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Page 8A Wed., M*y 12, 1999, Houston Horn* Journal I■% ft vj |' . *■»•** * |sfi| $lt•• fleF Ip • f jP\~ ~*jll Home Journal Photo by Charlotte Perkins SURROUNDED BY FAMILY Deborah Roberts may be a celebrity, but when she’s home, she's also just one of a very large Perry family. She's shown here with part of that family, including her mother and father, Ben and Ruth Roberts, her sisters, Belinda Spellman and Celestine Clarington, her nieces, Joy and Asia Spellman and Nikia and Alicia Clarington, and her own little baby daughter, Leila Ruth. Deborah Roberts home for weekend to serve as FVSU commencement speaker By CHARLOTTE PERKINS Hoot Jouhwal State When Deborah Roberts was getting ready for her graduation from Perry High School, she probably had no idea that she'd be flying home someday to serve as the keynote speaker for a college grad uation - but she definitely wasn’t limiting her aspira tions even then. Now well known nation wide as an ABC news cor respondent for “20-20", Roberts, who graduated from the University of Georgia and served a stint on the WMAZ-TV news team before going on to bigger things, has always believed in “dreaming big dreams," and she shared that belief with the Fort Valley State University graduating class on May 8. “The fact that you come from a small town doesn't mean you can't do some- Houston Primary Care Associates, P.C. And Bruce D. Sampson, MD 1019 Keith Drive, Perry, GA are pleased to invite you to an Open House, Sunday, May 16th, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. to meet our new physician. ' ewin G. 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Ben and Ruth Roberts of Perry, watched on with proud smiles. Reflecting on her brief homecoming, Deborah Roberts said, “It's always good to come home, to get reconnected with my roots and see the folks." She also reported that her mother had prepared fried chicken and collard greens for her visit home. “She’s always trying to fatten me up." the petite television star said with a laugh. Roberts, who had brought her baby daugh ter, Leila Ruth, along with her. said that she and her husband, NBC weather man A 1 Roker, had plans to spend the rest of the weekend at Henderson Village. Perdue speaker for Middle Georgia graduation By LOU ANTOINE Hipph COCHRAN The 70th annual Middle Georgia College graduation here May 8 marked the first under new president, Steve Maradian. During the ceremony. Ga. Sen. Sonny Perdue, R- Bonaire, spoke to the approximately 225 gradu ates, parents, friends and MGC faculty. “It's my honor to be here to see the fruition of educa tion. The commencement is an ending, but also a beginning to the lives of these young people," Perdue told the crowd in Morris Gymnasium “These students at Middle Georgia College are being prepared to go off to Georgia, Georgia Tech and the rest of Georgia's schools. It thrills me to see that the hard work that we labor for is being harvested here and it’s fun," said Perdue. Perdue, a resident of Houston County, repre sents Houston, Bleckley and Pulaski counties and a portion of southern Bibb Judy Drummond promoted at Bank of Perry Special to the Home-Journal The Bank of Perry has promoted Judy Drummond to Banking Officer. The announcement was made this week by President Kelly Hillis. following Drummond's election by the bank’s board of direc tors at their April meeting. Drummond originally came to the bank in August 1973 and has a wide range of experience. She began her career as a teller and in the book keeping department, and has held positions as head bookkeeper, administrative assistant and image project manager. More recently she was promoted to manager of the image department and back room operations. County in the Georgia General Assembly. Perdue said addressing the graduates was made special to him because he represents Bleckley County in the State Senate. “1 represent this county and the college, so it’s home to me and good to see good things happen at home. This was a great cer emony, the kids are bright and it makes you feel good about the country." added Perdue. “This is truly a celebrato ry event to watch students succeed, their parents proud of their accomplish ments, and the entire fami ly taking part in an impor tant milestone," stated Maradian. “It’s tough to see so many individuals move from student to alumni in one ceremony; however, it’s rewarding to be a part of their success and celebrate with the faculty who have done the work, the families who have supported the efforts, and listening to Senator Sonny Perdue urge the graduates to continue their educations." She also serves on the bank’s internet banking committee and has been instrumental in bringing this new service to cus tomers. “Judy is a very valuable member of the Bank of Perry’s team," said Hillis. “She works to deliver the quality of service that makes the bank what it is, and we are delighted to rec ognize Judy with this pro motion. 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Sonny Perdue, R-Bonaire, speaks to graduates of Middle Georgia College during ceremonies May 8 in Cochran. community affairs. She has served as treasurer for the Perry High School Band Booster Club and as a teacher for her church, the First Baptist Church of Perry. She and her husband Rusty, an engineer at Robins Air Force Base, have two daughters, Heather Meyer, a sophomore at Georgia Southwestern College, and Stephany Meyer, a freshman at the University of Georgia, and a son. Russell, who is a stu dent at Kings Chapel Elementary School The Drummonds are residents of Elko. The Bank of Perry, orga nized in 1889, is the only independent bank in Houston County and has assets of $52 million. •Jik ■ Judy Drummond