Recently, four of our Prep scholars went to see General Colin Powell speak at IUPUI. One of our 8th grade scholars wanted to write something about the General so the other scholars could know more. Read his description of General Powell below.
General Colin Powell was born in Harlem and was raised in the Bronx. He wanted to go to the Bronx High School for Science, but went to a different school instead. He graduated with a 2.0 GPA (as stated by Colin Powell, 2014).
Powell served in the U.S. Army for 35 years ultimately earning the rank of 4 star general (IUPUI Steward Speaker Series, 18). From 1987-1989, Powell served as Ronald Reagan'd Nation Security Adviser. He later served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton. He was the youngest and first ROTC graduate to ever serve in the position.
General Powell is 77 years old and has been married for 52 years.
Kollin Miller, Yale House Scholar, Tindley Preparatory Academy
Thank you to Andrew L. Crowe senior for taking our young men to have this experience and thanks to Matthew Steward for providing Indianapolis with the opportunity to see such great people.
Thank you to Andrew L. Crowe senior for taking our young men to have this experience and thanks to Matthew Steward for providing Indianapolis with the opportunity to see such great people.
