Adopting Murphy's No Excuses Mantra

The words and story of Rohan Murphy captivated R.C. Murphy Junior High School students and staff as the inspirational speaker visited the building in early April and encouraged all to live a life with “no excuses.”

Murphy, who had lost his legs at birth, shared his story of overcoming life’s obstacles and physical challenges in order to achieve his personal standards for success. He told the students how he pushed himself to achieve both academically and athletically – as he went on to attend and become a division I college wrestler at Penn State University.

The event was held in conjunction with the building’s annual Town Hall Meeting, which serves to bring the entire school together to focus on a topic of particular importance. At the end, Mr. Murphy joined the students’ lunch periods to speak in small groups in order to continue the conversation.

Photos courtesy of the Three Village Central School District

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