Thesis and introduction

THESIS: With in the life of Reginald Lewis he accomplished so much. By him attending Harvard with such little money barely none and flipping it into millions.




Reginald F. Lewis was born on December 7, 1942, in a Baltimore, Maryland, neighborhood he later described as “semi-tough.” Strongly influenced by his family, he began his career at the age of ten by delivering the local Afro-American newspaper. Fortune Magazine reported that “as a child, Lewis kept his earnings in a tin can known as ‘Reggie’s Hidden Treasure.’” The tin can had been given to him by his grandmother, who taught him the importance of saving some of everything he earned. Reginald later sold his newspaper business at a profit.

During his high school years at Dunbar, Reginald excelled in both his studies and sports. As quarterback of the football team, shortstop on the baseball team, and a forward on the basketball team, he served as captain in all three teams. Reginald was also elected vice-president of the student body; his friend and classmate, Robert Bell (current Chief Judge of Maryland), was president. In addition, Reginald worked nights and weekends at jobs with his grandfather, a head waiter and maitre d’.

QUOTE:“Just Like a Tree
Planted by the Waters,
I Shall Not Be Moved:”