I WOULD LIKE TO SAY AS YOU BEGIN THIS JOURNEY . . .

(directed to upcoming Sophomores from graduating Seniors)

. . . that you should actually take it seriously. If you're like me when someone gets up and talks, especially since it is not for a grade, you tend to zone out and not pay attention so well. I can tell you that I did this to our StrengthBank® talk group mentor for too long before I realized that what she was saying was actually useful, and makes good sense. Learn about what she has to say, and it will be fun anyways. She (the StrenthBank® Mentor) only wants you to be more successful so give the mentor a chance to. Good luck with your first year in high school and have fun.- Nick (Class of 2004, Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

…first off you will actually love your Trojan Talk.  It is fun and everyone opens up to talk and is not intimidated by anyone.  If you are not sure what you want to do with yourself when you graduate, you will be the end of this year.  Most importantly, you will find out so much about yourself

- Jennifer (Class of 2004, Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups) 

. . . don’t worry it will be fun.  In this Trojan Talk class you will be working on using your strengths, and even your weaknesses to make any volatile situation something that is diffusible.  Remember to make a network of friends because you will need them sometime in high school; trust me, I needed mine multiple times every year.  Best of luck, you might need, but don’t let that sound too ominous, you’ll do fine.

- Quinn (Class of 2004, Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

I would like to advise you guys to learn [as] much as you can from the StrengthBank® project.  I wish I could have started when I was a sophomore. When I was a sophomore, I don’t even think we had a mentor and [as a] junior it didn’t even seem like our mentor even cared.  Even though [our StrengthBan®] mentor is the best mentor ever, I didn’t quite accept her at first due to our past mentors.  I thought I would rather just have a study hall but am glad that I couldn’t now. It didn’t take me long to notice that this Trojan Talk was something different. So before I go, remember to open up your hearts and minds and you will truly learn a lot about yourself.

- Tabytha (Class of 2004, Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

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FROM WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT STRENGTHBANK® AND THE ANIMALS DURING OUR TALK GROUPS, I WOULD LIKE TO SAY . . .

This class is fun, and I always looked forward to Thursdays because we got to do this.

- Student (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

It was fun, and it was interesting.

- Student (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

I had a good time.

- Student (Class of 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

This class is great ‘cause you hardly ever make a bad grade.

- Student (Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

I really liked Ms. Shelton; she’s great . . . she is really funny too. And I love how [alive] she is and also sweet. I will never forget any of them (Mrs. Payne nor Mrs. Rector; they are all really great). They have taught us a lot about ourselves.

- Student (Class of 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

I really liked this class. Teachers were really nice and funny. I had a good time. I can say that I looked forward to this. I’m definitely going to miss this. I felt really at home, and I met some people in the process. Thank you, Ms. Shelton, for brightening my day, Mrs. Payne for being patient, and Mrs. Rector for beings so sweet. Love ya’ll.

- Marcella (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

Listen to what these women have to say because they have helped me better understand myself and what I want to become after high school, and they will help you too.

- Student (Class of 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

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. . . that you might not like it at first, or thinks its kinda "little kiddish," but once you get into it, it’s fun and you learn lots of stuff about you.

- Student (Class of 2007, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

This group really helps you learn about yourself and others. You can become a better person after all that you’ll learn here.

- Student (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

You learn what your weaknesses are and what your personality is. I liked!

- Student (Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

This group was really fun and worthwhile. It helped [me] realize my strengths and what things are suited for them.

- Student (Class of 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

. . . that the StrengthBank® really helps you learn more about yourself and really does help you in the long run.

- Student (Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

Thank you so much for spending your time with our class. I have learned a lot about what opportunities I have in the world.

- Brandi (Class of 2007, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

You’ll have fun by learning what [you’re] good at and what you should, or want to, be when you grow up.

- Student (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

This was a very awesome time in this class! You learn a lot about who you are as a person and who you wanna be when [you’re] older! Don’t be afraid to be yourself around anyone! You’ll feel very [welcome] . . . promise!

- Student (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

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Pick a dream you love, stick with it, and never lose hope!

- Student (Class of 2008, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

. . . that this really was a fun class, especially with StrengthBank®. I made new friends and learned a lot. This really was awesome. Follow your dreams! HAVE FUN!!

- Student (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

. . . that ya’ll helped me to realize my strengths in what I want to do when I get older. Ya’ll also helped me to see the different personalities and realize that it’s very good to try and have a little of all animals.

- Student (Class of 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

Other kids should pay attention to this class ‘cuz they could learn a lot and know what to do and how to work with people in the future.

- Maria (Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

I had a lot of fun in this class; it helped me know the real me and how I need to try to clean up my personality. At first I didn’t like it, but then I did, and I would like to thank Mrs. Bankston for helping me through my shyness (but sometimes I still am), but this helped me to like talking to a lot of people at once.

