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Changes have provided growth for Sullivan by Delores Walker Aleks Sullivan, daughter of Travis and Amy Sullivan, has learned the value of a good work ethic having participated in the co/op and dual-enrollment programs at Lafayette High School. She has completed her CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) training at Big Bend Technical School in Perry during her senior year and worked at Thriftway in Mayo. She hopes to complete the other phases of the Patient Care Program (Phlebotomy and EKG) when school resumes. She plans to further her education in the medical field, and is leaning towards sports medicine as her specialty. “I’ve played volleyball all through middle and high school and experienced first-hand the injuries that can occur,” Sullivan said. Her 13 years of education at Mayo are remembered with pride and affection. Sullivan said all of her teachers were great, but one teacher, Emily Beach, stands out in her memories because she treated her like one of her kids. “There are so many important milestones our class missed; Senior Prom – Senior Trip – Grad Night – Baccalaureate – Graduation. Nevertheless, the changes in activities I took for granted has given me the opportunity to experience growth as I take the next step in life,” Sullivan said. 393992-1 32 Suwannee Valley Grad Scene | 2020