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Lake's Gunn tells fellow ECCC

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reiterated. "When working to achieve your goals, be diligent and strive to make accomplish– ments above and beyond the required minimum." . Referring to his own college education, Gunn said attending East Central Community Col– lege ''was one of the best deci– sions that l have ever made." "I just didn't enroll myself into a school that allowed me to receive an affordable educa– tion," Gunn commented. " I became part of a place that allowed me to undergo wonder– ful experiences that I will remember the rest of my life." Gunn mentioned attending worship services and other activ– ities at the Baptist Student Union, the study groups formed the night before physics exams, the various sporting events, musicals and other campus events activities as well as "those late-night trips to Sub– way" as memorable experiences. He also noted his involve– ment in various campus organi– zations, including Warrior Corps, Phi Theta Kappa and the

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PHILADELPHIA – Addressing his fellow gradu– ates at East Central Community College's 81st Commencement held Saturday, May 8, at the Neshoba County Coliseum in Philadelphia, Jordan Gunn of Lake challenged his peers "to refrain from settling....never take the easy way out." Gunn, an ECCC Hall of Fame member who received a scholar– ship to continue his education at Mississippi College in Clinton, said the most "effortless thing in the world is quitting. "It seems that when most peo– ple begin college they have extremely high goals and aspira– tions," said the Lake High School product. "But as they continue their education, their goals dwindle and fade with time. Hopelessness, difficulty, and fatigue may discourage and persuade you to stop pursuing your dreams. I've heard about countless occasions when indi– viduals allowed their dreams to be substituted by unwanted

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lifestyles and occupations. I encourage you to prevent this from happening in your future ." To further illustrate his point, Gunn quoted poet Henry David Thoreau, who wrote: "Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." Jordan said one can deduce from the Thoreau's quote "that diligence and perseverance are key ingredients in the recipe for success." "The paths you choose in life are not to be easy; therefore, I encourage to never settle,'' Gunn

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