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'Advocate For The Rights Of All People': Lakeland Graduation Shoutout
A Drake University graduate in musical theatre and directing from Lakeland is an advocate for everyone's rights, says a proud grandmother.

LAKELAND, FL — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.
This submission comes from Wanda Dence, who nominated Abagail of Lakeland.
Graduate’s name
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Abagail
What grade is the graduate finishing?
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Bachelor in Fine Arts and Musical Theatre. Minor in Directing, theatre tech and design.
What school is your graduating student graduating from?
Drake University
How do you know your graduating student nominee?
She is my granddaughter
Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!
Abby is a kind and wonderful young lady. She graduated with honors. She is an advocate for the rights of all people and will help those in need.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?
She is an outstanding talent and has been taking parts in the Community Theatre and performing at high school and had many jobs at Drake University.
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Abagail!
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