She is the vice president of Mississippi Nurses Association, has served as the past chair of the MNA nominations committee, delegate to the American Nurses Association and other MNA and Mississippi Nurses Foundation committees throughout her career.<\/p>\n
The title of Allen\u2019s address was \u201cLife\u2019s Journey,\u201d in which she encouraged students to go forward with a positive attitude, commitment and purpose.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese three principles sound very easy and simple \u2014 yet, they are hard to follow each and every day,\u201d Allen said. \u201cThat is the reason you must learn to accept your best and recognize that your best will be different depending on the situation and the circumstance.<\/p>\n
\u201cRemember that failure can lead to success. Do not wait for success \u2014 just go ahead and it will come. Failure provides you feedback to learn from your mistakes and guides you to achieve your goals or perhaps even change your goals.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut remember you represent us \u2014 you are a Statesman, a Fighting Okra. So now you are off to great places! You’re off and away!\u201d<\/p>\n
Presentations of candidates and degrees were lead by new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Charles McAdams. New to the ceremony this year was an arrangement of national flags for each international student who graduated.<\/p>\n
LaForge provided closing remarks, signifying a joyous end for the graduates.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn behalf of the faculty, staff and governing board, I extend congratulations to all graduates,\u201d he said. \u201cI urge you to view your college education as a trust that commits you to a lifetime of learning and service.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis nation and the state of Mississippi need the benefit of the skills and learning you have acquired here. We send you into the world with our deep affection and wish for each of you the fullest measure of success.\u201d<\/p>\n
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