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Catherine Scerri's Memory Lane Garden
Introduction
Catherine Scerri’s story should be engraved and shown in Memory Lane Garden because she shows that one person can exceed the common expectations placed upon them and leave there their previous life for the better of others. The field (charity) she works in truly shows her personal morals and how she is epithetic for others but doesn’t just stop at supporting others but speaks up for them and their rights, which is a rare quality that she possesses. She should be chosen as she is a good role model to others and is able to represent Moonee valley district as a whole using her honourable ways.
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Catherine Scerri started her inspirational story at St Columba’s College, where she strived to become a lawyer; this is where she

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