My Favorite HOBY Experience
Caro Addams
Ambassador Year: 2012
The Howard School
My favorite memory at HOBY is when I read my poem at the Talent Show in front of everyone. Before the talent show, Ii was very nervous about reading it since I'm not good at speaking in front of crowds. I made tons of friends before hand that helped me feel better about sharing it with everyone. I didn't think my poem wasn't very good so i asked some people to read it and see what they think. I felt like i had inspired many people that night. Here is what I read. HOBY has given me the confidence to read this poem infront of many people. Enjoy!
Beautiful Nature
wide open fresh air
birds singing their sweet songs
flowers blooming everywhere
pollen getting everywhere
making everyone sneeze
beautiful blue skies with their big puffy clouds
even the rain is nice once in a while is good it helps the plants live
seeing the animals all happy
laying down in the grass feels relaxing
seeing the stars in the night sky makes me believe everything will be alright
seeing the full moon makes me wanna howl at it sometimes
all nature is beautiful in some way or another
3.16.2013
2.05.2013
My Favorite HOBY Experience...
Eni Asebiomo
Ambassador Year: 2012
Ambassador Year: 2012
Westside High School
The first thing I saw when I got to the Berry College campus last June was a couple of complete lunatics in t-shirts, running around, beating on car windows and screaming, as most lunatics tend to do. I remember my dad jokingly asking me whether he should turn around because obviously everyone here was crazy. As I checked in and got a t-shirt of my own, the Jr. Staff immediately corralled us into a large circle in the grass and this is when I became convinced that everyone was insane. The HOBY cheers, which I have now come to know and love, seem extremely wild and crazy on initial contact. I can vividly remember just how maniacal the Jr. Staff seemed as I met them for the first time. One of the first things I remember asking a fellow HOBY'er was, "Seriously, what are these people smoking!?" Little did I know that three short days later, I would be filled with the same said lunacy. Or as we call it, "HOBY Fire". HOBY was certainly one of the few things that I can claim as a life changing experience and it still positively affects my life to this day. There really is no family like the HOBY family, and possibly one of the most valuable lessons HOBY taught me was, sometimes you've got to be a little crazy. After all, I am a peacock! Ask me what I think about HOBY, and I'll tell you that it is absolutely OUTSTANDING!
1.31.2013
My Favorite HOBY Experience......
Clint Godwin
Ambassador Year: 2012
Baconton Community Charter School
While everything about HOBY was amazing, this one memory in particular keeps OUTSTANDING in my mind. The last official night of HOBY (and my last chance to show who I really am in front of 240+ sophomores) was the variety show. My team/group (GO RED LASERS) knew that I'm in a band and tried to convince me to sing in the show the whole weekend, but I said no repeatedly because I thought no one would like me. Well, during the intermission of the variety show, my AMAZING team leader (Adetinpo) convinced me to sing. And though I was nervous and didn't want to, I did. And I'm glad I did. I feel like I got a pretty good reaction from the others. In a way, that night changed my life. Since then, I'm not afraid to be myself. To stand out, and be who I'm meant to be: ME.
Thanks HOBY, for everything y'all did for me, and for making a colossal difference in my life. I hope that I'm blessed enough to go back for Junior Staff and help make that difference in another shy, quiet, introverted kid. So that he/she can truly be himself/herself without worrying about what anyone around thinks.
Ambassador Year: 2012
Baconton Community Charter School
While everything about HOBY was amazing, this one memory in particular keeps OUTSTANDING in my mind. The last official night of HOBY (and my last chance to show who I really am in front of 240+ sophomores) was the variety show. My team/group (GO RED LASERS) knew that I'm in a band and tried to convince me to sing in the show the whole weekend, but I said no repeatedly because I thought no one would like me. Well, during the intermission of the variety show, my AMAZING team leader (Adetinpo) convinced me to sing. And though I was nervous and didn't want to, I did. And I'm glad I did. I feel like I got a pretty good reaction from the others. In a way, that night changed my life. Since then, I'm not afraid to be myself. To stand out, and be who I'm meant to be: ME.
