Elementary (3rd – 5th Grade)
1 page written
Misty Copeland was shy and afraid to read aloud in class; however, she became the first African American woman to become a Principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater in New York City. Tell us a little about Misty Copeland and how her story encourages you to pursue your dreams.
Middle School (6th – 8th Grade)
2 page typed, (12 point, double spaced, TNR font), double spaced
Barack Obama, the former President of the U.S. famously quoted,” My fellow Americans, we are and always will be a nation of immigrants. We were strangers once, too”. Describe the ways in which you can welcome people from other cultures and countries to your school, community, church or extracurricular activity, and how you might encourage your peers to do the same?
High School (9th – 12th Grade)
4 pages typed, (12 point, double spaced, TNR font)
1. Tell us about an important story(s) in the history of your family. 2. Discuss the importance of preserving your family’s story and legacy and describe the ways in which you can continually build upon it. 3. Describe how online platforms and social media can be a helpful resource.
