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Chelsea High School

310 graduates 10510 Couty Road 11 • Chelsea, AL 35043 Hornets • 1,235 students • 22nd best school for college readiness in Alabama

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YESENIA VILLANUEVANAVARRO

Valedictorian

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We are so proud of you and the beautiful young lady you have become. Your faith in God and the work you have done in his name is an inspiration to all. Cannot wait to see what you accomplish at Jacksonville State in the fall.

Love, Mom, Dad, Garrett, Landon, Mimi, Big Daddy and Pappa

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” jeremiah 29:11

Dear Class of 2020,

I first want to congratulate you on your accomplishment of successfully completing high school. Often lost in the excitement of such an event is the effort it took to achieve this great honor. It truly represents the 13- year culmination of all the hard work, sacrifice, struggles, joy, triumphs, and building of relationships that one experiences during their elementary, middle, and high school years. As you reflect back on all of these times, it is my sincere hope that you view them positively, and hold your accomplishment in the high regard it deserves.

Unfortunately, this school year did not end as any of us would have hoped. Many of the enjoyable activities that are typical for seniors during this time of year were sadly taken away as a result of the COVID-19 virus. The memories associated with such things will now be replaced with e-learning, social distancing, and living through a national crisis. However, while you reflect on what you may have missed out on, I encourage you to also think of what you can gain from this event, which will be forged in your response to the adversity you experienced.

I believe things do not always happen for the best, but each of us have the ability to make the best of what happens. There are some things that are important for all of us to consider. For instance, I hope that we all can value our lives, health, family, and friends much more in the future. I believe that even small things we perhaps used to take for granted will henceforth hold increased significance, as we consider how fragile our world truly is. While many of these suggestions could be taken as universal considerations, as graduates, you now have a deeper responsibility.

You are all getting ready to enter the world as young adults, and with that, the world awaits your response. Each of you has something to contribute in the short and long term. Every day, you can work to be a better person by exhibiting traits of strong character, such as kindness, charity, trustworthiness, and other moral sensibilities that allow you to consistently uplift those around you. In the long term, you can decide how to use your gifts (everyone has them!) to leave your mark on the world. You, and subsequently your decisions, matter a great deal. You represent the future of our country, and as the graduating class rising out of this great crisis, you can help lead a better way for all of us. I have faith that you will accept this challenge, and persevere with the idea that we will see a better tomorrow facilitated through your contributions. I wish you the greatest of success, and will be praying for you all as you pursue your future endeavors.

Godspeed! Brandon Turner, Ed.D. Principal, Chelsea High School Chelsea High School

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Nail focuses on doing right instead of expectations

Chelsea High School senior Katie Nail said some of her favorite memories at school included leading Impact Day groups, doing community service, watching the Class Clash her freshman year and getting to see her friends and teachers.

During her time at Chelsea, Nail was president of both Spanish Club and Spanish National Honor Society (at separate times), a peer helper and a candidate for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s “Students of the Year” competition to raise money for Blood Cancer Awareness and treatment.

“Each of these indiv idual accomplishments led to an even greater one—personal growth and self-acceptance,” Nail said.

A favorite subject for the Chelsea senior was AP Spanish because she felt like she learned the most both culturally and academically.

“It was a unique class and my teacher was invested in each of her students,” Nail said.

While her senior year was cut short due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Nail said she has had more free time to read, write, paint, exercise, and many other things.

“My main goal is to stay mentally and physically active while preparing for college,” Nail said.

A piece of advice Nail has received is to focus on doing what is right rather than what others think or expect of her.

Nail said she will carry her time from Peer Helper Camp with her throughout her life.

“I built friendships, and also the lessons we learned about life and working to help others,” Nail said.

Nail said people make experiences and she will miss her friends at Chelsea more than anything.

Nail plans to study cognitive science at Yale this fall. She is the daughter of Pam and Clint Nail.

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