I Am Somebody Special

As of May 2013, this poem of affirmation has been dedicated to each Horizons Atlanta Clark Atlanta University Young Scholar. During morning gatherings, mid-day, and in closing Excel-ebrations our Young Scholars enthusiastically participate in the "e;call response"e; recitation of "e;I Am Somebody Special!"e; These are the moments when we discuss and embrace personal experiences of gratitude, empathy, grit, and determination. Our "e;call response"e; recitation creates and confirms one's personal image as a 21st century scholar. Today I dedicate this poem of affirmation to the Young Scholars of Horizons Atlanta and Horizons National as a springboard for discussing friendships, trusting relationships, purpose, and a sense of belonging. Our children are society s passport to the future. I salute each teacher, each parent, each grandparent, and each community partner who share my Let s Do Something vision of supporting 21st century heroes and she-roes!