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grads: 'Never Settle' new Astronomy Club'. "All' of these aspects of East He also provided his "pre; scription" for success:

"There will be times in your lives when you experience hard– ships, depression and defeat. There will be instances where you feel like the world is against you. No matter what your state of mind or situation, God is always there for you, and He will carry you through the storms of life. The only way you can truly be successful is to allow God to direct you and be the center of all your decisions. Exalt God above all else and never settle." In addition to Gunn, other graduating sophomores partici– pating in the commencement program were Austin Crouther of Decatur, invocation; Hannah Lee of Philadelphia, benedic– tion; and vocalist Drew Harrison of Little Rock, who performed, "You Raise Me Up" by Lovland. Diplomas were presented to approximately 450 graduates by Dr. Lavinia Sparkman, vice president for instruction, in the absence of ECCC President Dr. Phil A. Sutphin.

Central are wonderful and wor– thy of being remembered," be said. ''However, the greatest memory I will have as a Warrior is of the people." Gunn continued: "The experi– ences that we have are enhanced by the people we ~hare them with. East Central has allowed me to become part of a unique family; a family that is being acknowledged today as the grad– uating class of2010. As a fami– ly, we have endeavored to achieve academic excellence, aspired to discover our futuristic paths, taken up innumerable responsibilities, submerged our– selves in extra-curricular activi– ties and befriended people who we will never forget. Now, as a family having reached the pinna– cle of our Warrior experience, we will graduate together." Gunn, prior to his closing remarks, recited Mary Steven– son's "Footprints in the Sand," a poem about trusting in the Lord as one walks though life's jour– neys.