I am Now! I am the Future! The world depends on me! The world depends on me to be a servant. I am responsible for myself, my family, my community and the world. The world depends on me to be intelligent. I will always seek knowledge and understanding. The world depends on me to be courageous. I will always stand for what is right even in times of despair. The world depends on me to always have faith. I will never give up and always strive for the best. The world depends on me to always seek justice. I will always strive to protect the least of these. The world depends on me to think critically. I will always seek out solutions for complex issues. The world depends on us! The world depends on us! We are the Future. We are now. We are the Cornel West Academy of Excellence.