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The Holocaust is a time in the world's history that many wish never happened. The pain and suffering that human beings put their friends and loved ones through will forever be remembered. However, it is also a time when the strength and resilience of the human spirit showed itself, even when times seemed bleak. Survivors of this horrible time are looked to as heroes, and Sam Holz is blessed to have two in his family.
His grandparents, Paul and Hilda Holz, survived the terrible torture and inhumane treatment exhibited during this dark time in history. They showed strength to come through alive, and instill in their children the value of love for each other. Sam Holz is born of their son, his father, who is also proud of his Jewish heritage. Sam's mother, aware of her husband' strong Jewish background converted from Catholicism and joined him in raising their children Jewish. Growing up, Sam was greatly encouraged from this and would not shy away from sharing his heritage with friends. He associated with a strong fighting spirit that characterized his grandparents. During his high school and university years, Sam Holz excelled at academics. He maintained impressive grades throughout his school years, and his efforts were rewarded when he graduated in May 2014 with a degree from the University of Colorado. To achieve this, Sam had to work hard and keep his focus.
When it comes to academics, Sam knows that having goals is crucial. Indeed, most successful people in the world have goals they work towards achieving. Having goals helps one keep their focus on a particular point, and their efforts are concentrated at reaching that point. People are less inclined to waste their energy and time on things that they don’t see as priorities. When one sets clear academic goals, a lot of other things fall in line, according to Sam. Time management, for example, is a contributing factor to success. When you learn how to manage time, you find that you handle many tasks and get work done. Allotting ample time to studying and finishing up on assignments is the extra effort that makes an intelligent student. All work and no play, as the saying goes, makes Jack a dull boy. While he was busy on most days, Sam Holz believes that it is important also to rest when required. Take the time to relax and unwind, possibly with friends and family, or in an activity you enjoy. Finding a work-life balance has a positive effect on mental and physical health. Sam Holz Sam Holz pursued and earned a degree in Communications from the University of Colorado, earning his Bachelor’s degree in the subject in the Spring of 2014. Though communications and broadcasting were his primary fields of academic focus at CU, Sam Holz was also passionate about improving his overall understanding of government and government operation during his student tenure. Sam Holz has an in-depth familiarity with both broadcasting and with the political sciences. He understands that the two aren’t always mutually exclusive, and that both fields more or less depend on one another for healthy and successful function. He hopes to build a successful career on the knowledge and instruction he received at the University of Colorado, and to become a productive and prosperous member of the local, state and national societies Sam Holz is the product of a high-quality education, one rooted in success at two accredited and well-respected academic institutions. He initially established himself as a devoted academic at the University of Missouri, quickly rising to the top of the nationally-acclaimed and recognized UM Department of Journalism before transferring to the University of Colorado. Sam Holz came to the University of Colorado in 2010, continuing his tradition of academic excellence and fully immersing himself into one of the most respected and well-known communications departments in the country. Strongly committed to both learning and to his studies, Sam Holz quickly became recognized for his academic prowess, establishing himself as a devoted student who would work tirelessly and diligently to reach his goals and become a stand-out communications student. Sam Holz spent many long hours preparing himself quizzes, midterms and finals, and put in the time, effort and research necessary to develop and produce the most informed and comprehensive papers possible. A Spring 2014 graduate of the University of Colorado, Sam Holz now possesses a degree in Communications, one he hopes to use as a foundation for a successful and lasting career in broadcasting. Sam Holz continues to be a proud member of the Boulder, Colorado community, and to enjoy the many high quality recreational opportunities the area has to offer. He is now a professional who has recently accepted a position with JobApp Plus, and hopes to be of high-quality service to the firm for many years to come. He is an accomplished and focused individual. Sam Holz was a member of the CU Men’s Basketball staff for over three years. During his time with the time, he has enjoyed a firsthand look at and experience with the intensity and energy of NCAA March Madness, one of the most well-known, competitive and exciting sports tournaments in the world. As student manager of the CU Men’s team from 2011-2014, Sam Holz enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of the team’s amazing three year run, one that included three consecutive 20-win seasons, an PAC-12 Conference Championship and three bids in the NCAA basketball tournament. He is proud to have played at least a small role in the team’s success, and to have been part of squad that continued to have consistently earned national recognition for its energetic play and competitiveness over the three year span. Though now a successful University of Colorado graduate, Sam Holz continues to look back fondly at what was one of the most amazing experiences of his life, one that provided him not only the chance to work with talented college-level athletes up close and personal, but that also gave him a front row seat to one of the most successful runs in CU basketball history. The opportunity to work with both college athletes and professional college coaches was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that Sam Holz won’t soon forget. Sam Holz continues to enjoy and root for Colorado Men’s Basketball, and will forever be a fan of the program. He looks forward to many future years of CU basketball success and competitiveness. Sam Holz is an expert when it comes to the game of basketball, having been a leading player and play-maker on the Kent Denver High School squad for several years. Not only does he have a strong grasp of the fundamentals, such as dribbling, passing, shooting and defense, he also understands how integral the value of teamwork is to a team’s success, and that victory is never possible without the cohesion and cooperation of everyone on the floor. Sam Holz was a basketball star at Kent Denver High School. He provided both the on and off the court leadership his teammates needed to achieve numerous victories and benchmarks during their dominance of the team’s conference during his tenure. Both Sam Holz and his teammates earned a place in the annals of Kent Denver Athletics, a hallowed spot that will forever recognize their achievements and prowess as basketball success stories. The success, experience and insight obtained by Sam Holz during his high school playing days translated into a successful career as student manager for the CU Men’s Basketball Program, an organization he proudly served from 2011 to 2014. As a member of the team’s staff, Sam Holz was able to tap into wealth of experience and player insight to provide players invaluable assistance both during practices and in an off the court setting. He considers himself fortunate to have been part of a very successful squad, one that achieved three 20 win seasons in a row and received three consecutive bids to the NCAA tournament. Sam Holz is proud to have been an integral part of the Coaches Aid Corporation, a Colorado-based media partnership organization that focuses on event management and leadership development and which seeks to provide high-quality sports broadcasting for the company’s media and event partners. Sam Holz served the company for over a year, and obtained high-quality broadcasting experience and knowledge during his Coaches Aid tenure.
