– History is being made at the University of Notre Dame this spring
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In the 161 years the University of Notre Dame has been awarding degrees, never had there been an African-American as valedictorian. Until this year.
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She’s Katie Washington of Gary, Indiana. She carries a 4.0 GPA majoring in biology and minoring in Catholic social teaching.
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According to the Northwest Indiana Times, Washington plans to continue her studies at Johns Hopkins University and follow in her father’s footsteps into medicine.
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Washington says she’s humbled by the honor of being named valedictorian.
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More information from Notre Dame University:
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Katie Washington, a biological sciences major from Gary, Ind., has been named valedictorian of the 2010 University of Notre Dame graduating class and will present the valedictory address during Commencement exercises May 16 (Sunday) in Notre Dame stadium.
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Washington, who earned a 4.0 grade point average, has a minor in Catholic Social Teaching. She has conducted research on lung cancer
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 Apr 21 2010
Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", Advice & Tips, Inspirationals.
Tags: ability, acceptance, accomplishment, action, beauty, belief, bliss, chances, choices, commitment, creativity, decision, dreams, encouragement, eyes, family, focus, forgiveness, friends, fun, goals, goodness, happiness, heart, hope, hugs, inspiration, investment, journey, joy, kindness, knowledge, language, learning, life, love, memories, rewards, sharing, skills, smiles, spring, success, talent, thankfulness, time, understanding, value, voice, winter, words, world
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* A–Accept *
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they’ve made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.
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*B–Break Away *
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.
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*C–Create *
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.
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*D–Decide *
Decide that you’ll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.
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*E–Explore *
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you’ll learn more about yourself.
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*F–Forgive *
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.
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*G–Grow *
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.
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*H–Hope *
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.
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*I–Ignore *
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your
accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.
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*J–Journey*
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something
new every day, and you’ll grow.
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*K–Know *
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they’ll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.
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*L–Love *
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there’s room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there’s room for endless happiness.
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*M–Manage *
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you’ll suffer less stress and worry. Then you’ll be able to focus on the important things in life.
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*N–Notice *
Posted: under "DID YOU KNOW".
Tags: appeciation, beauty, blossoms, celebration, colors, daffodils, experience, festival, flora, flowers, garden, gift, happiness, jewels, joy, life, meadow, mountain, nation, park, plants, season, spring, trees
The Rites of Spring
Spring has sprung! Celebrate the most beautiful places to experience the season’s stunning colors.
The Rites of Spring
The Skagit Valley, Washington state: Springtime makes this verdant valley in northwest Washington explode with color, carpeting the land with hundreds of acres of tulips, daffodils and irises. The area is best known for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, which runs throughout April and was featured in “1,000 Places to See Before You Die.” Display gardens abound throughout the valley for you to visit, but you can also enjoy the
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Apr 25 2009
Posted: under "DID YOU KNOW", Advice & Tips.
Tags: advice, comfort, fashion, gift, guide, money, photos, season, smiles, spring, style, therapy, tips, woman
Spring Fashion Style Guide
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Embrace your body’s shape and size this spring by flaunting your figure in the must-have flattering attire of the season, as we give you the style dos and don’ts for the latest spring fashions.
Mean Jean
Skinny pants are not just for slim women. Show off your curves with a belted waistline. Elongate the look of your legs with a sexy pair of stilettos. We are feelin’ these Dickies for Torrid jeans, $62, Torrid boutiques nationwide.
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Apr 21 2009
Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", "DID YOU KNOW", Advice & Tips.
Tags: beauty, blooms, celebration, colors, estate, experience, flowers, fragrance, garden, home, masterpiece, park, photos, plants, scent, season, shrubs, spring, trees
The Rites of Spring
Spring has sprung! Celebrate the most beautiful places to experience the season’s stunning colors.
The Rites of Spring
The Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis: The nation’s oldest botanical garden — marking its 150th anniversary this year — is a riot of color each spring, entertaining guests with lovely views of crocuses, camellias, rhododendrons, tulips, snowdrops, clematis, cyclamens, orchids and intensely fragrant sweet olive. The Linnean House conservatory is fronted by a magnolia-lined walkway that virtually showers visitors with the flowering trees’ sweet, heady scent.
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Apr 19 2009
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