Melanie Woods
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. -- “I always knew Demps was talented, but him making it to college and possibly pro really inspires a lot of people in the hood were we all grew up,” said Devonta Harmon.
Florida Gator running back Jeffery Demps, has had a very progressive year.
From running in the Olympic trials, excelling in his football season, and bringing home a championship ring his freshman year; Demps has given hope for young athletes in his hometown community.
“I’m glad my talent can inspire people in my community,” said Demps. “I lived a rough life growing up, all I had was the ability to run and play sports, so that’s what I continued to work on to be successful.”
Breaking numerous high school records, and being the fastest freshman in the nation, giving people hope was another amenity to add to his list of achievements.
“I didn’t know that showcasing my talent would go beyond the football field,” said Demps. “It makes me wonder what it will do for me if I go pro.”
Not only the kids in the community, but Demps’ parents also, showed nothing less than an air of the most proudest modesty when it came to their son.
“Watching Jr. play is the best part of my day,” said his mother Marilyn Demps. “But when I went to the big stadium to watch, all I could do for my baby was scream run, run, run!”
“All three of my boys have touched my heart in very special ways,” said Marilyn.
Being talented in both track and field and football has caught a lot of people’s eyes from all aspects of the state, and country.
“I know Jeffrey has an impeccable amount of talent,” said Derrick White, track coach and pro-athlete trainer. “Just a few moments of his time with my training could lessen his speed even more.”
“It would be an experience working together,” said White.
Jeffrey, who also goes by Jeff, and Jr., says just sticking to hard work and dedication is the key to any success, on and off the football field.
Giving hope to others, especially youth just shows he is talented in more area’s than he thought.
“My brother is the best in the world, and when I get big, I will be just like him,” said 5 yr. old brother Jahiem Demps.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
A Man of Many Missions
ORLANDO, Fla. – Motivated, passionate, and dedication, are only a few words to describe Pastor Mike Adkins of Grace Fellowship church in Orlando.
Talking to a class Journalism students, Wednesday April 15 Adkins spoke to the students with knowledge and a better understanding of what he does.
Being on the board of directors of the Destiny Foundation, Rev. Adkins has been on a mission of starting and building his own church, but he took a diversion to help other people in the community, in other countries, and people in need.
“Instead of giving people a handout, I try to give people a hand up,” said Rev. Adkins.
On Easter Sunday, Rev. Adkins hosted an event at Lake Eola of 1250 people for praise and worship and to give out 500 bags of food and supplies to help people in need.
Though giving out 500 hundred bags seems like a big task of generosity, Rev. Adkins also works on other and greater tasks every chance he gets. For example, his church is the largest donor to the Compassion outreach program.
After looking at his websites, Valencia student Rajendra Carter became very interested in the program. “I’m always into learning more about other churches and ministries’,” said Carter. “Pastor Adkins seems like an interesting person and his programs look very fulfilling.”
A very distinctive project Rev. Adkins partakes in is providing help and construction to the state of Rwanda.
While helping fund a church in Rwanda, Rev. Adkins also built new wells in the capital city in Buggereia to lessen travel time for the people, and to provide them with clean water from prevention of Malaria and other diseases.
With building the wells, the chance of disease has declined greatly.
“I try to meet needs to open hearts,” said Rev. Adkins. “My church mission is to help people take the next step in Christ.”
With all the goals that Rev. Adkins has completed, his ultimate goal is to always help more people. Weather it is the poor, the working poor, or someone trying to make it through the week, Rev. Adkins will try to be there to give a helping hand.
For more information on Rev. Adkins and his missions visit http://gogracefellowship.com or http://battlepoverty.org.
Talking to a class Journalism students, Wednesday April 15 Adkins spoke to the students with knowledge and a better understanding of what he does.
Being on the board of directors of the Destiny Foundation, Rev. Adkins has been on a mission of starting and building his own church, but he took a diversion to help other people in the community, in other countries, and people in need.
“Instead of giving people a handout, I try to give people a hand up,” said Rev. Adkins.
On Easter Sunday, Rev. Adkins hosted an event at Lake Eola of 1250 people for praise and worship and to give out 500 bags of food and supplies to help people in need.
Though giving out 500 hundred bags seems like a big task of generosity, Rev. Adkins also works on other and greater tasks every chance he gets. For example, his church is the largest donor to the Compassion outreach program.
After looking at his websites, Valencia student Rajendra Carter became very interested in the program. “I’m always into learning more about other churches and ministries’,” said Carter. “Pastor Adkins seems like an interesting person and his programs look very fulfilling.”
A very distinctive project Rev. Adkins partakes in is providing help and construction to the state of Rwanda.
