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I am confident that part of my purpose in life is to inspire and encourage people to identify, cultivate, and share their spiritual gifts and personal talents. I recognize that God has placed people throughout my life's journey to guide my growth in that area. Mr. Whetsal helped me realize my potential to help people when I approached him in the 4th grade about "what he does" as a school counselor. Mrs. Stewart inspired confidence; Mrs. Perseseppe motivated my love for music; Bro. Par cultivated… Continue

Today, our program team presented information about the MGCS program at our Divisional Meeting... sounds a lot more formal than it actually is, but it's a very informative and fun meeting. Anyhow, Rick presented them with the challenge to write 8 bars (lines) from the point-of-view of a baby persuading his/her mother not to have an abortion. Yes, it's a deep topic, but a very interesting way to engage people in persuasive writing. About 20 Team Members only had 5 minutes to complete their… Continue

Okay, so now Tifani Kendrick is officially famous: Listen to a podcast interview with Tifani about the Miracle-Gro Capital Scholars! Continue

Make a Difference for the Planet and Win a Flip Video Camera! Show how you care for the planet and its health by making a 2-minute video showing you doing something to help the environment. Videos will be featured on COSI's YouTube channel and you'll be eligible to win a prize package that includes a Flip Video Camera and COSI prizes! Each winning video (one winner per category) receives a prize package that includes: * Flip Ultra Video Camera * COSI Prize Pack (4 COSI Value Passes - a… Continue

As I reflect on the recent change in our country's leadership and the climate of our world today, I am ignited to look deeper within myself for things that need "changed". I used to be someone who resisted change and got really emotional about times when things would be "different". As an upperclassman in high school, I remember being anxious to get out of high school, yet being nervous about leaving everything familiar behind. My senior year, I began to distance myself from those who were clos… Continue