The Peace TimesVolume 14, Issue 8 The Student Newspaper of Peace College, Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, April 29, 2010

Spring Sports Wrap Up Immigration CommunicationThe highlights of the season

– Page 6How the world is staying in touch

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SENIORS SAY GOODBYE - page 4 Page 8- A special tribute to the graduates Congratulations Class of 2010!

Dr. Debra Townsley is Peace’s new president

By Abry FreemanTimes Staff Writer

After graduation, many students are beginning to head to graduate school and spend two to four years in the classroom to further their education.

Yet the move to graduate school is not as easy as some may think.

“It is not necessarily harder than be-ing an undergrad,” says Nicole Robinson, a graduate student at the University of Maryland in College Park. “But it is not the easiest thing either.”

Some students apply to graduate school because it is the most logical choice for their career choice.

“The best part of graduate school is being able to put into practice what you learn in the classroom,” says Danielle Cooper, recent graduate of Peace College and a current graduate student at Case Western Reserve University.

“Graduate school is definitely an adjustment from undergraduate school,” she said.

Beyond being ready to handle the increased workload, a graduate student must also have a strong sense of dedica-tion to their topic.

“The topic is your choice,” con-tinues Robinson. “That is what makes being a graduate school student pretty

Off to graduate school Many students are choosing more school after college

PCDC wraps up semester with concert and conference

Photo contributed by Brenna Mickey

Emma Weavil (pictured with Coach Johnson and her parents) is one of many Peace College students headed off to graduate school after Peace graduation.

By Peace Times Staff Last week, the Peace College Dance

Company ended its 2009-2010 season with their annual Formal Spring Concert.

The concert featured pieces by PCDC director Beth Wright, Christal Brown, Ta-lani Torres, Jess Shell, Chrissy Pressley, Betsy Ward-Hutchinson and Peace College alumna Tildsley Clifford.

An injury opening night called for some last minute cast changes but the con-cert went on and was well attended by stu-dents, faculty, staff, family and friends.

Bookstore manager Sarah Heenan said

of the concert, “It was a wonderful show of talent, full of inspiration and a visible love for dancing.”

Over spring break, several members of the Company traveled with Wright to the American College Dance Festival As-sociation (ACDFA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.

The goal of ACDFA is “to support and promote the wealth of talent and creativity that is prominent throughout college and university dance departments,” according to their website.

By Peace Times StaffDr. Debra Townsley, president of

Nichols College in Massachusetts, will be the new president of Peace College.

Townsley will succeed President Laura Bingham, who will be retiring on June 30.

“I am delighted to be able to offer my experience and commitment to higher ed-ucation to help shape the future of Peace College and the students it serves,” said Townsley in a statement last week.

Townsley has been president of Nichols College since 1998, and has also worked at a number of other colleges and universities including Saint Michaels College in Vermont, Northern Virginia Community College and Marymount University of Virginia – a women’s col-lege at the time.

Dr. David McLennan, professor of political science and communication at Peace, was part of the presidential search committee.

“The applicant pool was exception-al,” he said. “It contained candidates with CEO experience and ‘up-and-comers.’ There were many applicants who will one day be college president, but that did not make our cut.”

Two other candidates visited Peace College to meet with faculty, students and staff: Dr. Janet Walbert, Vice Presi-dent for Academic Affairs at Arcadia University in Pennsylvania, and Dr. Leslie Lambert, Provost and Vice Presi-

dent for Academic Affairs in Virginia at Ferrum College.

Just one week after Townsley’s visit, she was offered the job.

“Dr. Townsley was the most ex-ceptional candidate who impressed the search committee at each stage of the process,” McLennan said. “What im-pressed us is that she understands the issues facing small private colleges and that she helped Nichols College go from a position of financial difficulty to one

See “President” pg. 2

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The Dance Company takes a break from their conference in Richmond.See “Dance Co.” pg. 2

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exciting.” Some say the benefits of being a

graduate student can be overwhelming because the student is doing what they love and they have the opportunity to make connections with others while increasing their knowledge.

“I am excited about attending gradu-ate school,” says Adriana Coley, a senior at Peace College who has been accepted into Howard University and the Univer-sity of North Carolina in Charlotte.“I am ready to meet new people and to work more in my field to grow profes-sionally.”

