Jacob Scheresky from Minot High School is the recipient of a check from District 5580 in the amount of $1250.00, representing the cash award for the Overall District Winner of the 4-Way Test Essay Contest. Thank you to the members of the Minot Sunrise Rotary Club for sponsoring this student in our District 4-Way Test Essay Contest.Wise Self-Expression
By: Jacob Scheresky
Minot High
When was the last time you stopped and fully expressed yourself? In today's world we are faced with many pitfalls when it comes to communication. We try to condense monstrous philosophical ideas into 30 second soundbites, or crunch elaborate opinions down into 160 characters or less. Often times the way in which we choose to express ourselves can be misconstrued or twisted out of our intended meaning. When we are trying to elucidate our thoughts, opinions, or feelings, it is extremely important that we are clear in what message we send to other people. By applying the Rotary Four Way Test to our our modes of self expression we can determine if they are acceptable for the public, just ourselves, or an unhealthy way of releasing our emotions all together.
