Cape Girardeau
Sales representative
AT&T
Definitely pursue what you got your degree in. Go after your major.
Joel Wilson back in Oklahoma is a good guy. We work out together, he helps me out and is very good at keeping me on the right track.
Smoothies. I like protein shakes and try to work out here and there.
I hope that I am. I haven't been in fifth grade for a long time, and I have a college degree.
Cape Girardeau
User services assistant
Cape Girardeau Public Library
I would recommend they go on as many interviews as possible, and don't be looking for the perfect job right off the bat.
My best friend is my husband. He loves me regardless. He has a wonderful sense of humor and always makes me laugh.
Sweet tea. I just love it. I make it myself and order it when I go out.
I used to think I was, but now I'm not so sure. I thought I was really smart when I was in fifth grade.
Scott City
System technician
Charter Communications
Whatever dreams or ambitions you have, don't give up on them. Work hard, and you can achieve whatever you want.
Rick Brashear is a good role model for kids, running the taekwondo class, and active in the community.
A cold glass of ice tea. Nothing like it on a hot summer day.
I would like to think I am smarter, but there may be times when a fifth-grader may show me up. Today's fifth graders are more advanced than when I was one.
Scott City
Owner, The Ice Cream Corner
Be all you can be, and do your best at it.
It's someone who is going to be there no matter what, and who will help you when you need it. That would be Brother David at Notre Dame.
Frozen lemonade. I sell them; they're ice cold, and you can't beat it.
At times I think I am, but at other times, I think fifth-graders are smarter than I am. There's a lot of things that go through their minds.
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