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Miss Lumbee Farewell

“The Lumbee Woman is a teacher, a healer, a Ms. Sherry Carter, thank you for sharing your loving Mr. James Hardin, Lumbee Regional Development
disciplinarian, and a spiritual leader. She is spirit during your reign as our 2017 Senior Miss Association Board members
whatever she needs to be on any given day. My Lumbee. Ms. Kim, I am so grateful for the laughs Ms. Donna Lowry, Caring Touch Home Health Care
grandmother taught me what it means to and the encouraging words that you continuously
overcome, to experience defeat, to not give up or give me. You know I have to mention it… thank you Fullers Old Fashioned Barbeque
give in, but to stand up and press on. Not just for for introducing me to the fabulous world of Amazon Ms. Cherry Miles, All Occasions and Bridal
myself but for my family and for my people” Prime! Ms. Celeste, you have always been the one Eye Candy Photography, Mr. and Mrs. Sam and
who gets things done, a shining light, and a ball of Sheena Bailey
Throughout my year as Miss Lumbee, I have
worked to encourage others through my platform, ‘I fun everywhere we go. Thank you for being a huge Richard Mathis Photography and Ella & Co. Boutique
am Woman’: Inspiring women through part of my family! Candice Clark, there is no way Ms. Jada Locklear and Ms. Brittany Bell
independence, grace, confidence and strength. My that we could have gotten through this year without
goal is to help others realize the power of their own you! You were with us every day, always making Ms. Rena Jacobs, Ms. Senora Lynch, and Ms. Tamra
self worth just as other Lumbee women in my life sure we were safe; and had all that we needed. Lowery
have done for me. Thank you for the friendship, the talks, the laughs, Ms. Joyce Locklear and Ms. Natascha Tilson
and for always having my back!
Achieving my goal of becoming Miss Lumbee was Mr. Harvey Godwin and the Lumbee Tribe of NC
by God’s grace and the help of those who have Ms. Millicent Clark, my Aunt Mill, throughout my UNCP Chancellor Dr. Robin Cummings
always given their time and love. Mom, Dad, Geno, Mr. Kaya Littleturtle, Mr. Reggie Brewer, and Mr.
Tammy, Grandma Chris, Ma-ma and Granddaddy Chris Connor
Davenport, Aunt Rose, Aunt Teresa, and my
brothers, Matt, Kade, and Nick, I love you and I am Erica Atkinson, Allison Mitchell, Alexis Locklear, and
eternally thankful for being blessed with a family Candice Revels
who is always supportive. Brett, you have been by Ms. Adrenna Jarrett, Dr. Robert Canida, and Comfort
my side for the last four years supporting me as I Beene
follow my dreams. Thank you for your patience and Lyndsey Locklear, Colton Oxendine, and Taylor
understanding through it all. I am grateful to you Hammonds
and the Godwin family for always welcoming me Alpha Pi Omega Sorority
into your home and taking care of me. I love you all
very much! Taley Strickland, Miss UNCP 2018
The 2017- 2018 Lumbee Ambassadors, Little Miss Ciena Fedor, Miss NCNAYO 2017
Lumbee, Londyn Clark; Junior Miss Lumbee, Anna Raven Dial Stanley, Miss Indian North Carolina 2018
Hunt; Teen Miss Lumbee, Mahlea Hunt, and Senior I hope I have made you ALL proud!
Miss Lumbee, Sherry Carter, worked diligently and
served with such dignity and grace. Each of these This year serving as Miss Lumbee has been filled
ladies is as beautiful on the inside as they are on the with some of the best memories of my life! I have
outside and I was blessed to have them by my side attended and performed at countless schools,
this year! powwows, and events; and have met many
important people across our state and country.
Londyn, you stole my heart when we first met four Highlights include traveling to Washington, DC for
years ago. With or without a crown, you have Lumbee Days; meeting The Voice finalist, Brooke
always been and always will be my little sister. Simpson; meeting UNC Board of Governors
Thank you for giving me the best advice, for writing member, Marty Kotis, and the talented artists, Matt
me precious notes, and for always making me Adnate and Jess Crema. My heart overflows with
smile. Continue to work hard, remain humble, and humility and gratitude to have been chosen by
know that your impact on this world is limitless. members of our community, Mr. Kotis, and Adnate
Anna, you have amazed me in so many ways. You year I have worked to be the best Miss Lumbee that to represent our Lumbee people as the subject of
were my go-to-girl if I ever needed a hand. You I could be but your guidance gave me the strength the beautiful mural that adorns downtown
never complained even when we were exhausted. I and wisdom to carry out my reign. Thank you for Greensboro, NC.
have enjoyed the naps before and after taking me into your family, for blessing me with an To the next Miss Lumbee, may you prove to be the
appearances, the sleepovers, and for your constant eagle feather during the Dance of the Spring Moon best version of yourself; may you be a shining
sense of peace. Continue to use your beautiful powwow, and for always being just a call away. symbol of everything good that Miss Lumbee
voice to sing God’s praises. You are my little sister I am also thankful and appreciative for the stands for; and embrace this amazing opportunity
forever! overwhelming support we received from many to be kind and inspiring in the lives of others!
Mahlea, your dedication and hard work this year businesses and community members who went With All My Love,
was endless! You have made me laugh, provided a above and beyond to help with our Golf
shoulder to lean on, and have been the best sister Tournament and spaghetti plate sale. The success Madison Elexis Davenport
anyone could ever ask for. You are so talented and of these events was significant in helping me and Miss Lumbee 2017-2018
I am so proud of the young woman you are the other ambassadors achieve our goals. I am also
becoming. Just know that we will continue to stick grateful for the numerous Miss Lumbee sponsors,
by each other even after our year as ambassadors as well as many supportive, loving, and caring
is over. friends including: