From Ms. Franz's classes at University City High school: Thank you, Travis Manion Foundation & your amazing volunteers: Calder, Mike, Sin, & Vishal! by Ashley Franz https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn Thank you for volunteering your time, experiences, & sagacious advice to help us all! Character and integrity truly do matter & the "If not me, then who..." ethos gives meaning & intentional action to our lives. en-us 2021-06-03 03:49:22 UTC 2025-11-03 13:15:46 UTC hello@padlet.com Giselle O https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583055663 Thank you for volunteering and sharing your time with us. It is very much appreciated. I like how you were explaining to us how TMF has a lot to do with character development. I appreciate that the goal is to unite and strengthen communities through training, developing, and highlighting the role models that lead them. 

]]> 2021-06-03 16:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583055663 Thank you https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583055801 Thank you Mike and Calder for taking the time to speak to our class and share your stories and the challenges you have faced. Thank you for teaching us the importance of working hard and learning from our mistakes.
- Alefiyah Taquee]]> 2021-06-03 16:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583055801 Thank you https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583056146 Thank you for taking the time to share some of your own personal setbacks, growth mindset moments overcoming hardships, and answering our questions.
Ali K

]]> 2021-06-03 16:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583056146 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583057175 Thank you for the Travis Manion Foundation volunteers Mike and Calder for sharing the story of Travis Manion, and showing us what it means to live with character! - Marco

]]> 2021-06-03 16:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583057175 Thank you Mike and Calder https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583058200 Thank you so much for being a part of the Travis Manion Foundation and volunteering to speak to our class.  

Abby M]]> 2021-06-03 16:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583058200 Thank you for sharing your experience in the Travis Manion Foundation. https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583060541 2021-06-03 16:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583060541 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583060620 Thank you for taking the time out of your day in order to tell us about the stories of the military, but not only that, but for also giving us valuable life lessons that we can use later on in life. - James]]> 2021-06-03 16:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583060620 Thank you for dedicating your time to tell us about the stories of the military. I will use the valuable life lessons that you talked about like, hard-working to achieve your dreams. https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583061784 Arshia Talaei]]> 2021-06-03 16:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583061784 Thank You https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583061801 Mike and Calder for taking time out of your schedule to come and talk to us. thank you for teaching us all about leadership and perseverance this is going to help try and get myself out there and do many things.
- Alyssa Wilson]]> 2021-06-03 16:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583061801 Thank you for your services https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583062028 I was not here yesterday to listen to you speak, but I heard great things, and I am glad for what you all re doing to help veterans, families, and to encourage us as we are about to graduate. 

Logan T]]> 2021-06-03 16:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583062028 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583063643 Thank you so much Mike & Calder for presenting to our class. I really liked how you talked about certain individuals who struggled throughout live & switched around to be in the military or army, and about the setbacks and overcoming them. - Milynda]]> 2021-06-03 16:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583063643 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583067511 I wasn’t here to watch and listen but thank you for your time volunteering and explaining to us how important it is to work hard for what you love - Aidan Krapf]]> 2021-06-03 16:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583067511 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583069972 Thank you for your time and the presentation you did for our class. You opened my mind to the many opportunities I have, and how perseverance goes a long way. -Thomas  ]]> 2021-06-03 16:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583069972 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583071382 Thank you Mike and Calder for taking the time to speak to our class and share your stories and the challenges you have faced. Thank you for teaching us the importance of working hard and learning from our mistakes.
Dana Rahmoun]]> 2021-06-03 16:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583071382 Thank you! https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583073341 Thank you Mike and Calder for teaching us about the Travis Manion Foundation. It was very interesting to hear some of your personal experiences.

