The World Does Not Define Me; I Am My Own Identity
To begin this competition, Morning. Not “Good Morning”. If you’ve seen Undercover Brother, you may comprehend what I’m saying, but for those who haven’t seen it, instead of explaining it using expletives and getting DQ'd, here’s the whole scene long story short; if you say Good Morning, you’re wanting to kill me first thing in the morning. The movie itself is filled with stereotypes that are designed to define people of color to ultimately make people laugh. Some people may unfortunately believe these stereotypes and might ask me if I hate mayo or miracle whip and love hot sauce on my fried bologna sandwiches. However, that’s where the buck stops with me; for The World Does Not Define Me; I Am My Own Identity.
As of today, this will be my last oratorical competition as a result of my time in Jack and Jill coming to an end. I’m a senior about to graduate on May 25th (If you want an invite, don’t hesitate to ask), …show more content…
I was coached by one of the greatest yet also famous coaches who coached Kenny Mundy, Thomas Landrum (my cousin), and my father. His name is Coach Ernie Jones. Whenever someone wanted to start on Varsity but someone else was already starting at that weight, they needed to be within 4 pounds of the original weight class and needed to beat the starter twice. This year, one gallant Freshman had decided to battle it out at 145 against one of my close classmates and teammates from my former football team. Everyone in the room expected the upperclassman to represent and put an underclassman in his place. That upperclassman left to play soccer two weeks later. That Freshman’s name is Jared Douglass and he did not let the broad fact that he was a freshman define him to lose to the Junior Broc Kelly. Just like Erik, Jared completed the exact same feat. They did not allow their worlds to define them. And just like them, I have my own identity to define
To begin this competition, Morning. Not “Good Morning”. If you’ve seen Undercover Brother, you may comprehend what I’m saying, but for those who haven’t seen it, instead of explaining it using expletives and getting DQ'd, here’s the whole scene long story short; if you say Good Morning, you’re wanting to kill me first thing in the morning. The movie itself is filled with stereotypes that are designed to define people of color to ultimately make people laugh. Some people may unfortunately believe these stereotypes and might ask me if I hate mayo or miracle whip and love hot sauce on my fried bologna sandwiches. However, that’s where the buck stops with me; for The World Does Not Define Me; I Am My Own Identity.
As of today, this will be my last oratorical competition as a result of my time in Jack and Jill coming to an end. I’m a senior about to graduate on May 25th (If you want an invite, don’t hesitate to ask), …show more content…
I was coached by one of the greatest yet also famous coaches who coached Kenny Mundy, Thomas Landrum (my cousin), and my father. His name is Coach Ernie Jones. Whenever someone wanted to start on Varsity but someone else was already starting at that weight, they needed to be within 4 pounds of the original weight class and needed to beat the starter twice. This year, one gallant Freshman had decided to battle it out at 145 against one of my close classmates and teammates from my former football team. Everyone in the room expected the upperclassman to represent and put an underclassman in his place. That upperclassman left to play soccer two weeks later. That Freshman’s name is Jared Douglass and he did not let the broad fact that he was a freshman define him to lose to the Junior Broc Kelly. Just like Erik, Jared completed the exact same feat. They did not allow their worlds to define them. And just like them, I have my own identity to define