The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, June 25, 1995                  TAG: 9506230146
SECTION: CAROLINA COAST           PAGE: 48   EDITION: FINAL 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   37 lines

VALEDICTORIAN

Name: Stephanie Jean Edwards.

Age: 18

GPA: 4.14.

Parents: The Rev. Stephen and Donna Edwards.

Extracurricular activities: National Honor Society, Environmental Science Club, peer tutor, Superintendent's Academic Team, piano playing.

College plans: To attend Campbell University and major in biologyanimal behavior.

Career plans: To train or work with marine mammals.

Secret to academic success: The grace of God, perseverance, perfectionism, hard work and supportive peers.

Worst habit: Procrastination.

Favorite book: Collections of stories by Hans Christian Andersen.

Favorite TV show: ``Friends.''.

High school memoir: Senior awards night and all my friends.

Most embarrassing moment: Embarrassing high school memories are best forgotten!

Advice for junior class I am leaving behind: Don't let the ``senioritis'' get to you too much. Always remember to be your own individual and strive toward your dreams.

People I most admire: My parents, because they've always pushed me to strive for my best and I can turn to them for guidance. ILLUSTRATION: Photo

by CNB