Emma Weavil is also going to graduate school. “I’ll be starting Phy-sician’s Assistant school at Methodist University in the fall. I chose Methodist because their graduating students have an excellent reputation with Physicians

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that is on firm financial ground even in the current recession.”

Townsley is a Florida native, and holds a BS in business administration from American University, a MBA from George Washington University, a MA and a Ph.D. in organizational psychol-ogy from the University of Vermont.

Townsley has held a number of professional positions on the state and national level including serving on the board of directors of the National As-sociation of Independent Colleges and Universities. She has numerous articles published in professional journals and national magazines. She will assume the presidency at Peace in August.

in the triangle area. It has always been my dream to enter the medical field and I’m excited about this opportunity to be a part of such an esteemed program.”

Graduate school is all about scho-lastic and professional growth and with the hard work and dedication of the student, many say it can be a very fulfilling experience.

“President”Continued from page 1

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Senior Adrianna Coley was accepted to two graduate schools.

“Dance Co.”Continued from page 1

At the conference, students took classes, attended performances and per-formed pieces by their school’s faculty, guest choreographers and students.

The PCDC performed two pieces. One by Wright, entitled “Spirit” and

another by junior Brittnie Rogers called “Declaration.”

The PCDC was able to attend this conference this year because of a dona-tion by a Peace alumna. The dancers took classes in jazz, modern, tap, ballet, hip hop and African, among others.

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Dr. Debra Townsley will be Peace Col-lege’s 10th president, taking the helm from Laura Carpenter Bingham.

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By Ana Teresa GalizesTimes Staff Writer

In today’s highly digi-talized society, it is difficult to imagine a time when a hand-written letter was the only means of communica-tion.

The Internet opened a brand new world of commu-nication, especially for those who are far away from their friends and families either due to immigration or study abroad programs.

Many radio stations world-wide have begun streaming their programs via the Internet, so that no matter where a person might be, he or she can always tune into the live broadcast.

Cable and satellite net-works also offer individual channels and packages that include European, South American, African and Asian channels.

“I use the internet to listen to TSF-Radio or I check for music and news

updates on the Portuguese newspapers’ web pages,” says UNC Chapel Hill Ph.D. student João Ferreira.

As opposed to using a phone, Ferreira

prefers to use Skype, a software applica-tion that allows users to communicate via the Internet, in order to talk to his family and friends in Portugal.

Peace College student, Maria Lopez, also used Skype while she was studying in Spain. However, Lopez prefers to use her cell phone when talking to friends and family in Mexico.

When it comes to listening to music and getting the latest news, she tunes into 96.9 FM or the television channel Univision. “Univision holds the main TV shows from Mexico, and it produces many of its shows, which target the Latino population in the US,” says Lopez.

During a time when correspon-dence was the only means of com-munication between immigrants in the United States and their families who were abroad, the illiteracy rate was also much higher than it is today.

So, many individuals who left their homes in pursuit of a better life in America were actually un-able to communicate with those who stayed behind.

Today, with the advancements in technology, it is difficult to imagine

not communicating with others via a home phone, cell phone, or the Internet.

Immigration communication: A borderless world

Photo by Ana Teresa Galizes

Today, keeping in touch with relatives abroad, or just keeping up with the lastest pop culture is as easy as getting online. Skype, Pandora and media websites make communication easy.

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Peace College seniors say their last good-byesSubmitted by Peace College Seniors

Hilary Harmon-Scott

I, Hilary Harmon-Scott, leave to Immie Miles: keep representing the Outer Banks in a positive light; keep Peace green, and keep being a fun and exciting person. I leave to the rest of the Peace community the opportunities ya’ll will receive after graduating and always remember to “beware of the bricks!” I also leave my little sister at State the fun and exciting years to come; always keep up with you studies but make sure you make some time for fun as well! I love you Caroline; (Jill keep on her, she’ll get out of her dorm room one weekend!) I also leave Katy Knust with some of the best times of my life! One of the best friends I will ever have. I am so excited to continue our journeys through life together; be they in New Bern, Outer Banks, Raleigh or Fuquay! Love ya sister!

lEannE HornEIt never ceases to amaze me how fast

a school year passes by here at Peace. I feel like just yesterday I was starting my freshman year and now I stand here about to graduate. It is now time to take that leap and move on to the next stage in

my life but I will not do so forgetting the memories and friends I have made here at Peace. I can do this with confidence

because of the things I have learned about myself here!

