Blake Fly
Ana Shore
Two weeks ago, a special guest visited the Homer schools. Blake Fly, author, speaker, and musician, made his way to the high school to send an important message to all the students. He expressed the idea that leaving a positive legacy for yourself is important. He also wanted to share that leaving people better off than they were before they met you is the best way to leave such a legacy.
He referenced his own experiences in high school to make his presentation more personable. His use of music throughout made it a more interesting experience for all. Blake left everyone considering whether they were a nudger or judger. That is, someone who encourages others or someone who might not be supportive of a person’s interests. He shared a story about his friend who had a passion for radio and this got everyone thinking of their own passions and how they want to be nudged instead of judged. Overall, Blake had a positive influence on the school and left people with a few things to think about.
