https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo River of Floyd - I go by my middle name (Xavier) because my first name (Floyd) is the name of also my Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa. By choosing the name Floyd as the name of my river I am touching on the multiple generations of my family that have brought me here. en-us 2023-06-02 11:06:19 UTC 2026-01-18 21:48:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3de.png xaviermay4 https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855955 I am born on the East Coast and given the name Floyd, a name held by my Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa.]]> 2023-06-02 11:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855955 xaviermay4 https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855957 After seven years of living where I was initially born, my family decides to move halfway across the country, which in a way forces me to re-start my childhood. I now have to adjust to a different city culture, find new friends, and build a new understanding of my identity.]]> 2023-06-02 11:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855957 xaviermay4 https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855958 Before I moved I lived in a very diverse place filled with many different cultures including mine (African-American). However, the placed I moved was no where near as diverse and instead was predominately white. Not only was I now hyper aware of my identity and skin color as a kid because of this, but I also needed to make a decision whether to stick to my culture or change to try and fit in with the majority.]]> 2023-06-02 11:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855958 xaviermay4 https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855959 My freshmen year of high school I was elected class president by my peers. The though of being the president of my grade the first year of high school never really crossed my mind until the school presented the idea. I did not expect to win, but when I did I felt a new sense of responsibility for my peers and administration. This event in my life has shaped the person I have become throughout my high school years. ]]> 2023-06-02 11:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855959 xaviermay4 https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855960



]]> 2023-06-02 11:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855960 xaviermay4 https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855962 At the mouth of the river the stream would be very smooth and calm, but become a little more and more rough and violent along the way as I have come across larger and larger obstacles and challenges in my life as I have gotten older. One challenge/obstacle I now have to face annually is my academics. Not only do I have to give my best in the classroom while balancing other extra curriculars, I have to make sure I am advocating for myself and building strong relationships with my teachers. While I do not necessarily dread this task, it is still something I have to face each year.]]> 2023-06-02 11:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855962 xaviermay4 https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855963 While there have been many strong relationships that have come and gone in my life, the relationship I have with my parents is the sole relationship that has consistently stayed strong in my life. At every step of my life my parents have supported and mentored me to be the best version of myself and I will be forever grateful for that. 

I try my best to make sure I surround myself with people I believe have similar goals and aspirations of myself and will push me in all aspects of my personality. Over time I have became friends with amazing people who have very bright futures and I wish to continue my friendship with all of them.

]]> 2023-06-02 11:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855963 xaviermay4 https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855964 Hopefully I am only at the beginning of my river and I have a long way to go until it ends. My river will most likely encounter rocks, sharp turns, and possibly even drops but hopefully it will end calm and peaceful just like how it began.]]> 2023-06-02 11:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/xaviermay4/7rxt53hs5ugucroo/wish/2612855964