By: Maya Joyner
Period: 7
Tim Joyner
On a sunny day, one might be walking past a little ice cream shop in the southwest of Austin and notice a gray haired man with a kind face. The man's name is Tim Joyner, and he has owned this little ice cream shop for almost ten years. Though Joyner's life may seem average, the story behind his life is anything but normal.
Joyner is a hardworking man, who spent many years persevering to gain the quality of life he enjoys now.
"In my younger years, especially preteen, we moved around a bunch, as my parents struggled to find work," Joyner said. "We were living in different parts of the country, and I was kind of a shy kid. It was traumatic going to new schools over and over again, especially being a poor kid trying to make friends. I didn't have the nice clothes, or the fancy stuff, and I was underachieving academically."
Poverty was a struggle for Joyner throughout his early and teenage years. Even though being poor was an issue for him, in many ways it positively impacted his work ethic.
"We were very poor growing up, me and my two older brothers," Joyner said. "When they were teenagers, we were at our worst. I was a little younger at the time, so it didn't affect me quite as badly, but we continued to be poor into my teenage years. It taught me how to take care of myself, be independent. I got my first job really early, when I was about ten years old, and I've been working ever since."
Joyner is a loving husband. He and his wife Susan Joyner recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
"His strongest characteristics are that he is a very honest person, and he's a very forgiving person. He doesn't stay upset or angry with anyone for too long. He always manages to find the good in people," Susan said.
The struggles Tim endured as a child molded him into the adult he is today.
"Being poor made me be a lot more capable of coping with things. It hardened me in a lot of ways," Tim said. "I feel like I'm pretty tough. It forced me to become a man a lot earlier in life than my peers. I had more responsibilities. It made me be a lot stronger, and I've heard the same from others who were poor. It teaches you to take care of yourself. You learn to be self-sufficient because you rely on yourself."
Tim own's Austin Scoops Ice Cream and Treatery. He enjoys being a business owner because it gives him flexible hours and more time with his family. He is a loving and supportive father to his daughters, Maya and Mandy Joyner. His youngest child, Mandy, tells a story about an event that shows Tim's ethics and honesty.
"One day, me and Maya were in the car with my dad. We were going to school, and we were driving through a neighborhood. As were were driving, he saw something on the road, so he stopped and got out of the car. He had found a wallet, and he couldn't find any sort of identification. He knocked on a few doors until he found the owner. He's honest, and he did the right thing," Mandy said.
Tim spent a portion of his childhood raised by a single mother.
"My mom became single as I was an infant and toddler, so I don't have a great deal of memories from it. I remember the struggle was very, very hard. We were very poor, and I would call it extreme poverty," Tim said. "We lived in a car for a few days. We drove across the country asking different family members for help. I remember seeing my mom cry because we didn't have enough food on the table. We once shared a hotdog as a family of four. I remember living in a trailer in Florida for a while. It was about the size of a bathroom."
Tim is a very considerate person who makes it his mission to help others. While Susan and Tim were dating, he saw a married couple in need of assistance. He insisted on giving them a ride home because they were in a bad situation. Tim insisted on giving a ride home to a married couple in need of assistance.
He came out of the gas station with a crying woman and a baby, and he tells us we're driving them home. She only spoke a very small amount of English, and it turned out she had her husband with her, too. We did end up getting them home safely," Susan said. "When he walked into the gas station, he heard her crying on the phone, and he knows some Spanish. She was pleading with her mom about getting a ride home because their car had broke down and they didn't have any formula for the baby. Tim felt like he just had to help. He just said these people were in a bad situation and he was meant to help them. I think that sums up Tim's personality."
Moving from the city to the country had a remarkable impact on Tim growing up.
"As a child and a young teen, I grew up in a part of Houston that was known for being very rough.
There was gang violence, drugs, transience, homelessness, and a lot of problems in the area. We would walk in large groups of people, just to keep our lunch money going to elementary school," Tim said. "When I moved to the country, it was just the exact opposite. It had lots of woods and lots of things to do. I made lots of friends and learned about animals. I learned to hunt, fish, hike, and camp. It was one of the best things that ever happened to me."
