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Tynesha Lewis former SWE Graduate
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SouthWest Edgecombe held their academic banquet on Thursday, May 14, 2009 in the school cafeteria. Student who made the “A” honor roll all year for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and/or 4th time were honored.
Abrams Barbecue served hamburger steak, mashed potatoes, string beans, rolls, tea and cake.
Tynesha Lewis a former SouthWest graduate was the guest speaker. Lewis graduated in 1997 and graduated in the top 10 of her class. She played basketball for 4 years in high school under the direction of Coach Sandra Langley and at NC State University under the direction of Coach Kay Yow. She went on to play in the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) for 6 years and played with 3 different teams Houston Comets, Charlotte Sting and the Minnesota Lynx.
Tynesha is the founder and CEO of a non-profit ITSDOABLE Inc. where she guides at-risk students.
Tynesha thanked the parents and teachers for all that they do because if it was not for them we would not be here on tonight. She said she was present only to encourage the students to go forward.
Tynesha said she was so glad to be present to talk to the students about academics and not sports. She stressed the importance of education and that at some point in time one must give up sports. She also stressed one can not compromise their character because that is lacking today.