Karlie Striegel ]]> 2021-06-03 16:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583073341 One thing that resonated with me was the part about being away from home, since I will be joining the military, I will struggle with that, but I plan on having a growth mindset to overcome this challenge. https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583074373 -Ali Albhadli]]> 2021-06-03 16:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583074373 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583075507 Thank you for taking the time to present your journey about working hard and never giving up. Also, telling us about the Travis Manion Foundation and the amazing opportunities given the many people. 
-Gloria B]]> 2021-06-03 16:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583075507 Thank you at the Travis Manion foundation for sharing with us everything that you did. When they said that not everyone is a natural born leader but everyone can be a leader, it resonated with me. https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583077810 -Harrison]]> 2021-06-03 16:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583077810 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583078050 Thank you Mike and Calder. Thank you very much for your speeches. I learned a lot in it. The stories you shared have taught me how to face challenges. Thank you for taking your time to speak for us.
-Chenhao Hu

]]> 2021-06-03 16:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583078050 Thank you Mike and Calder for taking the time out of your day to speak to our class and share your stories and obstacles you faced. The stories taught me to be accountable for myself and made me realize that failure is a bruise and not a tattoo. ----Hugo https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583081346 2021-06-03 16:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583081346 Alan https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583083106 Thank you to the Travis Manion Foundation and for what you guys do on helping people. they also resonated with me since I'm going to join the marines and the giving valuable information.
-Alan
]]> 2021-06-03 16:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583083106 Vishal https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583319845 Thank you to the Travis Manion Foundation and Vishal for sharing his wisdom and knowledge with us.  What resonated with me was what he said about choosing something and committing to it. I think this will help me decide what I want to do after graduation.
-Farhood K ]]> 2021-06-03 18:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583319845 Thank you https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583320401 Thank you Travis Manion Foundation for the zoom meeting and the lesson you have told about your life and how your mindset was hard to understand and learning is the key to life and frailer is a normal thing and pushing on our self to become a better person. ]]> 2021-06-03 18:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583320401 Thank you to Vishal and the Travis Mannion foundation https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583321414 Thank you guys for speaking to us about the "if not me then who?" mindset and teaching us how beneficial it is to honor commitments be a good leader and keep fighting through hard times.
- Joseph Wagner]]> 2021-06-03 18:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583321414 James Yang https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583322810 Thank You to the Travis Manion foundation and Vishal for taking your time to give us your touching stories. It was inspiring and interesting to learn from. Your determination and perseverance encourages me to keep moving forward toward my goals. Thank You for sharing this to our class - James Yang
 ]]> 2021-06-03 18:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583322810 Thank You https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583323152 Thank you Vishal for dedicating your time to talking to our class and sharing your story. I appreciate your dedication to opening the eyes of our youth and showing us that change starts within our selves. Thanks again for adding such value to our class.
-Jade Climo :)]]> 2021-06-03 18:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583323152 Thank you so much https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583323653 It’s a very inspiring story you said to us. It was touching and relatable. Don’t stop what you’re doing it’s really good work. - David M]]> 2021-06-03 18:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583323653 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583324041 Thank you to the Travis Manion Foundation and Vishal for taking time to give us an inspiring presentation. Your passion resonated with me and encourages me to strive for my goals. 
-Trevor S

]]> 2021-06-03 18:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583324041 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583324504 Thank you for the Travis Manion Foundation and the awesome talk. Hearing the stories and all the different examples you gave were life changing I got that Failure is not an option you just have to keep trying like the quote "if not me then who". Thank you for teaching us the importance of working hard and learning from our mistakes. 
Bryan Marroquin ]]> 2021-06-03 18:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583324504 Thank you for your time in our class and the quote "If not me then who.." taught me how important it is to be myself. https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583324861 Kevin]]> 2021-06-03 18:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583324861 Travis Manion, https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583325589 thanks for talking to our class yesterday, your advice/tips were very helpful and inspiring. Have a good one Vishal and I hope you continue to talk to students about your experiences and advice 

]]> 2021-06-03 18:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583325589 Dear Vishal, 319950 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583326279
Thank you so much for giving us your time and lots of helpful information yesterday. I feel a lot more comfortable transitioning into adult life because of the knowledge you gave us yesterday. 

