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TO OUR HAYLEY:

From the moment you were born earlier than expected, we have cherished our time with you. You are a bright,
beautiful, hard-working and compassionate young lady. We have enjoyed watching you grow and engage your
passions for equality, academic excellence, reading, and sports. You are always thinking of others, and are
known for your beautiful smile. Your incredible spirit will serve as a guiding force wherever life takes you.
You leave an indelible mark on all lives you touch. We are so proud of you. We love you, Hayley Dog!

Mama and Daddy

Congratulations, Hayley!
Your brother Josh

Thanks for always being there for me and caring for me. I love you.

Your brother Jordy

You’re beautiful, Hayley, and I love you.

Grandmama, Ima Markum

I am so blessed to have you as my only granddaughter. I am so proud of you.

Nana, Doris Dennings

Debutante Hayley Ann Markum Dennings

Miss Hayley Ann Markum Dennings, daughter of Robin and Erica Dennings, is presented by her father. Hayley
is a junior and athlete at Head-Royce School in Oakland, with a special admiration for English and Science. She
enjoys dance, softball, basketball, and is a member of the Black Student Union. Besides sports and school,
Hayley indulges her love for reading and writing by working in the school library, contacting authors to help
promote their books, hosting a YouTube channel to broadcast book reviews, and writing for Mimp, an online
magazine, whose mission is to empower women and youth. She is also finishing her first novel.

As a member of the Oakland Bay Area Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Hayley attended Teen Confer-
ence in Long Beach and competed in the Teen Oratorical Contest at the Northern Area Work Day in October
2015. She traveled to France as part of a French Exchange program. Hayley performs community service with
her family, school, and Jack and Jill chapter; delivering supplies to the homeless, donating books to the East
Bay Children’s Book Project, collecting supplies for women and families at Elizabeth House, volunteering at the
chapter’s African American Read-In, and helping save sea turtles in Costa Rica. Upon graduation, Hayley will
attend a four year university and pursue a career as a writer, actor, or physician.

Miss Hayley Ann Markum Dennings is escorted by Mr. Brandon Charles

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