Friday, April 12th was the submission deadline
for the Own Your
Future Media Arts Contest. Over
50 middle and high school students submitted writing, prezi presentation, and
infographic entries explaining what it means to “Own Your Future.” We received
some fantastic and inspiring responses that will continue to motivate school
and community efforts to increase graduation rates and encourage student
success. Below are some excerpts:
“I do have the support from my family to stay on the right
path and strive for success. Their motivation is pretty much all I need. I feel
like with the right mindset I can be whatever I want to be in life, and so can
you. No one can tell you that you can’t.” – Excerpt from My Future by: Tyler Alums, Arsenal Tech High School
“You don’t get rhymes like me sleeping in class
So get your notebooks and pencils out of your bags
Take notes, pay attention, this is gonna be fast
We’re changing futures
Hope it suits ya
Let’s forget the past”
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Excerpt from Own
Your Future (Rap) by: Sydney-Symone Tate, Decatur Central High School
“Success is not defined by the money you make but by the
happiness you create. So the new equation looks like this: Success in school
can bring success in life and success in life is defined by your joy…and with
success and happiness I have owned my future.” – Excerpt from The Teenager by: Kristen Holston, North
Central High School
“I currently am a youth entrepreneur and work with girls in
grades 5th – 9th grade building self-esteem from the
inside out through pageantry. I plan to continue to strive for excellence in
every subject so that I can continue to help others grow.” – Excerpt from The Key to Life by: Kayanna Lovett, Fall
Creek
We hope you will join our celebration of these students and
their messages of empowerment at Crispus Attucks High School on April 27th.
The Media Arts Contest Award Ceremony follows directly after the Focus2020 Youth Chautauqua.
Registration is still open—we’ll see you there!
Contributor: Anne West
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