Damien Thornton

Damien has found the way to "Overcome Adversity" by not being afraid to accept challenges. And in how "Avoiding Self-Criticism", you can accomplish your goals, find your true purpose and direction for the rest of your life by "Breaking The Mindset of I Can't." Don't give fear and doubt a place in your life. They are too powerful and if you're not careful, they will overwhelm you and eat you alive. Fear does not exist; Failure does not exist. You either choose to do something or you choose not to do it. Fear is not a life-or-death situation. It's a joy or stress destination. Believe in yourself, and You will have SUCCESS.

Your condition in life does not define you. You define and decide who you are. Someone else's opinion of you doesn't hold the entire value of your sense of self-worth in the good or bad qualities that they just happen to tell you. You are already good enough just the way that you are, and you deserve the best in your life. Don't just be good...Be Great. Be Great in loving and trusting with all that you are and all that you are meant to be. Be Great at putting the needs of others before your own. And most importantly, Be Great at accepting who you, what you are, and by uncovering and loving the real you.

Awards

• 2002 Dean's Student Leadership Award for Academic Excellence and Community Service Outreach
• 2000 NWBA Tournament Most Valuable Player
• 2000 Baltimore Metro All-Star Classic All Tournament Basketball Team Selection
• 2001 Craig Cook All Star Memorial Tournament All Tournament Basketball Team Selection
• 2000-2002 Defensive Player of the Year (3X Recipient)
• 1995 Robert McShane Award for Excellence In Track and Field
• 1992 Ludden League Community and School Service Award
• Father Kevin J. Murphy Award for Academic Excellence and Dedication to Athletics