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This photo is from about a year ago when I was the Student Government Websmith at Santa Fe College, but its one of the only semi-professional photos I have.
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Happy 10th year, JCertif!
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When you create a profile for yourself you get a personal page automatically. That's where you can be creative and do your own thing. People who want to get to know you will click on your name or picture and…
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