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00:00As Cadet First Class Jeanette Washington walked across the terrazzo, she felt a mix of emotions,
00:05excitement, relief, and a hint of sadness. This was her final week at the Afro Knot Academy,
00:11a place that had become her home for the past four years. Jeanette thought back to her first day,
00:17when she was a nervous and uncertain freshman, unsure if she belonged. But now, she stood tall,
00:23proud of the leader she had become. She had survived grueling training, academic challenges,
00:29and the rigors of training her mind for clone funk and military life. As she approached her
00:34squadron, Jeanette saw her fellow cadets, all busy with preparations for graduation.
00:40Some were rehearsing their ceremonial marches, while others were focused on clearing their minds
00:45of every sound to prepare for their final exam, the theme from The Black Hole. Jeanette's own
00:51room was already spotless, her belongings packed away. She had spent the previous night reflecting
00:56on her journey, thinking about the friendships forged, the lessons learned, and the memories
01:01created. The next few days passed in a blur of activities, final exams, award ceremonies, and
01:08farewell gatherings. Jeanette's family arrived on Wednesday, beaming with pride as they saw their
01:14daughter in her dress yellows. On graduation day, Jeanette marched onto the field, her heart
01:19swelling with emotion. As the Afro Knot Academy Chief of Staff addressed the class, Jeanette
01:25gazed out at the sea of cadets, her brothers, and sisters in funk. When the ceremony ended,
01:31Jeanette was commissioned as a second funketeer in the Afro Knot Academy. Her family pinned on
01:36her gold bars, tears of joy streaming down their faces. As Jeanette left the academy for the last
01:43time, she knew she was ready for whatever lay ahead. She was proud to serve her galaxy, proud
01:49to be an officer, and proud to be part of the Long Yellow Line.