Thanks HOBY, for everything y'all did for me, and for making a colossal difference in my life. I hope that I'm blessed enough to go back for Junior Staff and help make that difference in another shy, quiet, introverted kid. So that he/she can truly be himself/herself without worrying about what anyone around thinks.
My Favorite HOBY Experience....
Savanna Kicklighter
Ambassador Year: 2012
Frederica Academy
My favorite HOBY memory would definitely have to be riding the pony. All week we had heard about the pony, but nobody would spill the beans about what it was exactly. Rumors spread about it, such as it's relation to LaFawnda. When we got in the field and made a circle to ride the pony, it became clear to me what friendship and what HOBY was exactly about- it starts with one. It took one person to start the pony. It takes one person to step out of their comfort zone and make friends, as well as take up the role of leadership. I just remember waiting on someone to pick me to ride the pony, and I remember laughing hysterically with everyone around me as we sang the pony song. It was the perfect way to close our activities, and it was the perfect last bonding moment before we had to go home.
Savanna Kicklighter
Ambassador Year: 2012
Frederica Academy
My favorite HOBY memory would definitely have to be riding the pony. All week we had heard about the pony, but nobody would spill the beans about what it was exactly. Rumors spread about it, such as it's relation to LaFawnda. When we got in the field and made a circle to ride the pony, it became clear to me what friendship and what HOBY was exactly about- it starts with one. It took one person to start the pony. It takes one person to step out of their comfort zone and make friends, as well as take up the role of leadership. I just remember waiting on someone to pick me to ride the pony, and I remember laughing hysterically with everyone around me as we sang the pony song. It was the perfect way to close our activities, and it was the perfect last bonding moment before we had to go home.
1.28.2013
Georgia HOBY
Newsletter:
Second Edition, January 28, 2013
Second Edition, January 28, 2013
Featured Alumnus: Taylor Heffner '09
For the past few years I have been involved with HOBY!! What can I say, it is an OUTSTANDING organization to be apart of!! We are all one big family! I am in my final year at Andrew College, a two year school in South Georgia, working on my Athletic Training degree. You can often find me out on the softball field where I spend most of my time coaching first base for the Lady Tigers. I enjoy every minute of it and would not trade it for the world! Andrew College has made a huge impact on my life along with the whole team and the great coaches and trainers I get to work with everyday!
I can always go back and remember my HOBY roots when I was an Ambassador in 2009. Im feeling old just thinking about it !!
HOBY Info:
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Feel free to send quotes to lutzofun@gmail.com to be put onto the Twitter page
Junior
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- If you are interested in Junior Staff for GAHOBY 2013, stay on the lookout because those applications will be available mid to late February
Hours
- Keep logging them! Can you accomplish the 100 Hour Challenge? Georgia HOBY knows that you can.
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Here is a way to put your volunteerism to work. Keep an eye out for a Facebook event coming soon for a chance to earn some hours, hang with alumni, and support Operation Christmas Child in March
- Rachel's Challenge: http://www.rachelschallenge.org/:How is far has your Chain Reaction of Kindness reached?
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1.14.2013
Georgia HOBY Newsletter:
First Edition, January 14, 2013
First Edition, January 14, 2013
Featured
Alumna: Heidi Barrs '07
For the
last 3 and a half years of my life, I've been at the grindstone, earning my
B.S. in Psychology and my A.B. in Sociology at the University of Georgia. For
the next two years of my life, I'll be at the grindstone, doing my best to
ensure that a handful of Georgia's youth gets the same opportunity that I had.
I will also be using my minor in Spanish to bring an excellent education to
children of bilingual backgrounds in our state. I've recently accepted an offer
from one of Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Employers to work for, Teach For
America, to join their Metro Atlanta 2013 Corps. I am indescribably excited to
move to Atlanta to start my career and begin work on closing the achievement
gap in Georgia.
