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From Skinny Sophomore to G.O.A.T. – Monroe Journal – April 28, 2020

From Skinny Sophomore to G.O.A.T. – Monroe Journal – April 28, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jun 15, 2020 | Adversity, Never Lose Heart, Perserverance

November 1978 – Wilmington, North Carolina: The basketball player universally acknowledged as the greatest of all time (GOAT) almost quit the game as a skinny 15-year-old. He thought about it; he talked to his father about it, but he didn’t. He stuck it out. He had...
Endurance – Monroe Journal – March 19, 2020

Endurance – Monroe Journal – March 19, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jun 2, 2020 | Against the Odds, Never Give Up, Never Lose Heart, Perserverance

Winter 1915 – Antarctica: Captain Ernest Shackleton made the gut-wrenching decision. They would eat their 70 sled dogs. With their food stores almost gone, the 28-man crew had been expecting the decision. Some were disgusted by the idea – many of the dogs had become...
On Top of the World – Monroe Journal – February 20, 2020

On Top of the World – Monroe Journal – February 20, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Apr 20, 2020 | Determination Despite the Odds, Limitless Possibilities, Perserverance

May 16, 2017 – New School University, New York City: Barbara Hillary was honored that New School University asked her to give the address at their 81st commencement exercise. The 86-year-old had earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees there. At this graduation, she...
The Sweeping Test – Monroe Journal – February 19, 2015

The Sweeping Test – Monroe Journal – February 19, 2015

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Apr 6, 2020 | Determination Despite the Odds, Overcoming Obstacles, Perserverance

1872 – Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia: Booker arrived at the school with 50 cents in his pocket. Exhausted and filthy after walking almost 300 miles, he was unsure whether they would take him as a student. Assistant principal Mary Mackey interviewed him and then...
The Life List – Monroe Journal – October 24, 2019

The Life List – Monroe Journal – October 24, 2019

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Dec 3, 2019 | Enhanced Perspective, Limitless Possibilities, Perserverance

1940 – Los Angeles, California: John Goddard overheard his grandmother sigh, “If only I had done those things when I was John’s age.” It was something John had heard her say before. Even at age 15, John knew he did not want to make the same mistake. On a rainy...
Longest College Career in History – Monroe Journal – December 31, 2015

Longest College Career in History – Monroe Journal – December 31, 2015

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Oct 7, 2019 | Chasing Your Dream, Limitless Possibilities, Perserverance

Summer 2006, Fort Hayes State University – Hays, Kansas: Academic Advisor Joleen Briggs received an email request from Nola Ochs inquiring about her old transcript. Briggs looked for the old transcript for several hours before her search took her to the basement...
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