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fD <br />0 <br />0 <br />N <br />0 <br />NOW THAT'S CHARACTER! <br />Jackie Robinson at UCLA <br />"When Branch Rickey asked Jackie Robinson <br />to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers, he knew that <br />Jackie would need display strong character. He <br />had enough self control to not fight back when <br />people tested him with threats, insults, and foul <br />play. Jackie had to rise above the racial hatred in <br />order to successfully integrate the game. He used <br />his energy, instead, to become one of the best <br />baseball players of his time. His character and his <br />talent eventually helped him to earn the respect <br />of teammates, fans, and the competition. After <br />becoming an American hero, he was able to speak <br />out for the rights of all African Americans. <br />Isaac Murphy, the three time Kentucky derby <br />champion in the late 1800s, told a story in the play <br />about a time when we was asked to lose a race on <br />purpose for a large group of gamblers. <br />"I'd rather have a whole heap a' pride than a whole <br />heap a' change ", he said about refusing the offer <br />and going on to win the race. <br />THINK ABOUT IT! <br />Think of a time when you felt proud <br />of yourself for using self control and <br />courage to turn a bad situation into <br />something positive. Partner with <br />someone in class and share your <br />stories with one another. <br />C <br />REFLECTION <br />Jackie Robinson gave credit to his <br />mother, his minister, and his brother <br />Mack for helping him stay out of <br />trouble and on the right track. Are <br />there adults in your life who influence <br />you to be the best you can be? Make <br />• list of those people below. Make it <br />• goal this week to say "thank you" to <br />these people for being positive role <br />models. <br />0 <br />0 <br />c <br />cam' <br />m <br />0 <br />0 <br />