Sue was inspired to become a coach because she liked how she created bonds with her previous coaches and wanted to be there for others. Her former cross country coach and her were very close and talked about every mental or physical struggle. From that she knew she needed to have an open door policy. She volunteered her time ensuring her players knew they could talk to her about anything, whenever they needed. Some people don’t have someone they can talk to and trust so her always being there made her a hero
I watch Danaka inspire her kids the way I was inspired. I wish to become a mother like her, a mother that cares without a resistance, and loves unconditionally. My sister loves the world around her, she has always wanted to make the world a better place. She has inspired me to help those in need, and love those who are broken. She taught me how to stand up for the weak, and how to become brave.
Mama continuously shows her dedication towards God by going to church and making her children go to church as well. Mama states that it was a trouble to get her kids to school every Sunday but that didn't deter her from wanting to go. She pushed passed the difficulties and made going the to church a weekly routine for the family. Lena also goes on to say, "Well-whether they drinks it or not ain't none of my business. But whether I go into business selling it to ‘em is, and I don't want that on my ledger this late in life."
This book is about a fifteen year old girl whose family is taken. Lina’s family cared for everyone even if they were being obnoxious. They helped everyone whether they knew them or not. Lina’s family had open arms to everyone they met. People always have a chance to help others and we should show it more.
In the opening of Sotomayor’s speech, she uses a grateful tone towards her friends, family, but more specifically her mother. In the beginning of the speech, Sotomayor is shown to be very humble by thanking her family, friends, and the president for helping her become a nominee to the Supreme Court. Sotomayor is even more grateful to her mother for teaching her the idea of education. Sotomayor states, “I am here, as many of you noticed, because of her aspirations and sacrifices for both my brother and me” (Sotomayor).
Sara’s Recovery Brandie M. West Columbia Southern University Abstract Sara is at the beginning of adulthood. She seems to have always remained focused on doing something with her life. Her position in the Peace Corps speaks volumes about her personality and willingness to help others (which is beneficial to her own health). She has always been active and social and excelled in her endeavors.
Throughout Sor Juana stresses how her intelligence, along with every other part of her being, and her thirst for knowledge were given to her by God. She says that she has prayed that God would rid her of her addiction to truth, but her incessant drive has not relented, by God’s will. She even details the birth of her inclination to knowledge as an extremely young child, indicating her free will is not the cause of her draw to knowledge but her predetermined fate chosen by God. She speaks of a time when she was stripped of her books for three months. Despite her famine of writing, her mind continued to ponder, to think, to experiment.
My high school drill team director—Gina Rhoden—has impacted my life in a positive way. Through her advice and the example of her character she has inspired me to work hard to achieve my goals, to never be lazy, and to be more confident. Mrs. Gina puts in so much effort towards our drill team and all of her hard work and dedication is inspiring. Sometimes goals can seem unreachable, but Mrs. Gina has reassured me that the sky’s the limit. One of my goals in drill team is to be flexible and strong enough to kick my face.
Joseph High School, goes above and beyond almost everyday. She helps her peers with their work when they don’t understand completely. She doesn’t have to help these other students, she could focus on herself. Grace also donates her time and effort into Key Club, where she volunteers at hospice making blankets for the elderly. Grace is a great example that you don’t have to give tons of money or be famous to make a difference, just do what you can.
At first, it was just a way to get my community service hours, but the kids later won my heart and there was no turning back. It was a place of unity, a place of hope. It brought people from all over the city of Fitchburg together. Volunteers, such as myself, would come from everywhere to help, the high school kept in touch through their mentors, and the kids would bring different friends along. That unity, that Fitchburg unity, was shown everywhere: at football games, at school events, and even at the grocery store.
This experience provided me with an understanding that advocacy is non-partisan and I met with the Vice President of the Illinois Voices for Children. This meeting help to contextualize not only, who she is as a person, but that advocacy can inform policy. I am now interested in receiving her mentorship as a professional and person. In conclusion, Tasha Cruzat Green is my favorite manager, because possesses resilience and is a devoted public servant for the betterment of Illinois children.
I am evolved with volunteering at various events through the Interact club here at MHS. By volunteering within the town it gives me good morals. It teaches me to always give back to my community, but it is rewarding to help people in need. My leadership skills shines when I babysit. It is a huge responsibility to make sure a child, or sometimes an infant is safe at all times.
Among various volunteering experiences, McKenzie says on a typical day she goes to the Montgomery County Job Center and does nails there. Her work as a volunteer entails decorating nails at birthday parties and participating in fundraisers to raise money for nail polish supplies. According to McKenzie, the most valuable parts about being a volunteer includes all of the friendships and relationships she has established with other volunteers and as well as some of the patients. For McKenzie, working with Alanna and the Polished Girlz has impacted her as a person as it allowed her to, “be more open and receptive to the thoughts, feelings, and needs of others”. In regards to seeing a young person such as Alanna undertaking such a huge and powerful project and vision, McKenzie says, “she makes me feel inspired to start something too, but I’m just not sure what.”
The chance to be evaluated for the Sherwood Middle School National Junior Honor Society is an honor, and I 'm excited to try and take this opportunity, so thank you. I wanted to start out by saying, that if I’m accepted, I have plans of doing community service with some of my friends, and even if I’m not accepted those plans will not be changing. Throughout my life, I 've always tried for the best, whether it be my grades or my attitude. Reflecting a good mood to those around me is half of the battle after all.
The Eatenton’s have complex yet loving relationship. The family copes with stressful situations by utilizing humor. Shelby and her mother M’Lynn have a multifaceted relationship. They depend on one another, M’Lynn has spent her life protecting Shelby, ensuring she did what the doctors tell her to do, voices her opinion about how Shelby should handle her affairs. M’Lynn is controlling and is demanding of Drum.