From Combat to Classroom: Cultivating a Love for Learning in Connally High School Students
By: Darryl W. Thomas
Connally High Students to Host Book Signing, Celebrate Leadership and Literacy
WACO, Texas — In an era marked by mounting academic pressure and constant distractions, Connally High School is igniting a passion for learning and leadership among its students.
On May 6, the school will host a book signing for Today We Win: How Real Students Found the Answers to Life’s Tests, a student-authored compilation developed through the Captains Circle Peer Leadership Program. The event will celebrate students who completed the eight-week course focused on leadership development, accountability and advocacy.
The program, founded by U.S. Marine and leadership expert Darryl W. Thomas Jr., helps students build confidence and discover the power of storytelling. Each participant contributed a personal essay to the book, reflecting on challenges, growth and lessons learned.
“This is about helping students find their voice and realize they can be the author of their own future,” said Thomas, who founded Committed 2 Win to mentor youth through leadership training.
With 77% of Connally’s student population classified as economically disadvantaged and a similar percentage identifying as minorities, these achievements reflect the resilience and determination of a community that continues to rise above adversity.
The May 6 event will offer the public a chance to meet the young authors, hear their stories and learn more about the program’s impact. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase signed copies of the book.
“This is more than a book. It’s a movement,” Thomas said. “We’re building leaders who know how to use their experiences to create positive change.”
For more information about the book signing or the Captains Circle Peer Leadership Program, contact Connally High School or visit committed2win.org.
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