On to bigger and better things
Carly Hansford
Issue date: 5/6/09 Section: Lifestyles
"No struggle, no progress," are the words of Frederick Douglass that keeps senior Venion Mulkey going every day.
"I want to be an example to everyone who thinks they can't make it," he said.
Venion moved from Pleasantville, N.J. to Rochester when he was 10 years old. From then on, he continued to strive for success each day of his life. Although he dropped out of East High School, this trend did not continue. Venion went on to get his GED and graduated from Monroe Community College, and now attends The College at Brockport.
"I came to Brockpor because it's close to home," he said. "But, the people are nice here, too."
With hopes of some day becoming a college professor, Venion takes full advantage of his chance at a college education. Some students may think having a major and minor puts enough on their plate - try having two of each. Venion's majors include African-American studies and Communication, with minors in English and History.
"I'm just trying to get a job," Venion said. "Just like everyone else."
Aside from his class work, he has been teaching creative writing to students in after-school programs the past seven years. These students range from elementary-age to high school students and continue to provide Venion with valuable experiences in the education field.
"I'm disappointed in the city-school system," he said. "Its all hand-me-down books, you learn less and teachers don't bother assigning homework, because they don't think students will do it. How will they prove their capabilities and potential if they aren't given the chance?"
Venion would not consider teaching in city school, however, because he thinks he would be contributing to all the negative things he sees happening.
"Although I went to city schools, I learned by picking up books on my own," he said. "I learned on my own and got myself to college on my own."
A talented DJ, Venion fills his summer to pursue this passion, but said he prefers to stay away from weddings and pre-teen parties. Keep an eye out for Venion on campus, as he is known to give out free copies of his promotional CD.
"I want to be an example to everyone who thinks they can't make it," he said.
Venion moved from Pleasantville, N.J. to Rochester when he was 10 years old. From then on, he continued to strive for success each day of his life. Although he dropped out of East High School, this trend did not continue. Venion went on to get his GED and graduated from Monroe Community College, and now attends The College at Brockport.
"I came to Brockpor because it's close to home," he said. "But, the people are nice here, too."
With hopes of some day becoming a college professor, Venion takes full advantage of his chance at a college education. Some students may think having a major and minor puts enough on their plate - try having two of each. Venion's majors include African-American studies and Communication, with minors in English and History.
"I'm just trying to get a job," Venion said. "Just like everyone else."
Aside from his class work, he has been teaching creative writing to students in after-school programs the past seven years. These students range from elementary-age to high school students and continue to provide Venion with valuable experiences in the education field.
"I'm disappointed in the city-school system," he said. "Its all hand-me-down books, you learn less and teachers don't bother assigning homework, because they don't think students will do it. How will they prove their capabilities and potential if they aren't given the chance?"
Venion would not consider teaching in city school, however, because he thinks he would be contributing to all the negative things he sees happening.
"Although I went to city schools, I learned by picking up books on my own," he said. "I learned on my own and got myself to college on my own."
A talented DJ, Venion fills his summer to pursue this passion, but said he prefers to stay away from weddings and pre-teen parties. Keep an eye out for Venion on campus, as he is known to give out free copies of his promotional CD.
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Morgan
posted 5/15/09 @ 2:37 PM EST
Brockport has a "t" at the end, just so you know
Nioxin
posted 5/27/09 @ 1:01 PM EST
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