John Magnus                                 

John Magnus is a Speaker for Aim For Success. He is from Michigan and, exudes youth, charisma, and energy to the room every time he speaks.

John loves to share his story as part of the presentation he delivers:

“When I was a teenager, I had dreams and goals. I wanted to go to college. I thought it would be cool to play soccer in college. I wanted to join the military, serve my country, or even travel around the world.

While in high school, I also chose abstinence. I decided that I was not going to have sex until I got married. I am now 25 years old. I am not married and I am still a virgin. I have never had sex.

I am engaged and will be getting married this summer. My fiancée made that same choice. On our wedding night we will give our virginity to each other by having sex for the first time in our lives.

Because I made that choice, it has given me freedom. I was able to go to college and played soccer all 4 years. I joined the Air National Guard my sophomore year. I am currently a firefighter, Staff Sergeant. I was able to go to Iraq and serve my country. And then when I got back and finished college, I was able to travel around the world and see a lot of cool places.

Now, could I have done all that stuff if I had a kid to take care of back home? It would have been extremely difficult, if possible at all. So when I say that Abstinence can give you freedom to Aim For Success of your dreams and goals; I know first-hand how it can do just that.”

John and Melody are getting married in August, 2008. Just by walking in the room, John ’s personality and presence makes students instantly like him and say “cool.”

John enjoys spending time with Melody (of course!) Melody works for an organization that assists teenage mothers. John does volunteer work at this organization. He stays active by working out and running 5K races.

John earned his bachelor’s degree in Watertown, Wisconsin where he played NCAA Division III soccer. He is a firefighter Staff Sergeant in the Air National Guard, based in Houston, TX., and served in Iraq in 2004. John is currently working on his master's degree in Dallas with the goal of being a Chaplain in the Air Force.
 

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