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Senior Tributes 7.5.17

7/5/2017

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Picture​Kate Landry
​Kate Landry
College Choice: Rice University
Prospective Major: Economics and Managerial Studies (minoring in Business and/or Spanish)
If the couch is the throne in the Writing Center, then Kate would be the queen. Rarely would a tutorial go by that you didn’t see Kate sprawled on the plush cushions, laughing, smiling, and sharing stories with her friends. However, Kate relinquished her spot on the sofa often to aid students in their writing, most likely with English papers or Spanish essays on bullfighting. Though most of these sessions were relatively simple and easy, her most memorable session is the opposite—she had quite a hard time helping one student find material to cut out of his paper, which was “SO good…so well researched and thoughtful and coherent.” Though they struggled to find information to take out, she loved seeing the student grow, become a better writer, and realize his talent.
Kate was also a fountain of new ideas for the Writing Center and a leader in the famous Waffle Workshops, one of which had so many people who wanted to participate that the Writing Center had to turn them away. From all that Kate’s learned in her three years as a Writing Fellow, her advice to new Writing Fellows is: “Don’t take yourself too seriously. Learn and grow with each session but also don’t be scared to show that you know what you’re doing and [that you’re giving] people meaningful feedback and help.” Kate,thank you for your service to the Writing Center. The impacts of your reign will be as infinite as the floral pattern on the couch.
– Alyssa Macaluso

Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver
College Choice: Louisiana State University, Honors College
Prospective Major: Interior Design
Mary Oliver served as a writing fellow since her sophomore years and was always a vocal leader on the staff.  She helped the Writing Center expand its offerings in the Foreign Language department by helping her peers with their assignments for Spanish.  She also enjoyed assisting students from both middle and high school over the years.  Last year, Mary led a Spooky Stories Waffle Workshop with Elliott Kellam, and she has volunteered her time at other events and workshops.  Her favorite memories revolve around sitting on the couch with Harrison, John, Kirby, and many other writing fellows.  She also will always remember a conversation with a seventh grader this year about a hilarious short story. 
 
For next year’s writing fellows, she advises them to learn from their peers.  Mary said, “I learned the most about my own writing just by tutoring others. Also, don't worry about being the perfect fellow. As long as the person you're tutoring walks away with one new idea, your job is done.”  She hopes to be remembered as someone who liked being in the Writing Center.  “I feel like I spent a large amount of my time in the WC, and I'm going to miss it and all of the people I became close to in it. It's probably one of the things I'll miss most about Episcopal,” she added.  The feeling is mutual, Mary.  Your friends in the Writing Center and the countless students you helped will miss you, too! 
  • Mrs. Julia Spaht

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Senior Tributes 6.28.2017

6/28/2017

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As a send-off for their peers in the Writing Center, students in the Honors Composition class composed Senior Tributes for each of the graduating Writing Fellows.  The tributes feature the seniors’ favorite Writing Center memories as well as their advice for new Writing Fellows in the Upper School.  The tributes were originally featured on the Writing Center’s Instagram account (@episcopalbrwc), but we thought you’d enjoy seeing them here. 

Estelle Crawford
Estelle Crawford
College Choice: Birmingham-Southern College
Prospective Major: Biology
 
Estelle Crawford has been consistently engaged as a writing fellow since her sophomore year and valued her time on the staff.  A natural peer tutor, Estelle especially enjoyed helping the 7th graders this year and becoming more aware of the growth that happens in writers from middle to high school.  She enjoyed talking with younger students about research papers too, both by making presentations in classes and by offering hands-on assistance.  Also involved with cheerleading and E-STAAR outside of her classes, she always had a professional attitude about balancing her commitments. 
 
For her senior year, Estelle served as one of the Social Media Chairs focused on promoting special events and shaping students’ understandings of the Writing Center.  During her junior year, Estelle served as a Student Coordinator and helped with organizing the online appointment system.  Her favorite memories of the WC are the times she spent chatting or studying with friends on the always-popular couch.  For tutors who are new to the program, she advises, “Embrace being able to help people. You’d be surprised how many times what you say sticks with them every time they write a paper.”  We will miss Estelle in the Writing Center next year, but we wish her the best at Birmingham Southern!

