General Purpose: To introduce Jackie Stiles

Specific Purpose: To introduce Jackie Stiles and give sufficient information to give her credibility from the audience.

I would like to start off by welcoming everyone to the freshmen convocation. Tonight I have the honor of introducing our guest speaker, Ms. Jackie Stiles, who is going to talk to you all about commitment and work ethic. You won't find a better person who bases most everything she does on those exact qualities. It is my job to not only introduce Jackie, but also illustrate what she has achieved through her commitment and work ethic to the game of basketball and her life.

The best place to start is the beginning and the beginning for Jackie came on December 21, 1978 when she was born in Kansas City, Kansas.

I. Jackie grew up in Claflin, Kansas.

A. Played many sports in high school

B. Set many records, some still standing

C. Colleges starts scouting at 12, big deal for athlete especially when they are big names like Uconn.

D. Out of the many colleges Jackie had the choice to play for, she chose to continue her career here

Jackie is known for her work ethic and her drive to get things accomplished. She has been heard many times saying, "Always believe everything is possible. It's amazing what happens if you keep working hard and believing." In high school and through college she would not leave the gym until she had made 1,000 baskets. This routine lead to many late nights staying in the gym until she accomplished what she had started.

D. Wade Trophy awarded to the best player in women's collegiate basketball.

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