If I could say one thing to the people I am leaving behind here it would be to embrace every moment you have left and m a k e y o u r

experience here at Peace everything you want it to be. Amanda and Lucy stick by each other. You guys have a friendship that you should be thankful for and I am blessed to have been able to call you guys my residents and friends. Saarah Abdul-Rauf, thank you for all you have been to me as well! This year has been awesome getting to know you! Rachel Lyons, you are a very special person, you have one of the biggest hearts and never lose that! Megan Bridges, my right hand man! I will miss you dude, and this year has been awesome becoming better friends with you! Megan Sherrill, one

of the coolest freshmen I know. Keep balling dude you are gonna be big and I feel like I have made a lifelong friend in you this year!

To my friends who have been here through it all I would want to say I love you guys, you have truly become my family away from family. We have been through it all. Tears, Laughter, anger but in the end our friendship prevails. Emma, you are crazy and this year I feel like we have created a friendship that I will always remember. Candra, wow...that’s all I can really say. You have been a special person in my life here at Peace. You have seen it all and have stood by me through it all. I will miss you. Brenna, my best friend, I am truly a lucky girl to be able to call you my best friend. You have been there to keep me sane through it all, never giving up on me and I know how special it is to have a friend like that. It is something I will always cherish.

Coach Johnson, I can not say enough about you. You have been there for me to talk to about anything going on in my life and you were there to help me succeed as a student athlete. You are a person that will always be a part of my life and I count myself lucky to be able to say that. It is a special thing when a coach can be so much more than a

coach to their players and you have done that hands down. You have made me a stronger woman and I know I will carry the things you taught me over these four years with me forever.

Live life here at Peace with no regrets because when it is your time to graduate the saddest thing would be to look back and wish you would have done more. Love the people God has put in your path here at Peace and allow them to love you. I will miss you guys!!!

Stephanie lilleyMary Kathryn Willis (M.K., Mray

Mray, Sista K)- I leave throwing cell phones, getting super silly late at night, our undying love for BSB, teaching you how to straighten y o u r h a i r a n d p u t eyeliner on, sleepovers a t Av e n t Ferry, our respec t ive boy dramas, and all of the fun memo-ries we’ve shared and are going to continue to

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share! I honestly don’t know where I would be without you here these past four years. You have been the best friend anyone could ask for and I hope this is just the beginning of many more years of friendship together.

Ashley Prince (A.P., A-Pizzle Short Kizzle) I leave the cheese drawer, spon-taneous beach trips, driving/parking, late night Cook Out, Bojangles & McDon-ald’s runs for 1 fry, Ross 219 shower chalk, weave in the sink, leaving your shoes on, reciting It Takes Two & The Parent Trap, my NC State obsession, Christian music jam sessions, Mega-Ticket summers, Greece adventures (and soon to be Japan adventures!), carrying cases of water up Frazier, Nate & Chuck, TLC shows with weird names, Pink Lem-onade Cake Squares and all of the other memories I am sure to be forgetting. You have been the best roomie anyone could ever ask for!

Leslie Massey (LKM, Lovely) I leave America’s Next Top Model mara-thons, Grecian freak outs, cruisin’ trips and Lifetime movies. You will always be a Peace girl to me and I know I have found a friend for life in you.

Peace College Dance Company; I leave the studio, the stereo, the thermo-stat that you can only put to 68, putting down/picking up the dance floor, Leggett Theater, the dressing room and green room and the bathroom that we can now flush the toilet in during performances

to Beth Wright (Mama Beth), Kirsten Jarrell (Lil Sis) Brittnie Rogers, Rebecca Pilkington & the rest of the PCDC for the 2010-2011 year.

I leave costume cataloguing, send-ing out emails, scrapbooking, getting mail, hanging up posters, making copies, updating attendance, grading tests and writing program text to Brittnie Rogers and Beth’s Office. Good luck :)

I leave the Peace Times office with it’s one Mac, a very comfy couch to nap on and a trash can that is outside the door to Dr. Owens and Emma, as well as the incoming Leadership team (A.T., Taylor).

