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On Being A Mentor
I became inspired to become a mentor when it was made apparent that the positive black male image has deteriorated to that of almost nothing. When I found this out I thought to myself how could I change that perception around? I figured the best way would to start from the roots with the children. Most of adult men’s issues stem from a lack of parenting in their childhood up to their teenage years. Often African American males grow up with out a father or role model. My theory is if I could serve one male as a mentor and have a positive impact on his life I could change the image of a black man one mentee at a time; considering he turns out okay. I know I may not be the greatest man but I feel like I am definitely on the right path and nothing would give me greater pleasure than me putting another black male on that path.
About Mark...
My name is Mark Colvin but most people on Lincoln’s campus know me as “Cleveland.” I am Biology major and a member of the graduating class of 2008. I enjoy reading, shooting pool, playing spades, working out, and most of all working with kids. At Lincoln I am Senior Resident Advisor for Frederick Douglass Hall, Treasurer for the Class of 2008, and King of the Biology Club. In addition to that I am a member of Tri-Beta Honors Biology Society and currently hold a cumulative GPA of 3.73. I believe that I can change the image of the black male one child at a time.
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