The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, June 25, 1995                  TAG: 9506230147
SECTION: CAROLINA COAST           PAGE: 48   EDITION: FINAL 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   33 lines

VALEDICTORIAN

Name: Ebony Jewel Harris

Age: 18

Parents: Ken and Michelle Harris

GPA: 3.97

Extracurricular activities: Health Occupation Students of America, Beta Club, Quiz Bowl, Kingdom Quick Build Committee and Bible education program.

College plans: To attend College of The Albemarle for 2 years to become a registered nurse.

Career plans: To be a full-time minister in Bible education and a nurse.

Secret to academic success: Determination; keep aspiring to reach your goals despite opposition from within and without.

Worst habit: Procrastination.

Favorite book: ``To Kill a Mockingbird''

Favorite TV show: ``ER'' and ``Friends.''

High school memoir: My support systems: my family and my friends.

Most embarrassing moment: I tripped down three steps and kept on walking.

Advice for junior class I am leaving behind: When others say the goals you have are improbable, don't give up. Keep reaching for your goals.

People I most admire: My parents for their support, understanding, patience and self-sacrifice. by CNB