Their motto was, "Young
Ladies Stepping out in the 21st Century as Leaders, Dreamers, Believers, and
Achievers."
All the girls wore their best outfits and there were speakers on hand
from the WNBA and from HISD.
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Tania and Ivania give the welcome.
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The cafeteria was filled with girls from Lewis and their mother, grandmothers, aunts and others.
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Members of the Lewis Girls Choir perform "I Am Someone Special."
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WNBA Guest Speakers Mercy Okorie and Alicia Thompson
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Uloma and Debbie perform a praise dance to "I Believe I Can Fly."
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Dorothy Fears speaks.
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Doris Fears was the keynote speaker and she gave inspirational words to the students.
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The audience takes part in an oath of affirmation during Ms. Fears' speech.
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Debbie recites a poem: "Mother to Son."
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Debbie presents Ms. Fears with a token of appreciation.
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Dr. Cheryl Lewis, Lead Principal gives closing remarks.
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WNBA stars, Mercy Okorie and Alicia Thompson pose with Lead Principal, Dr. Cheryl Lewis.
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