I leave Ross 219 (scary “Titanic” elevator), Frazier 304 (no elevator) and New Res 130C to their new occupants, may you have as many good times in them as I had. But if you’re in Frazier and you loft your bed, make sure you turn the air up!

To all of my English professors (Dr. Newhouse, Dr. Duncan, Dr. Hiscoe and Dr. Andersen) I leave my gratitude for all the help and guidance you have shown me in the past four years. Your advice is invaluable and know that each of you had a part in putting me where I am today.

To Beth Wright- I leave my unwav-ering trust and gratitude for all that you have given me the past four years. You can never know how much I value your opinion and guidance and can honestly

say I would not be where I am today without you. I can’t wait to transition into our new roles as friends instead of student-teacher!

To Dr. Lynn Owens- It has been great being able to know you for the past three years! Your advice about jobs has been in-valuable. Thanks for all our random chats about just about everything. I hope we will be able to remain friends after graduation! I can’t wait to watch Emma grow up!

BrEnna micKEyThe time has come for a new chapter

to begin in my life and to close another. Peace has become my home, the friends I ’ v e m a d e h e r e h a v e become my family and the memories I’ve made here are irreplaceable. I ’m a f i rm b e l i e v e r t ha t t h ings happen for a reason and if I wou ld ’ve spent four years s o m e w h e r e else I wouldn’t be the woman that I am today.

For my friends that will continue their journey here next year I urge you to not to take any of your time here for

granted and to not get wrapped up in the drama. Margaret, I will never forget you helping me through my sophomore slump, I know you’ll be fine next year and will survive the madness without me. Megan Bridges I’ll never forget our down time together, especially resting our dinosaurs. You made a larrrggge impact on my life. MegSher, although our time was limited as Peace together, I know I’ve made a life long friend and cannot wait to see you grow at Peace; you truly are the exception freshman.

For my friends who will walk across the stage with me, Lanner, you’ve been my rock since day one and I would not have survived with out a best friend like you. We have what a lot of people don’t and that’s each other. I didn’t find my husband while I was in college but I defiantly found my maid of honor, thank you so much for everything.

Candra, you were my first friend at Peace and I’m blessed that, through it all, you’re still one of my dearest friends. Brittany Lynn, a lot of my nights would have not been possible if it weren’t for you, “thanks for taking the Peace bus, now get out.” AP and Rhi, if Peace needs us to design for them anymore, now we can charge! Emma, we’ve undoubtedly made the ‘tre-4’ proud.

To the Peace Basketball team, I leave you a two year legacy of being undefeated against our rival Meredith College, keep up the tradition! Rebecca Boney, May

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By LeAnne HorneTimes Staff Writer

With the end of the academic year quickly approaching spring sports teams have wrapped up their seasons.

The softball team finishes their season at 20-22 record with some very special moments in the mix. Big wins against Averett University, Greensboro College and NC Wesleyan were all spe-cial for the Pacers.

The win against the Cougars of Av-erett University is probably one that will always be remembered as it gave Coach Charlie Dobbins his 200th victory as the Pacers head coach of eleven years.

"Two-hundred wins is a benchmark for longevity within the sport of softball, but the credit goes to the players that worked so hard to make it all happen,” said Dobbins.

“I have been very fortunate to have had some great student athletes and a supportive athletic department to help me achieve this benchmark,” he said.

Senior, Ashley Stansbury, will be missed on the field in seasons to come. Stansbury, the Pacer's only senior, finish-es her career with three All Conference

Honors, 237 strike outs, 24 home runs, and 105 runs batted in. Stansbury has been a solid addition to the Peace softball team over the past four years.

"I have worked very hard and have accomplished a lot. I really have enjoyed my four years at Peace College and I have really enjoyed the lifelong friends I have made." says Stansbury.

The Pacers softball team finished with first-year stand out Kendra Yearick earning Honorable Mention All-Con-ference, sophomore Melissa Williams earning Third Team All-Conference and first-year Sophia Jacobs being named to the All-Sportsmanship Team.

The tennis team wraps up their sea-son under new head coach Kathy Jacobs. The tennis team was full of new members this year.

