How much influence do you think

[Yvonne N.]

a popular young man may have on other students in the community after having won the top award from Junior Achievers?

His dad was brutally murdered several years ago and he used to just waste time in school getting like 1.4 or something like that. Then one day he decided that he wanted to do well and gradually lifted his GPA to a 3.72. Well, last week he won the top Achiever award and had a really uplifting interview on the local television station.

How much could he influence others to try to do the best they can in school?

[Yvonne N.]

Re: How much influence do you think

...or do people just look at him say, "Oh well..." and move on...

Who inspires whom... nowadays?

[R00TS]

Re: How much influence do you think

all I can say is for every action, there is a reaction

and <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Click to reveal.. <input type="button" class="form-button" value="Show me!" onclick="toggle_spoiler(this, 'Yikes, my eyes!', 'Show me!')" /></div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div style="display: none;"> mostly just want to say <span style="font-style: italic"> hello</span> (((S))) </div></div></div>

[Yvonne N.]

Re: How much influence do you think

(((ROOTS)))

I don't know him very well but he handled himself so well in the interview that I am wondering how he might be of help to other students who may need some encouragement...so I am wondering...&quot;Will anyone care?&quot;

[kia027]

Re: How much influence do you think

I think by sharing his story with others about the struggle he faced and his determination, it will connect with some kids and make a difference.