Debutante Jewell Hereford Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Hereford, Jr. Escorted by Harrington Byron Autry, II Son of Mr. Byron Autry and Ms. Lori Bruggs
Jewell is a junior at Desert Ridge High School in Mesa, where she maintains a 3.80 GPA. She takes honors and AP classes in math, English, chemistry and history along with sign language. Jewell was chosen by her peers as a Top 100 Teen in the Arizona magazine “azTeen� in 2011. Jewell has a passion for helping others. She is President of Best Buddies International at Desert Ridge. Best Buddies is an organization that establishes a volunteer movement for one-to-one friendships for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has worked tirelessly to raise money and help support the Best Buddies program. Due to her hard work and commitment it has not only created friendships for the children with disabilities but for everyone involved. Jewell has an assortment of artistic talents. She is a National Thespian Society member. She has received accolades for plays and performances every year. Her latest play, “Quiet Place� was given the highest rankings in a state performance. She is a member of the Wind Ensemble band at Desert  % & Jewell is planning to attend school overseas in Scotland where she will study marine biology. Her goal is to work with sharks in the area of research and behavior.
To our Jewell, We are so blessed to have you in our lives You’re a strong, smart and beautiful young women We are so proud of who you are and where your life is going to take you. Much love, Mummy and Daddy If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion-Dalai Lama
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