This year was one that will be used to lay a strong foundation for years to come. The team looks forward to a bright future with many of their players returning to the courts.

"Tennis this season was definitely a growing process. We were all able to learn our strengths and use those abilities against our opponents. We have

Pacer softball and tennis teams wrap up the season

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The Pacer softball team had some big wins this semseter. This season was espe-cially memorable for Coach Charlie Dobbins, who celebrated his 200th victory.

made strides on becoming a better and more competitive team," says senior Brittany Lynn.

Senior Brittany Lynn, Haley Bright and Carol Ann Duke will be missed and remembered for the dedication and hard work that they have invested in the team

this season. Lynn was a first year tennis player

but came in as a competitive athlete as she put in four years with the basketball team and two years with the soccer team. Bright finished her first year of tennis after four years on the soccer team.

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8th marks the day we can finally be Facebook friends!

Coach Johnson you believed in me no matter what and were my father figure while I was away from home. Without your guidance I wouldn’t have been as successful, on or off the court, as I have been after playing for you for 4 years, thank you.

Another chapter in my life is starting, but I would not be able to go in to it so prepared if it weren’t for the people and experiences that Peace brought me. Thank you all for making me a better woman.

camEron moSSI, Cameron Moss, want to leave all

the strength, ambition, and drive possible to my dear Peace friends still working their way to graduation. Never did I think when I left Wilmington two years ago to return to Peace, that I’d be so happy, and here I am, about to graduate. Wow, how the time flies.

First and foremost, I ‘d like to thank my mother, Cathy, for the being the best friend a girl could ever have. If it were not for your strength, compassion, guidance and love, I wouldn’t be the woman I am today. Thank you for always being there and reminding me to never stop believing.

To all of my senior pals and recent graduates, Andrea, Adrianna, Melissa, Ambis and Courtney, it sure has been a crazy ride! I wish all of you luck with your future endeavors and as we enter the “real world.” To all my other Peace ladies, Emily Eliza, Natasha, and Kim, hold down the COM lab for me and keep Christman in check! J

For my best friends, Kittie (Doodee) and Allison (Room), I thank you for always being there. We sure have shared some laughs and tears, but there has never been a dull moment! I can’t wait to see how many more crazy memories are in the future! To Kittie, always remember, we rock, they stink, period. J

To my advisor, Dr. Owens, thank you for making sure I had all the classes I needed to graduate and for always being there when I needed a listening ear. To Mr. Christman (Pinky), thank you so much for inspiring me and showing me that media production is truly my passion. Thank you for your guidance and advice when I thought I would not figure things out.

To the rest of my family and friends, thank you for everything you have done to help me become who I am. Every one of you has made a special impact on my life and for that I am truly thankful.

Lastly, to my grandparents, Mema and Pop, who could not be around for this magical day, I thank them for their continual support and unconditional love. They are two of the greatest people I’ve ever known. This is for them.

Congrats class of 2010! We did it!!!

aSHlEy PrincE It seems like only yesterday that I

moved into 2nd Ross. I came to Peace as a scared freshman who knew no one and had no idea how much of an impact this place would have on the next four years of my life. MK and Steph, what better freshman suitemates could I of asked for? I can’t count the number of times ya’ll let me sleep on your floor when getting sleep in my own room was not an option.

MK Willis, you have been my fellow country music fan, my shopping buddy, the one I could count on when I needed someone to talk to (or just a good venting session), my shoulder to cry on and my fellow Wake fan (Sorry Joe, but she’ll always be a Wake fan at heart!) You have always been there for me and we have truly made some great memories in these past four years and will continue to make them in the years to come.

Steph, Yes, it was four years ago that my mom popped through that Ross bathroom and said “Hi! I’m Ashley’s Mom!” On that day, I never could of imagined the friendship that would develop between us. You have been my road trip buddy, my friend that I could tell anything to, and the one that I knew would be there if I needed, whether it be 4pm or 4am. You’ve been a great roommate over the years and I don’t know what I’m going to do without your closet so close by!

Katie (Assmacker), I will never forget meeting you in tennis class where I’m convinced you hit more balls at parked or passing cars than you did over the net. You are the friend that I can count on if I need advice, the one who is not afraid to tell it like it is and the one who will never turn down a trip to Target. This past year has brought us so much closer and I am so thankful to call you one of my closest friends and I can’t wait to write that book we always talk about!