While helping fund a church in Rwanda, Rev. Adkins also built new wells in the capital city in Buggereia to lessen travel time for the people, and to provide them with clean water from prevention of Malaria and other diseases.
With building the wells, the chance of disease has declined greatly.
“I try to meet needs to open hearts,” said Rev. Adkins. “My church mission is to help people take the next step in Christ.”
With all the goals that Rev. Adkins has completed, his ultimate goal is to always help more people. Weather it is the poor, the working poor, or someone trying to make it through the week, Rev. Adkins will try to be there to give a helping hand.
For more information on Rev. Adkins and his missions visit http://gogracefellowship.com or http://battlepoverty.org.
Monday, March 16, 2009
A Simtastic Day!
Melanie Woods
TALLAHASSEE, Fla- “The Sims isn’t just a game, it’s a worldwide addiction,” responded Omar Soloman after listening to a gaming speech by Darrion Hart.
Speaking about the computer game The Sims, that’s becoming a hot topic for gaming designers, architect students, and even people who just like to have fun, Darrion Hart gave many hints, tips, and advice on playing the game and what to expect for the anticipated release of The Sims 3.
“I chose to speak mainly about the Sims, because I feel it’s the hottest computer game out right now,” said Hart. With the release of The Sims 3 coming out soon I felt it was the perfect opportunity to inform other gamers on what to expect from the game and where to find websites to download new material for the game.”
The highly eager crowd packed out the Birkshire Manor club house Saturday afternoon on March 7th, listening to Harts’ every word and wanting to learn more about the secrets of the game and what to look forward to with the release of the new game, The Sims 3 on June 3rd.
“I was hooked on The Sims, every since they have been coming out,” stated Kaylen Dinkins. “Now that the game is more advanced, and more realistic I spend half of my day on the computer, to me it’s not just playing around it is actually a learning experience also.”
According to Hart, The Sims is an architectural type game that takes people into the reality of the “Sims” world. Gamers Create people, houses, neighborhoods and much more to basically live their lives digitally.
“I always find myself looking for new ways to enhance my Sims fantasy world,” said Jamison Washington. “Coming to this event was really helpful, especially learning about the Sims 2 websites like modthesims2.com and thesimsresource.com to download new items and meshes.”
Hart spread the word about hosting this event in hope that true gamers would come out not only to learn more about the game, but also to tell others about they have learned in playing the game.
“Being a gaming designer, I always feel like I’m the first to get all the insight on new games, and what to look forward to,” stated Hart. Hosting these events to inform fellow gamers about what’s new and what to expect in the future almost feels like a job to me, even though I do it just for fun.”
All in all, everyone came to the Club house to gain more knowledge on the game, and by the satisfied looks on everyone’s faces they got just what they had hoped for; a Simtastic day!
TALLAHASSEE, Fla- “The Sims isn’t just a game, it’s a worldwide addiction,” responded Omar Soloman after listening to a gaming speech by Darrion Hart.
Speaking about the computer game The Sims, that’s becoming a hot topic for gaming designers, architect students, and even people who just like to have fun, Darrion Hart gave many hints, tips, and advice on playing the game and what to expect for the anticipated release of The Sims 3.
“I chose to speak mainly about the Sims, because I feel it’s the hottest computer game out right now,” said Hart. With the release of The Sims 3 coming out soon I felt it was the perfect opportunity to inform other gamers on what to expect from the game and where to find websites to download new material for the game.”
The highly eager crowd packed out the Birkshire Manor club house Saturday afternoon on March 7th, listening to Harts’ every word and wanting to learn more about the secrets of the game and what to look forward to with the release of the new game, The Sims 3 on June 3rd.
“I was hooked on The Sims, every since they have been coming out,” stated Kaylen Dinkins. “Now that the game is more advanced, and more realistic I spend half of my day on the computer, to me it’s not just playing around it is actually a learning experience also.”
According to Hart, The Sims is an architectural type game that takes people into the reality of the “Sims” world. Gamers Create people, houses, neighborhoods and much more to basically live their lives digitally.
“I always find myself looking for new ways to enhance my Sims fantasy world,” said Jamison Washington. “Coming to this event was really helpful, especially learning about the Sims 2 websites like modthesims2.com and thesimsresource.com to download new items and meshes.”
Hart spread the word about hosting this event in hope that true gamers would come out not only to learn more about the game, but also to tell others about they have learned in playing the game.
“Being a gaming designer, I always feel like I’m the first to get all the insight on new games, and what to look forward to,” stated Hart. Hosting these events to inform fellow gamers about what’s new and what to expect in the future almost feels like a job to me, even though I do it just for fun.”
