Sadly, this weekend was the passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in Calabasas, California from a helicopter crash. Kobe Bryant was a role model to many students and people across the world; not only was he motivational, but his words spoke wisdom that inspired many people to do the right thing.

Dillon Doyle, 9^th grade, said, “Kobe was such an inspirational figure in my life; he motivated me to push harder to accomplish my goals.”

One senior felt that the basketball star’s presence was missing in his own life.  JT Fondren, 12^th grade, said, “When I go to the basketball courts in my neighborhood and say “Kobe,” it’s going to feel different knowing that he isn’t with us anymore. Rip The G.O.A.T”

Patrick Mizell said that he has a personal memory of the NBA player. “Before I moved to Florida from California, I used to go to the Staples Center to watch Kobe Bryant play. I have a couple autographs from him and they now feel more valuable. Thank you, Kobe.”