Mr. Ram is Millikan High School's one and only talent based show for senior males. It shares similarities to a Homecoming Court Contest. Becoming an eligible contestant is no easy task. It is extremely competitive, and requires the students to provide the following: 5 recommendations from past teachers, sign a student commitment and responsibility form, fill out a bio questionnaire, sign a Mr. Ram Contract, and perform a talent for 2 minutes.
The contest is judged by neutral judges- typically not affiliated with Millikan High School. The contestants are judged on 3 major categories; Talent, Costume Design, and Evening Attire-with a number of opportunities within each category to score points. Additionally, the student candidates must answer a series of questions, and compete against 20 other qualified candidates!
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| Students Cheering for James! |
James, a student that has Fragile X Syndrome and is a part of the Best Buddies High School chapter at MHS decided to enter the Mr. Ram competition this year. With the support of his Peer Buddy and several Associate Members in his Best Buddies chapter, he successfully made it into the competition, and through all of the levels of the competition, to the finals.
During the finals, James performed a 2 minute circus themed drum solo, while his Peers supported him by dressing up as clowns and doing a variety of juggling acts while he played his solo as a circus conductor.
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| James on the Drums while his Peers "Clown Around" |
After an outstanding performance, James was awarded the much coveted title of Mr. Ram for having the BEST talent! This award meant so much to James, and was a huge milestone for Millikan High School- where James was the first student with Special Needs to ever be awarded this title!
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| James as Mr. Ram! |
Through the support of the outstanding individuals that support the Best Buddies program at Millikan High School, and throughout the Long Beach Unified School District, entire campuses like Millikan have truly been transformed by the power of friendship, acceptance, and inclusion.
Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disabilities. The syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 3600 males and 1 in 4000 to 6000 females. For more information about Fragile X Syndrome, you can visit www.fragilex.org.
For more information about the Southern California Branch of this organization, please visit www.fraxsocal.org
Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disabilities. The syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 3600 males and 1 in 4000 to 6000 females. For more information about Fragile X Syndrome, you can visit www.fragilex.org.
For more information about the Southern California Branch of this organization, please visit www.fraxsocal.org
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