​- Mrs. Julia Spaht

Harrison Ferachi
Harrison Ferachi
College: American University
Prospective Major: Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government
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Harrison Ferachi is more commonly known as the "head honcho" in the Writing Center. He is always around, ready and willing to help. In his three years as a writing fellow, he has helped students of all ages with "research and literature analysis-esque assignments." Harrison is a supportive friend to all. In one of his most memorable sessions, he helped a student who was extremely nervous to share her writing. Harrison realized how good the writing was and made sure that the student knew this.
In addition to his work tutoring, Harrison spearheaded the campaign to create Under the Oak and has continued to organize these events each year. He also hosted Waffle Workshops (including the Journaling Workshop this spring) and helped communicate with middle school students and classes that partner with the Writing Center.
As Harrison moves on to college, he wants new writing fellows to remember that they are students first and that they will learn as much from the process as their tutees will. Harrison will surely be remembered as a "leader and participant involved in promoting the Writing Center as a place where all types of writers are welcome and a useful service for students and teachers alike." Harrison is invaluable to the Writing Center, and we will sorely miss him next year.

- Hallie Sternberg

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Choosing Must (and MIT)

5/18/2017

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“Must is who we are, what we believe, and what we do when we are alone with our truest, most authentic self. To choose Must is to say yes to hard work and constant effort, to say yes to a journey without a road map or guarantees… Choosing Must is the greatest thing we can do with our lives.”
​For the past few days, I have found my head buried in Elle Luna’s The Crossroads of Should and Must, a richly illustrated book my fellow Honors Thesis students and I received as we graduated. The more I draw and write on the pages in an attempt to arrive at the path to my Must, my “calling,” the more I realize that for me, finding my Must began with the process of finding and choosing a university – MIT.
 
It is difficult to pinpoint when I first heard about MIT, but by junior year, I was vaguely familiar with MIT’s academic reputation and aware that MIT’s Course 6, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, is often ranked the first in the US. I knew from such rankings that I Should apply to MIT. But only when I began to read the MIT blogs in my junior year did I decide that I Must apply. I had feared that MIT revolved only around science and engineering, but soon found posts discussing the humanities at MIT and made little discoveries such as a reference to The Tempest by a blogger. I suggest that anyone searching for a college that aligns with their potential Must look for clues in places such as student blogs to gain insight into the perspective of those who roam the campus buildings every day.
 
Impressed by my online encounters with MIT and encouraged by my counselor to travel to the colleges on my list, I made plans to visit in the summer. I was moved by the palpable sense of excitement for learning. Even in the summer, the campus was buzzing with activity, pulsing at a rate that matched the beat of my own heart. I learned that most undergraduates are involved in research and about the “firehose,” a symbol for the knowledge gushing into and out of the buildings at MIT. I learned about the labyrinth of tunnels that connects the departments and about the figurative links that connect academic disciplines. I learned that the buildings and majors are affectionately associated with numbers that everyone remembers. I avidly noted details in my college journal, continued browsing the admissions website, and tried to distil my enthusiasm into essays. A few months later, I submitted my application, and after another few months, I received an invitation to join the newest cohort of MIT students.
 
When I visited post-acceptance, I was inspired by other aspects of the MIT culture, such as the tireless tinkering. I learned that the mascot, Tim the Beaver, was chosen for his skill and diligence. I stayed in a dorm that builds a roller coaster during orientation, met representatives from robotics and coding clubs, and watched in awe as students shared their research. I Must comMIT, I thought. 
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​I know that my Must involves connecting disciplines and ideas at MIT and probably begins with Computer Science and Engineering. But you might be wondering what this beginning of a story means for you as its reader. I challenge you to make attempts to define your Must and take steps to reach it, as Elle Luna advises. Especially to those of you who are approaching college application time, here is a request – consider not only where you Should go but also where you Must go. Let the excitement begin!
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Charvi Gopal

Charvi joined Episcopal in eleventh grade and has participated in Speech and Debate, FIRST Robotics, and Mu Alpha Theta competitions. She has also been involved in the Honors Diploma program and wrote her thesis on copyright education in American K-12 schools. She is excited to call herself an Episcopal alumna and to begin studying Computer Science and Engineering.

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College Bound 05.05.17

5/5/2017

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We are excited to celebrate members of the Episcopal Class of 2017 as they make their college enrollment decisions!
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Katherine Ann Andreeff will attend University of Southern California.

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Emma Antilley will attend Louisiana State University - Honors College.

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Omar Azmeh will attend Johns Hopkins University.

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Trevor Bission will attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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Mac Bridges will attend Syracuse University.

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Jordan Byrd will attend Baylor University.

