Thanks to Morehead High School and the Eden community, Malaysia M. felt like a princess. As the homecoming parade proceeded downtown, she couldn’t help but feel appreciated. She sat atop a fancy car, wearing her nicest clothes, waving to friends and family. Nothing could have been sweeter. Malaysia knew she had reached a crowning moment of her senior year, and she couldn’t help but smile.
Growing up in Eden means a great deal to Malaysia. She fondly remembers attending carnivals at the Eden Mall with her family. When she reflects on her growth, she instantly recognizes her maturity. She now more fully understands accountability and the gravity of her choices. Malaysia knows she owes much of this maturity to the mentors and teachers who molded her.
One such mentor is Mrs. Edwards at Morehead High School. For Malaysia, Mrs. Edwards often goes unappreciated for her ability to spread joy to others. On a personal level, Malaysia says Mrs. Edwards helped guide decisions about her future and taught her that “things should never be taken for granted.” She also helped reinforce the power of prayer in Malaysia’s life.
Malaysia most appreciates Morehead High School’s diversity and lack of conflict. Outside of academics, she was a UNC Rockingham Hospital volunteer, a Spokes Model for Ashley Latham Photography, a Varsity Cheerleader, and was active at Melanie Paschal Dance Studio. When she graduates, Malaysia will attend East Carolina University to follow her passion and study nursing. She is already a CNA, and her goal is to become a NICU nurse.