Second Non Athletic Event

                                                                Second Non-Athletic Event

The second non-athletic event I attended was the talk by Rose Jacobs-Gibson and I am glad I attended because it really inspired me. Rose talked about the youth violence in San Mateo and her part in trying to help the situation. What she has done in the San Mateo county really shocked me because she made a huge realization and changes to the San Mateo county. I am from a part of the Bay Area where youth violence is not much of a problem but I whenever I visit schools in other areas, I can see the need for help. Although I have never seen the San Mateo schools before, I admire the mere fact that she decided to do something to change the violence among the youth. It must have taken a lot of courage and determination to be able to get her ideas through and make a difference in a society that does not give too much importance to youth violence. As I was listening, I realized that her actions go in accordance with Hallmarks 3 and 6 of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. I say that because she acts behalf of justice and peace as well as creating a community with those with whom she works with. Because of her, children the age of my brother can feel safer while going to school. Overall, I am glad I went to her talk because now I know there are people who I do not know that made a difference in the world. This is important to me because it makes me feel like I can make a difference in the world without being well known.