November 2010 Newsletter
Student Edition
Angelo is one of West Davie’s servant leaders for high school. Angelo has been in the Firewall program since the 6th grade and is now an 11th grader at Western High School. He maintains good grades and has even received a scholarship to go to college. Here’s what he has to say:
“I’m a servant leader because I have a good attitude towards the leaders at Firewall. I also maintain all A’s, B’s, and C’s, do my chores around the center, and follow directions. Firewall has helped me to not give into peer pressure and be a part of the bad things that everyone else does, like drugs. It has also helped me love and respect others including my family more than ever before. Firewall has pushed me to think about my future and to do my best in everything so that I will succeed in life and go to college.”
Kathia is West Davie’s other high school servant leader. She not only has excellent grades, but with a smile, volunteers to help around the building without even being asked. Her words:
“I am a servant leader because I make an effort to show excellence in everything I do. My faith in God, others, and especially myself has also been impacted. I even get along with my family better. At Firewall, the mentors always encourage the students to get good grades and to do their best. I am grateful that they don’t let me get away with not studying or doing my homework.”
Emily is a first-year Firewall student and servant leader of the quarter amongst West Davie’s middle schoolers. Emily has excellent grades, tries hard at everything she does, and has a positive attitude with the mentors and other students at Firewall. Her words:
“Firewall has affected my faith because they tell me about God and about people who trust in Him. I am also becoming a person of integrity. There have been so many moments when nobody was watching me and I could have done something bad, but I chose not to. Firewall has also taught me to do my best in everything I do because if I don’t, the outcomes will affect me the most. One of the areas I try to do my best on is my grades. I get A’s and B’s.”
Emily also wanted to share some words of wisdom:
“Whatever I do, I will give it my best and then I’ll trust God to take care of the rest.” Her favorite Bible verse is found in Colossians 3:23 and it says that “whatever you do, work at it with all your heart.”
Reuben has also been chosen as Firewall’s servant leader of the quarter for the West Davie middle schoolers. Right now, Reuben has the best grades he’s ever had. He is always concerned about his grades and tries his hardest to excel. We are very proud of Reuben’s attitude this year in every area of his life. He is more than willing to serve in any area that he can. Reuben says:
“I am a servant leader because I do my homework and help out at Firewall. I am also positive about things. Last year, my grades were really low and I would give up on myself. When I came to Firewall, I gained confidence and now I try my best to get good grades.”
Anthony is Coral Springs’ servant leader of the quarter. He is an organized student who gets good grades. He also helps others and pays attention during the assembly time. His words:
“I am a servant leader because I do my homework, help others, clean up my messes, and achieve A’s and B’s. Being at Firewall has showed me faith and to keep believing, keep trying, and keep helping others. Firewall has taught me and the other students around me perseverance and a good example. Firewall improved my relationship with God because assembly time teaches us about Him in a way that I can understand and feel secure.”