Encounters 7
Game Changer
A game-changer is an individual
that significantly alters the way things are done.
The people on this list were so innovative
that their companies bear their name and still exist.
You're going to discover and report on what they did
that made them a game changer.
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Abercrombie, David T. and Ezra Fitch
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Amos, Wally
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Baskin, Burt and Irv Robbins
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Black, S. Duncan and Alonzo G. Decker
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Boeing, William E
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Cadbury, John
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Campbell, Joseph A.
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Colgate, William
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Dassler, Adolph
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Dodge, Horace and John
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du Pont, Éleuthère Irénée
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Ducati, Antonio Cavalieri
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Ferris, George Washington Gale
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Fisher, Herman and Irving Price
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Gibson, Orville
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Gilletter, King C.
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Harley, William S. and Arthur Davidson
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Heinz, Henry J.
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Hershey, Milton
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Hewlett, Bill and David Packard
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Johnson, Robert, James, and Edward
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Kellog, John Harvey
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Kraft, James L.
24. Kroger, Bernard
25. Lay, Herman
26. Lever, William and James
27. Mars, Franklin Clarence
28. Matson, Harold and Elliot Handler
29. Mayer, Oscar F.
30. Morgan, John Pierpont
31. Penney, James Cash
32. Phillips, Henry Frank
33.Pillsbury, Charles Alfred
34. Pro ctor, William and James Gamble
35. Redenbacher, Orville Clarence
36. Reese, Harry Burnett
37. Scott, E. Irvin and Clarence
38. Sears, Richard and Alvah Roebuck
39. Spalding, Albert G.
40. Strauss, Levi
41. Tupper, Earl
42. Walgreen, Charles Rudolph
43. Warner, Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack
44. Webster, Noah and George/ Charles Merriam
45. Welch, Thomas Bramwell
46. Wells, Henry and William G Fargo
47. Wrigley, William
Project Links and Important Information
1. Word Art Cover Page
Use this site to create your "word cloud"; When you go to the site, look under the gray bar that says "words" to the left and click 'import'; Paste the text of your paper here then play around until the "Word Art" is to your liking.
2. Student Biography (example)
- 200-300 words (30 pts)
- Grammar, Punctuation, etc (10 pts)
- Voice (10 pts)
- 3rd person POV (10 pts)
- Personal History (10 pts)
- Recent Accomplishments (10 pts)
- Goals (10 pts)
- Hobbies, Interests, and Talents (10 pts)
3. Bio Poem
4. Reflection on the Year
How have you changed and developed as a student over the last year? Reflect on how your personality traits, your interests, your leadership ability, your dreams, and your strengths and weaknesses have changed. Think about the choices you've made and the company you keep. Consider anything relevant to your growth as a person and as a student over the last year.
5. Research Poem (<-- click for more)
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Brainstorm any/everything you want to include.
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Do a free write…even if it begins in paragraph form…you can convert it to poetic form later.
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12 pt. / Times New Roman
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Use 1st Person Point of View (from the perspective of a person, invention, movement, idea).
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Include AT LEAST 10 facts from research.
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Include AT LEAST 28 lines; feel free to use stanzas.
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Include AT LEAST 5 examples of literary devices (metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, pun, dialogue, alliteration, etc…)
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Your poem should have a rhythm to it so it doesn’t “sound” like a paragraph.
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Create a creative title (pun, alliteration, etc. may help).
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Include a vast expanse of research or focus on something specific
6. Your paper will have between 1,400 words (five typed pages) and 2,000 words.
Sample Outline
Your introduction could focus on a quote from or about your person, what life was like before your person did what he did, or ..... use your imagination. Your thesis needs to express the impact your person had on the industry,
“So-and-so was an important/ influential figure in history who had a positive impact on the world because...”
Here's an actual example from an online article: Henry Ford was a visionary who revolutionized the automotive industry. He made the assembly line better and was able to produce the first affordable car for the masses, which changed car culture to the one we know today.
I. Introduction: Now just 100 words (The example below is 111 words.)
Your introduction should set the stage for your research paper by engaging the reader and providing a clear framework for your topic. Introduce your chosen founder and company. Provide background information about the founder and the industry the company operates in.
