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Juniors, Seniors Celebrated as Cum Laude Society Inductees
The Upper School community gathered on Wednesday, April 26 to celebrate the induction of 13 seniors and 12 juniors into the school’s chapter of the Cum Laude Society, a national honor society recognizing academic achievement. McDonogh Headmaster Bo Dixon presided over the ceremony. Attorney and sports agent Ron Shapiro gave the induction address.
Headmaster Bo Dixon used the occasion to relate scholarship to the recent events at Duke University. "What troubles me," he said, "is the dichotomy between our traditional respect for the life of the mind and its apparent lack of application in our daily lives." He urged the audience to consider the wisdom of scholars, who do not draw conclusions without thorough study.
When Ron Shapiro stepped up to the podium, he talked about the importance of character. "I have been privileged to know and work with people of talent in a variety of fields, and what I have learned in observing them is that true greatness is not only launched by talent. It is ultimately shaped and guided by character," he said.
Shapiro cited the examples of Cal Ripken, Ben Carson, Jim Rouse, Itzhak Perlman, Jimmy Carter, and Kathryn Shapiro.
"They bring the words of John Luther into sharp focus, Shapiro said. 'Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it piece-by-piece--thought, choice, courage, and determination.'"
Before he concluded with inspirational words from Mother Theresa, Shapiro spoke of the talent and opportunities present in the room. Some may have more than others, he said.
"Yet in the hearts and minds of each of you is the opportunity to be a person of great character."
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The Upper School community gathered on Wednesday, April 26 to celebrate the induction of 13 seniors and 12 juniors into the school’s chapter of the Cum Laude Society, a national honor society recognizing academic achievement. McDonogh Headmaster Bo Dixon presided over the ceremony. Attorney and sports agent Ron Shapiro gave the induction address.
Headmaster Bo Dixon used the occasion to relate scholarship to the recent events at Duke University. "What troubles me," he said, "is the dichotomy between our traditional respect for the life of the mind and its apparent lack of application in our daily lives." He urged the audience to consider the wisdom of scholars, who do not draw conclusions without thorough study.
When Ron Shapiro stepped up to the podium, he talked about the importance of character. "I have been privileged to know and work with people of talent in a variety of fields, and what I have learned in observing them is that true greatness is not only launched by talent. It is ultimately shaped and guided by character," he said.
Shapiro cited the examples of Cal Ripken, Ben Carson, Jim Rouse, Itzhak Perlman, Jimmy Carter, and Kathryn Shapiro.
"They bring the words of John Luther into sharp focus, Shapiro said. 'Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it piece-by-piece--thought, choice, courage, and determination.'"
Before he concluded with inspirational words from Mother Theresa, Shapiro spoke of the talent and opportunities present in the room. Some may have more than others, he said.
"Yet in the hearts and minds of each of you is the opportunity to be a person of great character."