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Caroline Casey will attend Dartmouth College.

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Hayden Cresson will attend Fordham University. 

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Martine Cruz will attend Yale University.

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Garrett Dahm will attend Louisiana State University - Honors College. 

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Barton Ewing will attend Louisiana State University. 

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Lauren Camille Harper will attend Centre College.

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Ashtyn Henderson will attend University of Louisiana at Monroe Honors College.

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Kate Landry will attend Rice University.

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Michelle Lee will attend University of California at Davis.

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Thomas Love will attend Louisiana Tech Honors College.

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Rory McCracken will attend Louisiana State University - Honors College. 

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Nathan McConnell will attend Louisiana State University

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Nathan Murray will attend University of Colorado at Boulder.

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Mary Oliver will attend Louisiana State University - Honors College.

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Camille Petty will attend Baylor University.

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Lexi Reese will attend Louisiana State University.

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Kazuki Takei will attend University of California San Diego.

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David Tatman will attend Louisiana State University.

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Amanda Tsai will attend California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

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Hayley Schwab will attend Louisiana State University.

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Elijah Simoneaux will attend The University of Alabama.

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Amanda Solomon will attend College of Charleston. 

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Grace Wester will attend Wake Forest University.

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William White will attend University of Georgia.

Gabe Wisham will attend
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New York Institute of Technology, Manhattan.
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College Bound 4.28.17

4/27/2017

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We are excited to celebrate members of the Episcopal Class of 2017 as they make their college enrollment decisions!
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Azha Alston will attend Louisiana State University.!

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​Carson Cook will attend Univeristy of Louisiana Lafayette. 

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Jacob Dewitt will attend Lehigh University. 

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Charvi Gopal will attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 

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Adam Heath will attend University of Alabama - Univerisity Honors Program. 

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Michael Howell will attend University of Mississippi. 

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Daniel Johnson will attend University of Alabama. 

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Arden Koschel will attend Southern Methodist University.

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Annie Kramer will attend Louisiana State University.

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Ben LeClere will attend University of Mississippi.

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Alyssa Leggio will attend Louisiana Tech. 

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Brandon Leggio will attend Louisiana Tech. 

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Bailey Leopard will attend Clemson University. 

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Abby Lowe will attend Louisiana State University.

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Clark Nichols will attend University of Louisiana Lafayette. 

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Jake Pellegrin will attend Auburn University. 

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Connor Pellerin will attend University of Georgia. 

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Dell Portwood will attend University of Louisiana Lafayette. 

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Nicole Ravey will attend Louisiana State University. 

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Madison Ruston will attend Louisiana State University. 

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Carson Saurage will attend Louisiana State University - Honors College.

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Joseph Schwartzenburg will attend Texas Christian University. 

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Wayne Stabiler will attend University of Mississippi. 

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Kevin Tripeaux will attend McNeese State University. 

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Chanler Turnley will attend University of San Diego. 

Paul Macmurdo will attend Louisiana State University.
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College Bound 4.7.17

4/7/2017

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We are excited to celebrate members of the Episcopal Class of 2017 as they make their college enrollment decisions!
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Catherine Courtney Curry will attend University of Southern Mississippi

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Camille Couvillion will attend Tulane University

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Estelle Crawford will attend Birmingham Southern University

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Alex Daverede will attend University of South Florida, St. Petersberg

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Walker Davis will attend Louisiana State University

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Brooke Dillon will attend College of Charleston

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William Harrell will attend Louisiana State University

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Eli Haymon will attend University of Southern California

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Kris Jackson will attend Rhodes College

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Azi Morgan will attend University of Louisiana at Monroe

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Cole Massengale will attend Louisiana State University

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Allie Nichols will attend Louisiana State University

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Emma Scott Singletary will attend Samford University

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Alicia Stamey will attend Louisiana State University

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Jamiee Williams will attend Duke University

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Alyssa Winkler will attend Louisiana State University

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Harper Winslow will attend Louisiana State University

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Sarah Xing will attend Tulane University

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College Bound 3.31.17

3/31/2017

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We are excited to celebrate members of the Episcopal Class of 2017 as they make their college enrollment decisions!
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John Harris will attend the
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Louisiana State University Honors College

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​Ellie O’Brien will attend
​Texas Christian University.

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Olivia Parker will attend the 
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University of Southern Mississippi.

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Anna Catherine Ward will attend the
​University of Mississippi.

