#JustBe Magazine September 2015 | 页面 10

SUCCESS
After years of inactivity at
Worthing High School

GENTS OF
HOUSTON,
under the direction of coach and
teacher, Mr. Michael Jordan, is
making a comeback! They’re role
models who are leading the charge
in brotherhood, volunteerism, and
academic excellence!
Peep out out interview with Coach
Michael Jordan and featured
members who are striving to reach
their dreams, despite the odds.

WRITTEN BY: JEMIMA JOHN

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My advice to young men is:
Love your brothers, Love your community,
and Bring positive vibes to everyone...…”

To set the standard for how young
men should conduct themselves. We
encourage leadership, outreach, and
academic success for our young men.
Can you tell us more about the
outreach you all do in the community?
The Gents have volunteered at
retirement homes and at church events.
We also take college trips and civic
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Coach Jordan, can you tell us what the
mission of the Gents Organization is?

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STERLING
ROBINSON,
Gents
President

engagement trips like the trip to Selma,
Alabama. As their mentor, I also find
out what their interests are and how we
can do outreach events around those
interests.
What challenges has the organization
faced so far?
The main challenge is overcoming
negative influences. We’ve lost
members to violence, and many young
men don’t see smartness or what we do

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