Luis Cardenas Having deep family roots and many friends, Luis Cardenas comes from the largest city in the state baring his B.A. and a teaching credential. About nine years ago when he was a sophomore in high school Luis automatically knew teaching was his dream job after his wonderful experience teaching crafts to 10-year-old boys. Having the sensation of being a slave as a paralegal in a large law firm for half a year, and another half a year as a junior executive has only made him realize his desire to become a teacher. Luis’ student-teaching experience came as a realization to him not only in a positive way but in a negative way as well.
In May 27, 1939 was born Richard Cyril Rescorla, also known and most known as Rick Rescorla. He was born in Hayle, Cornwall, U.K. to a working class family. Rescorla was a man with a great mindset and very determine. In his early childhood Rescorla was consider a sports natural by being in school programs in sports such as shot-put and boxing. Rescorla enlisted in the British Army in 1957 at only 18 years of age.
In December of 1903 Lawrence Exeter senior now buy’s toys for his newly born for Christmas. In 1909 Lawrence senior sends Lawrence Exeter junior to an all boy’s school. Lawrence senior buys his son his first bike when he was 7 years old. Son goes to a military academy when he is only 12 years old. When son was old enough his dad bought him a Cadillac for his first car in 1921.
Charles L. Reason Algebra II Trig Charles L. Reason was born July 21, 1818 in New York City to West Indies immigrants Michael and Elizabeth Reason. Charles attended the African Free School along with his brothers Elmer and Patrick both who are important historical figures in their own right. An excellent student in mathematics, Reason became an instructor in 1832 at the school at age fourteen this became a striking matter for the news, receiving a salary of $25 a year. He used some of his earnings to hire tutors to improve his knowledge. Later, he decided to enter the ministry but was rejected because of his race by the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in New York City.
John Albert Burr John Albert Burr was born in Maryland, Oct, 4, 1933. He was the son of freed slaves and worked as a field hand until he was about seventeen. At eighteen, he managed, with the sight of wealthy African American activists, to attend engineering classes at a nearby private university in Maryland. Burr was the best in his studies. He was one of the brightest students in his class.
Franklin was born in Boston N. England and was well raised by both his parents when he was eight; instead of becoming an apprentice to a trade like his brothers, his father sent him to grammar school and excelled tremendously. Unfortunately Josiah decided he couldn’t afford it and transferred him into a school for writing and Arithmetic. Franklin learned good amount of writing but he did poorly in arithmetic. By the age of ten, he was taken out of school because of the same issue. He was put to work in trade but none of the trades interested him.
“Father Greg Boyle, Endless Forgiveness” In Tattoos on the Heart, Father Greg shows many examples of him bettering lives. He gives the “homies” opportunities, shows them love and compassion, and gives them hope to do more with their lives. Through his story, Father Boyle has shown me as well as my classmates that there is always hope with everything you do. Throughout, Father Greg gives many opportunities to many different “homies”. For example, “I give him five dollars” shows that he is willing to spend money right out of his own pocket so that Danny doesn’t go hungry.
Jimmy Carter was born on October 1, 1924 in Plains, Georgia. Though he was not born into a wealthy family he worked hard in order to get where he wanted to be. In high school he graduated first in his class, being valedictorian and representing both his family and friends was an honor to him. After high school Carter attended Georgia Institute of Technology and after college enrolled himself in the US Naval Academy and graduated in the top of his class. After his education Jimmy Carter began his public career as the chairman of Sumter County school board in Georgia.
My name is Kelvin Jackson and this is my second semester of college. I’ve been out of school for almost eighteen years. Coming back to school for me has been a real eye opener because it has made me see that it’s never too late for anyone to achieve this goal in life. I am a proud father of two beautiful daughters that the good Lord has blessed me with as well as one brother whose name is John. I come from a well-rounded and close nit family.
Before the spotlight, John Wooden began teaching at the high school level. He was also a lieutenant during World War II. After the war Wooden coached at Indiana State University before taking the head coaching job at UCLA.”Coaching at UCLA is what really made John Wooden a lasting fame”, says former player Bill Walton at the funeral of John Wooden.”Success is a peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of being”. Back when John graduated grammar school his father placed upon him a seven point creed. Be true to yourself, help others, drink deeply from good books, build a shelter against a rainy day, pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings each day.