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Sampson County Senior Will Get More Than Diploma

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SPIVEYS CORNER — A Sampson County senior will soongraduate with an honor that's taken 13 years to earn. Jacqueline Spellwill get her diploma along with her classmates, but there's oneaccomplishment that makes her stand out.

On Awards Day at Midway High School, the faculty recognizes scholarshipwinners, congratulates academic achievers, and rewards the faithful.Spell, after attending school for 13 years without ever missing a day, iscertainly one of the faithful.

Dependability runs in the Spell family along with a competitive spirit.Spell's parents, Ann and Earl Spell, say their daughter has always wantedto beat her father's perfect school attendance record.

Jacqueline Spell says, even while battling a cold virus or otherailment, coming to school was never like taking bitter medicine.

In all the areas she enjoyed Jacqueline Spell excelled. She isgraduating with honors in athletics and academics.She will go off to college in the fall with a pocket full of scholarships.

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