contributors
from the publisher
publisher Pam Mashburn
copy editor Jennifer Kornegay
Hooray for summer!
art director Erika Tracy
graphic design Heather Cooper
Summer—no more
homework. I can’t
wait!! I love for my
boys to rest, relax and
enjoy their summers.
But shh, we’ll be
sprinkling in a little
bit of ACT prep and
definitely some yard
work to make it just a
little more fun!
sales manager Emily Dees
writers Meagan Boren, Jennifer Kornegay,
Darrell Puckett, Jasmine York
communication & social media Meagan Boren
web Heather Cooper, Jeremy Ellis
photography
Brooke Glassford/Colorbox Photography
Lizzie Nicole Photography, Christy Keith
)
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Pam’ s bid day in ‘87.
To the Class of 2014,
and especially their
parents—Congratulations! Summer for you all
will be a whirlwind of preparations for college, military or career life. Whatever they’ve
chosen, these grads have officially hit that “adult” milestone. I hope you’ll enjoy our
graduation issue and remember to pass on some advice to the parents behind you.
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contents
IN THIS ISSUE:
6
CAREER CAMPS & JOB SHADOWING
8
FEATURES
24 HOME SWEET
COLLEGE
Start off campus life right with
advice on dorm decor, choosing
the right roommate and info on
going Greek
C LO C K W I S E F R O M TO P: D O R M I F Y. CO M ,
P OT T E R Y B A R N T E E N . CO M , D E CO R 2 YO U R D O O R . CO M
32
Teen Spotlights
High-achieving teens
from around the state
W ISE WORDS:
WHAT I KNOW NOW
NATHAN PEARCE
10 5 THINGS: GRAD PARTY IDEAS
12 TEST PREP: STUDY STYLES
14 PAY THE WAY:
UNIQUE WAYS TO PAY
16 LIFE SKILLS:
KEEPING FAITH IN COLLEGE
18 LIFE SKILLS:
DORM ROOM COOKING
20
22
38
HAPPY + HEALTHY: HAZING
GAME ON: REST, TRAIN, PLAY
GEAR UP: GRADUATION GIFTS
on the cover
Models: Olivia Hatcher,
Sophia Minney and
Joshua Felix. Photography by
Colorbox Photography.
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