- Student (Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

Um . . . If you pay attention to this class, you will learn something about yourself. This class helped me learn more about me, and what I want to do when I leave high school. It also helps you learn more about your classmates and how to talk with other people that are hard to get along with, so you should take this lesson and learn from it. I promise you that this will help you in the real world.

- Student (Class of 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

You will have a lot of fun and experience in this class. You will have an opportunity to learn how to get along with other people and how to make yourself feel better about yourself.

- Student (Class of 2008, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

I really had a lot of fun during this group. We got to eats lots of things. You will be learning about StrengthBank®. You will also learn about different animals and their strengths and find out what #1,2,3,4 animals you are.

- Student (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

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It was fun in this class; you learn what your personality is like and what animal you are most like.

- Student (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

What I learned in the talk group that I would never even [have] thought before was that 4 different animal groups and how all the students in my class fit into those groups. I learned that I was a "chimp" and that makes so much sense to me ‘cause of what you thought . . . and how we learn to work with the other people in the different groups. And also, it made us think what we want for our futures, for now anyway . . .

- Jennifer (Class of 2008, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

This helped me learn my attitude and how much my #1 animal really is a mustang. I never would have known I was or acted like a mustang. You learn about other people and what they would like to be when they are older or in their future. This group is helpful and determines you to wanna learn more. I now know an idea of what I would really love to be when I’m older.

- Chelcie (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

I’ve learned a lot about that I’m a "mustang"; and, the ladies were awesome! Thank you so much.

- Krissy (Class of 2007, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

I experienced people coming into my class and teaching. Now, you can go into [animals] "gone bad land" and "good land". I was a number 1 Chimpanzee, which means I am people-oriented.

- Student (Class of 2008, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

I had a lot of fun, and I learned a lot about character and about my classmates. I met new people and had fun every Thursday in Coach Bankston’s class. I have knowledge of how it takes a lot of cooperation of different personalities to come to center and have an effectiveness.

- Student (Class of 2007, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

It was helpful in that I know how to understand where others are coming from and how to relate ­ what kind of people I need around me to reach my full potential.

- Student (Class of 2007, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

You will have a lot of fun and a lot of experience on learning the different kinds of attitudes and personalities, and how to get along better with those people.

- Student (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

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I enjoyed learning about myself and others in this class. In teen leadership, you will learn to communicate well with others and work hard to achieve your life goals.

- Student (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

It was awesome. I learned a lot about my peers.

- Student (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

I learned a lot about my peers.

- Student (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

It’s cool. It brought us together as a class.

- Student (Class of 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

I enjoyed StrengthBank® coming. It brought our class together and taught us a lot about ourselves.

- Student (Class of 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

This was a good class for me to be in. Everything we have learned will be helpful during my life. I always appreciated all the FOOD! ­ LOL ­ but who didn’t? And, all the teachers are amazing.

- Amanda (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

You will have so much fun and experience TONS of stuff! - many opportunities to do things and express yourself!!! The food is awesome!!!

- Kristyn (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

It was fun to have ya’ll here. I learned a whole lot from all the things you taught the class. I learned some really good lessons and ate the really good food ya’ll brought. Thank you, come back soon!

- Hannah (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

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StrengthBank® is pretty fun. You get free food and actually learn some stuff. The people are pretty cool too. Treat them good and with respect and have fun.

- Jamera (Class of 2007, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

You get pizza at the end, and you get snacks and stuff.

- James (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

Enjoy the class and the food, and you’ll learn lots and lots.

- "Dezzy" (Class of 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

This class was very fun. It helped [me] learn a lot of stuff and look at life in a way I would never [have] thought of. I also loved eating the food.

- Student (Class of 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

I enjoyed the pizza. I learned a lot about my classmates.

- Liz (Class of 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

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WHAT I HOPE WE TALK MORE ABOUT NEXT YEAR IS . . .

 

I think we did well talking about things this year.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Anything.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I believe everything is al kool!

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Everything we did this year.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I think I like everything about this year.  You should not change it.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I think that we learned a lot this year, and I guess we should try to expand more (other activities).

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Animals [used for personality styles and how to keep a sense of humor]

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I like the animals!  It’s fun to learn what animal you’re most like.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

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The animals and how their (our) weaknesses can become stronger.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

How to deal with people of different animals - conflicts.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

What kind of choices other people make.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

More about a person’s character and how it meshes with others and their types.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I hope that I can find people I work with best with my type of personality.  Those people that I have trouble talking to.  I hope I can find ways to make it easier to help me in job interacting with people.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Who I work well with. How I can begin talking to others (start conversations);

I want to be able to communicate better.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Talk more about the strength in our life.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

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Our talents and good characteristics.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

How to balance the good and bad qualities of our personalities.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

We might be able to talk more about what to do for our weaknesses; how we can deal with them.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Real life situations.  I liked how we compared it to MASH and other sitcoms that we can relate to.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Well, I won’t be here next year, but I hope there will be a big focus on providing situations where our strengths can be used.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I thought it was good and fun.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I hope they enjoy it because I know I did.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I won’t be here but good luck!

