Reading and writing; wisdom and knowledge; power and fulfillment all equal EDUCATION.

Many of our sons, our youth and young men love the game of basketball.  I must say, like a lot of things, the game of b-ball has come a long way – always exciting with plenty of thrills, the NBA stars consistently demonstrate their skills on the parkay floors—from dunks to fancy moves—these stars love the game as much as the fans love the game.  Many of our youth honestly believe that basketball is a way out of a tough situation simply because of the money it offers and the opportunities it provides, but because the standards of the NBA are so high, it seems almost nearly impossible for even a great player to make it into this dream of an organization. 

Hope, dedication, hard work and commitment simply are not enough for one to make it into this phenomenal one-of-a-kind league.  Though many have had and those that continue to play enjoy enormous and great success as they wow and thrill the fans in every game they play.  These skilled, talented and seasoned basketball players bring a certain ambiance to the game; but we cannot forget to give recognition to the players that come off the bench to fill in where the “stars” have left their expertise in the high score of the game; they, too, are just as important to the team as are the stars of the team.  They, too, deserve to be given an opportunity to display their creativity, to become better players and to have the chance to improve their games simply by playing the game. 

The game of basketball is exciting, entertaining and fun to watch; playing it is the same….

Like life, basketball can be fun, exciting, entertaining, fulfilling and rewarding.  Going to school can have the same affect; rewarding, fulfilling, fun and exciting. 

When you go to school, be it elementary, middle, high school or college, it is important to go the extra mile, work as hard as it takes to make and maintain good grades so that you can obtain all the wisdom and knowledge available to you as a student.  Wisdom and knowledge are two key ingredients necessary in and throughout your life.  These two ingredients will help to build a rock solid foundation for you and your future. 

Education is a tool that will enlighten almost every area of your life.  Education will empower you; it will encourage and motivate you to go the extra 100 miles that promises to equip you with the skills and abilities to fulfill your dreams and your goals.

If you work hard, form good study habits, commit yourself to the time needed to study for that next test of writing an essay or multiple choice, you are guaranteed to get the highest form of an A possible that will motivate you to continue on the path of doing your very best in every subject in school, even in your weakest subject. 

During your junior year of high school, it is time to start preparing for college; taking the SATs is an extremely important part of that process. 

Your grades, along with your SATs scores will tell the college admissions board just some information about you as a student, but it won’t tell all because it is impossible to know what you are capable of just by reading test scores.  Your personal statement and resume will help to serve as a forum of much needed information when it comes to determining whether or not you will be admitted to the colleges you have applied to.  You already know how committed you are and just how hard you’re willing to continue to work; all you’re asking for is an opportunity to show the schools that yes, you are an intelligent individual because you realize that it is going to take hard work, commitment and with all of the challenges awaiting you, dedication; you are willing and prepared to dedicate yourself to YOUR educational goals, again guiding and leading you to a bright future.

Education is important.  The importance of it cannot be stressed enough.  Education will open doors for you; it will position you in a high position in a promising career; it will take you to heights you never imagined.

So if the NBA awaits you, that’s great, but with a sound education, the possibilities are endless.  If you want to experience all that the world has for you and the wonders in it, education will show you the way to go!!!