions and offering to helpthem. You’ll learn a lot, andmake connections that willhelp you – with career guid-ance and job tips -- in thefuture.” Great point. You’ll besurprised at how many peoplewill be willing to mentor andhelp you in your career -- ifyou’re willing to ask.

Think like a leader. “It’snever too early to start think-ing as if you are leader: some-one to whom others look up.Worker bees who simply keeptheir heads down often feellike small cogs in a largemachine. Get in the habit ofasking yourself, “what mightbe a better way?” Share yourideas with colleagues. Listento their reactions; don’t acceptor reject ideas without reflec-tion.” The best point. Alwaysthink as if you are running thebusiness. Make decisions onwhat is the best thing for thebusiness. At a minimum, askyourself what your boss, or hisor her boss, would do in agiven situation.

This is some good, commonsense advice for building agreat career. Think about it,and put it to use to build yourown career.http://bbilanich.typepad.com/blog/common_sense_career_advice/index.html

, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Graduation Issue, Thursday, May 24, 2007

Jeffra Wise DeViney • 912-5063Wise Ideas

The Future Is Yours, You Have What It Takes To

Make It In A CompetitiveWorld And To Achieve

Your Every Goal. . .

WE ARE PROUD OF ALL CAMERONPARISH GRADUATES!!

to allCameron Parish Graduates

Hard Work EqualsSuccess!

Mona KelleyCandidate For

CAMERON PARISH ASSESSOR

. . .Commencement day is finally here,and we would like to wish you the bestof luck, every step of the way, on yourpath to success.

Keep setting your sights high, give itnothing less than your best effort, andyou’ll be sure to ultimately reach yourgoals.

Congratulations On A Job Well Done!

The Cameron Pilot

You Hold The KeyTo The Future!. . .

Are you ready for what liesahead once you stroll acrossthe graduation stage? Will yoube able to steer yourselfthrough the job hunt and, ulti-mately, your first job? Answerthese six questions to find out.

DDoo yyoouu kknnooww wwhhaatt yyoouuwwaanntt??

You might think employerswill appreciate your "I'm will-ing to do or learn anything"approach to getting a job.However, most employersinterpret that as "I'm desper-ate" or "I have no focus, so I'mjust taking a shot at whateverI stumble across."

If you're fuzzy about thetype of job you want, now isthe time to work with a careercounselor at your school.There, you can take a careerassessment test, learn howand why informational inter-viewing can help you gainfocus and talk over your spe-cific concerns with someonetrained to help you.

DDoo yyoouu hhaavvee eexxppeerriieennccee?? Employers look for evi-

dence that you've gained expe-rience in your field throughinternships, co-ops, part- orfull-time jobs, or even volun-teering. If you haven't pickedup this type of experience yet,it's a good bet many of yourpeers have and will likelyhave an edge over you in theentry-level job market.

But don't despair if youlack experience. You can get itnow or after you graduate bydoing a postgraduation

internship, volunteering ortemping.

DDoo yyoouu kknnooww yyoouurr cchhoosseennffiieelldd??

Imagine going into aninterview and saying, "I lovethis field and know a lot aboutit -- that's why I want to getinto it myself." The interview-er replies by saying,"Interesting. Tell me what youknow." If you've been BSing tothat point, you're in trouble.

Once you've chosen yourfield, study it thoroughly soprospective employers knowyou understand it. Researchthe field's major players byreading industry publications,visiting industry Web sites,and participating in profes-sional organizations andattending their conferencesand seminars.

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You may be the best entry-level job candidate the worldhas ever seen. But if you don'tmarket yourself effectively onyour resume and cover letter,no one will ever know.

So make your resume thebest it can be. Tailor it to eachspecific job you pursue, watchout for the most common mis-takes you can make, and besure the document looks asgood as it reads. Learn howyou can put together a decentresume, even as a recent grad-uate. Monster's ResumeCenter can be an enormoushelp, as can a campus careercounselor, your professors,

and present and past worksupervisors.

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Employers have met allkinds of candidates, includingsome who have flat-out liedabout their accomplishments.

It's only natural foremployers to be a bit skepti-cal. That's why you have toeffectively support any claimsyou make on your resume orin interviews with specificexamples. Better yet, considerputting together and using acareer portfolio to prove yourpast achievements.

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At times, the real worldcan be a very strange placebecause of people's diversepersonalities, agendas andwork styles. For example,decisions that ought to bemade based on tangible infor-mation and logic are some-times based on office politics.And your success (or lackthereof) on the job will dependas much on your people skillsas your technical abilities. Sobe ready to be judged on morethan your job-related accom-plishments and to judge oth-ers on more than theirs.

For many, the postgradu-ate world can be stressful andexciting at the same time. Youcan minimize your anxietyand maximize your ultimatesuccess by going in with youreyes open and your mind fullyprepared for the challengesthat await you.

After graduationwhat’s next? It’s graduation time, and

with it comes a lot of advicefrom a lot of different people.Here is some of the moreinteresting common senseadvice I’ve come across in thisyear’s commencementaddresses...

Tufts University -- LanceArmstrong

"My education has been ona deathbed. I realized thatthe only way to live life and tolead life is actively…Be active.Be involved. Be heard. Beaggressive. Be smart. Don’tbe afraid."

Berklee College of Music,Boston MA – Melissa Ethridge

"You were given this gift,you were chosen. Be in yourtruth, be in your light, be inyour love. Go out there and bethe musician you are. Be thekeeper of the dream of music."

Syracuse University – BillyJoel

"Don’t do it for security, orstatus, prestige, money, or forcrying out loud, don’t do it forsomeone else…If you’re doingwhat you love, you will begood at it."

University of Pennsylvania –Jody Foster

"Lose yourself in the music,the moment, you own it."

St Lawrence University –Viggo Mortenson

"Making an earnestattempt to connect with peo-ple and issues outside of you

own personal circumstances isalways worthwhile."

Shaw University, Raleigh NC– Al Roker

"Just hanging out doesn’tput food in your mouth…Thegravy train is over, now getout of the house."

And a little humor (but stillgood, common sense advicefrom Ellen Degeneres to theTulane University in NewOrleans class of 2006.

"Remember to exfoliate,moisturize exercise and floss."That’s it for today. Thanks forreading. Log on to my web-site: www.BudBilanich.comfor more common sense lifeand career advice.

Graduation advice

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You’ve struggled, worked hard,studied late and made sacrifices -and now you’re graduating. Therewill be more challenges in storefor you, but with your educationand work ethic, nothing is beyondyour reach.

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