GOLDEN MINISTRIES
" But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold." (Job 23.10/King James Version Bible)
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Homepage photo and material below, reprinted with the permission of Wilson Community College.
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Foundation: Alumni Story - Rachel Randolph
Alumni Rachel Randolph
Proud Alumni! "Eagles soar over the storm," my Pastor said.
After high school graduation, in May 1999, it was an aspiration to further my education. I enrolled in the former named Wilson Technical Community College in January 2000 and graduated in May 2004. The College has been renamed Wilson Community College. I received an Associates Degree in College Transfer. My major was elementary education. In August 2004, I transferred to Campbell University. I withdrew in February 2006 due to medical problems. Several setbacks have been delaying my educational goals, since I have graduated from the College in 2004. I plan to receive a bachelor's degree in human resources and an undecided teacher education field.
In retrospect, I experienced challenges as I strived to further my education at the College. Graduating from the College was important to me. Also, attending the graduation ceremony was important to me. Imagining that moment that I would be wearing a green gown covering my body, and wearing my green hat with the gold tassel on top of my head with the 2004 symbol on it. Also, I would be wearing a big Kool-Aid smile on my face. That event, the Big Day, it was a star that I was determined to reach, in spite of adversity. This special occasion, I held it in my arms like an infant baby. At the College, I envisioned two stars to reach: graduating and walking across the stage.
A present employee described me as tenacious and charismatic, being a motivated student; I often described myself as a go-getter. If I do not see any stars to reach for, I will create my own stars. "...It isn't a disgrace not to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for." quoted by Benjamin E. Mays, an African-American social activist.
A tragedy dimmed that important bright starry Big Day in my life. I found my brother dead on October 26, 2003 in a house my mother, my brother, and I lived in. His death happened unexpectedly. I dropped that infant baby I was holding. I did not care about the stars anymore. Many distressing thoughts saturated my mind during this tragic event in my life. My education lost its important value to me. At the time, the stars I envisioned lost the bright shine. During this mental pain in my life, I barely could look up at the sky. Forget the stars!
In November 2003, I returned to school the following week after my brother's burial. On that Thursday evening, a Spanish test was scheduled in the syllabus for all students to take in my class. I couldn't concentrate on taking the test. The tragedy still perplexed my thoughts. I wrote the wrong date on my Spanish test. In the allocated space, I wrote the date of my brother's death instead of the accurate date. I couldn't write another word on the test. Looking down at the test on my desk, my eyes begin to fill with tears. Aggressively, I arose from my chair. Then, I ran out of the classroom. As a result of so much emotional pain, I dropped the Spanish class irrationally.
Meanwhile, I was thinking about dropping the rest of my classes. I was so close to doing that. Even though, it was about two months prior to the graduation ceremony. This particular decision began to play the should I or should I not game in my head? should I? should I not? These were back and forth crossroads in my head. Which road should I take? Yes, drop or no, drop?
A current employee encouraged me in my despair. We were conversing in her office. Within the conversation, her "tender-loving-care words" stopped me from making another irrational decision. During the office visit, I told her that I dropped the Spanish class. She didn't know my intentions of dropping the remainder courses that I was enrolled in. She said very passionately to me, " Never ever make decisions when you are emotional!" Instantly, I decided not to drop the rest of my classes. To repeat, I graduated from the College in May 2004. Those "tender-loving care words" were a graduation saver; I truly give all the glory to God.
In conclusion, I am expecting to receive a bachelor's degree in teacher education and human resources. Also, I am pursuing avenues to nurture other stars God has placed in my sky. I am an inspirational motivational speaker and a poet. This writing ministry has components: sign language, spoken word, singing, and other gifts unmentioned that glorifies God, all in all. I encourage you. In spite of adversity, do not turn your back on yourself. I encourage you. In spite of adversity, never give up on yourself.
Empowered Encourager, Rachel Michelle Randolph
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Homepage photo and material below, reprinted with the permission of Wilson Community College.
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Foundation: Alumni Story - Rachel Randolph
Alumni Rachel Randolph
Proud Alumni! "Eagles soar over the storm," my Pastor said.
After high school graduation, in May 1999, it was an aspiration to further my education. I enrolled in the former named Wilson Technical Community College in January 2000 and graduated in May 2004. The College has been renamed Wilson Community College. I received an Associates Degree in College Transfer. My major was elementary education. In August 2004, I transferred to Campbell University. I withdrew in February 2006 due to medical problems. Several setbacks have been delaying my educational goals, since I have graduated from the College in 2004. I plan to receive a bachelor's degree in human resources and an undecided teacher education field.
In retrospect, I experienced challenges as I strived to further my education at the College. Graduating from the College was important to me. Also, attending the graduation ceremony was important to me. Imagining that moment that I would be wearing a green gown covering my body, and wearing my green hat with the gold tassel on top of my head with the 2004 symbol on it. Also, I would be wearing a big Kool-Aid smile on my face. That event, the Big Day, it was a star that I was determined to reach, in spite of adversity. This special occasion, I held it in my arms like an infant baby. At the College, I envisioned two stars to reach: graduating and walking across the stage.
A present employee described me as tenacious and charismatic, being a motivated student; I often described myself as a go-getter. If I do not see any stars to reach for, I will create my own stars. "...It isn't a disgrace not to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for." quoted by Benjamin E. Mays, an African-American social activist.
A tragedy dimmed that important bright starry Big Day in my life. I found my brother dead on October 26, 2003 in a house my mother, my brother, and I lived in. His death happened unexpectedly. I dropped that infant baby I was holding. I did not care about the stars anymore. Many distressing thoughts saturated my mind during this tragic event in my life. My education lost its important value to me. At the time, the stars I envisioned lost the bright shine. During this mental pain in my life, I barely could look up at the sky. Forget the stars!
In November 2003, I returned to school the following week after my brother's burial. On that Thursday evening, a Spanish test was scheduled in the syllabus for all students to take in my class. I couldn't concentrate on taking the test. The tragedy still perplexed my thoughts. I wrote the wrong date on my Spanish test. In the allocated space, I wrote the date of my brother's death instead of the accurate date. I couldn't write another word on the test. Looking down at the test on my desk, my eyes begin to fill with tears. Aggressively, I arose from my chair. Then, I ran out of the classroom. As a result of so much emotional pain, I dropped the Spanish class irrationally.
Meanwhile, I was thinking about dropping the rest of my classes. I was so close to doing that. Even though, it was about two months prior to the graduation ceremony. This particular decision began to play the should I or should I not game in my head? should I? should I not? These were back and forth crossroads in my head. Which road should I take? Yes, drop or no, drop?
A current employee encouraged me in my despair. We were conversing in her office. Within the conversation, her "tender-loving-care words" stopped me from making another irrational decision. During the office visit, I told her that I dropped the Spanish class. She didn't know my intentions of dropping the remainder courses that I was enrolled in. She said very passionately to me, " Never ever make decisions when you are emotional!" Instantly, I decided not to drop the rest of my classes. To repeat, I graduated from the College in May 2004. Those "tender-loving care words" were a graduation saver; I truly give all the glory to God.
In conclusion, I am expecting to receive a bachelor's degree in teacher education and human resources. Also, I am pursuing avenues to nurture other stars God has placed in my sky. I am an inspirational motivational speaker and a poet. This writing ministry has components: sign language, spoken word, singing, and other gifts unmentioned that glorifies God, all in all. I encourage you. In spite of adversity, do not turn your back on yourself. I encourage you. In spite of adversity, never give up on yourself.
Empowered Encourager, Rachel Michelle Randolph
