Dedication

In Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the most virtuous pilgrim is the parson because he is a genuinely good-natured and amicable individual who demonstrates the importance of putting the lives of others before his own. He is a priest and is strictly devout to God. The parson puts the lives of the many poverty-stricken members of his community before his own, on multiple occasions. He sacrifices a life of wealth so that he is able to provide for those in need. He is exceptionally generous, and is able…

Collegiate and high school baseball are very similar but also have many differences within the two levels. Both levels of baseball players have to work as hard as they can every chance they get, which come into play with the players earning their positions. There are also many differences between collegiate and high school baseball, there is better competition in collegiate, and the work ethic is much different. Collegiate baseball has a year round program while high school does not. The…

always fair as they should be, but when some people have that determination absolutely nothing can completely stop them from accomplishing their goals. In the story of a Worn path by Eudora Welty, three themes that stood out were, love, racism and dedication. The main character was Phoenix Jackson. The story was set in December in 1940’s southwestern Mississippi. The first theme love is the most important theme of all, for this is the reason this old woman is out in the atrocious…

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar written by Shakespeare is a classic. It is also the epitome of betrayal, sacrifice, and dedication to the greater good. In the play, the character by the name of Brutus plots against the ruler of the time, Caesar, and stabs him. Brutus claims it was for the greater good of Rome, but was he noble in doing so? After all the other conspirators had stabbed Caesar, Brutus was the last one that hadn’t participated. Before he gave the final blow, Caesar said “Et tu,…

“Attention, racers! GO!” Our streamlined canoe leapt forward with each stroke, racing toward the finish line. Relying on technique and endurance, attributes hard won through dedication, hard work, and perseverance, my teammates and I earned a bronze medal that day on the world stage. The first day of my surgery clerkship, I felt as much excitement as I did standing on the podium. An instinctually feeling overcame me; surgery is where I belong. My surgery clerkships and Vascular Surgery…

In Richard Rodriquez’s autobiography, Hunger of Memory, he introduces his ironic views on change of culture early in the novel to convey the idea that change, whether for better or for worst, can unveil profound feelings of dedication, attainment, and satisfaction while simultaneously causing feelings of anger, loss, and detachment. Rodriquez opens his autobiography with details describing his home life, where he had spoken solely Spanish with his family, but, as he began his elementary…

him to successfully train and develop over 350 Arctic Soldiers, six Nepalese Soldiers and two Airmen. He was selected by the Commandant as the winner of the 2nd Quarter FY14 NCO Academy competition board. SSG Gotschall's unparalleled performance, dedication to students and contributions to the academy earned him the "Instructor of the cycle" for class 004-14 and 001-15. SSG Gotschall served as the NCOIC and narrator for the BLC graduation ceremony for 24 months; his commitment to excellence…

struggles fueled her dedication to fighting for Indigenous rights. Born in 1955 at the Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake, British Columbia, her upbringing was marked by adversity. At the gentle age of 5, she was sent to the Sardis Indian Tuberculosis hospital, where she endured isolation for two years. This traumatic experience, coupled with the discrimination confronted by means of Indigenous people within the city, formed her perspective and instilled in her a fierce dedication to…

Kobe is so good at basketball from his hard work and dedication. Secondly, Kobe helps the community by making his own charity called Make-A-Wish Foundation. Lastly, Kobe is the greatest of all time for his 5 NBA Championships, and an 18-time all-star. Kobe is the greatest of all time because of his hard work to get good at basketball, how much he tried to help his community, and all the awards he has won. Kobe Bryant’s hard work and dedication made him a better basketball player. First, Kobe…

9-year-old Sheryl, the steadfast daughter of Coach Yoast. Her loyalty keeps Yoast in check, reminding him that football matters more than race ever will. Sheryl’s dedication is shown through her interactions with Herman Boone, the black coach who usurped her father’s position as head coach; her exchanges with her father; and her dedication to football. At first, Sheryl’s loyalty to her father makes her wary of Coach Boone. However, once she sees Boone’s talent, she respects him as a leader and…