

He enjoyed spending time in the real world with those he loves. It was an absolute delight to his grandparents, Joyce and Bobby, who were truly surprised! Everyone was excited to see him. The big joyous surprise was the appearance of HARDY who had finished a concert the night before and drove all of the way to join the family. They had fun fishing in the pond, playing corn hole, a game of golf, visiting with each other, and just relaxing. (I think of it as a very nice cabin on a lake!) There were 50 members who gathered together to have a great time. It was a great Memorial Day weekend for the Hardy family! They had their annual family reunion at Bobby and Joyce Hardy's "camp house" on its huge pond.

I am looking forward to reading about her graduation in two years! This little girl is now pursuing a law degree with the same determination and talent she had as a child. Her mother, Mary Lundy Muruvia, said she is a hard worker and it has carried into adulthood. I wrote about Sophia when she was a little girl because she amazed me! She sold vegetables she grew and also raised cows at such a young age.

This internship will give her the opportunity to display them to the Tribe as a future employee after graduation. She has so much potential and a strong work ethic. Dianne Maxwell is the Attorney General and is Sophia's supervisor. During the summer break, she was invited to intern with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Attorney General's Office. Sophia Elizabeth Meruvia who is enrolled in the University of Mississippi 's School of Law has completed her first year. Sara Beth Kelly was elected to the Year Book Staff, Olivia Donald was elected Police Chief, and Anna Marshall was elected Mayor and Outstanding Citizen. The girls had a great experience and acquired much knowledge about how a government functions.

Three upcoming seniors from Leake Academy attended the Mississippi Girls' State program at the University of Mississippi on the Oxford campus.
