Letter of Introduction

March 22, 2010

Senior Capstone Review Panel
East High School
3206 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111

Dear Review Panel Members:

As graduating senior of East High School, I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself and the things that have made me who I am today. I was born on July 31, 1992 in Bethesda, Maryland. I became the son of a Navy nurse from Memphis, TN and an Army soldier from Charlotte, NC. As a child growing up in Memphis, I was able to successfully make the right choices which has ultimately made me the person I am today. As an African American male, there are many things that I have managed to do and not become a part of. From a city where most people are motivated by the wrong things, inspired by the wrong people, or can be easily influenced to make the wrong decision, I have managed to become an African-American male who has never seen a correctional facility and a proud senior who averages a 3.6 unweighted gpa and is involved in many school and non-school related activities. I am a 17 year-old young man who is, and will stay, focused on getting what he deserves in life.

As an East High Mustang, I have participated in many in-school and extracurricular activities. I have been a tutor for the Greater East High Foundation, the school's tutoring program, since my sophomore year. Though I tutor my peers, academically, in mathematics and English, I also assist them in making the right choices in making sure they stay on the right path for success. I am also a member of many clubs and athletic teams such as: the captain of East High School's Varsity Swim Team, Varsity Tennis, the Sigma Beta Club, which has allowed me to experience true brotherhood, becoming a tutor of the Greater East High Foundation, the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, TRiO. I am also an employee of Elvis Presley's Graceland as a Tour Operations Assistant. Though I am highly involved in my social life, I have still created time for me to complete my Capstone tasks.

Capstone Presentation Day is an important day not only for me, but for my classmates and teachers, as well. My Capstone topic is "The History of African Masks" and how it connects to the spiritual world. Although this Capstone has required much time to complete, I feel that there will be long-term benefits that I have gained from completing this task that will help me in college and beyond so. Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to contribute to the success of my Capstone Presentation.

Sincerely,



Tevin S. McInnis