Thank you again, John.]]> 2021-06-03 18:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583326279 thank you https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583328046 Thank you Vishal for making time in your schedule to come and speak to us. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions with intent. Thank you to the travis manion foundation as a whole, you've been very helpful.

Jane B]]> 2021-06-03 18:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583328046 TMF https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583328536 Dear Vishal,
Thank you so much for coming to our class and presenting. You really inspired me and I was amazed by the stories and what you have been through. You’re truly an inspiring person and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. You made me realize that we have to chase for what we are passionate about, maybe even make a change for our whole generation because if not us then who; everything is trial and error. -Anali M.
1m]]> 2021-06-03 18:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583328536 Travis Manion Foundation 3473824 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583329137 Thank you so much for taking the time to visit our class and help us to feel ready for this next chapter of our lives. we will persevere to do great things.]]> 2021-06-03 18:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583329137 Thank you https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583329169 I thank you for the Travis manion foundation and sharing your personal experiences with us and teaching us how to get through hard times and how to be a better person -Julian]]> 2021-06-03 18:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583329169 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583330873 Thank you to Mike and the Travis Manion Foundation volunteers for showing us character and dignity. -Josh D]]> 2021-06-03 18:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583330873 Jackie https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583333578 Thank you to the Travis mansion foundation and Vishal for taking time out of your day to share with us an inspirational speech, as well as answering questions we had for example on what to do after we graduate.]]> 2021-06-03 18:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583333578 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583335985 2021-06-03 18:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583335985 Dulce Leal https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583336450 Thank you for taking your time to inspire us with the thing you said to us ...It really meant alot Thank you for the advice you gave us!!

]]> 2021-06-03 18:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583336450 THANK YOU https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583336906 Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to volunteer and speak to us about the importante of working hard and not giving up I can apply this out of high school and all the tools you gave us as well, and teaching us a what it means to live with character over all your speech was amazing it really spoke to me and was an eye opener -Misthy Antunez]]> 2021-06-03 18:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583336906 TMF https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583507335 Thank you guys for coming out of your way to come talk to us about the challenges you have faced and everything you had to go through to get to the point you are at now, it was really interesting.
-David ]]> 2021-06-03 19:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583507335 TMF https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583508285 Thank you Sin And Mike for speaking to our class yesterday. You showed us the importance of doing things that scare you and leadership. -
Ileighia Pilapil]]> 2021-06-03 19:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583508285 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583509256 Thank you for taking the time and sharing your wisdom. The advice was very motivating. 
Brianna T]]> 2021-06-03 19:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583509256 Thank You https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583509334 Thank you for taking your time to talk to us about the Travis Manion Foundation and inspire us to better ourselves such as taking the initiative to do things that others won't.

Wilson C.]]> 2021-06-03 19:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583509334 Yael hernandez https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583510172 Thank you for opening up this time to let us know that there are groups out there for those who want to strive or want to make a difference in their own life. Blessings]]> 2021-06-03 19:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583510172 TMF https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583510326 Thanks Sin and Mike for taking part of your time to talk to us and sharing your stories with us. I liked the story about the two friends that made if not me then who and it connected  with me to keep that saying in mind for me to use in the future. 
Diego A 

]]> 2021-06-03 19:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583510326 Travis Manion Foundation https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583511112 Thank you for volunteering your time to encourage and inspire teens around the world. Your presentation reminded me of not beating myself up for mistakes but instead use it for growth. 

Yahir Burboa]]> 2021-06-03 19:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583511112 -Jasper 3114025 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583512430 Thank you to the volunteers from the Travis Manion Foundation, Sin and Mike, when you guys said “If not me, then who…”  I was able resonate with this and will definitely use this to help me post graduation in the real world.]]> 2021-06-03 19:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583512430 623230 https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583513197 Thank you so much for speaking to us yesterday! I learned that you can be a leader in many aspects of your life and that it is possible for anyone to be a leader.]]> 2021-06-03 19:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/afranz16/vpbrwoesoedky0hn/wish/1583513197