Role Models

Kobe runs up and down the court like a cheetah, dribbling the ball, shooting threes, taking layups, practically playing with the other team. The crowd is cheering louder than a plane taking off the runway, and all eyes are on Kobe. Then, all of a sudden, he feels a searing pain in his thigh. He just tore his hamstring, and he knew it immediately. He fell to the floor, tears starting to run down his face. The coach ran to him, and asked him if he could play through the injury. Kobe couldn’t…

Volunteering over the summers at a camp for children ages two through nine has opened me to an entire set of skills that reflect those a qualified NSHSS Ambassador should have. Working with children requires you to act as a role model. From a young age what children are exposed to influences their views on right and wrong and what they think of as the right way to act, this is why you must be vigilant in constantly working to inspire them to have desirable traits. Quick thinking is also a big…

the way through high school. A study was done asking 137 kids how important adult role models were to them. “The answers were very telling. The vast majority—79 percent—said that it is extremely important for a high school student to have that positive adult role model, and 82 percent believed they currently had one. As for what purpose that role model served, 73 percent of students said they wanted an adult role model to say encouraging words to them” (Lamb). As a kid there is no way to…

Through my military career I’ve had the pleasure of having multiple role models. Some being family members others civilians that I’ve meet while accomplishing Army missions but most of my role models have been great individuals that I have had the pleasure of serving with in the military. One in particular stands out more than the others, his name is SSG Kenneth Moss or now SFC Kenneth Moss (R). SFC Moss (R) had the biggest impact on me as he was my first supervisor I had in the Army. His…

Barry Bonds Have you ever had an obstacle that you had to overcome? Do you know someone who has every had one? Well I do, his name is Barry Lamar Bonds. He is one of my role models. Barry once said ” Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.” (BrainyQuotes, 2015)…” I'm a very private person. My life story isn't for everybody.” (BrainyQuotes, 2015) Well I feel like everyone needs to know your story to see what almost every black…

older brother. Tavien Feaster’s role model is Adrian Pearson and he says that his role model does in fact influences his decisions. Even, if his role model makes poor decisions he says he will still support him. Another young athlete Cedarius Rookard is 17 years old and in his last year of high school. He also, plays on Spartanburg High School varsity football team. He has Pridemore 6 being playing football for 9 years and was influenced by his uncle. His role model is Kam Chancellor, he says…

When you think of role models in the African American community, whom do you think of? Martin Luther King, (give another example or two) well another up and coming role model in the African American community is Oprah Winfrey. Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on January 29,1954, she grew up in a small town of Kosciusko, Mississippi. She is a very influential in many ways like hosting her own television show where she sees peoples’ problems and tries to help them out. Also she not only has her own…

rides to the only place that has internet access which is 2.5 miles away from the clinic and housing. This week the focus was on course objectives two, three, four and five. Which is role model for DNP prepared practitioners, evaluate the role of DNP APRNs, appraise their values to healthcare, and hypothesize how the DNP role will continue to change the patient car landscape. Nurses are the largest part of the healthcare workforce. We are on the forefront of patient care and are one of the most…

individualized support to at-risk students and establish a positive learning environment. AmeriCorps members are more than just academic helpers. Members become connected to the children. They are not seen as teachers to the children, they are role models and friends. AmeriCorps members are there for the children when they are in need of help with school and emotional issues. Some things AmeriCorps members do are provide 1v1 tutoring before, during, and after school to help students work through…

Steve Jobs: A Role Model for Developers In my field of mobile development, I am going to face obstacles just like in any other profession. Each day I’ll be working in front of a computer, writing and revising code, as well as collaborating with other programmers or clients. It may be hard to imagine work-related catastrophes occurring in such a setting, but one role model of mine proves that they do happen, and such obstacles can be overcome. Steve Jobs was an ingenious developer. He founded…