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People Of The Plains: Fortitude, Faith And Fitness

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Sharon Hayes won her battle with breast cancer but through her experience, learned that her faith and family could help her face anything.
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Sharon Hayes

Wife, mom and grandmother Sharon Hayes has taught fitness classes for 36 years and has been a teacher for 17 years.

She won her battle with breast cancer and is currently living out an incredible life and she doesn’t take any moment for granted.

She loves and enjoys life. She has four dogs, one cat, and 23 chickens.

She loves driving her Harley Davidson three-wheeler or riding with her husband on his Harley.

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Jeanette Vega

Jeanette Vega is currently a junior at West Texas A&M University and is pursuing a degree in English Education 7-12. She is from Plainview, Texas and previously graduated from Amarillo College with an Associates in the Arts of Teaching.

She is passionate about becoming a great teacher who makes sure all students of diverse backgrounds are being taught in ways that enable them to reach their highest potential. She wishes to be the teacher who inspires her students to dream above and beyond.

She also loves to travel, learn about different cultures, and learn new languages. 

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Natalie Aguirre

Natalie Aguirre was born in Denver, Colorado but grew up in Amarillo, Texas.

She recently transferred to WTAMU from the University of North Texas and is majoring in English and Language Arts Education 4-8.

She aims to inspire and spark a love of literature in every one of her students.

She loves to read and cook and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.