This I Believe - Titan Edition
By Alicia Torrez
At Thomas, we believe in Character, Collaboration, Lifelong Learning, and Leadership. Students at Thomas can take Student Leadership as an elective, where students from 6th-8th grade reflect on what it takes to be a leader with good character.
This I Believe - Titan EditionMar 28, 2023
To Be the Care, To Be Responsibility by Alexis S.
In this episode, Alexis reflects on something she learned during Virtual Learning that led to her belief in responsibility.
Season 3 Trailer
This season will include students from Semester 2 Leadership! This season, you'll hear from 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, and a few teachers!
I Believe in Compassion by Ashton W.
Ashton believes that compassion improves our lives. In this episode, hear him explain how!
I Believe in Selflessness by Robert W.
On this episode, you'll hear from Robert as he tells a story where he learns of others' Selflessness.
I Believe in Family by Olivia W.
In this episode, Olivia reflects on what her treasured family has taught her.
I Believe in Kindness by Jillian B.
In this episode, Jillian tells the sweet story about how a day at the trampoline park led to her belief in Kindness.
I Believe in Honesty and Hard Work By Charlie B.
In this episode, Charlie tells us about his guiding belief that hard work and honesty will help you achieve great things.
Season 2 Trailer
We're ready for a brand new season of Thomas Middle School's THIS I BELIEVE! This season, hear from 6th graders on what guides them to be better leaders!
I Believe in Respecting and Honoring Our Military and Veterans by Reece G.
In honor of Veterans Day coming up, Mann Middle School's This I Believe presents a very special essay by 8th Grader Reece G.
I Believe Humans Need Nature by Mr. Erler
Mr. Erler is the 8th grade Social Studies Teacher at Mann. He spends his summers deep in the woods at outdoor Summer Camps, and from his essay, you will hear how he finds solace and peace in nature.
I Believe in Dedication by Alexis T.
Despite an injury that prevented her from recording her essay when she wanted to, Alexis stayed dedicated to the mission and offers up her essay: a belief in dedication and doing the right thing.
I Believe in Self Worth by Elia A.
If you've ever been fourteen, you know how hard it can be to do something as simple as love yourself. In her essay, 8th grader Elia discusses the journey she went through to realize her own Self Worth.
I Believe Strangers are the Best by Jeremy W.
We've all heard "Stranger Danger..." but 8th grader Jeremy wants to shatter that idea and in his This I Believe Essay, you'll hear why Jeremy thinks that strangers are the best kind of people.
I Believe in the Darkest Times, You Can Find Happiness by Myriam R.
Myriam has a very big -- and very unique -- family situation. In her essay, she discusses how her family came together and was completed, and how she learned about finding happiness in the darkest of times.
I Believe in Flexibility by Kiara C.
In this 4th episode, Kiara C. discusses how she had to find ways to be flexible when she experienced a pretty major setback -- instead of letting it stop her, she thrived in her flexibility.
I Believe in Respect and That There Will Always be Better Days by Joshua S.
In Episode 3, Josh S. discusses how a little bit of kindness and respect can make our days, and the days of those around us, a little bit better.
I Believe in Confidence & Not Caring What Others Think by Elizabeth H.
This episode features Mann 8th Grader Elizabeth H. Elizabeth discusses the power of not caring what others think and the value of confidence in her This I Believe essay.
I Believe in Love by Aylana W.
This episode features Mann 8th Grader Aylana W. In her essay, Aylana discusses how she learned about love at the age of thirteen.
Introduction - Trailer
This series includes This I Believe essays written by Mann Middle’s School’s 8thgrade class of 2019/2020.
The following description is from ThisIBelieve.org:
This I Believe is an international organization engaging people in writing and sharing essays describing the core values that guide their daily lives. Over 125,000 of these essays, written by people from all walks of life, have been archived here on our website, heard on public radio, chronicled through our books, and featured in weekly podcasts. The project is based on the popular 1950s radio series of the same name hosted by Edward R. Murrow.