John Holloway's Speech Analysis

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Although Martin Luther King Jr. Day was a day off from classes, it was not a day off from learning at Emory & Henry College. The students and faculty of Emory & Henry College were in attendance for the keynote address given by the college’s new vice-president of student life and student success and dean of inclusion, John Holloway. Although attendance was required by some professors, most of the students enjoyed the presentation. Holloway’s message that “it is important for all of us to come together as one,” was certainly well received by the audience. Ryan Lewis, a student who was in attendance, was impressed by Holloway’s speech. Lewis said “He was very influential and spoke with authority. He shared with us his ideas for a better

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