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“I realized I could still play sports and get involved in the Student Government Association and Student Activities Board, which swayed me,” Baldwin said. “I also want students to know – don’t think you’re not smart enough to be in college. You can do this. You can come to Lakeland Collegiate, save yourself two years of money, and fast track your success.”

For more than three decades, Shakia Young and Mary McElrath have been best friends.

Having been best friends for the last 32 years, they had the opportunity to work together at Polk State College. McElrath worked as a staff accountant. Young has worked at Polk State since 2012 and is currently a professor of Computer Science. They are also both alumni of the college.


 
 

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