Franklin Elementary School, Mr. Akbar's 5th Grade Class
Hey what's up...I am glad that you all came to my blog...I am looking forward to coming and spending time with you guys..I hope all is going well and you guys are doing great in school.... I received your questions and I have answered each one... If you have any other questions I will be more than happy to answer them ... thanks again for coming to my blog.
Dear Earl
Can you send our class some pictures of you?
Kerry
Earl
Kerry I have added more photo's to my photo log, just click on the link (Earl's Photo's)
Dear Earl,
How old are you and how tall?
Zaverna
Earl
What's up Zaverna I am 19 and 6'10" I grew an inch over the summer. I don't know why I keep growing...lol
Dear Earl,
Do you know my sister Arriel? She is a senior now.
Alexis
Earl
Alexis i probably do know your sister...but right now a face does not come to mind...
Dear Earl,
Why did you dream of being in the NBA?
MAlik
Earl
Malik every since I picked up a basketball I wanted to play in the NBA. I fell in love with the game and had a dream so I am going after it.
Dear Earl,
Who was your inspiration? Why?
Alex
Earl
My inspiration has always been my mother. Growing up watching her I admired the way she never gave up and that is something that always stuck with me.
Dear Earl,
What NBA team do you wish to play on?
Dayon
Earl
Dayon I would love to play for the New Jersey Nets..that way I could play and still come see you guys.
Dear Earl,
Who was your favorite college and professional team when you were growing up?
Zhane
Earl
When I was growing up my favorite professional team was the 76sixers Allen Iverson was my idol.
Dear Earl,
Do you have any siblings that plays basketball now?
Alana
Earl
Alana I have a older brother and a sister who played. My sister has a NCAA Div. II National Championship ring that she won while playing at Cal. University. My Brother Played 4 years at Plainfield H.S.. I also have some lil cousins that play ball...
Whats up Earl? How is practice? The responses for the students was great and they all was extremely excited. So now you can't spell my name (AKBAR) LOL. Here are a couple of questions that my class have:
1. When is your first game and who is it against?
2. What makes this year so important to your career?
3. Do you believe that athletes should be given special treatment?
4. What is the best stadium that you played in other than Louisville?
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Yo E5, wats good son, how come you didn't tell me about this blog. I had to find out by the papers, but hit me up at 502-778-8480
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Hi Earl,
Thank you for making time to correspond with students at Franklin School. I am a big fan of yours and enjoy watching you play on TV. I wish you much success this season and in the future.
Have a wonderful holiday,
Frank R. Buglione
Superintendent of Schools
Rahway Public Schools
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hey earl,
it's kiana from Mr.Ackbar's (AKBAR'S) class. You have achieved so much and i know you will be very successful in life. i am a HUGE and fan and so are member's in my family. every time i see you play i yell "GO EARL, GO!!!! YOU CAN MAKE THAT" or "RUN... RUN, GET THAT BALL !!!!"
I WISH YOU THE BEST IN LIFE
BEST WISHES
KIANA AMAYA
RAHWAY, NJ
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