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

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WHAT I LIKED BEST . . .

 

The enthusiasm ­ it kept me interested.

­ Ashley (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Enthusiasm.

- Mari (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

How excited you were about talking.  It makes everything more interesting.

- Kristi (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Your enthusiasm.

- Kim (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

How vibrant Sandra was.  She wasn’t boring.

­ Tdub (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

The enthusiasm.

- Courtney (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Your energy.  I respected the fact that you were so passionate.

- Shoba (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

How enthusiastic you are!  The personal stories are the best!

- Shorr (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

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The excitement in Sandra’s voice.

- Brittany (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Enthusiastic speaker, audience participation.

- Lorenda (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Your energy, your message.

- Beth (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Enthusiasm.

- Katie (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Your attitude.

- Sarah (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Sandra’s enthusiasm and ways of getting her point across in a different way than normally used!

­ April S. (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

The way she spoke.

- Bess (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Sandra’s enthusiasm to present her topic.

- Juana (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

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Your personality connected with audience.

- Carmen (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Speaker spoke right to me.

­ Nicole (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

That you made us think about ourselves.

- Susie (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

The speaker and topic.  The whole presentation.  Things that are related and personal in my life.

- Natoya (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

The way you presented and bring out good self esteem.

- Stephanie (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Energy; new perspective on information.

- Theresa (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

It was very knowledgeable and interesting.  There wasn’t anything that I didn’t like.

- Charla (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Speaker’s energy, passion, knowledge, participation through writing stuff down makes me feel a part of it actively thinking, introducing herself.

- Reyna (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

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Her excitement about what she does.  Good motivation and point made in practice.

- Gina, (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

The idea of how [we] should live life.

- Pilar (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Learning about the StrengthBank®.

- Effy (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Developing my StrengthBank®.

- Chandra (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

I liked everything.  It was fun and exciting every minute.  It really made me realize how important it is to find my StrengthBank® and that only I can make myself feel happy or sad.

- April (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

The feelings and you are the only one who can control them.

- Elizabeth (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Showing me that I decide how I feel (no one else does.)

- Pamela (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Exceeded my expectations.

- Shay (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

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EVERYTHING

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Our conversations, they were real helpful.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Talking to others.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

It is very creative and I think that it will teach all ages how to communicate and make friends not even trying to.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

The different partners and making us interact with one another!

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Getting to know others in depth.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I got to find out what other people were like and got to know them better.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Communicating with other people.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

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I learned how to communicate better and form stronger relationships with people.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Food and then how we improved our network skills.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

It helped us get to know each other better and learn more about ourselves.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Getting to know myself and others.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I like the fact that we came to know a lot about other people and, more important than that, we came to know about ourselves.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

It helps to learn more about yourself.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

It was fun to learn your strength and your strong points of yourself as well as learning about the people around you.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Identify my strengths.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

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It helped me realize what my strengths are!

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Help me realize what kinds of strengths I have.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

It helped me find strengths in me I didn’t know I had.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I identified my strengths and weaknesses and how I can use that to network with people.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I had the chance to figure out what my strengths and weaknesses are.  This will help me for future jobs.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

It helps you find out how you really are and understand more about it.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

It helped me to recognize the situation in which my strengths were being used.  Also, I was actually able to learn everyone’s name this year.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I got to analyze myself, see what my personality was like.  I also thought through my strengths and found some ways I could interact with other people.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

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Made me think about the future.  Helped me learn to develop relationships and understand people better.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Our involvement with each other and setting goals for ourselves.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Learning how the various directions or decisions you make can lead to what you want to do in life.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

It was fun with the animals and stuff.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I liked how they had animals that characterized us.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

It pointed out both the good and the bad things about the different personality types.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

It’s easy to see in everyday life, and use it.  You can recognize people’s fruits easier.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

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AND, ONE MORE THING I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY . . .

 

You were great!         

- April (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

The presentation was great and it surprised me.  Normally, I do not enjoy speakers.  Thank you for not being one of the "regulars."

- Shorr (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

That your presentation was great!

- Brittany (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Thank you for not being boring.  You were great; I learned something too!              

- Mari (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

That you are a wonderful speaker.

- Pilar (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Thank you.  You are great motivation; more people should be like you.  Life is not so complicated.              