HOBY Info:
Social Networking!!!
- Find us on Facebook GA HOBY Alumni
- Follow us on Twitter @HOBY_GEORGIA
- Feel free to send quotes to lutzofun@gmail.com to be put onto the Twitter page
Junior Staff
- If you are interested in Junior Staff for GAHOBY 2013, stay on the lookout because those applications will be available mid to late February
Hours
- Keep logging them! Can you accomplish the 100 Hour Challenge? Georgia HOBY thinks you can.
- Here is a way to put your volunteerism to work. Keep an eye out for a Facebook event coming soon for a chance to earn some hours, hang with alumni, and support Operation Christmas Child in March
This Blog
- And if you would like a "My favorite HOBY Experience" Blog Post to be posted in the future on this blog then, email lutzofun@gmail.com also with your response!
- Be on the lookout for the next Newsletter
1.12.2013
My Favorite HOBY Experience....
Benjamin Lutz
Ambassador Year: 2011
Pope High School
My name is Benjamin Lutz and it is very difficult to narrow down the multitudes of joy, leadership, and love that I experienced from HOBY into one moment. I am a 2011 Georgia and WLC alumni and I also was a part of JStaff 2012 for Georgia HOBY. I want to start with the disclaimer that EVERY single moment from HOBY has absolutely touched me and has definitely changed my life for the better.
Being an ambassador at two seminars in of itself has forever altered enhanced my life! However, I feel that having the opportunity as Junior Staff was even better. I remember each event at GAHOBY 2011 very clearly, but I never thought about the work put into making each event happen and happen smoothly. I found this out along with many other amazing "hidden" aspects of HOBY from JStaffing GAHOBY 2012.
I have a much greater appreciation for all the work that each of the members of staff do for a HOBY seminar because of my JStaff experience. I helped coordinate, set-up, cheer, and take down each event. I bonded closer with the people from many different alumni years. I had the chance to meet with many ambassadors. I helped lead the parent closing ceremonies section. I went to bed the latest of any HOBY group and woke up the earliest. I worked with facilitators. I did a lot for the 4 days at GAHOBY 2012, and it would not trade any of that exhaustion for the world.
I knew that I was making the 2012 Ambassadors' experience at HOBY better, smoother, and more impactful by helping smooth out events, by acclimating them to HOBY, and by being their friend. The entire experience reinforced every HOBY value, even with not attending the sessions that introduce them. I am looking forward to another JStaffing experience!
Benjamin Lutz
Ambassador Year: 2011
Pope High School
My name is Benjamin Lutz and it is very difficult to narrow down the multitudes of joy, leadership, and love that I experienced from HOBY into one moment. I am a 2011 Georgia and WLC alumni and I also was a part of JStaff 2012 for Georgia HOBY. I want to start with the disclaimer that EVERY single moment from HOBY has absolutely touched me and has definitely changed my life for the better.
Being an ambassador at two seminars in of itself has forever altered enhanced my life! However, I feel that having the opportunity as Junior Staff was even better. I remember each event at GAHOBY 2011 very clearly, but I never thought about the work put into making each event happen and happen smoothly. I found this out along with many other amazing "hidden" aspects of HOBY from JStaffing GAHOBY 2012.
I have a much greater appreciation for all the work that each of the members of staff do for a HOBY seminar because of my JStaff experience. I helped coordinate, set-up, cheer, and take down each event. I bonded closer with the people from many different alumni years. I had the chance to meet with many ambassadors. I helped lead the parent closing ceremonies section. I went to bed the latest of any HOBY group and woke up the earliest. I worked with facilitators. I did a lot for the 4 days at GAHOBY 2012, and it would not trade any of that exhaustion for the world.
I knew that I was making the 2012 Ambassadors' experience at HOBY better, smoother, and more impactful by helping smooth out events, by acclimating them to HOBY, and by being their friend. The entire experience reinforced every HOBY value, even with not attending the sessions that introduce them. I am looking forward to another JStaffing experience!
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