COMMUNITY CONGRATS 2019 GRADUATES Graduation Messagebecome a credit repair agent. The reason I become a Credit Repair Agent was to help myself and others on that we as African Americans may not aware of. I believe I can help others by leading by example. I will be graduating from Upper Iowa University with a double bachelor’s degree in human services and Psychology on May 4, 2019. My goals after I complete college is to continue to be the best mother, keep learning, living life to the fullest and hopefully make a lot of money. My name is LaZondra V Harrington. I’m a mother of 1 beautiful pre-teen daughter and a dog. I’m not the normal female that graduated high school and went straight to college like most. I was the female that wanted to party, work and make money. School wasn’t a part of my life until I hit a hard time. During my hard time, I needed a change not just for me but for my daughter’s life and future. So, when I made up my mind, I decided to enroll in Upper Iowa University. I didn’t know what I wanted to study, but I knew I liked to be around children and I always questioned why they do the things they do. So, I sat down with my advisor and came to an agreement to pursue a double major in Human Services and Psychology. During the two years I attended Upper Iowa University, it wasn’t a easy rode for me. I worked hard every day being a full-time college student, mother, aunt, sister, cousin and friend. Yes, I had days and nights I cried and complained during the hard times, but GOD gave me strength to get through anything. Wearing so many hats in life, I decided to also The words that I will keep telling myself is that this wasn’t my plan but GOD’S PLAN.... I’M BLESSED!!! -LaZondra V. Harrington Message to a GraduateRamaun, I am so proud of the young man you have become. You are so mature, ambitious, and self-motivated I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you. Keep pressing forward and remember to keep God first in your life. As long as you continue to do that, things will continue to work in your favor. I love you and am so very proud of you. Love, Mom May 2019 The URBAN EXPERIENCE 21
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