User:Rashawn A. McDaniel/Editnotice

INTRODUCTION:

Rashawn A. McDaniel also known as Ra Ra, born and raised in Jersey City, NJ - Montgomery Projects October 20, 1994. Rashawn is the 3rd born child of Patricia McDaniel and only son of Franklin Haugabook. Rashawn has 5 siblings; (1st-Born)Latisha McDaniel, (2nd-Born)Jazmine P. McDaniel, (4th-Born)Ra'quana T. McDaniel whom has passed away January 5, 2009.. and the (Last-Born)Jessie Nasir Stephens Jr.

EARLY LIFE:

Rashawn moved to Newark, NJ in 2003 after living with his Grandparents, Addie and Walter Clarke. When "Ra Ra" was just a kid, he spent his summer vacations with his Godmother/Aunt: Ula Porter and the rest of the family. Most of the time "Ra Ra" hung-out with his favorite uncle, Victor Clarke also known as DJ STRONG VIC. Coming straight from the PJ's as a Young Male, it was difficult to stay out of trouble and do the right thing. Somehow "Rashawn" became more focus after meeting certain people who were willing to help him out in and out of school. School has had an huge impact on Rashawn's Life. Rashawn overcame many forms of peer pressure such as joining a gang or participating in any gang activities.

LATER YEARS:

Rashawn was a class-clown during grammer school but after entering Weequahic High-School "Home of the Indians", Rashawn realized that education is very important and that education is the key to success. He was even more focused and determined to do the right thing and be successful in life by graduating from High-School, going to college, and getting a degree In Music: production, mechanical engineering or business. Also when he entered Weequahic High School he joined the Marching Band and the Jazz Band. He taught himself how to play the piano his freshman year in High-School then started playing and performing with the Jazz Band and Marching Band.

By the time of his Junior Year in High-School, Rashawn got inducted into the "National Honor Society" and accepted into the "Pathways to College Program". He was also accepted into the "ACAP program" at Rutgers - Newark, NJ and stayed on campus for a week obtaining a huge amount of knowledge about Business: Finance and Accounting. Junior Year, "Ra Ra" was a ordinary 16 year old who decided to be a Recording Artist, Rapper, Song-Writer and Producer due to the fact that he's absolutely passionate about music.

Now Rashawn is preparing for his Senior year...