Friday, December 4, 2015
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Feature Story Notes
Tim Joyner
1. In my younger years, especially preteen, we moved around a bunch, as my parents struggled to find work. We were living in different parts of the country, and I was kind of a shy kid. It was traumatic going to new schools over and over again, especially being a poor kid trying to make friends. I didn't have the nice clothes, or the fancy stuff, and I was underachieving academically.
2. We were very poor growing up, me and my two older brothers. It probably affected my brothers more than me. When they were teenagers, we were at our worst. I was a little younger at the time so it didn't affect me quite as badly, but we continued to be poor into my teenage years. It taught me how to take care of myself, be independent. I got my first job really early, when I was about ten years old, and I've been working ever since. At a fairly young age I was able to get a car, buy my own clothes, and I even got an apartment in my early teens.
3. I was the youngest, so I wound up wearing hand-me-downs from my two older brothers. A lot of my clothes were in pretty bad shape, which was embarrassing as a child. I would wear the same shirt, or pants, or shoes three to four times a week. It was embarrassing for me also as a teen to eat the school lunches that were basically for poor people. If they had fed you breakfast or lunch, everybody knew. I would get made fun of for those things, and it really made me dislike school in general.
4. Being poor made me be a lot more capable of coping with things. It hardened me in a lot of ways. I feel like I'm pretty tough. It forced me to become a man a lot earlier in life than my peers. I had more responsibilities. It made me be a lot stronger, and I've heard that from a lot of people. It teaches you to take care of yourself. You learn to be self-sufficient because you rely on yourself.
5. I knew a lot of kids who had more money than me, and it does stand out in mind as an adult. I'm sure I was very envious of the kids with money, but I did have a couple of friends who I have very fond memories of who were well off. They would share with me, let me borrow their clothes, and let me enjoy the things around them that I didn't have.
6. As a child and a young teen, I grew up in a part of Houston that was known for being very rough.
There was gang violence, drugs, transience, homelessness, and a lot of problems in the area. It was not even safe to walk to school. We would walk in large groups of people, just to keep our lunch money going to elementary school. In fact, there were train tracks right across the street from our house. We would hop the trains because it was a much safer route to get to school. When I moved to the country, it was just the exact opposite. It had lots of woods and lots of things to do. No gangs, no violence, no drugs. I made lots of friends, and learned about horses and animals. I learned to hunt, fish, hike, and camp. It was probably on of the best things that ever happened to me.
7. Looking back on what my parents went through and what they shielded me from, it's almost painful sometimes to think about what we put our parents through. I know now, as a parent, what it must have been like to not be able to put food on the table, and not having the resources to give us a Christmas or birthday present. But we had family, and we had love, and we always got by. We always ate something. We also had family that would try to help us out. It's hard to see some of the sacrifices they went through just to make some basic things happen.
8. My brothers and I got along pretty well in our teen years. As we got older, we drifted apart a little bit. I was rebellious, and they were more responsible than me. I was definitely the one that got in more trouble. All in all we got along pretty well. We all looked after eachother. We all took up for eachother. We still love and help eachother out, so we're still very close today.
9. Moving out to the country was the single best thing that ever happened to me. I was on a dead end path in the situation I was in. It was a major life changing moment from day one. I made many friends and learned many, many things that I still use today.
10. My life motto, I would say, is very plain and simple. Never give up, and never give in. There's always hope. One of my employee's has a tattoo that says "This to shall pass." I firmly believe that you have to just do you're best, and never give up, and things will eventually go your way. I am a srong believer in karma, in doing good things, and having good things happen to you.
11. Like many people, I have many regrets. For bad things I did, or good things I didn't do. Of being afraid to show my true feelings because I was too shy. I wish I had treated my parents much, much better. I often feel myself needing to apologize for being so rebellious as a child.
