George Rolling:
CLASS OF 1984
Collins High SchoolClass of 1984
Chicago, IL
George's Story
Life
George Irving Rolling Jr. was born and raised on the west side of Chicago, Illinois. He attended George W. Collins High School dropping out in his Junior year after the passing of his beloved mother Cora in 1983. Rolling later went back to school to earn his G.E.D. at C.C.A. Academy, where he graduated Valedictorian of his class.
In 1986, Rolling received the Mayor's Hire The Future Award from the late Mayor Harold Washington for his recommitment to education. Several years later while conversing with his younger sister Tarsha, also a poet, Rolling became intereste...Expand for more
d in poetry. Through the inspiration of his sister, Rolling discovered his gift of writing.
Rolling's accomplishments include:
thirteen (13) time Poetry.com Editor's Choice Award Winner
two (2) time International Society of Poetry, Poet of The Year Nominee,
four (4) time Who's Who In Poetry Nominee
2004 Shakespeare Distinguished Poet of Excellence Nominee
Member of the International Society of Poets.
His poetry can be found on compact disc as well as in numerous anthologies.
George Rolling Jr. continues to live and write in Chicago, Illinois.
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