The Voice of Southwest Louisiana July 2018 Issue
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in what will impact all <strong>of</strong> us. I was inspired and hope to possibly<br />
run for <strong>of</strong>fice someday.<br />
QTHE IMPACT AGENCY: What do you hope to achieve through<br />
the Impact Agency?<br />
A<br />
Through<br />
the Impact Agency, I hope to become a better<br />
person that demonstrates true concern for my community.<br />
QTHE IMPACT AGENCY: How has the Impact Agency changed<br />
your approach to school and learning?<br />
A<strong>The</strong> Agency changed the way I look at my role as a student.<br />
It has made me realize that I have to be a positive part <strong>of</strong> my<br />
learning. I can’t blame anyone but myself and realize that failure is<br />
not an option.<br />
QTHE IMPACT AGENCY: Why should a young man want to be a<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the Impact Agency?<br />
AIt is simple, a young man should be a part <strong>of</strong> the Impact<br />
Agency because it will transform him into the best in<br />
himself.<br />
QTHE IMPACT AGENCY: Can the Impact Agency make a<br />
difference in Lake Charles School Performance Scores?<br />
Explain.<br />
AI don’t know a lot about School Performance Scores, but I<br />
do know that if we give our best efforts in academics, the<br />
school will benefit.<br />
QTHE IMPACT AGENCY: What is your role and obligation to the<br />
Impact Agency?<br />
AMy role and obligation to the Impact Agency is to maintain<br />
excellence and respect.<br />
QTHE IMPACT AGENCY: Many mentoring programs fail, what<br />
makes the Impact Agency different and successful?<br />
A<strong>The</strong> Impact Agency is different from other programs<br />
because it has over twenty committed mentors that will not<br />
allow us to fail to be the best that we can be.<br />
QTHE IMPACT AGENCY: How far can the Impact Agency<br />
go in transforming at-risk African American males<br />
into contributions to society and can you contribute to its<br />
effectiveness?<br />
A<strong>The</strong> Impact Agency can use me and others to make a better<br />
world <strong>of</strong> African American men that will positively impact<br />
society.<br />
QTHE IMPACT AGENCY: President Barack Obama said, “We are<br />
the change that we seek!” Do you agree, are you as an Impact<br />
Agent <strong>of</strong> change that we seek? Explain.<br />
AI agree with President Obama. How do I know? I look in the<br />
mirror and see “Change”!<br />
MINISTER<br />
COURTNEY D. JONES<br />
courtney.jones24@yahoo.com<br />
Minister: 337.532.2729<br />
Church: 337.419.1911<br />
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