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Mary Beth Williams will attend the
​University of South Florida Honors College.

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College Bound 3.24.17

3/24/2017

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We are excited to celebrate members of the Episcopal Class of 2017 as they make their college enrollment decisions!
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Benjamin Baldwin will enroll at
​Stetson University this fall.

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Rosemary Boutwell will enroll at
Texas Christian University Honors College this fall.

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Rebecca Hutchinson will enroll at
Mississippi College this fall.

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Nina Jalenak will enroll at
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Louisiana State University this fall.

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College Bound 3.10.17

3/10/2017

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We are excited to celebrate members of the Episcopal Class of 2017 as they make their college enrollment decisions!

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Sophie Conners will enroll at Louisiana State University this fall. Congratulations!

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Lauren Hicks will enroll at  Loyola University Honors Program this fall. Congratulations!

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Meredyth Yorek will enroll at Louisiana State University Honors College this fall. Congratulations!

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Bailey Stevens  will enroll at Sewanee: The University of the South this fall. Congratulations!

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In the Face of Adversity

2/22/2017

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Memories of My Father:
Thoughts from an Episcopal Senior on Integrity in the Face of Adversity"

In Memory of Kirk R. Jackson Sr. (February 22, 1957 - October 11, 2009)

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“Wake up! Wake up!”. Those were the first words that Dad said to me that day. It was 6:30 in the morning on Sunday, October 11, 2009. I was just beginning to wake up as the sunlight crept through the windows and crawled onto my bed. I hurried to get dressed and ran out of my room and into the kitchen. The smell of grits, eggs, and bacon filled the entire house, as it did every Sunday morning ever since we evacuated.
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We moved to Gonzales, Louisiana in December of 2006, the year after Hurricane Katrina, because my parents felt that it was best to leave New Orleans. For the next few years, I truly believed that this was going to be the biggest challenge of my life. I was terribly wrong.

Later that Sunday morning, Mom, Dad, and I were packed and in the car on our way to New Orleans. Even though we lived in Gonzales, we still visited New Orleans every Saturday and Sunday. On Saturdays, we would drive over to Grandma’s house and visit my grandmother, cousins, aunts, and uncles. On Sundays, we attended our church in New Orleans. However, this particular Sunday, Mom and I decided to stay at Grandma’s house while Dad attended church alone.

Later that day, I remember hearing crying through Grandma’s bedroom door. The next thing I knew, my cousins and I were rushed into the car and drove swiftly to the hospital. With Grandma crying profusely, Mom walked me into a hospital room-- my Dad’s hospital room. As I approached the room, chills rushed through my veins and my heart felt like it was about to beat out of my chest. Dad died that Sunday, October 11, 2009, and that’s the day that I actually had to grow up.
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​“Integrity is doing what’s right, even when nobody is watching”
​“Integrity is doing what’s right, even when nobody is watching”. That was Dad’s favorite quote. He constantly preached this to both my brother and me. I never really understood it, nor did I care about it until that Sunday. Now I understand. Although Dad is not here to tell me right from wrong, his morals and values are motivation for my success in all aspects of life. His work ethic is the reason for my work ethic. I remember seeing him wake up early on weekend mornings to either finish some work or take a quick jog before anyone was awake, so he would not take time away from the family. I think about this when I wake up before dawn to run a few miles or go to school early for extra help.
​Yes that day, and the days and years following it, was a tough battle. I still have not fully recovered, but that Sunday has shaped me into the man that I am today. Dad was the leader of the family, and after he was gone I stepped into that role. I have attended many leadership programs and been appointed to numerous leadership positions. As much as I would love to take all the credit for my success, I could not have done it without the help of Dad. I often wondered why my friends, family, and teachers consider me as a leader, but I now know that it is because in the back of my mind I always try to do what is right even when nobody is watching. And no matter what college I attend or job I pursue, I believe that it is my duty to help others overcome similar situations like my own. Dad always helped and put others before himself. That is exactly what I intend to do as well.

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Kris Jackson

Kristopher Jackson was born on July 3, 1998 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kris moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 2006. He is currently a senior at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge and has participated on the school’s track and cross country team since he was in the 6th grade. Along with being an active distance runner, Kris has been working hard, since 2014, as President of Club U-Knighted. For the past two years, Kris has participated in multiple leadership programs, such as Carleton Liberal Arts Experience, the Student Diversity Leadership Conference, and the American Legion: Louisiana Boys State. ​

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