Leslie, you will always be a Peace student in my eyes. I miss your wonderful personality and great friendship in Raleigh but know that we will remain great friends no matter where we live.

Brenna, you have been my partner in crime with The Peace Times and for that, I thank you! Rhi, I think this past semester defines “real world experience” for us.

To all my professors, thanks for everything you do. Each and every one of you has made an impact on my life, even if I hated your class. Dr. Owens, thanks for all your work with the paper. Dr. Scott, thanks for making Senior Ethics entertaining.

Denielle, what better design professor could I of asked for? You have been there to advise me about classes, teach me more things than I can count and be there just when I need to talk. I am going to miss your daily energetic personality in class after I graduate.

To my family, I thank you for supporting me along the way. If it wasn’t for you, I would not of been able to have the great education and experiences I have had at Peace. Becca, the past four years have proven that even if we live in different cities, we will still remain best friends and always be there for each other. Matt, thanks for teaching me that you only get one first impression and for being there to listen to me when I am freaking out about finding a job.

To the rest of my friends at Peace College, as my four years here come to a close, I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes. “Eventually all the pieces fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moment, and know that everything happens for a reason.” While we may not know what happens after this chapter in our lives closes, we must remember to enjoy every minute of it and remember these will be some of the best days of our lives.

ranDal mclEan I can’t even begin to put into words

my absolute love for Peace College. My last four years at Peace have been some of the most amazing years of my life. I have formed relationships that I know will last a lifetime, and I have received an education that undoubtedly has prepared me for the next step in my life. This place that I have called home for the past four years has truly helped me become the person that I am today. I will walk away from Peace as a much stronger and confident woman, and I will promise to do all that I can do to give back to Peace, for all that it has to given me.

I couldn’t have made it through these last four years without my very best friend, Mary Caitlin Smith. Although we have known each other for our entire lives, I know that our relationship has become so much stronger over the past four years. You are the person I know that I can go to for anything, and I appreciate that more than I can tell you. My college experience would not have been the same without you. You are amazing, and I only look forward to the many more memories that are still to come.

To all of m Bio ladies- Ericka, Emma, Kim, Heather, Holly, and others... we made it!!! Without all of you I wouldn’t

have made it through all of the late nights studying for lab practicals and Dr. Wolf exams, and organic chem wouldn’t have been nearly as much fun! Emma- thanks for being the best research partner EVER! I don’t think we will ever forget our friend Bdelloura, ha! You are a great person, and someone that I really look up to. Ericka- thank you for always making me laugh when I wanted to cry. I will never forget our late night study/vent sessions! And of course, to each and every one of my Bio professors, thank you for believing in me and helping me day in and day out.

To the PC soccer team, “ It’s a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don’t quit when you’re tired- you quit when the gorilla is tired.” -Robert Strauss. I leave you the fight and determination that each of the seniors has shown over the past four years.

To all of the underclassmen, take advantage of your time at Peace. Get involved, and do what you can to make a difference! I leave you all with a challenge... a challenge to be the best that you can possibly be.

Although I am sad to leave Peace College, I am excited to start the next chapter in my life. I will always hold my Peace family in my heart! Thanks to everyone who made my time at Peace College absolutely wonderful!

DaniEllE WarDI, Danielle Ward, leave to my fellow

Peace College sisters sheer determination and an unknown strength that resides in all of us. You may not that you possess it but I guarantee that you will discover it, when you need it the most. Remember to believe in yourself, you should always be your biggest and loudest cheerleader, this in not cockiness-it’s confidence. Be nice to everyone but especially your fellow sisterhood in life, we all are traveling different roads but many of the paths we transcend are very similar. May the beauty, passion and joy that defines us as women, continue to bloom, blossom and evolve

coUrtnEy WilliamS I am so shocked that it is almost time to graduate! I still have one more semester to go at Peace, but I looking f o r w a r d t o graduating in December and starting a real c a r e e r a n d getting my own apartment for the first time! I w i l l m i s s everyone I have met, all the professors I had and all the experiences I was able to share with my peers. To next years editor-in-chiefs, I leave you the Apple computer and Adobe InDesign-may you use it well! Good luck!!!

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