David McCullough, in his Wellesley High School Commencement Address, utilizes imagery to convey to his audience that each individual possesses the same common potential. While addressing the graduating class of 2012, McCullough makes a point to emphasize how unexceptional the students are. By bringing to light the fact that the students are all wearing the same “ceremonial costume…shapeless, uniform, one-size-fits-all” (McCullough 1), he illustrates the conformity of the crowd. By depicting the cap and gown, McCullough demonstrates that each student at the ceremony are at the same level.
On August 29th, 1966 a great educator, leader, perfectionist, and outstanding Omega man’s life was taken off this earth after he underwent surgery for Cancer. After his death, his poetry began to be displayed in an exhibit known as the Gallery of Harlem Portraits at the University of Virginia. Melvin B. Tolson is the epitome of what it means to be an Omega man, because he possesses the strong characteristics that are known as the Four Cardinal Principle’s. First being manhood, he accepted all obstacles that were put in front of him no matter what they were. This man never backed down from anything that was seen as “Impossible” for a black man, such as becoming a Mayor in the heat of racism.
The black men did the same job just as hardy, but yet they were put in more danger than the white men. There were many racist comments thrown at the Harlem Hellfighters before, after, and during their fighting. One example of these statements are “the Negro brain just wasn’t “evolved” enough to handle the challenges of combat leadership…” The Harlem Hellfighters really earned their spot in this war. Even though they were getting beaten up every day they continued to try their hardest at every obstacle, they didn’t let the white mens’ comments decrease the amount of work that they did.
Bluford’s background and accomplishments prepared him to be a role model to other african americans. Bluford studied and worked really hard to make his dream come true. Bluford had to study
And also I learned that even though a person of color strives for the best and tries to attend to very prestigious schools, they will always have to fight ten times harder to not be discriminated against. One of the ways in which his main argument fits in into the society that I know is, that poor people will tend to make poor life choices. This will always be a cycle, and we will never not have drugs around us. In today’s society many low income people get out of poverty by selling drugs and often time juveniles are encouraged to do bad things due to peer pressure in their
He is very helpful with all aspects of my mental health issues and helps me to feel safe. He has also be a great father to his children and step-father to mine. His two sons need his guidance as they are young and have had trouble adjusting to his absence. Many younger black men are not active in their children's lives but I have constantly seen him go above and beyond for his. He graduated high school and pushes the children in the same direction.
Social Group: Fathers During this time period, fathers were the “breadwinners” and expected to work and provide for their families. However, black fathers in the 1950’s particular had to work long hours because the only jobs available to them were often low paying. This directly correlates with African-American’s low place on the social ladder during this pre-Civil Rights era. It was also extremely difficult for African-American women to find work during this time, placing the financial buren solely on the father.
A year ago, this same evening, during the early morning hours, we were awoken by a text. All it said, “Konner has been in a horrible accident, please pray for my boy.” Our hearts sunk, as we feared for the worse, yet still hoped for the best. Our hearts broke as prayed for him…and for you.
People like him give me hope for the future: a future where my children are free of fear. A future where the hue of their skin doesn’t determine how much respect they’re given, nor how many opportunities they can grasp. A future where they don’t have’ta worry about no Ewell either. (smile) If this future awaits, someone has to lead them there, and knowing that gives me the strength to smile, pull myself up at the bootstraps, and keep moving forward.
The Unusual Message Reading the commencement speech “This is Water”, written and delivered by David Foster Wallace to students and their families at Kenyon College was nothing like what I was expecting it to be. I can imagine the listeners that were present were just as shocked as I was when they finally grasped the message he was presenting to them that day. Normally when someone delivers a commencement speech to students graduating, it's more along the lines of “be all that you can be” or “You can do it” with emphasis on the word “you.” No one really tells you to think of others first at that point in your lives. However, Wallace did just that.
I am interested in Howard University because it is an HBCU that encompass the themes of cultural diversity and education. Your commitment to scholars ensures me that at your school I will be right at home. Since I intend on on going down a medical path, I know that Howard University will provide me with best resources to follow my dreams. As a child I was always interested in the worlds around me and how things worked. As a result I participated in a Summer Enrichment Program located at Indiana University in Bloomington.
I was very honored to know that I qualified as a possible candidate for the National Honor Society. To be honest, I never thought of being in the National Honor Society. Therefore, when I got pulled out of class I immediately thought I had done something wrong. I went home that day and told my mom about it. My mom looked me in the eyes and told me that she was very proud of me and gave me a big hug.
Marching band; copious amounts of people scoff at the sound of those words. I often hear students commenting on how easy marching band is, how we don’t train like the football players do. At Anderson High School, that’s not the case, the marching band trains for just as long. As a band of over 125 individuals, it takes determination, pride, and confidence to achieve the goals we have set forth to accomplish. As a leader of the saxophone section, I know what it’s like to face failure, to overcome and turn it into success and to march on with confidence.
His experiences with stereotyping and prejudices are eye opening and help create a sense of sympathy for him, as well as other African Americans facing such biases. Modifying the way you go about your daily activities, trying to ease tension in others, and attempting to avoid conflict whenever possible is not a comforting way to live. We Americans need to look outside of our comfort zone and welcome what we may fear. This may not be as perplexing of a task as some may think, and it will initiate change in how we view people different from
Lone Star High School is a location where students can feel secure and have many opportunities to showcase their skills and leadership qualities. Our campus is built upon five figurative pillars; Integrity, Strength, Stewardship, Loyalty and Perseverance. These pillars are what make us the admirable school that we are today. I believe everyone of our students must have these five qualities in order to ensure success now and later on in the future. As a student I believe that for one to have integrity they must show signs of righteous ethical morals.
