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the Georgia House of Representatives,
ep. Terry Coleman, Speaker Emeritus of
delivers the keynote address during the
Spring Commencement, May 13 in the
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illis Gymnasium on Brewton-Parker's
(Photo by
ain campus.
Taylor Hereford)
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repare to receive their degrees
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uring Brewton-Parker College's
Commencement May 13 at the
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First Baptist Church of Hinesville.
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e for BPC graduates
TAYLOR HEREFORD BPC DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Wesley’s Way:
Members of the Class of 2006 were urged to set aside the
thoughts of friends and the expectations of parents and look at
the next chapter of their lives in the most terrifying of ways: as a
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blank canvas.
certain leadership qualities, the possibilities for success are
And as they begin to color that canvas with
TAYLOR HEREFORD
odel of Success for BPC G
BPC DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
raduates
endless.
The 41 graduates of the Class of 2006
That was the message given to the 1
who participated in Brewton-Parker
approximately 2,400 family and friends in attendance for the
14 graduates and
College’
traditional Commencement exercises May 13 in the Gillis
Commencement May 13 at the First
s External Programs
Gymnasium on the main campus of Brewton-Parker College.
Baptist Church of Hinesville need only
“T
to look at the life of a rural west
Terry Coleman, Speaker Emeritus of the Georgia House of
oday is a celebration of a great accomplishment,” said Rep. mail carrier for insight into how to live
Texas
Representatives, who gave the keynote address. “Not only is
successfully for the future.
this a major milestone for you, but for your parents as well.”
In seeking inspiration for his address to
Reflecting upon his early years in school, Rep. Coleman
the graduates, Dr
considered himself not to be the best of students. However
president of Brewton-Parker
. David Smith,
told the graduates that some of the greatest leaders may not
, he
recent trip in which he rode along with
, recalled a
have been some of the best students. It all depends on how a
route in west
his younger brother
Texas. It is the positive
, Wesley, on his mail
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person views the future and what success means to them.
impact W
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wo members of the Class of 2006
meets everyday in which Dr
esley has on the people he t
hare in the excitement of receiving
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insight into how to be a success in life.
. Smith drew
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heir diplomas following Brewton-
Coleman. “Y
s never too early to be what you might have been,” said Rep.
“He (W
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are in control.”
ou now take the reins as the CEO of your life. You
Baptist Church of Hinesville. (Photo
ommencement May 13 at the First
mail man that the folks on Route 3;
esley) is regarded as the best by Taylor Hereford)
He gave the graduates five essential leadership qualities that
every successful person possesses: the presence of character
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knowing how to build relationships, being passionate and
,
According to Dr
Texas have ever known,” said Dr
. Smith, if the graduates would apply the five lessons
. Smith.
persistent, having self-discipline, and taking responsibility
he learned while riding with W
As he reflected on these five qualities of a leader, Rep. Coleman
. potential for success in life.
esley that day, there’s no limit to the
urged the
“T
and how leadership
graduates to think about their own definition of success isn’t doing a job; he is providing a service (mail delivery) to people
o Wesley, everyone makes a difference,” noted Dr. Smith. “He
can play a part in
who rely upon him.”
shaping that definition.
As he and W
“Success is first
that Wesley listened to the people he served more than he talked,
esley continued on the route that day, Dr. Smith noticed
knowing what you
which developed into the second lesson for a successful life.
want,” said Rep.
“They (the people) would give him information or discussed their
Coleman. “If you are
challenges,” said Dr
willing to accept
problems, he would provide words of sympathy or understanding,
. Smith. “Instead of trying to solve their
and then promise to help if he could.”
the challenge of
Throughout that day on Route 3 in west
exhibiting leadership
that Wesley would make sure a package with the wrong address
Texas, Dr. Smith noticed
in your life, the
was given to the right person or he would place a person’
potential for success
inside their screen door so that people who passed by wouldn’t
s mail
is even greater
notice no one was home.
“Excellence lies in the little things,” said Dr
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Rep. Coleman has
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recently joined the
Members of the Class of 2006 enter Gillis
Gymnasium to take part in the Spring
Be the master of little things.”
. Smith. “Be like Wesley.
BPC family as Special
Commencement, May 13 in the Gillis Gymnasium on
Dr
Assistant to the
Brewton-Parker's main campus. (Photo by all circumstances.
. Smith also realized that Wesley could see God’s Hand at work in
President for External
Hereford)
Taylor
“Wesley believes that coincidence is when God chooses to remain
Services.
anonymous. He (W
expressed his joy and gratitude to Dr
At the conclusion of his address, Rep. Coleman
as great as the Power behind us,” he said.
esley) believes that the task ahead of us is never
Brewton-Parker
Dr
new position.
, for the opportunity to serve the college in this
. David Smith, president of
learned from his day with W
. Smith reminded the graduates of the most important lesson he
e
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graduates but also to others who seek to live a life of success.
esley; a lesson that applies not only to
“(W
not circumstance or special giftedness that makes him successful.
esley) is not very different from us,” said Dr. Smith. “It is outlook,
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