Derrick Rose By: David Francis Derrick Rose is a six foot three point guard out of the University of Memphis and plays for the Chicago Bulls in the National Basketball Association. Drafted in 2008 with the first overall pick after only one year in college‚ Rose quickly burst onto the scene as a star player in the NBA averaging twenty one points and seven assists thus earning him rookie of the year in 2008. After winning rookie of the year Rose had all the confidence to do more in his professional
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some shape or form. This person could range from being a family member to a basketball player you admire. They make you who you are or how you do something. I am a huge Derrick Rose fan. I’m the type of fan that would actually stay out in the blistering cold to actually finally meet him and that’s what I did. My respect for Derrick Rose is extremely high‚ especially knowing the neighborhood he came from. He chose to follow a good life and focus on what he loves‚ which is basketball. His hard worked paid
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Commemorative Speech-My Father Over the years his real job has come with many different titles. For 50 years he has been a son and brother‚ for 31 he has been a loving father‚ for 26 he has been a dedicated husband‚ for 5 he has been a grandfather‚ and for 18 years and counting he has been and will always be my mentor. Today I would like to honor my father John Zachary Smith‚ and explain to you how and why he has become my mentor. Standing at exactly 6 feet tall‚ sporting dark black hair and tan
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Commemorative Speech October 27‚ 2008 the day the city of Philadelphia finally could breathe a sigh of relief. On this date the Philadelphia Phillies won the 2008 World Series‚ breaking the city’s long 25 years of heart breaks since the city’s last major sport championship. They beat the Tampa Bay Rays in 5 Games in the best of 7 series. Four days later the city’s dreams of a parade down Broad Street finally became a reality. On October 31st‚ 2008 instead of costumes and Halloween candy the
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On May‚ 8‚ 2015 I sat in front of a glowing T.V. watching the Cleveland Cavaliers play Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls. The clock was down to three seconds and the Bulls had the ball on the left sideline. The scoreboard read 96-96 as Derrick Rose caught the ball at the top of the key. Derrick released the ball with a flick of his wrist and sent it towards the hoop. The ball rotated backboard was illuminated by a bright cherry colored light as the time expired on the clock. The basketball rotated
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Commemorative Speech What if you were not raised up with your parents or you had to pick up everything and move to a different country that’s how my dads life started. My dad‚ was born on June 18‚ 1968 in Pakistan. He had many accomplishments‚ and tragedies during a young age‚ but I am here to only talk about the important ones. My dad has not only been father‚ but also my mentor and my best friend. My dad grew up with his grandmother for the first 11 years of his life. You guys are probably
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23‚ 2011 Derrick Rose I admire Derrick Rose‚ a twenty two year old professional basketball player. He has been playing in the NBA for three years and is a point guard for the Chicago Bulls. I admire Rose because he works hard for his team and does not give up. He encourages me to put all my effort into every game I play. I admire him for the recognition he has earned‚ he has ranked the nations top point guard. He inspires me to do my best and never give up. If Derrick Rose came to my
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Commemorative Speech Specific Purpose: to give tribute to my father‚ Roger Heck. Central Idea: This speech is to commemorate my father and to recognize him for inspiring me to be the person I am today. Introduction I. I often think about how lucky I am to have the opportunity to further my education and ultimately further my life success. II. I tribute most of this to my dad‚ Roger Heck. III. He has given me every opportunity to be whoever I want to be. A. My dad has
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Commemorative Speech Public Speaking My inspiration to be the best person I can is because of his influence on me. The man who had been through hell and back but still had a smile on his face every time I saw him. Forced to be a man at 7‚ his goal was always to be successful. He reached that and supported every person he ever felt he let down. Bravery‚ perseverance‚ and endless love describe my Grandpa Robert Helmuth. Growing up in the Great Depression in Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania with 7
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Commemorative Speech Topic: to give attribution to my mother Specific Purpose: Commemorating my Mother and to recognize her for inspiring me to be the person I am today. Introduction: 1. I often think about how extremely lucky I am to have the opportunity to further my education and my life success. 2. I contribute most of this to my mother . She has given me every opportunity to be whoever I want to be. 3. My Mom has taught me invaluable lessons that have paved the road for our success.
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