After the season I explained to the kids how in America some people come up with resolutions for the new year. I gave examples of types of resolutions people could have, and we had an entire discussion on achievable goals that could be met. I then had them write their resolutions for 2018. I told them I would give back their resolutions at the end of the school year, and we could see if they were close to achieving them.
Here is what I got from my 10th and 11th graders:
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My name is Abigail. My goal is in this year to see my friends and family, let my blessing come.
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Josephine is my name. In this year I want to achieve the project on my house and be happy in life and god bless.
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Oretha- Before the end of this year, I want to build my house.
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My name is Mariama. My goal is to go to the USA, and I want to work in the USA.
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My name is Edward. As the new year 2018 begins, I want to be a good math and physics student at the senior high level and above. I’m creating interest in these subjects because they are very important in our daily life, thanks.
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First of all, I am Marcus, I live in Gbartala city with my parents. I am 20 years old and I am a 11th grade student in David Fejue public school. My goal in school is to be the best historian and best in math. Secondly, I want to be a star in this country, Liberia. I want to be a rapper and singer. I also want to be the best actor. I pray that this 2018 all my goals can come through by the grace of god. Thanks for your understanding.
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I want to live a peaceful life with my father and mother. I want you to help me with my lessons at home. I want to achieve a 90% in your subject. - Stanley
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For the new year I want to be regular on campus to learn my best so that I can study my lesson, which will be beneficial to my life. I also want to be a senator of Bong County which will above all help my family and country. - Elijah
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My goals in school is that I want to get a masters degree in Economics and a PHD in public administration. I also want to make a successful pass in the 2018 academic year. My dream is to be the next president. -Musa
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By way of introduction I am Alex. My goals in life is that I want to achieve new lie and also be a serious student in class. I also am thinking big wanting to do agriculture in ending my hard school year.
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First of all, my name is Evan and my goals in 2018 is to become a doctor. Secondly, I want to become a American citizen. Thirdly I want to marry an American woman.
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I am Charles. I want to achieve a pass in school this year and my effort is to study hard. I pray I get a scholarship from the honorable representative of district #5.
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I am Abraham from grade 11. When I am out of school, I want to become a geologist. When it comes to my home, my goal is to learn and help my brothers and sisters within my home. My goal also this year, is to achieve education at the hardest level.
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My goals for this new year are 1. Want to improve in my business 2. Want to improve my grades 3. Want a new phone 4. Want to have a new pair of shoes – Jessica
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My goal is to obtain a profession in engineering after school. This year I want god to give me a long life and to become good in society. I also want to be good in both English and math. – Winston
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I want to be out of high school before 2020. I also want to build my first house after high school. -Joshua
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I Mary, want to achieve business in 2018, along with achieve education.
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Upon receiving their resolutions, I realized not everyone understood the goals needed to be obtainable in 2018. For those who took the time to write out real goals for themselves, I found them to be thoughtful and inspiring.
There were of course some I found humorous, especially knowing the kids, (ex. marry a American woman), but that is honestly a goal several people have/express. For those who make comments like that, I like to ask why. The reasons always come to some sort of answer saying, black is not good/white is good. Where this thought process comes from is baffling to me, in an area where the population is black, how can they possibly think something like that. This thought process is something I would like to start breaking down small small in 2018.
It’s only fair being I posted the kids resolutions to share some of my resolutions:
My goals for 2018, is to have at least 70% of the students pass in both math and physics. I would like to write a grant helping my school build a bathroom on campus, so that females can feel safe going to the bathroom, especially during their period. I want my administration to gain a better method for when a girl child gets pregnant in school. I want my students to have a better understanding on family planning and prevention, so that their goals can become a reality. I want to continue to have conversations regarding self-worth and the idea that one person, or one color is not better than the other.
My biggest hope for 2018 is that I never have to explain to someone why the president from a country they love and look up to would say, “Why are we having all these people from shit-hole countries come here”, not only is that false and extremely offensive, I like to think I’m teaching the next president, senator, representative, etc. in my 10th and 11th grade. I’m glad to see they have some pretty cool desires for their future. I can only hope that I am able to help them achieve their own personal goals, that they walk away from my classes knowing a little more, and feeling more confident in themselves/ their abilities.
