Maya Angelou Inspires 2012Fabric of Society Competition
In every community, people find inspiration in the actions, accomplishments or dignity of someone they know or have heard about. This year, participants will have a chance to write about someone who has inspired them, or about something they may have done to inspire others. De La Rosa & Co. invites participants to write an original and creative essay based on the following observation by noted writer Maya Angelou:
"Each of us, famous or infamous, is a
role model for somebody, and if we aren't, we should behave as though we are – cheerful, kind, loving, courteous. Because you can be sure someone is watching and taking deliberate and diligent notes."
~ Maya Angelou
Seniors from 25 high schools across California will compete in the 2012 Fabric of Society competition. De La Rosa & Co. will award at least one $2,000 scholarship at each school.
This Year's Schools
Northern
Balboa High School
Novato High School
Oakland Technical High School
San Juan High School
San Lorenzo Valley High School
Silver Creek High School
Sonoma Valley High School
Ygnacio Valley High School
Central
Centennial High School
Cesar Chavez High School
Downey High School
Pioneer Valley High School
Southern
Azusa High School
Chaffey High School
Contreras Learning Center
Hoover High School
Indio High School
Mission Hills High School
Nogales High School
North High School
Santa Fe High School
Savanna High School
Serra High School
Westchester High School
Westminster High School
San Francisco
Novato
Oakland
Citrus Heights
Felton
San Jose
Sonoma
Concord
Bakersfield
Stockton
Modesto
Santa Maria
Azusa
Ontario
Los Angeles
Glendale
Indio
San Marcos
La Puente
Torrance
Santa Fe Springs
Anaheim
San Diego
Westchester
Westminster
Dr. Maya Angelou is a remarkable Renaissance woman who is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature. As a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, producer and director, she continues to travel the world, spreading her legendary wisdom. Within the rhythm of her poetry and elegance of her prose lies Angelou's unique power to help readers of every orientation span the lines of race. Angelou captivates audiences through the vigor and sheer beauty of her words and lyrics.
DLR Awarded 30 Scholarships in 2011
Last year, De La Rosa & Co. awarded $2,000 scholarships to 30 high school seniors across California. Seniors from participating public schools submitted nearly 200 essays based on President Theodore Roosevelt’s observation that, “In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.” Nine of the winners are seen below.
