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Hi! I'm Kim Ray! My students call me Ms. Ray. I've been teaching for over 25 years (!) - first Music and now Communication. ! This will be my 20th year at CVCC...WHAT??!!! Traveling makes me smile! My family makes me smile! My friends make me smile! My students make me smile!

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(High school graduation, featuring my big sister Cheyenne)

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What makes Jasper smile?

Jasper smiles when he has completed a hard day’s work.

He smiles when there is no work to be done.

He smiles when he sees someone he has known for forever.

He smiles when he meets someone totally new.

He smiles when he is still learning and makes a mistake.

He smiles when he finally understands.

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(This is me and my little doggy Hannah. She is a miniature schnauzer and is 14 years old!)

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My name is Arielle! My major is accounting. Im not great with numbers but i'm excited to learn! I used to live in New York and Florida! I just recently moved to North Carolina.

Lots of things make me smile such as, the Lord, my family, my boyfriend, my doggy, road trips and aroz con gandules (a puerto rican dish-rice and beans)! Also learning and accomplishing goals of mine makes me smile.

Also, I am so excited to learn how to communicate better!

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This is me at Disney Springs in Florida!

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Hi! My name is Chloe Echerd! I am going to CVCC for one year before transferring to App State to pursue a Major in marketing with a minor sales! I am a very happy person, so joy makes me smile! Jesus makes me smile! The Sunshine makes me smile! Traveling and exploring make me smile! Walking makes me smile! My friends and family make me smile!

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Hello my name is Cameron. What makes me smile is my guinea pig and dog names are nuggets and peanut. Another thing that makes me smile is my friend name, Chasity as well as my family, which is my mother, brother ,sister and grandmother.I love the police YouTube videos I laugh at them sometimes cause there sometimes funny.

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Hi! My name is Melody Chang. I’m majoring in business, though I’m still exploring which specialization in the field I want to pursue. Some things that make me smile are collecting trinkets like Sonny Angels and Smiski’s, spending time with my dogs, capturing good photos, enjoying Hmong food, and hanging out with my friends.

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My name is Addison Sisk, my friends call me addie. what makes me smile is when I play basketball or just hanging out with my friends. Also listening to music and watching the sunset makes me smile. I wish to purse my degree in physical health and education and also psychology

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Hi! My name is Bryn Aysta. What makes me smile is when I get to see my older brother, Brayden! I love it when he comes home and we spend time together! Another thing that makes me smile is my dog Pixel! He's the easiest dog to be around. Every once in a while he get's super hyper and rolls around on the floor which makes me laugh!

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My name is Ava Lamont, I am a transfer student from UNCW, I am majoring in Business, and plan to go to cosmetology school as well. What never fails to make me smile is my boyfriend. Along with him, my Dogs, family and friends always make my smile shine. Going shopping and doing my nails also make me smile.

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Hi my name is Taylor Ledford! I am getting my associates in science and working for my veterinarian which I will obtain to work towards when I transfer to NC State next year. Things that make me smile is spending time with my family, friends and God. I love animals and plants.ESPECIALLY fish and dogs. I currently have four fish tanks and countless, countless plants that could be considered a part-time job. Most my friends describe Me as a maximalist. I love bright colors and patterns. I don’t have a particular style because I like mixing so many into one. I always have multiple themes going on at once. I love art and all things creative. I work as an after school program specialist and also as a kennel assistant. I love my students and the amazing dogs I get to take care of, and I’m starting my own business so I’m always on the go. That pretty much sums up the type of person I am.

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Hello, my name is Edward. But you can call me Kyle if you want (it's a nickname my friends gave me). What makes me smile is when I listen to music, work out, do my hair, hike, or take photos with my Polaroid. I have a pet cat named Lucy, who is a calico. She is about 5 months old, and I'm an associate in science working towards becoming a veterinarian. I plan to transfer to UNC Charlotte. I'm a very creative person at heart.

