Junior Year is Approaching

As I sit back and look at my sophomore year, all of the memorable moments come to mind.  From first starting in August to now ending in May, this year has been amazing. Time is winding down and my Junior year is approaching. However, before it is all over I would like to leave you with a poem that I feel will help you throughout the school year.

Learning Stage of Life

Start off with your best foot forward,
and never look back,
keep grinding  and stay on the move,
believe that someone has you back,
everyone is not against you,
however everyone is not your friend,

in order to achieve,
find someone who's loyal to end,
find someone that rides for you day and night,
even if its to a college party,
or helps you with a late test at night,
those are the people you need,
don't think about the people you want,
because at the end of the day,
you'll get what you want,
stay focus on your goal,
and try to do as told,
however we are all rebellious,
some more than the rest,
stay ahead and stay motivated,
be prepared and be calm,
because everything is going to fall in line,
think of the future,
you will encounter,
after college is over,
there is no turning back,
no going back in time,
wishing you could change this and that,
just time to get ready,
because the past is not coming back,
so live life to the fullest now,
and do what you please,
have fun while you can,
because the college life is a breeze.

Alpha Kappa Mu Honors Society

Today at Voorhees College 16 bright scholars were inducted into Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society. 7 juniors and 9 seniors were inducted on this afternoon. Many of them with different majors, yet the same goal. Few family and friends came out to support their friends, love ones, and classmates.

The program acknowledged the individuals, juniors and seniors, who has put forth the effort to stand out among the rest of Voorhees College students. They have made many sacrifices to get to this point of success and sacrifices are necessary in order to achieve in college.

I advise everyone who are in college or plan to go, dedication and sacrifice is the key. Dedication is the drive you must have for your goal. Sacrifice the things that aren't necessary or will not prepare you for success. You cannot underestimate yourself. Give yourself no limit and reach beyond getting okay grades. Reach for the best and strive to be better then the rest. I leave you with this quote stated by Jesse Owen, "we all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort."

Voorhees College V.S Morris College

On March 22, 2016 Voorhees College Lady Tigers Softball Team travel to Morris College to play a double header softball game. The hour and a half drive was not wasted.

Both teams played an amazing game. I, pitcher for the Voorhees College Softball Team, felt that the game against Morris College was the best we ever played. We actually competed and Morris Lady Hornets Softball team gave us a run for our money.

Even though we played well, we lost 22-21 to Morris College in the first game. This upsetting lost gave us more drive to come back second game even stronger.

Second game we started off great and was leading three to zero. However, the next inning Morris College took over the second inning and scored 13 runs. We were next to bat after a long three up three down. We took advantage of the pitcher tiredness and got on bag plenty of times.

Before they earned three outs the score was 30 to 13. The Lady Tigers had made a comeback. Everyone was shock and we were even surprised, but it was a team effort for that successful win. Also, check out this website for helpful tips in winning softball. http://www.playsportstv.com/softball/articles/685/girls-softball-practice-tips-from-a-world-series-winning-coach

I say all this to say even when one is down and out and feel like he or she can't conquer a desire goal, you will never know until you try. Put your best foot forward and strive to get the win. The win could be getting an A in a class or getting the dream job you wanted.

Katt Williams is Becoming Violence

Well known comedian, Katt Williams, got into a fist fight with a 17 year old on Wednesday March 23, 2016. Early Wednesday afternoon, video clips went viral of Katt Williams first sucker-punching a teenage boy, and then being taken to the ground by the young fella. Take a look at this video and see what others are talking about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL7C9qk0KxI

However, this incident was just the tip of the iceberg. Less than two weeks ago, Williams, sucker-punched a man on stage at a Beanie Siegel concert in Philadelphia, inciting a brawl that left the comedian to another beat down. Here's a look at that altercation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zJn19fKeDU

Anyone can see that Katt Williams is becoming more involved in trouble and fights with others. This is has been a common outlet for the comedian and its getting old. However, this website will give you a little more insight about what really happen with the teenager.
http://www.inquisitr.com/2917972/katt-williams-fights-a-7th-grader-gets-choked-out-in-3-part-snapchat-full-youtube-video/
The only advice I have for Mr.Williams is to think before he acts. Others also need to do the same. One action can be the downfall for the rest of future. Katt Williams will no longer be looked at the same or respected by some of his peers because of his violent actions.