12. Though I don't consider myself dumb, I did poor in school from very early on. I was very rebellious about school, and the school I was in wasn't very good. By the time I was in second grade, and had already moved schools several times, I was doing very poorly. This just sort of carried on into my teenage years. I didn't really start doing well until I left the public school system and went into a private school situation. There were more changes into my style of learning.
13. How I got into private school is kind of interesting. I was in eighth grade and I was struggling, about to fail. A very wealthy family in our small town was soliciting the school for some oppurtunities to sponsor students in a private Christian academy. Their good deed passed on to me. I didn't really understand the value of it at the time. But it was an oppurtunity for me, and the school brought my name to their attention. I checked out the school, and it seemed like it would be a good fit for me. The public school system had given up on me at that point, and I had given up on myself. While I didn't do amazingly well in the private school environment, I did much better. It was much more suited to my type of learning.
14. My social life was pretty good. I always remember having friends at all of my schools. I would get picked on by the more popular, or more wealthy kids because of the way I dressed. I always managed to have close friends. Whether we were having fun or getting in trouble, my friends were everything to me.
15. My mom became single as I was an infant and toddler, so I don't have a great deal of memories from it. I remember the struggle was very, very hard. We were very poor, and I would call it extreme poverty. We lived in a car for a few days. We drove across the country asking different family members for help. I remember seeing my mom cry because we didn't have enough food on the table. We once shared a hotdog as a family of four. I remember living in a trailer in Florida for a while. It was about the size of a bathroom.
(Only quotes used in story)
Susan
1. While we were dating, Tim and I had got back from a river trip about two hours away from home. We had stopped at a gas station, and he was going to drive my friend and I home. He came out of the gas station with a crying woman and a baby, and he tells us we're driving them home. She only spoke a very small amount of English, and it turned out she had her husband with her too. We put them in the backseat, and my friend and I were very worried because it was almost a hitchhiking scenario. We did end up getting them home safely. For me, the story shows what I was in for in the rest of my life. When he walked into the gas station, he heard her crying on the phone, and he knows some Spanish. She was pleading with her mom about getting a ride home because their car had broke down and they didn't have any formula for the baby. Tim felt like he just had to help. He just said these people were in a bad situation and he had to help them. I think that sums up Tim's personality.
2. His strongest characteristics are that he is a very honest person, and he's a very forgiving person. He doesn't stay upset or angry with anyone for too long. He always manages to find the good in people.
Mandy1. One day, me and Maya were in the car with my dad. We were going to school, and we were driving through a neighborhood. As were were driving, he saw something on the road, so he stopped and got out of the car. He had found a wallet, and he couldn't find any sort of identification. He knocked on a few doors until he found the owner. He's honest, and he did the right thing.
1. In my younger years, especially preteen, we moved around a bunch, as my parents struggled to find work. We were living in different parts of the country, and I was kind of a shy kid. It was traumatic going to new schools over and over again, especially being a poor kid trying to make friends. I didn't have the nice clothes, or the fancy stuff, and I was underachieving academically.
2. We were very poor growing up, me and my two older brothers. It probably affected my brothers more than me. When they were teenagers, we were at our worst. I was a little younger at the time so it didn't affect me quite as badly, but we continued to be poor into my teenage years. It taught me how to take care of myself, be independent. I got my first job really early, when I was about ten years old, and I've been working ever since. At a fairly young age I was able to get a car, buy my own clothes, and I even got an apartment in my early teens.
3. I was the youngest, so I wound up wearing hand-me-downs from my two older brothers. A lot of my clothes were in pretty bad shape, which was embarrassing as a child. I would wear the same shirt, or pants, or shoes three to four times a week. It was embarrassing for me also as a teen to eat the school lunches that were basically for poor people. If they had fed you breakfast or lunch, everybody knew. I would get made fun of for those things, and it really made me dislike school in general.
4. Being poor made me be a lot more capable of coping with things. It hardened me in a lot of ways. I feel like I'm pretty tough. It forced me to become a man a lot earlier in life than my peers. I had more responsibilities. It made me be a lot stronger, and I've heard that from a lot of people. It teaches you to take care of yourself. You learn to be self-sufficient because you rely on yourself.
