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Miss Lumbee Farewell

My journey of becoming Miss me. You are truly an angel on earth and I
Lumbee isn't one that simply thank God every day that I have a friend like
started a year before competing for you, I love you.
this title, it began as a small child Dr. Canida, Mr. Virgil, and Ms. Kristy thank
sitting in the audience of these life- you for helping me prepare for interview. I
changing Lumbee pageants. was able to feel confident and calm during
my Miss Lumbee interview and for the
To obtain this goal, I have watched, listened duration of my reign. To Sam and Sheena at
to, and learned from the many tenacious EyeCandy photography, thank you both for
Lumbee women that have come before me. the beautiful photoshoots throughout the
It is because of the path they created that I year. To Mrs. Millicent Clark, thank for the
am able to stand before you tonight most beautiful beadwork I have ever seen.
confident in my reign and capable of Thank you for your constant guidance and
overcoming whatever life has in store for for all of the knowledge you have shared
me. I am honored to be a part of the strong with me this year.
women that make up the prestigious
sisterhood of Miss Lumbee titleholders. To my best friends Madison, Taley, Colton,
Jonica, Bre, Taylor, Ricky, and Keno thank
This incredible experience as Miss Lumbee
has definitely been one that I will never you all for being there for me. I appreciate all
of the lunches, calls, and laughs during this
forget. I would’ve never been able to
accomplish this goal without God along with year because I could have never made it Ashtyn, you have matured so much during
the endless love and support from my family through without you all. I am forever thankful the year but no matter how old you get you
and friends. Mom and Dad, thank you so for your friendship. I love you all to the moon will always be one of my babies. Whether
much for everything you do. Thank you for and back. Isaac, I can’t begin to describe you realize it or not, you have taught me so
how important you have been to me during
always supporting me in all of the goals I set much this year. I will always remember our
for myself. I couldn't ask for better parents. I this year. Thank you for constantly keeping laughs, car rides, vent sessions, and
me calm, having the patience to listen to all
love you both more than words can say.
of my ted talks, and being my rock. You help endless sing-alongs. We have created a
Ethan, Kaden, Kara, Eli, Grandma, all of my me to be the best version of myself that I sisterly bond that will last a lifetime. I love
family, and Fullers crew that would take a can be and for that, I will always be grateful. you, child!
whole page to name, thanks for being there To Ms. Azalea, Ms. Wanetta, and the families Kerigahn, where do I even begin? You are
for me through everything and loving me of my ambassadors thank you for taking me my saving grace and songbird. Thank you
even when this year got crazy. I love you all! in as a part of your own this year. We have for being my sidekick, best friend, and
To Morgan and Aunt Demetrius, I can never become a big family of our own and I will shoulder to lean on this year. I have watched
put into words how grateful I am to have you cherish our memories made together. I love
both. You are consistently here for me with you all! you transform into the brave and fearless
encouragement throughout every situation I young woman you are today and I’m so glad
encounter. I would not be here today if it Mr. Harvey and Mrs. Shelia, Mr. Howard I could be a part of that. I thank God every
wasn't for you, I love you. Richardson, Brittany Bell, Ms. Dreisa and day that he gave me you. We have created a
Foxy Lady, Ms. Crystal and CiCi, Kaya friendship that will last long after our reign is
To Mrs. Ranessa and Ms. Chris, thank you Littleturtle, John Oxendine, Jasmine Jacobs, over. I love you!
for the magic and genius you put into my Mr. Hayes Alan Locklear, Preacher Jimmy
regalia. There is no one like you. Also, thank and Mrs. Wanda, Mr. James Hardin, LRDA As the time draws near for my reign to come
you for the help throughout my year as well staff and board of directors to an end, I am overwhelmed with bliss and
as during my preparation. Both of you are tranquility, for I know that I have served my
like family to me, I love you. To Ms. Lori, Ms. I want to thank you for the help and support people to the best of my ability.
Sabrina, and all of the DP family thank you throughout my reign!
for the amazing routines, costumes, and Keely, I can’t believe how fast the year has
support. I know my Charlotte family is flown by and how much you have grown.
always just a phone call away, I love you. Even though you may be a little taller and a
Comfort, I could never thank you enough for little older, you will always be the slime Erika Lyndsey Locklear
all that you have done and continue to do for loving, singing baby that I love! Miss Lumbee 2018-2019