Remember someone is always watching or recording, therefore one need to be on top of his or her game. There is no time for mess ups or slip ups. Once something happen it can be erase.

Joining a Divine Nine

The Theta Epsilon Chapter of Voorhees College welcomed, on March 19, 2016, a junior and now we currently have eight Zeta's on the college campus. Intake of new members are always a joy and is a excited moment for everyone. Many come out to support such as family, friends, and classmates. Others come out to help make up their mind on joining a divine nine organization.

When deciding to join a divine nine organization one should think deeply on this decision. This is a decision that will be with you forever. There are three pointers one should take into consideration.

The first thing I recommend one to do is to decided with their heart and not worry about what others say. When making a decision like this one head should be clear, concise, and free of any influence. Never allow someone to have control over something you want to do.

The second thing I recommend one to do is to look into each organization. Look into the principles each organization stands for. Also see if their principles represent you. See how you could better the organization and how it could better you. This website is also a good look into each organization:
http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/851FB5B7/Black-Fraternities-and-Sororities-The-Divine-Nine/

The last and final thing I recommend is to know the price and requirements of each sorority or fraternity. One is obligated to pay a certain amount to be apart of any Greek organization. There are also certain GPA requirements along with community service, recommendation letters, and background information.

One should listen to the advice listed above and think about it if your in college, or when you get to your desire college. Be confidence about the decision you make. However, I know the best decision I made was becoming a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

Focus on Your Desire Future

In the future I plan to be a sports reporter/broadcaster, sports journalist, or news editor. I have notice that in college, one is taught how the fundamentals of your future occupation, however the best way to be taught is to get experience.

In order for anyone to reach their goal, he or she needs more experience in that field. Even if it's mass communication or biology, an individual still need internships and personal connections in that field. The connections start now, as a college student.

Any job one wants in the future should be earn with hard work and dedication. Realizing this has made me have a different drive. This has open my eyes to do something every weekend to get closer to your dream job.

I ask everyone to remember you can only be as great as you try to be. Don't take days off. Work on your craft every day and focus on the long term goal, which is your desired future. Nothing worth your future is given, it is earned.

For instance, the celebrities one see in the public eye today were not given their opportunity, they earned it. If one don’t believe this is true take Beyoncé and Taylor Swift as an example. Also look at Kobe Bryant and Candice Parker. These international known figures have reach their desired future through the hard work he or she has put in.

 

To Give a 2nd Chance or To Not Give A 2nd Chance

Second chances are opportunities that are given to someone by another individual after that person has done something bad to them. Usually it is hard to come by second chances, but it is really based off the situation.

For instance, I was hurt by this guy and I stopped all communication with him. He went to my friends and family trying to win me back, however I didn't feel he needed a second chance because I was nothing but nice to him.

After hearing my family and friends out I realized that maybe I was being too harsh about the situation. Therefore, I took him back with caution and was skeptical until he could prove that my decision to take him back was the best.

However, that didn't happen. He continued to mistreat me and was not loyal. Everything my family and friends said were wrong. He blinded them with his sweet ways. This doesn’t just happen to the best of us, this is a universal problem when it comes to second chances.

            Others also make the decision whether to give people a second chance, so you are not the only one. For example, Robin Thicke and Paula Patton. Robin Thicke poured his heart out to her and she didn’t take him back. Despite the songs, “Forever Love” and “Get Her Back”, he wrote to get her back, she refused to take him back.

But I say this to say, only give second chances to people you want to give second chances too. Never give a person the advantage of doing you wrong or mistreating you. A famous idiom states “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me,” therefore you can't blame no one else but yourself. However, you can find out more about this scandal by clicking here: http://www.etonline.com/news/167257_robin_thicke_says_he_embarrassed_by_attempts_to_get_paula_patton_back/