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Big Bird – Monroe Journal – May 17, 2023
“Hold fast to dreams; for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” Langston Hughes Fall 1969 – Salt Lake City, Utah: Carroll Spinney had just spent the last two months...
Granny Brand – Monroe Journal – May 12, 2023
“I determined never to stop until I had come to the end and achieved my purpose.” David Livingston 1909 – London, England. When 20-year-old Evie Harris heard 24-year-old Jesse...
Tom Starlz – Monroe Journal – May 4, 2023
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is to always try one more time.” Thomas Edison March 1, 1963 – University of Colorado Hospital – Denver, Colorado: On a beautiful early spring...
The Man Under the Armour – Monroe Journal – April 27, 2023
“There’s an entrepreneur right now who is making excuses about starting a business. There’s no such thing as a good time to start. Get out of your garage, take a chance and start your business.” Kevin Plank 1997 – Washington, D.C.: Kevin Plank’s...
Sojo and the AT – April 17, 2023
“It makes me happy to be an inspiration to those who might shy away from something difficult.” Soren West Early September 2016 – Monson, Maine: Sojo’s right shoulder was hot, swollen and ached constantly. Tired of...
Perseverance Personified – Monroe Journal – April 13, 2023
“No life is more tragic than the individual who nurses a dream, an ambition, always wishing and hoping, but never giving it a chance.” Richard DeVos September 3, 2008 – Coors Field – Denver, Colorado: The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in...
One Man’s Courage – Monroe Journal – April 6, 2023
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.” Chinese Proverb March 1963 – Mississippi State University – Starkville, Mississippi: University President Dr. Dean Colvard stared out his office window. Outside, students marched peacefully, making...
Too Small – Monroe Journal – March 30, 2023
“If I had listened to all the people who told me you are too small to play basketball, I wouldn’t be in the NBA today. Always believe.” Muggsy Bogues 1980 – Dunbar High School – Baltimore, Maryland: Muggsy Bogues was shooting basketball in the school gym when an...
The Lady Behind the Bridge – Monroe Journal – March 23, 2023
“I determined never to stop until I had come to the end and achieved my purpose.” David Livingstone May 24, 1883 – Brooklyn Bridge, New York City: After 14 years, the Brooklyn Bridge, the iconic suspension bridge,...
M.K. Goddard – Monroe Journal – March 17, 2023
“Anything is possible if you have enough nerve.” J.K. Rowling July 4, 1776 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: After much debate, the Second Continental Congress had finally agreed upon the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. The atmosphere in the...