Here is what I got from my 10th and 11th graders:
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My name is Abigail. My goal is in this year to see my friends and family, let my blessing come.
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Josephine is my name. In this year I want to achieve the project on my house and be happy in life and god bless.
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Oretha- Before the end of this year, I want to build my house.
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My name is Mariama. My goal is to go to the USA, and I want to work in the USA.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
My name is Edward. As the new year 2018 begins, I want to be a good math and physics student at the senior high level and above. I’m creating interest in these subjects because they are very important in our daily life, thanks.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
First of all, I am Marcus, I live in Gbartala city with my parents. I am 20 years old and I am a 11th grade student in David Fejue public school. My goal in school is to be the best historian and best in math. Secondly, I want to be a star in this country, Liberia. I want to be a rapper and singer. I also want to be the best actor. I pray that this 2018 all my goals can come through by the grace of god. Thanks for your understanding.
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I want to live a peaceful life with my father and mother. I want you to help me with my lessons at home. I want to achieve a 90% in your subject. - Stanley
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For the new year I want to be regular on campus to learn my best so that I can study my lesson, which will be beneficial to my life. I also want to be a senator of Bong County which will above all help my family and country. - Elijah
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My goals in school is that I want to get a masters degree in Economics and a PHD in public administration. I also want to make a successful pass in the 2018 academic year. My dream is to be the next president. -Musa
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By way of introduction I am Alex. My goals in life is that I want to achieve new lie and also be a serious student in class. I also am thinking big wanting to do agriculture in ending my hard school year.
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First of all, my name is Evan and my goals in 2018 is to become a doctor. Secondly, I want to become a American citizen. Thirdly I want to marry an American woman.
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I am Charles. I want to achieve a pass in school this year and my effort is to study hard. I pray I get a scholarship from the honorable representative of district #5.
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I am Abraham from grade 11. When I am out of school, I want to become a geologist. When it comes to my home, my goal is to learn and help my brothers and sisters within my home. My goal also this year, is to achieve education at the hardest level.
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My goals for this new year are 1. Want to improve in my business 2. Want to improve my grades 3. Want a new phone 4. Want to have a new pair of shoes – Jessica
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My goal is to obtain a profession in engineering after school. This year I want god to give me a long life and to become good in society. I also want to be good in both English and math. – Winston
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I want to be out of high school before 2020. I also want to build my first house after high school. -Joshua
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I Mary, want to achieve business in 2018, along with achieve education.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Upon receiving their resolutions, I realized not everyone understood the goals needed to be obtainable in 2018. For those who took the time to write out real goals for themselves, I found them to be thoughtful and inspiring.
There were of course some I found humorous, especially knowing the kids, (ex. marry a American woman), but that is honestly a goal several people have/express. For those who make comments like that, I like to ask why. The reasons always come to some sort of answer saying, black is not good/white is good. Where this thought process comes from is baffling to me, in an area where the population is black, how can they possibly think something like that. This thought process is something I would like to start breaking down small small in 2018.
It’s only fair being I posted the kids resolutions to share some of my resolutions:
My goals for 2018, is to have at least 70% of the students pass in both math and physics. I would like to write a grant helping my school build a bathroom on campus, so that females can feel safe going to the bathroom, especially during their period. I want my administration to gain a better method for when a girl child gets pregnant in school. I want my students to have a better understanding on family planning and prevention, so that their goals can become a reality. I want to continue to have conversations regarding self-worth and the idea that one person, or one color is not better than the other.
My biggest hope for 2018 is that I never have to explain to someone why the president from a country they love and look up to would say, “Why are we having all these people from shit-hole countries come here”, not only is that false and extremely offensive, I like to think I’m teaching the next president, senator, representative, etc. in my 10th and 11th grade. I’m glad to see they have some pretty cool desires for their future. I can only hope that I am able to help them achieve their own personal goals, that they walk away from my classes knowing a little more, and feeling more confident in themselves/ their abilities.