All in all, everyone came to the Club house to gain more knowledge on the game, and by the satisfied looks on everyone’s faces they got just what they had hoped for; a Simtastic day!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Melanie Woods
Bismarck, South Dakota- Announced by North Dakota Gov. Will Ranklow, former North Dakota governor, and World War II hero, Joe Voss died Wednesday in a hospital near his Scottsdale, Arizona, home.
He suffered cerebral bleeding and collapsed before a public appearance in Beaverton, Michigan in June. Voss had not regained consciousness after he suffered an apparent aneurysm this summer.
A Republican, Voss served in the State Legislature for five years before coming governor in 1955.
Other than political attributes, Voss was the third commissioner of the Canadian Football league in 1956-75. He also won the Congressional “Medal of Honor” as a Marine pilot during World War II, and the Distinguished Flying Cross as a Marine Pilot during World War II.
“I always had the attitude that every day will be a great day,” Voss said in a 1987 interview. “I look forward to it like a kid n a candy store, wherever I am”
Being born on a farm east of Wogansport, North Dakota, he once said his love of flying dated back to his childhood when he watched pilots fly over his family’s home and wave to him from the cockpit.
“I thought, ‘Someday I’m gonna trade these horses in for an airplane,’” he said.
Amongst other things, Voss also served as a colonel in the Air Force in the Korean War, he hosted a television show on ABC, called “The Great Outdoorsman,” and he was chosen president of the National Outdoorsman Association in 1988 through 1990.
Bismarck, South Dakota- Announced by North Dakota Gov. Will Ranklow, former North Dakota governor, and World War II hero, Joe Voss died Wednesday in a hospital near his Scottsdale, Arizona, home.
He suffered cerebral bleeding and collapsed before a public appearance in Beaverton, Michigan in June. Voss had not regained consciousness after he suffered an apparent aneurysm this summer.
A Republican, Voss served in the State Legislature for five years before coming governor in 1955.
Other than political attributes, Voss was the third commissioner of the Canadian Football league in 1956-75. He also won the Congressional “Medal of Honor” as a Marine pilot during World War II, and the Distinguished Flying Cross as a Marine Pilot during World War II.
“I always had the attitude that every day will be a great day,” Voss said in a 1987 interview. “I look forward to it like a kid n a candy store, wherever I am”
Being born on a farm east of Wogansport, North Dakota, he once said his love of flying dated back to his childhood when he watched pilots fly over his family’s home and wave to him from the cockpit.
“I thought, ‘Someday I’m gonna trade these horses in for an airplane,’” he said.
Amongst other things, Voss also served as a colonel in the Air Force in the Korean War, he hosted a television show on ABC, called “The Great Outdoorsman,” and he was chosen president of the National Outdoorsman Association in 1988 through 1990.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Underground Music As A New Vibe
Melanie Woods
ORLANDO, Fla- "Music is a huge focal point in my life right now, without it there is never a want to stride higher." This quote was stated by Kory NiBlack, after recording and performing his new song "Richard Nixon" Saturday night in "The Den."
Along with NiBlack, rappers Sean Black and Joshua Woods also contribute to the music game, in a style which is known as underground rapping.
Underground rapping is a form of music from unsigned artist, releasing self made albums, and performing for local neighborhood parties and night clubs to make a name for themselves.
The performers work diligently and hard hoping one day to make it big. "Underground music isn't the most perfect music, but it is a start, many great rappers started out as underground musicians and have made it big. With patients and practice so will we," stated artist Sean Black.
With appearing in freestyle battles, and performing in night clubs such as Mt. Zion in Tallahassee Fl. the performers may be heading in the right direction after all.
Close friend, beat producer and manager Ronald Joseph, has already had meetings, with A&R music company in California Fl. with some of the rappers samples to get there name and music out to more professional producers. “I think it's a real good look for the boys, as long as they keep making great music, they will always get good feedback," Stated Joseph
Practicing long hours, and gearing up for performances in "The Den" located in Ocoee Fl. has been the main stream for the rappers so far self success. "It's not much and sometimes even nothing, but money isn't the first issue when it comes to the passion for rapping. As long as I'm satisfied, and the crowds I perform for are, my work is done. Fame comes with time, and one day I will get my notoriety," sated Woods.
With dealing with the tough economy, the rappers perform for positivity, to stay off the streets, and to keep the crowds they perform for wanting more of their music. With numerous albums, and another one to be released sometime this month, Woods, NiBlack, and Black believe the only way they are headed from hear is up.
"We Work our hardest, and that's what we will continue to do, we make, write, and create music, our local fans can "vibe" to, and one day so will the world," stated NiBlack.
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