Special Assembly

This week our Cannon scholars attended and participated in an Anti-Bullying Program with former NY Giants linebacker Keith Davis and Isaac Tauaefa, a former UTEP defensive tackle who recently performed on "X-Factor." These highly-engaging speakers talked about making right choices, prioritizing education, and dreaming big. In our Circle Up in class the following day, I heard first hand the great impact their encouraging stories and phrases had on our scholars. 

What they said:

• "Make right choices by listening to right voices."
• "In life you are not born a winner or loser. You are born a chooser."
• "What size dream did you chose this morning?"
• "Persevere until success happens."
• "Effort, Education, Excellence"
• "Have a look up attitude. Look up, get up."

What they did:

• Told stories of how they've overcome low-confidence to achieve their dreams.
• Showed a metaphor of dreaming big by doing pushups with students/teachers on Isaac's back.
• Mr. Lollis was the Biggest Dream
• Ms. Nuhu and Ms. Pettit were lifted up and spun around (video link). 
• Isaac Tauaefa performed a song with his guitar.
• Selected Jacob, a fourth grade scholar, to wear 2 Super Bowl rings and a USC BCS National Championship Ring.