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The Fruits of Perseverance — Byron Williams

His parents exposed him to computers early, and, while other kids were playing computer games, he was editing basic computer programs.

 

Infused with incentive and strong family values on education and achievement, Williams enrolled in Mississippi State University poised to take on his destiny first and ask questions later.

 

After a year of college, his storybook destiny stood on the verge of being rewritten from that of conquering hero to one of tragedy. Williams had been placed on academic probation.

 

“There were several challenges early on including a lack of personal focus on my studies and a lack of confidence of how prepared I was to start college and major in engineering,” Williams says.

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