Shared Stories for Student Success

Ursula Langford is an entertainment attorney.  Langford was one of many guest motivational speakers at Washington High School.  She provided valuable information and eye-opening stories about her challenges in high school, college and how she overcame them. Ursula talked about staying focused and seeking help from others. She shared with the students her decision to attend law school.  She encouraged the students to always “seek help from others, stay focused, and to never give up on their dreams.”  After constantly being told that her grades were not sufficient to be accepted into law school, she found a mentor through a website.  “This is just one story of how I stayed persistent and never gave up,” said Langford. “Each one of you is in control of your own life,” she said. Another point Ursula shared was the consequences of making the wrong choices and shared personal stories about a “wake up call” that turned her life around.  The participants were attentive. One student shared,  “I like how she kept it real.”