Coaches Aid Corporation works in conjunction with the Amateur Sports Broadcasting Network, or ASBN, to deliver consistently high-quality digital broadcasting to the organization’s media and event partners. With the help of professionals like Sam Holz, the organization is able to provide high-quality broadcasts of youth sporting events to its audiences, connecting people throughout the region with the opportunity to view local sporting events on the Internet. Sam Holz served the organization for over a year, working to promote youth sports to people throughout the region and to raise awareness of the company on both Boulder and throughout the Rocky Mountain region. During his time with the Coaches Aid Corporation, Sam Holz worked at many youth soccer and basketball events throughout the region, and was responsible for communicating with both young athletes and their families regarding both the promotion and the awareness of the company. He is proud to have been afforded the opportunity to work with such a quality organization, and to have gained the experience he needed to be a more effective communication’s professional. Sam Holz hopes to capitalize on his experience with Coaches Aid to provide professional broadcasting organizations indispensable services in the future. Soon-to-be university graduate Sam Holz and will shortly enter the world of career and opportunity with a long-sought-after college degree. His academic success, however, came long aftera decorated and illustrious and decorated career in the field high school athletics. Sam Holz looks back on his athletic accomplishments with both fondness and pride.
Sam Holz was both an athlete and a student at Kent Denver High School, which is located in Englewood, Colorado. Sam Holz diligently worked to become a victorious, accomplished an integral part of the success of both the Kent baseball and basketball teams. A varsity-level basketball player for three years of his career, he continually demonstrated the qualities of determination and leadership needed to win. He became the star shooting guard of the team, and led them to a Metro Conference Championship as a Senior. As one of the elite players of The Metro League, Sam Holz served his teammates and his school as an example of leadership, skill and the will to win. His unwavering emphasis on fundamentals,teamwork as an athleteserved to elevate him to star player status, and was an important part of the team’s continued success. Balancing a successful career in basketball with a successful baseball career wasn’t easy for Sam Holz, though it did prove to be highly rewarding. As a star player on the school’s baseball team, Sam Holz earned the position of team captain, and helped to lead the team to playoff success. The dedication and commitment that he had continually demonstrated to both teams earned Kent Denver High School esteem and recognition throughout the conference and the state. Holz is honored to be a part of Kent’s storied and successful athletic history. Sam Holz is closing in on his May, 2014 college graduation. He will soon obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, thanks to his success at the acclaimed Colorado University. Sam Holz is proud of the hard work he performed and the dedication he committed to reaching this achievement. He is quickly nearing his career goal, which is to become a successful communications professional.
The elite University of Missouri School of Journalism accepted Sam Holz into the program at the beginning of his college career. This opportunity served to heighten his interest in and spark his enthusiasm for a career in communications. Holz was able to get a good start on what has transformed into a revered and successful academic career; a student tenure filled with multiple successes and a high level of academic achievement. Sam Holz was able to power through a challenging and intense Missouri journalism curriculum, accomplishing a high grade point average and achieving success at U of M student-run television station. The time he spent in this elite program provided him valuable insight into the field of communications, which provided him the chance to explore the numerous possibilities of a communications career. Sam Holz returned to Colorado, his home state, in 2010. Colorado was the place that had given him many fond and cherished memories as a child, and provided him the foundation for scholarly success. Transferring to CU in the fall of 2010, Sam Holz was able to capitalize on his education and experiences at Missouri to quickly establish success as a CU communication student. He achieved a spot on the Dean’s List during his first CU semester, and hasn’t looked back since. Sam Holz is nearing the 2014 CU graduation ceremony with enthusiasm and confidence. |
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