- Carmen (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

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There should be more people in the world this passionate. 

- Courtney (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Thank you!  This has been a great presentation at just the right time.  I needed this!  

- Theresa (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Because I have had a hard time the past few months, this presentation really went a long way with me.            

- TDub (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Thank you for your motivation to be who I want to be.  You put it in a way that was easy to follow and understand.

- Ashley (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

Thank you.  I’ve been wondering if I’m on the right path for my life, getting the education so I can do what I love. There have been so many roadblocks in my way, but you inspired me to keep going.  I needed this.  Now.

- Beth (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

That this speech is something that I really needed to hear and it’s going to help me, I believe, to find who I am.                

- Charla (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

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You are extremely motivational; you made me rethink if I had chosen the right social print for my life.                         

- Sarah (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

I hope you stay as young as you feel!  You helped me make my long term career goal with my StrengthBank®.           

- Gina (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

You look so young.  This thing must keep the stress away. 

- Stephanie (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

You did a really great job and you don’t look [old]!

- Katie (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

I really enjoyed listening to you speak, and you look awesome for your age!!!

- Lorenda (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

I thought you were inspiring. Many things you said were powerful and right on with how I feel inside. You taught me to work on things that sometimes I don’t want to deal with.

- Shoba (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

I thought it was very real.

- Nicole (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

It was nice having you here.  I learned a lot about my strengths and how thinking leads to feelings.

- Reyna (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

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At first I was lost or not very interested until I gave you the chance you deserved.  Good job!

- Elizabeth (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

The presentation wasn’t what I expected but it was very good.     

- Pamela (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

[I liked the] brainstorming time.

- Shay (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

I thought you had very good energy.

- Effy (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

I really enjoyed the presentation.  Your voice and speaking keeps me very entertained.

- Kim (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

You are a good speaker.

- Bess (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

That you did a great job, and I love the way you do your presentations.

- Juana (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

 

Very interesting!

- April S. (Denise Bates’ Health Class, Texas Women’s University, 2/21/2005)

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The speakers are very nice and easy to get along with!

- Student (Class 2007, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

I love Mrs. Rector, Mrs. Payne, and Mrs. Shelton.

- Darian (Class 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

Trojan Talk was da bomb!

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Teen Leadership rocks.

- Amanda (Class 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

It was good.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

It was fun.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I liked Trojan Talk and enjoyed it.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I loved this thing we did. I had a lot of fun.

- Student (Class 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

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This was fun.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

This was a very awesome experience!!

- Student (Class 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

I really enjoyed this class.

- Marcella (Class 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

This class rocks.

- Kristyn (Class 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

This was a fun program.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

This is a great program. I would recommend to anyone and everyone.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I liked having ya’ll here.

- Hannah (Class 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

This is fun.

- Student (Class 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

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I had fun.

- Student (Class 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

Yay.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

This makes people know more about [themselves].

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I really enjoyed knowing what my #’s are and how I personally am.

- Student (Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

I learned a lot about myself and who I am.

- Student (Class 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

. . . that ya’ll have taught me to realize to have a little of all the strengths is a very good thing.

- Student (Class 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

No matter what you are, all the animals get along at one point.

- Student (Class 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

Say hello to your partner in partner pick ­ big surprises may come!

- Student (Class 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

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Have fun learning what groups ya’ll are going to be in and find maybe what your future dream is . . .

- Jennifer (Class 2008, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

Thanks for making if such a great year.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

That it was a great year and Trojan Talk was the BEST!

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

It’s been a great year.  Thanks you guys!

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Everything we did this year.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

This has been a great year.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

The food was good!

- Student (Class 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

. . . that the food was good.

- Student (Class 2008, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

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Have fun and respect is key.

- Jamera (Class 2007, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

Be nice to others.

- Student (Class 2008, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

That I am very grateful for everything that I learned, and I’m also thankful for the teachers taking time to teach us every day to day.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Thank you!

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Thank you for all of the hard work and food.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Thank you.  I enjoyed this a lot.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Thank you so much for everything! I’ve learned so much from you.  Thanks again!

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Thank you for helping us Trinity kids and for being a great Trojan Talk mentor.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

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Thank you so much!

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

I really appreciate you being here and teaching us so much.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Thank you so much for everything. It was worth not having a mentor my sophomore or junior year to have you now.  I will never forget you or what I’ve learned.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Thank you.

- Student (Trinity High School, 2003-2004 "Trojan Talk" Groups)

 

Thank you for your time!

- Student (Class 2008, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

Thanks for all the help, and I really appreciate it all!

- Chelcie (Class 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

Thank you so much for everything.

- Student (Class 2009, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

 

Hope floats!

- Student (Class 2006, Burleson High School, Fall 2005 Talk Groups)

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