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Junior Miss Farewell

On one of the best days of my life, July 3rd, 2017, overjoyed. Thank you for honoring his legacy in been with me since the beginning. Thanks for
I was crowned Jr. Miss Lumbee. Holding this title my first dress. I am so glad that God saw fit to being the best “best friends”.
was something that I had dreamed of ever since I place you in my life. I love you!! Ms. Crystal and Ciena, thanks for all the help and
was a little girl, and that night, my dream became Aunt Teryl Jean, thank you so much for encouragement before the pageant. CiCi you
a wonderful reality. This year has been a whirlwind spearheading sponsorships for me each month. were a beautiful Miss NCNAYO and a great
of activity. The opportunity to serve as an Also, thank you for all of the beautiful beaded ambassador. Ms. Sherry, your love and passion
ambassador for some of the most beautiful, earrings you have blessed me with. for others is so evident. You were an amazing
educated, and talented people in the world has
left me in awe. Mr. TR and Mrs. Miranda, you two have been so Senior Miss Lumbee!
generous to me this year. Thanks for all of the To ALL of my supporters and sponsors that I have
First, I must acknowledge the greatness of my donations. Ms. Donna Lowry, you have a heart of
God. He deserves all the glory for this prestigious gold! Thank you for my dress. Also, our spaghetti failed to mention by name, thanks for everything.
title. Isaiah 58:11 holds the words that have kept dinner was a huge success thanks to you. Mr. Because of you all, this year was simply amazing!
me this past year: “Where God guides, He Kaya, thank you for gifting the ambassadors with You all sure know how to make a girl feel special.
provides.” God has guided me throughout this Mrs. Ranessa, Mrs. Celeste, and Mrs. Candice,
amazing journey, and He has TRULY provided for thanks for being my “second mamas”. Each of
my every need along the way. you helped take care of me and made sure that

Mama and daddy you have been there beside me each of us girls had everything that we needed
offering encouragement and prayer during every when we had an appearance.
step in this journey. The both of you were Londyn, from the very beginning we had a bond
unbelievably selfless and supportive this past as if we’d known each other all of our lives.
year and words cannot convey how truly blessed Nothing can beat all of our sleepovers and our
I feel to be your daughter. Thank you for always facetimes. You will forever be my little sister and
believing in me and granting my Christmas wish “bestie”. Mahlea, you have such a beautiful and
to be in the pageant. It was a gift that I was able sweet spirit. Your goofy personality makes me
to enjoy for an entire year. I love you both so smile. You are genuine and kind to everyone that
much!! you meet and you have a voice out of this world.
Chloe, Josh, Charity and Sidney thank for being I’m sure you’ll go far in life with it! Madison, the
the best siblings a sister could have. You all mama of the group, our defender, protector, and
have sacrificed so much this year for my sake. peacemaker; you have been the absolute BEST
Chloe, I owe you for all the times you’ve done my role model for each of us. Thanks for burning up
hair and makeup, as well as taking me to different your gas to come pick me up from school almost
appearances. Josh, thank you for dealing with all every day during the month of November for our
the “girly” things that come along with being a school shows. If I one day have the opportunity to
princess. Charity, thanks for being my sweet and serve as Miss Lumbee, I hope to be JUST LIKE
sassy, little sidekick at powwows all year. Sidney, YOU!! I will forever cherish all of our ice-cream
thanks for being so supportive and encouraging. I dates and our jam out car sessions!
love y’all!!
the beautiful song Esganye. It was an honor Our reign as ambassadors may be over, but my
My Nana, my fashionista, your fun loving spirit singing it with the other Ambassadors as we love for each of you will remain for the rest of my
always made me laugh at just the right moment. presented our skit. life!!
Thank you for being one of my #1 fans and
supporters. I love you! Grandma Jerlene you To all of my teachers and Mr. Blue, thanks for To my successor, you are in for an amazing year,
have one of the sweetest, kindest souls being so understanding and supportive and cherish each moment! I have been blessed to
imaginable. Thank you for being my personal allowing me to have extra time to turn in meet some amazing people, minister in song, and
seamstress. You altered my outfits (almost every assignments. educate people about our Lumbee heritage. It
single one of them) without complaint. I hope that Mr. Richard Mathis and Ella & Co., thanks for the has been an honor and privilege to serve my
I’ve honored Papa Timmie’s memory this year. I amazing photos and all of the stylish outfits. Mr. strong, resilient, and beautiful Lumbee people.
love you! Sam and Mrs. Sheena of Eye Candy Photography, For the last time, I am your Junior Miss Lumbee
thanks for the awesome photos! You guys ROCK! 2017-2018 Anna Grace Hunt
To my amazing Aunt Sandra, where do I even
Mr. Hardin and staff at LRDA, thanks for allowing
begin? You have truly been one of my BIGGEST me to travel to spread awareness about our
blessings along this journey. If my papa Timmie
would’ve been here to see these beautiful regalias Lumbee culture.
you've gifted me with, his heart would’ve been Jalyn, Grace, Nat, and Madelyn, you girls have