My Leaders & Role Models

By: Elizabeth Debooo

Marilyn Monroe Born June 1st 1926

Los Angeles, CA

Died August 5th 1962

Model, Actress, Singer

Education Van Nuys High School

Didn’t go to College

Movies Marilyn was in. She acted in the movies movies: The Shocking Miss Pilgrim The Asphalt Jungle As Young as you Feel Monkey Business and many more.

Quotes “Looking back, I guess I used to play-act all

the time. For one thing, it meant I could live in a more interesting world than the one around me.”

“If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never have got anywhere.”

Why I admire Marilyn She made something of herself, even with a bad childhood.

She’s an inspiration to everyone who wants to overcome personal obstacles for the goal of achieving greatness.

Jennie Finch Born September 3,

1980

La Mirada, CA

Softball Player

Education La Mirada High School

University of Arizona

Played softball for them

She was a pitcher

Women’s College World Series

Helped her team get to the women’s

NCAA college world series.

They won on 2001, and came

in 2nd in 2002.

Quotes “I do my job on the mound and then do

what I can at the plate, always working on helping the team anyway I can.”

“I hate losing. I mean, I love winning, but losing is a much more intense feeling. When I lose, I take it very personally."

Why I admire Jennie Finch She is amazing at the sport that I love to play.

She never gave up

Always stuck by her team.

She was an amazing pitcher, and I hope to be a pitcher some day.