Solis, Oscar 2012-03-14
Oscar Javier Solis discusses his early childhood and his experiences growing up in Slaton, Texas. He also talks about his favorite sports growing up and things he liked to do while he was growing up
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Oscar Solis
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Date: March 14, 2012
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:35:03
Abstract
Introduction, Where he was born, Parents, Siblings, Growing up in Slaton, Texas, Neighborhood Friends/Activities, First started sports, Academics/Family values, Trouble reading, Involved in school, Mother pushing him to excel, How he pushed himself to excel in school, Parents gave him lessons on life, Excelling in academics, Organizations, Leaderships, Student council, Freshman year football, Academics/Education, Athletics, Decisions on College, Decisions, Hardships, Confusion on signing, Football experiences, College level SAT scores, Discouragements, Having a chance, Freshman year in college, Getting the feel of football, Working his hardest to play, and achieving, Being able to experience the football life, Playing the position, Treating others how he wanted to be treated, Being watched, Positive coaches that kept them on track, Being apart of the team feeling, Football season/ spring football, How football was a year around activity, How scholarship athletes had more advantages then walk on, Explaining the different strings of positions, Finally learning the positions for the position that he wanted the most, Receiving the JT King Award accomplishment, Eligible for scholarship finally received, Accepting more awards
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