Black History was the ROPP Core Focus for February. Although we had to postpone the originally scheduled Black History exhibit, we rescheduled it for the last Sunday of the month--and it was worth the wait!
Several LONG-standing Metropolitan members displayed their historical artifacts and ROPP candidates as well as church members got to learn even more about our rich history! Sis. Joyce Jordan shared her family's collected church directories and publications that chronicled Metropolitan's origins in West Austin, founding of Paul Quinn college and current facility. Sis. Ada Harden had a vast array of photographs of Metropolitan members over the years, as well as her visits with accomplished performers and celebrities. Rev. Floyd Baker displayed his precious periodical and photograph collection of his family and personal history. The Honorable Judge Scott shared photos and newspaper clippings that depicted his campaign and tenure as the first black county judge, which has led to a precint facility named in his honor. Bro. Gerald Rowland presented an extensive collection of African and Black American cultural artifacts that vividly depicted our journey from the Motherland to our present day struggles and victories here in America.
Following the presentations, the ROPP family and guests sat down to enjoy a family style meal of fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, ice cold drinks, peach cobbler and vanilla ice cream.
We cannot take these opportunities and privileges for granted. We honor our foreparents for the struggles they endured to make them possible.
Spring is Here! Garden Time
ROPP Candidates De'Voreaux and DaJour joined Caitlin and Nathan for February's Community Garden event. Nathan helped them mulch and prep four garden beds and showed them how the irrigation hoses are set up. Caitlin brought out an assortment of seeds and helped guide them through a planting design.
Devoreaux planted lettuce and Cilantro. DaJour planted collard greens, carrots and snap peas! We can't wait to see them grow!
Bro. Anthony made a lot of progress in clearing the chicken coop and stocking up the compost!
DaJour's little brother and sister entertained themselves in the chicken coop and in the playscape being built!
It was a great day for gardening!
Devoreaux planted lettuce and Cilantro. DaJour planted collard greens, carrots and snap peas! We can't wait to see them grow!
Bro. Anthony made a lot of progress in clearing the chicken coop and stocking up the compost!
DaJour's little brother and sister entertained themselves in the chicken coop and in the playscape being built!
It was a great day for gardening!
UPDATE!!
Sis. Lisa went by the garden on Sunday, 3/17, and saw that the harvest has begun!
Can you identify the crops?
Brother to Brother
The January Core Focus Meeting was primarily about goal setting and taking a good look at how our decisions affect the lives we have. Eric Brown sat down with the ROPP Candidates and spent the morning listening to the candidates and sharing valuable information he has gained through his personal, educational, military and professional experience.
January Core Focus Challenge:
January Core Focus Challenge:
- Identify one personal goal you have for yourself.
- Write an essay, at least one full page length about this goal. Be sure to include the following:
- Why this goal is important to achieve (1 full paragraph minimum)
- What obstacles you may face in achieving this goal, and how you can plan to overcome them (1 full paragraph minimum)
- What other individuals may be able to help you reach this goal?
- How will you celebrate achieving this goal?
- Be sure to create a cover page with your name, date, and a title for your essay
- Essay is to be created in MS Word, with no larger than 12 pt font, and no greater than 1.5 line space
- Due date: January 31, 2013, 11:59 PM
2012 Quiz Bowl a Huge Success!
Here are the 2012-2013 ROPP Candidates! They stood and competed in the 2012 IRON SHARPENS IRON Scholastic Bowl on Sunday, November 18th. Although the young men of Drum Majors, Inc left with the championship, the ROPP-ites held their own! The first round was tied, with both teams answering questions on a wide range of questions, from Geography, Religion, Science, Music and more!
The Drum Majors pulled away by the end of the bowl, but everyone agrees that the quiz bowl was enjoyable, informative and exciting!
Spoken word artists, La Love Robinson and Element 615 offered refreshing breaks between the rounds. Sharing skillfully crafted words of wisdom. power and motivation, they both inspired and awed the assembled crowd.
Let's ROPP and Bowl!
On November 18th, ROPP-ites will compete with The Drum Majors of Round Rock in IRON SHARPENS IRON, the 2012 Scholastic Quiz Bowl.
The two teams met each other and participated in a practice session. Team Captain Devoreaux greeted the Drum Majors and Candidate Gabriel led a tour of our church facility.
The two teams met each other and participated in a practice session. Team Captain Devoreaux greeted the Drum Majors and Candidate Gabriel led a tour of our church facility.
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| ROPP Candidate Gabriel serves as tour guide. |
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| Candidate Devoreaux and Drum Major Mitchell work together. |
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| Pastor Mkwanazi greets Drum Major Leaders, Ron and Nicki Sullivan. |
Drum Majors Program Director, Nicki Sullivan and
ROPP Director, Lisa Grant Davis
ROPP Director, Lisa Grant Davis
Academic Core Focus Continues
Three of the four ROPP Candidates are juniors in high school this year.
Metropolitan member, Michael Pratt, extended an invitation to a recruitment event by one of his alma maters, Southwestern University. The event was called a "Road Show", and it was held at Maggiano's, an Italian restaurant in The Domain.
Candidates Devoreaux, Davonte and DaJour attend the Southwestern University Road Show at Maggiano's.
Each high school student was asked to introduce themselves to the room, sharing their grade, school, future aspiration and reason for attending the Road Show. Our candidates were clear and engaging!
Metropolitan member, Michael Pratt, extended an invitation to a recruitment event by one of his alma maters, Southwestern University. The event was called a "Road Show", and it was held at Maggiano's, an Italian restaurant in The Domain.
Each high school student was asked to introduce themselves to the room, sharing their grade, school, future aspiration and reason for attending the Road Show. Our candidates were clear and engaging!
We Park Hard for the Money!
Sunday, October 7th, ROPP candidates took advantage of a fundraising opportunity. They assisted attendees of the Jamaica! festival/ carnival being held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church down the street with parking safely in our lot for a donation. In the middle of a warm season, the temperature dropped dramatically, but our loyalty and commitment held firm. We put on our jackets, drank our hot chocolate and warmed each other with smiles and fellowship! Rev. Baker surprised us with a special spiced tea and chicken salad sandwiches. The monies raised will help fund the reception for the quiz bowl, out major Fall fundraiser!
Not pictured: Candidate Davonte, who was a great help before he had to leave. Candidate Gabriel and Candidate DaJour's mothers hung in there with us, offering food and running to get change for us when we needed it. That's how we ROPP and Roll: together!
Not pictured: Candidate Davonte, who was a great help before he had to leave. Candidate Gabriel and Candidate DaJour's mothers hung in there with us, offering food and running to get change for us when we needed it. That's how we ROPP and Roll: together!
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