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鈥淏eing a member of the Chancellor鈥檚 Leadership Class has given me the opportunity to meet so many amazing community leaders and has taught me much about leadership and responsibility,鈥 he said. 

 

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Womack鈥檚 team event also featured games to allow students to get active and exercise their cardiovascular systems. 

 

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Womack said he is proud to be a Lion because of the connections he has made on campus and in the community with people who are actively helping him reach his career goals.

 

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Date Posted: 
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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