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Difference between a Hero and a Celebrity

in Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Secondary Schools / by Gene Bedley
March 5, 2013

Many of the greatest hero’s of all time knew that Fulfillment is not equal to personal Gratification. Each individual faces a constant struggle between immediate gratification and morality. The question we’re faced with is “What is the right thing to do?” A Hero’s purpose is always beyond their own self interest. They have always been… Read more »

Role Model

in Elementary Schools, Middle Schools / by Gene Bedley
December 1, 1998

LA mayors legacy: Follow your Heart As a returning Vietnam veteran, I was looking for quality political Leadership when I began working on Tom Bradley’s first campaign for mayor of Los Angeles, in a losing effort in 1969. What I found in Bradley, who died recently, was a person who would never listen to the… Read more »

Who's Hero Are You?

in Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Secondary Schools / by Gene Bedley
December 1, 1998

Often times I have heard it said, “There are no heroes today.” All you have to do is turn on the television or read a newspaper to see that crime is up, there is violence in our towns, homes and schools, and immorality seems to be the rule more that the exception. In my life… Read more »

Not Finding Heroes, We Are All The Poorer

in Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Secondary Schools / by Gene Bedley
February 1, 1998

Culture: Americans’ fixation with sex and sleaze puts flaws on a pedestal above achievement. Shortly after her husband’s assassination, Jacqueline Kennedy wrote: “For Jack history was full of heroes…. Jack had this hero idea of history.” How quaint she seems, how naive and sentimental. Now Jack frolics in the White House pool with call girls… Read more »

Sports Stars Aren't Immune

in Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Secondary Schools / by Gene Bedley
February 1, 1998

For all the debate about the Golden State Warriors’ decision to fire Latrell Sprewell for assaulting his coach, let us remember there was a time when even celebrity athletes were held accountable for their misdeeds. We forget because of the recent coddling of multi million dollar sports celebrities and the indulgence of their spoiled-brat tantrums…. Read more »

130 Role Models and Activities

in Elementary Schools, Middle Schools / by Gene Bedley
January 1, 1998

1. Arrange the following role model list into categories ie Explorer Models, Political Models, Athlete Models, Inventor Models, Medical Models, Family Models, Religious Models, Civil Rights Models, Actor Models etc. 2. Add people to the list you feel need to be designated as role models! 3. Are there any Role Models on the list you… Read more »

Role Model Criteria

in Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Secondary Schools / by Gene Bedley
July 1, 1997

1. Role Models have flaws or inconsistencies in their character. They often fell/fall short of perfection! 2. Role Models not only have to survive the test of their generation but also meet the criteria of future generations. 3. Role Models were identified by looking at their entire life contributions, not based on a period of… Read more »

Role Model Activities

in Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Secondary Schools / by Gene Bedley
July 1, 1997

1. Identify Role Models in your class based on the criteria above or criteria your class chooses. 2. Make a list of positive role models that are athletes and a list of athletes that are not positive role models based on criteria! 3. Write an essay on why it’s important to have models and mentors… Read more »

Are You A Role Model?

in Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Secondary Schools / by Gene Bedley
July 1, 1997

Please list a role model you admire or inspires you. What would you list as your major character traits? In other words describe yourself as a best friend that really knows you would describe you. (ie Responsible, Respectful, Cooperative etc.) Are you a role model to someone younger than you or seen as a role… Read more »

Rules For Responsible Students

in Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Secondary Schools / by Gene Bedley
July 1, 1997

Rule 1- Making responsible choices means that I live with the consequences of my choices and I relinquish the alternatives. Rule 2 – If you make the wrong choice and find yourself in a hole stop digging! Rule 3 – Do better today than I did yesterday. Rule 4 – Recognize your feeling can lie… Read more »

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