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SENIOR 2 SENIOR

Knowing the
challenges she
faced caring for
a sick husband,
she has been
an inspiration
to me. Just
as Mema was
her children’s
biggest fan in all
their activities,
she always
had time for
me. She’s my
number one.
My Mema being
in my life is one
of the reasons
I am where I
am today. If
it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have accomplished the
things I have done in school. I worked hard to learn
to be a leader for my team and a good influence on
others, including my little sister.
The advice I get from Mema impacts my decisions.
Something she told me will stick with me forever: “You
can do whatever you want to do, but you have to be
strong, believe in yourself, keep God number one in some sacrifices, and your kids have to understand that
your life and then your spouse.” It may sound funny to it is because you love your spouse.” My mom told me
put your spouse before your children, but she explained that she always knew her parents loved each other just
to me that “you pick your spouse to share your life by the way they looked at each other.
with. You will cherish the time with your children, but
children grow up, move on, and it’s just you and your I’ve been lucky to have this influence in my life. She’s
spouse again. Full circle. Sometimes you have to make the most loving, wisest, caring person that I know. I
will be successful – because my Mema told me I can.

Article Submitted by
Chloé Harris PANHANDLE HIGH SCHOOL

Chloé Harris is a senior at Panhandle High School. Chloé has been involved in the
Marching Band for five years and is the senior captain for the color guard team. Her
hobbies are painting and drawing, being with her family and friends, and volunteering
in her community. Chloé plans to attend Frank Phillips College, where she will major in
cosmetology and become an esthetician.

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