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Demanding women. Women who are demanding change. Women who are demanding more of themselves and of those around them– and John Frieda Haircare just handed one demanding trailblazer a megaphone (figuratively, of course). The beloved haircare brand recently launched its “Fund the Demanding” initiative to back women who are driving change in their community. The idea is to make the voices of demanding women as strong as the women themselves and as loud as their vision.

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“It is so cool that I get to sit next to him on the last day of high school. Having to go through high school with a pandemic made us a uniquely resilient group, and as a result, we responded with a determination to move forward. “Graduating from high school has made me realize just how precious life is,” Fuller said. “I would like to point out that the class of 2022 had more of their high school experience interrupted than any previous class,” she said. You did not take any high school activity or time together for granted.

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21 Underrated Sports Movies You Really Need To SeeRocky Balboa. These aren't just some of the characters in famous characters in sports movies; they're among the most beloved icons in film history. Whether they're inspirational true stories, hilarious comedies, or riveting documentaries, sports films are always destined to find an audience. If any of these films manage to fall into the awards conversation, it certainly will not come without precedent. Here are some underrated sports movies that you really need to see.

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Often the spotlight finds itself on the athletes on the field, especially those moving on to the collegiate level. Threadgill, a five-time UCA All American, recently earned a spot on the University of Houston Cheer team. That dream began when she was only five while getting started in twirling and mini cheerleading before moving on to competitive cheering. Then I started school cheer, and I have been doing that ever since,” she said. “During my years at The University of Houston, I hope to make lots of memories and enjoy my time while also working towards my degree.

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National Whitewater Center Memorial Day festivities (May 28-29)The U.S. National Whitewater Center in Huntersville is holding a Memorial Day trail run on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. Memorial Day weekend vendor fair (May 28)More than 20 vendors are expected to be in Denver, N.C. on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to observe Memorial Day. Memorial Day ‘Murph Challenge’ scholarship fundraiser (May 30)The Murph Challenge has been held every Memorial Day since 2014 in honor of fallen Lt. Michael P. Murphy. Huntersville Memorial Day ceremony (May 30)The Town of Huntersville and American Legion Post 321 are hosting a Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans’ Park in downtown Huntersville. Fort Mill Memorial Day HONOR Run (May 30)The HONOR Run in Fort Mill will be held on Monday at Walter Elisha Park.

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The McKay Predictive Analytics and Technology Integration Laboratory Excellence Endowment ensures ongoing support benefitting infrastructure, personnel, travel funds and other resources necessary to sustain and grow efforts of MSU’s Predictive Analytics and Technology Integration Laboratory, or PATIL. McKay’s vision and generosity will support our students and faculty and significantly enhance their work to broaden and expand the economic and societal impact of predictive analytics and technology integration. He became involved in data analytics and technology integration at the corporate level during the latter part of his career, which sparked his passion for the emergent field and how it relates to the business world. But the massive amounts of information collected all around us each day make it harder to use the data sensibly,” said McKay. McKay hopes his commitment for the McKay PATIL endowment will inspire support from other corporate players.

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Washington and Lee Graduates 444 Students at 235th Commencement In his remarks, President Will Dudley urged the Class of 2022 to carry forward the lessons they’ve learned and make a positive impact in their future communities. In her speech on Thursday, Walter reflected on the quality and strength of the W&L community. Altogether, the Class of 2022 earned degrees in 51 majors, with 31% of the class completing more than one major. Since his first year at W&L, Chancy has performed with the University Jazz Ensemble and the University Wind Ensemble. In the wind ensemble, Chancy was the saxophone section leader for three years.

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AdvertisementKelseyville, Calif. May 26, 2022 – The Lake County Winegrape Commission recently awarded its inaugural “Future of Agriculture” scholarship to Atlantis Jones, a senior graduating from Upper Lake High School. The $5,000 scholarship, awarded on behalf of Lake County Winegrowers, was presented during the Upper Lake High School’s Senior Scholarship and Awards Night. “Lake County Winegrowers are honored to be able to give back, to support youth in our community as they further their education and pursue careers that support the agricultural industry in Lake County,” said Debra Sommerfield, president of the Lake County Winegrape Commission. Cultivate was held as an in-person seminar at Ely Stage Stop in early 2020, as a virtual video series in 2021, and as part of the First Annual Lake County Career Ag Days at the Lake County Fairgrounds in 2022. “With these programs, we hope to contribute to both the long-term success of Lake County youth and long-term sustainability of Lake County agriculture.”About the Lake County Winegrape CommissionEstablished in 1991, the Lake County Winegrape Commission (LCWC) has been instrumental in developing the Lake County region’s unwavering commitment to farming high-quality winegrapes, promoting the winegrowers’ brand, and creating greater awareness of the winegrowing region within the wine trade and among wine lovers.

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Eric Gay, STF / Associated PressThe 30th edition of the Valero Alamo Bowl is slated for Thursday, Dec. 29, with an 8 p.m. kickoff in the Alamodome, game officials announced Thursday. The 2022 season will mark the third consecutive year and 14th time the game falls on Dec. 29, pitting the top teams from the Big 12 and Pac-12 following the College Football Playoff selections. Tickets go on sale this summer.

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