Primary – May 28

“When you confront a problem you begin to solve it.” -Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, born on this date in 1944. Describe a problem you’ve got and how you’d like to confront it.

Primary – May 27

“It is not what they take away from you that counts. It’s what you do with what you have left.” -US Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, born on this date in 1911. Tell a story about your own life that describes what you think about this idea.

Primary – May 26

John Churchill, who rose from a childhood as a page to become England’s most successful military leader and the 1st Duke of Marlborough, was born on this date in 1650. Explain why you agree or disagree that it is important to study historical examples of successful people.

Primary – May 25

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson, born this date in 1803. What does his advice mean to you?

Primary – May 24

The musician Bob Dylan was born on this date in 1941. He once said, “All I can do is be me, whoever that is.” Explain why you think you are who you will be, or if you’ll be someone else as you get older.

Primary – May 23

Margaret Wise Brown, the author of Goodnight Moon, was born on this date in 1910. What is your favorite story, and why is it so important to you?

Primary – May 22

What question would you most like to ask the President of the United States? How do you think the President would answer?

Primary – May 21

Yesterday was WH Auden’s birthday. He once said, “You owe it to all of us all get on with what you’re good at.” Explain how to do something you’re good at.