The Giving Warriors, Real Examples

There are many very special young ladies and gentlemen that attend Eminence Independent, one young lady that I have had the privilege to watch in action is Emily Coomes.  This young lady is an inspiration to me daily.  I often admire her tenacity, focus, and passion for service to others.  She is involved in numerous extracurricular activities including representing the Warriors on the Volleyball Team.  People who state that young people these days are self-centered and irresponsible; haven't visited Eminence Middle/High School, they would quickly see different here in this very special place.  Emily agreed to share about the experience she is having in a Kindergarten classroom.  Keep reading to read her written synopsis that describes her experience in this classroom and her desires for the future.  

"Recently, I have had the opportunity to work in Mrs. McMillian’s kindergarten class. While I do whatever she needs me to do, I mainly work with one particular special needs student. I help him write, complete work, understand what is happening and together we do, teach, and learn sign language. We have done the weekly sight words, the alphabet, and colors. Working with him has been a blessing. He has taught me just as much or more than I have taught him and more than just sign language. Being with the kindergarteners has shown me that teaching is the right department for me, and also opened my eyes to another field I want to pursue. I plan to attend a university with an elementary education major and either a minor or double major in American Sign Language."

Our children truly are our future and can change the world, I believe they will.  Yesterday we had 300+ students offer two hands to help beautify the city.  In two hours our students picked up 53 bags of garbage and were asking if we could do this regularly to help keep the city cleaner.  There were two middle school students who informed me that they were going home to clean their own subdivision streets as soon as they got home (they asked if they could have the two extra trash bags that we had not used while we were out).  Eminence residents should be proud of the students that attend school here, they have pride in this community are willing to make the community better, a mindset that most communities can only wish for...Eminence has achieved.  The Warrior Way is ALIVE and thriving!  

Thanks to Emily Coomes for her willingness to share a glimpse into her future desires and for inspiring those having the privilege to watch her on her journey.  Be proud Eminence!