1. Hook: Start with an interesting fact, statistic, or quote about the importance of entrepreneurship, innovation, or how companies reflect the vision of their founders. For example, you might mention how some of the most recognized brands in the world carry the names of their creators.
2. Context: Briefly explain the significance of companies named after their founders. Discuss how these companies often reflect the personal values, vision, and determination of their creators, becoming a legacy of their contributions to society and their industries.
3. Thesis Statement: Clearly state the focus of your paper. Introduce the founder and company you will be analyzing, and
Every day, millions of people shop at Kroger supermarkets without realizing the incredible story of Bernard Kroger, the man behind the name. Born in 1860 to German immigrant parents, Kroger grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he learned the value of hard work and perseverance. He saw an opportunity to transform the grocery industry, which at the time required customers to visit multiple stores to meet their needs. Bernard Kroger’s journey from humble beginnings to revolutionizing the grocery industry exemplifies how one individual’s vision and determination can create a lasting legacy, shaping both a company and an entire industry. His innovations revolutionized the shopping experience, creating a legacy that endures today.
(This explanation is courtesy of ChatGPT.)
II. Childhood and Early Life: 250 - 350 words
A. Birth
1. When?
2. Where?
B. Parents / Siblings
- names, occupations, important details
C. Education
D. Significant events that impacted the person they would become
III. Beginning of Career: 250 - 350 words
This section is just for the START of their career. Not its growth and innovations.
A. Who influenced the person to become who they were?
B. What started their career?
1. When they first entered the field they were famous for?
2. Explain any lessons they may have learned from that first event.
C. What did they have to overcome to become who they were?
IV. Career Achievements (This is the main part of your paper.): 350 - 500 words
This is where you write the specifics about their company and its growth.
A. What did the person do to become famous/influential?
B. Detail several events or accomplishments. Describe what they did or created.
C. Highlight any pitfalls or problems.
V. Death and Legacy 350 - 450 words
Do NOT repeat facts/ details from earlier in the paper.
Here are some things to consider including:
A. How is America or the world different because they lived?
B. How has their field (war, entertainment, politics, etc.) changed because they lived?
C. What personality traits did the person possess that made them great?
D. What makes this person someone to look up to?
A person faces many obstacles and challenges daily. Oftentimes one small moment in someone’s life, a decision, or action can have a big impact not only on their own lives but on the lives of others for years to come. This was the case for Ferruccio Lamborghini who, after being turned down after trying to make improvements on Ferraris, said, “Finally, I'd had enough. I slammed the door and vowed I would build my own car. The way I wanted it.” In that small moment, his ambition of making cars took over, leading him to produce what is now one of the most luxurious and successful automobile companies in the world.
Imagine what it would be like without Walgreens: You’d have to travel from store to store to get specific items, waste gas in your car and waste time. That’s why Walgreens is a very helpful place for people since it has many things in just one store. If you need to get the medication that your doctor recommended for you, Walgreens is there with its pharmacy. Need to get food because you’ve run out? Walgreens has food and snacks of multiple brands - even milk and other drinks! Walgreens helps you save time by having all of the items that you may need in it! That’s why it’s such a helpful and great place, and it’s all thanks to Charles Rudolph Walgreens.
A must-ride attraction in a carnival is the Ferris wheel. It gives you time to relax, settle down, and enjoy the view, and listen to the sound of people screaming while going down a rollercoaster. Most people wouldn’t consider a carnival a proper carnival if it didn’t have a Ferris wheel. In the early 1890s, George Ferris Jr was looking to make something that would outshine and exceed all other carnival rides. He did just that. Now 128 years later, his invention is a staple of carnivals ride all around the world.
Every day you go to work or school using some sort of transportation such as a car or a bus, but imagine if this wasn’t the case and you had to walk or use your bicycle or horse to from point A to B. Thankfully the Dodge Brothers were a big part of this sort of transportation. Although they weren’t the first ones to create a car they went from making bicycle parts to now being one of the biggest American car companies and creating one of the best American muscle cars.
Imagine having to go to many supermarkets to get all of your food to eat. That all changed when Bernard Kroger created the first supermarket called Kroger that sold meat, bakery, and groceries under the same roof. When Bernard Kroger was creating Kroger, his motto was, “Be particular. Never sell anything you would not want yourself.” Bernard Kroger was determined to make a successful supermarket that would help many people get their groceries and he accomplished just that.