IB (writing) Lit Blogs: Luke White

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       I am named for my great-great uncle, Luke White.  He was the oldest of five brothers, a minister, and known as a person of good character.  I think I kind of look like him too.  As far as the length of my name goes, I am glad that it is short, and I think is easy for others to remember.  I am very proud of my last name and honored to be a part of the White family.  When my dad tells me stories of how my grandfather and great-grandfather were both Rhodes scholars, or how my ancestor was Theodor Roosevelt's right hand man as a part of the Rough Riders, it reassures how proud I am to be a part of my family.  My family history has motivated me to be successful in life. When I saw the statue of my great-great-great-great grandfather, Ephraim McDowell, in the Capital at age 10, I made a decision that I will my tail off in life to be remembered. In 100 or 200 years, I want my descendants to be inspired by what I accomplished.  I am ...