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Introducing Allan Williford

Hello everyone. My name is Allan Williford. I am from McPherson, Kansas which is a small town that  is located in the middle of Kansas. I have lived in many different cities. I have been up in Chicago, Illinois, Austen, Texas, and Kansas. I have probably moved a total of seven or eight times.

I am a junior here at Washburn. I am currently a mass media public relations major with a minor in English.

I love sports, mostly football. I enjoy being a part of fantasy football every year. I also enjoy watching movies, tv shows, and listening to country music. I am also fascinated with magic/illusions and learning how to perform them.

I am definitely looking forward to this class. I am also ready to start blogging.

Comments

  1. Regina CassellAugust 29, 2016 at 1:27 PM

    Sports, you say? We need some beat writers for Student Media? You can watch the football game and get paid to write a story afterward. Let me know if you are interested!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 1, 2016 at 8:17 AM

    One of my best friend goes to school in McPherson right now! I'm looking forward to reading your blog!

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  3. Bryan GrabauskasSeptember 1, 2016 at 12:41 PM

    Hey Allan I also have a big interest in football and enjoy doing fantasy every year. Looking forward to being in our blogging group with you!

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