Trenton Turner
Taylor Vaughn Shelby Walker Hunter Winburn Carlos Wood Jr.
Not pictured:
Yasmine Carreno
Lenaeus Hall
Hayden Herron
Hunter Herron
Robert Alexander Mattern
Elyissa Paige Nelson
Mason Hunter Pye
Yasmine Ky’Leann Reid
Matthew Cole Voyles
Anna Yeager
Angelica Zamora
Jackson maintains positive outlook amid changes
by Delores Walker
Some may choose a pity party due to the circumstances
of not getting to walk the field
at graduation at the appointed time, but
Dawson Jackson chose to look at it from the
standpoint that it’s not just about him.
“Seniors world-wide are in the same situation as
our 90 students at Lafayette High School,” Jackson
said. “When you look at the whole picture it takes
the focus off of you.”
This positive approach to life has done well for
Jackson who earned his high school diploma this
year along with his AA Degree from North Florida
College in Madison while participating in co/op
and working at Putnal’s Premium Pine Straw. He
will attend the University of Florida, majoring in
Bio-Chemistry that will result in a medical degree to
work as an anesthesiologist.
His educational journey began in Mayo when
his parents, Shawn and Leah, enrolled him in kindergarten.
Jackson recalls the 13 years of school
with fondness and said one teacher, Sheilah Broughton,
stands out in his memories as an inspiration to
use his school years wisely and with confidence.
“We should continue to plan, but be ready to
change if change is necessary,” Jackson said.
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