Students hear ‘this is your family, take care of each other’

  • Bella Patton answers questions from Kevin Atlas’ presentation at Fannin County High School last Tuesday. Atlas drove home a message of self worth, overcoming life’s challenges, and the importance of looking out for each other. Atlas’ life included playing Division I college basketball despite having only one arm.
    Bella Patton answers questions from Kevin Atlas’ presentation at Fannin County High School last Tuesday. Atlas drove home a message of self worth, overcoming life’s challenges, and the importance of looking out for each other. Atlas’ life included playing Division I college basketball despite having only one arm.
  • Students followed Kevin Atlas’ instruction when he told them to express their answer.
    Students followed Kevin Atlas’ instruction when he told them to express their answer.
  • Kevin Atlas not only called on students, but also administrators during his presentation. Here, he meets with Curriculum Director Heather Collis. Atlas told students to listen to teachers when they are critical because they care about you.
    Kevin Atlas not only called on students, but also administrators during his presentation. Here, he meets with Curriculum Director Heather Collis. Atlas told students to listen to teachers when they are critical because they care about you.
  • Fannin County High School students were quick to show their agreement with Kevin Atlas’ statements as to what high school is really like and the problems they face.
    Fannin County High School students were quick to show their agreement with Kevin Atlas’ statements as to what high school is really like and the problems they face.
  • These Fannin County High School students are obviously paying close attention to the message they are hearing form Kevin Atlas.
    These Fannin County High School students are obviously paying close attention to the message they are hearing form Kevin Atlas.
  • Kevin Atlas had no problem keeping students’ attention after he told them, “Feel what I feel to be me,” and not focus on him.
    Kevin Atlas had no problem keeping students’ attention after he told them, “Feel what I feel to be me,” and not focus on him.
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