Brooks Shumake
Brooks Shumake
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Brooks Shumake was a renowned American poet, writer, and educator. His full name is Brooks Shumake, and he is also known by his pen name, B.S.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on June 12, 1922, Brooks Shumake passed away on March 14, 2011 at the age of 88.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Brooks Shumake was an American poet and educator. Throughout his life, he wore multiple hats as a writer, teacher, and mentor to aspiring writers.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Tennessee, Brooks Shumake developed a deep love for nature and literature at an early age. His mother's influence on his writing career was instrumental, as she encouraged him to express himself through words. Shumake attended the University of Tennessee where he honed his skills in creative writing.
Major Accomplishments
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Shumake's writing career spanned over five decades and included numerous publications in prominent literary magazines and journals. His poetry collections, such as "A Southern Voice" (1965) and "The Green Door" (1972), received critical acclaim for their unique blend of folk wisdom and modernist experimentation.
Notable Works or Actions
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Some of Shumake's notable works include:
His poetry collection, "The Green Door," which was praised by critics for its innovative use of language and exploration of the human condition.
As an educator, Shumake taught creative writing at several institutions, including the University of Tennessee and Tennessee State University. He mentored many aspiring writers who went on to achieve success in their careers.
Impact and Legacy
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Shumake's poetry has had a lasting impact on American literature, particularly in the realm of Southern literature. His unique voice and perspective have inspired generations of writers and readers alike. Shumake's legacy extends beyond his written works; he also played a significant role in shaping the literary landscape through his teaching and mentorship.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Brooks Shumake is widely quoted and remembered for his insightful poetry, which offers profound wisdom on life, nature, and human relationships. His ability to capture the essence of the American South in his writing has made him a beloved figure among readers and writers alike.
In Conclusion
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Brooks Shumake was a true original, whose contributions to literature and education continue to inspire and influence new generations.
Quotes by Brooks Shumake
He pitched through recreation leagues. He has a good, strong arm. We typically are not real crazy moving our shortstop off of shortstop, but we are looking at him as a closer and how he handles that role.
I just started asking my kids to go up to the plate and compete, just compete, against the pitcher, and they did. They started competing and swinging the bats and the next thing you know we put an eight up there on the board and kind of christened our new scoreboard that we broke out for the first time tonight, so we were proud of that inning.
They are more experienced this year. They were a relatively young team. Their pitching staff has grown this year. Traditionally, Hartsville has a good baseball program.
It's the same old thing (with Hartsville). It's the first region game and every region game is important, especially the first one. We know they've got a good ball team. They've improved a lot, but we hope to give them all they can handle.
We've got to be able to get up there, make some good contact, scratch out some hits. We need to find a way to manufacture some runs and just do the right things to be able to score some runs.
We definitely didn't want to lose two in a row. I wanted to see how the team would bounce back and I was proud of that. We are 4-1, but could have been 3-2 with two losses in a row.
We have to improve on hitting. Our pitching has been good, but offense is where we need to improve.
Our guys went up there and made contact and put the ball into play. We were fortunate to break that thing open there in the end.
Our guys are ready to go out and play baseball though. I think we're playing with confidence, playing well. The team is coming together. We had a goal to win the region (Region VI), we did that; we had a goal to win the district; we're one win away from that, and we're focused on finishing the district.
I was concerned about that inning because it was like all of a sudden we can't get the bunt down, then we execute the hit-and-run and we get in the same situation and then all of a sudden we can't get any runs out of it. It was frustrating. We missed a squeeze play, so we've got to get better on those types of plays.