White Hall Vanguard Leadership

mcohrl: rajody: “Quemar Las Naves” Film Discussion and...

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:45:11 -0400

rajody: “Quemar Las Naves” Film Discussion and Analysis

Yesterday, I showed an international movie to the residents of the hall. The movie, “Quemar Las Naves,” deals with the daily life of a boy (Sebastian) his sister (Elena) and their dying mother. The movie has several hot-button themes within the plot.

Sebastian is a school-aged boy looking to find himself. For years, he’s been under the thumb of his sister, Elena who has had to assume the role of mother and caretaker due to their mother’s illness and inevitable death. He begins journey when he meets Juan, a poverty-stricken rebel transfer student who is regularly bullied at school by the popular and rich kids led by Efrain, friend of the family to both Sebastian and Elena . Juan helps Sebastian discover himself and Sebastian helps to show Juan that it is possible to find love in a sea of hate.

The movie deals with several themes. Homosexuality, Classism,and Incest are all featured throughout the movie.

But the movie’s main theme is Freedom.

I showed this movie last year and didn’t have much success. The residents didn’t quite understand the movie and found themselves focusing on the themes of the movie that were most controversial (homosexuality and incest) without paying attention to the overall message of the film.

This time around, I took a different approach. Instead of leaving the entire movie up to their interpretation, I broke the movie up into parts and explained the plot as we went along.

I also asked for feedback. I asked residents (and guests) what they were observing from the movie. And what messages from the movie they could use here in the AUC.

The turn out for the film was pretty good considering. A foreign film had just been shown earlier in the week by Hakeem White and we used the same incentives for attendance. What helped me in getting a decent turn out (the numbers started out with 4 residents and ended with 15 people watching the movie) was my general good relation with my residents. Once the movie started, they started calling friends and telling them to come. Some came to watch just because they knew it was a program I was putting on and a few of my residents really took part in the movie, the set-up, and the discussion.

Overall, the movie was a great learning experience and I feel my residents got a great deal out of seeing it.

mcohrl: hakeemthe-ra: International Movie Night: “Sometimes in...

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:44:43 -0400

mcohrl:

hakeemthe-ra: International Movie Night: “Sometimes in April”

1st RA Program!

HH & DuBois came together for my first RA program and watched “Sometimes in April”. Since DuBois Hall is centered around an international background I decided to create a film to educated the residents about the genocide that occured in 1993 in South Africa. The program began with a short discussion about genocide and residents were able to enjoy refreshments. Overall this was a GREAT program!

hakeemthe-ra: Renaissance Men with a Social Conscience (DuBois...

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:44:09 -0400

hakeemthe-ra:

Renaissance Men with a Social Conscience (DuBois hall residents)!

On a early Saturday morning a group of residents acommpanied me to the Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. President Franklin and the First Lady welcomed us all and led the walk around the West End of Atlanta. We ended the walk with music, food, and a selection from our world renown Glee club.

darrellfrye: While Homecoming is around the corner, I thought...

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:42:44 -0400

darrellfrye:

While Homecoming is around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to emphasize Alcohol Awareness to my residents by this Passive Programming Presentation.

ABC’s of Alcohol.

Something New: F.O.C.U.S

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:53:31 -0500

Something New: F.O.C.U.S:

marlonbjr:

“F.O.C.U.S.,” an acronym used by Warren Bennis, is used as the model for the 5 key points in creating the ideal leader. But F.O.C.U.S. is not just to be applied to leading other, for as with any great movement, the action must begin within. Finding one’s power source, opening his internal…

In Orange County: Vanguard Scholars assignment #2

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:52:23 -0500

In Orange County: Vanguard Scholars assignment #2:

tjamzhill:

The Organization I chose to write about on this assignment was the Morehouse College Glee club. I have been a member of the Glee Club for about a month now and so far it has been running smoothly. The Executive Officers, along with the general members, made the new members like myself feel…

White Hall Vanguard Scholar: How will you focus this school year?

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:51:56 -0500

White Hall Vanguard Scholar: How will you focus this school year?:

innocentoscar:

Find Your Power Source- This academic school year I have been focused on gaining a better relationship with god and strengthening my spirituality. I have been in frequent contact with family,friends, and associates to help me have a smooth transition as I matriculate through this semester. I…

Devy's Space: How will I F.O.C.U.S. this school year?

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:51:38 -0500

Devy's Space: How will I F.O.C.U.S. this school year?:

devysspace:

Graduating from high school and attending college is a milestone for many. But honestly anyone can attend college, but being successful is an accomplishment in itself. My freshman year I plan on being successful through focusing this year by:

Finding my power source, which happens to be my…

Something New: Effective Leadership...or Just a Front?

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:50:51 -0500

Something New: Effective Leadership...or Just a Front?:

marlonbjr:

Recently, I attended a meeting having to do with the Research Health Department at Morehouse College. Even though I was paying close attention to the information that was being offered, I paid more attention to the way that the leader of the entire conference was presenting himself, and in my…

morehousevb: 144th Founder’s Day Observance photos are up...

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:49:41 -0500

morehousevb:

144th Founder’s Day Observance photos are up online: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=292631&id=316502514310&l=caacea544

Did you go? If so, what were your thought this year with some of the changes?

Brian Terrell: White House Internship Application Deadline is March 13

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:48:55 -0500

Brian Terrell: White House Internship Application Deadline is March 13:

bterrell:

Dear Morehouse Community,

Please note below the availability of, and the very short window in which to apply for, White House internships. March 13 is the deadline!

Denise Moore

Director of Government Relations

& Gift Planning

404-215-3486 ph

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