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Hello my name is Said what really makes me smile are my two cats, my piano, and when I go out with my friends. My cats are named Esperanzito (weird I know) and Leia, they are 5 years and 5 moths respectively. I've been learning the piano since I was 10 but for me it is more of a hobby than an actual goal.

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My name is Sara Mendez Ailon. I'm majoring in Biology as I plan to go into dental school. My friends and family make me smile on a daily! I enjoy trying out new things and meeting new people. I also love going out, listening to music, thrifting, and traveling.

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Hello! My name is Eileena Luu.

I'm currently pursuing an associates in science but planning to transfer to UNCC so I can get my computer science major.

I usually smile whenever I'm around my friends and watching videos and media that align with my sense of humor, and singing to an extent. Another thing that makes me smile is when a person expresses that they genuinely care about who I am as a person.

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Location: Caldwell Agriculture Fairgrounds. 

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Hello everyone! My name is Edwin. I can also go by Eddie & 4k. No literally, you might be asking yourself. Why 4k? This username as been picked to use for my barbering journey. One thing about barbering is communication. That right there plays a big role into the industry! For my guys out there don’t worry, I’ve been in this game for 5 years. Trying to calm little kids and relaxing those elderly with a steaming hot towel. :)

One thing about barbering is not just cutting hair, It’s a statement. If that client leaves with an amazing look, 12 others of his friends are coming to that barber. You are leaving a name from person/shop. Finally, what made me happy throughout those 5 years was being successful.

I never thought something like this was being introduced to my life. Went from Mowing, Framing, Painting, Siding, & Flooring. I’m one of them, who just won’t stop thinking & reaching out to new people. I’m taking this class as required, to leading my self into good diplomacy. Making sure client is satisfied with my character and skills. I look forward meeting my classmates! I want to know, How can you use this class that will benefit in the future?

Thank you!

Sincerely, Edwin Villeda.

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Hello! My name is Mattie Bulick. I also go by Mel but feel free to call me either! My current major is in Biology. I plan to transfer to UNC Chapell Hill and study to become a medical researcher.

There are many things that make me smile. I enjoy gardening in my backyard, playing with my cat and three dogs, spending time with my partner, and making tons and TONS of bead crafts!

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My name is Daniel Scronce. I plan to get a degree in welding technologies here at CVCC. Then after college go straight into welding at the pipeline.

I smile whenever I'm with my friends because when me and my friends are together hanging out there's no telling where we are going to end up or what we will end up doing. I also really smile when I listen to music I like. My dogs also make me smile whenever I'm having a bad day or something just isn't right my dogs are there to cheer me up and put a smile on my face.

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Hi! My name is Hayden! I don't have a major yet because I am still in high school, but I am planning to major in exercise science. There are a lot of things that make me smile, including soccer, football, and video games, but what makes me smile the most are friends.

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Hello friends! My name is Phillips Yang. What makes me smile the most is where I love to meet new friends, the instructors and teachers, most likely professors, and friends from high school for my senior graduation. For my family, I can hang out with my brother the most, so we can go out wherever we go, my parents, my family, and my cousins too. I had a pet chihuahua, which is my sister's dog; she's most likely to be curious, barking a lot like some guest came over and visit, and more. An ice cream I personally like is the vanilla shake, milkshakes, and McFlurry, too. What makes me laugh the most is a YouTube Roblox video and most funniest videos that I watch, depending on which video I like the laugh the most.

For me personally, I am a kind and chill person who likes to hangout with you guys, get to know each other, love to share about personal ideas, stories, moments, and more. I am more than happy to ask any questions, open talk, and more.

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My name is Sylas Coleman and I graduated from lincoln charter highschool. I plan on doing 2 years at cvcc and then transferring to app state. What makes me smile? Some things that make me smile are hanging out with friends, playing basketball, going to the beach with friends and family, and have a strong relationship with the lord.