5. I knew a lot of kids who had more money than me, and it does stand out in mind as an adult. I'm sure I was very envious of the kids with money, but I did have a couple of friends who I have very fond memories of who were well off. They would share with me, let me borrow their clothes, and let me enjoy the things around them that I didn't have.
6. As a child and a young teen, I grew up in a part of Houston that was known for being very rough.
There was gang violence, drugs, transience, homelessness, and a lot of problems in the area. It was not even safe to walk to school. We would walk in large groups of people, just to keep our lunch money going to elementary school. In fact, there were train tracks right across the street from our house. We would hop the trains because it was a much safer route to get to school. When I moved to the country, it was just the exact opposite. It had lots of woods and lots of things to do. No gangs, no violence, no drugs. I made lots of friends, and learned about horses and animals. I learned to hunt, fish, hike, and camp. It was probably on of the best things that ever happened to me.
7. Looking back on what my parents went through and what they shielded me from, it's almost painful sometimes to think about what we put our parents through. I know now, as a parent, what it must have been like to not be able to put food on the table, and not having the resources to give us a Christmas or birthday present. But we had family, and we had love, and we always got by. We always ate something. We also had family that would try to help us out. It's hard to see some of the sacrifices they went through just to make some basic things happen.
8. My brothers and I got along pretty well in our teen years. As we got older, we drifted apart a little bit. I was rebellious, and they were more responsible than me. I was definitely the one that got in more trouble. All in all we got along pretty well. We all looked after eachother. We all took up for eachother. We still love and help eachother out, so we're still very close today.
9. Moving out to the country was the single best thing that ever happened to me. I was on a dead end path in the situation I was in. It was a major life changing moment from day one. I made many friends and learned many, many things that I still use today.
10. My life motto, I would say, is very plain and simple. Never give up, and never give in. There's always hope. One of my employee's has a tattoo that says "This to shall pass." I firmly believe that you have to just do you're best, and never give up, and things will eventually go your way. I am a srong believer in karma, in doing good things, and having good things happen to you.
11. Like many people, I have many regrets. For bad things I did, or good things I didn't do. Of being afraid to show my true feelings because I was too shy. I wish I had treated my parents much, much better. I often feel myself needing to apologize for being so rebellious as a child.
12. Though I don't consider myself dumb, I did poor in school from very early on. I was very rebellious about school, and the school I was in wasn't very good. By the time I was in second grade, and had already moved schools several times, I was doing very poorly. This just sort of carried on into my teenage years. I didn't really start doing well until I left the public school system and went into a private school situation. There were more changes into my style of learning.
13. How I got into private school is kind of interesting. I was in eighth grade and I was struggling, about to fail. A very wealthy family in our small town was soliciting the school for some oppurtunities to sponsor students in a private Christian academy. Their good deed passed on to me. I didn't really understand the value of it at the time. But it was an oppurtunity for me, and the school brought my name to their attention. I checked out the school, and it seemed like it would be a good fit for me. The public school system had given up on me at that point, and I had given up on myself. While I didn't do amazingly well in the private school environment, I did much better. It was much more suited to my type of learning.
14. My social life was pretty good. I always remember having friends at all of my schools. I would get picked on by the more popular, or more wealthy kids because of the way I dressed. I always managed to have close friends. Whether we were having fun or getting in trouble, my friends were everything to me.
15. My mom became single as I was an infant and toddler, so I don't have a great deal of memories from it. I remember the struggle was very, very hard. We were very poor, and I would call it extreme poverty. We lived in a car for a few days. We drove across the country asking different family members for help. I remember seeing my mom cry because we didn't have enough food on the table. We once shared a hotdog as a family of four. I remember living in a trailer in Florida for a while. It was about the size of a bathroom.
(Only quotes used in story)
Susan
1. While we were dating, Tim and I had got back from a river trip about two hours away from home. We had stopped at a gas station, and he was going to drive my friend and I home. He came out of the gas station with a crying woman and a baby, and he tells us we're driving them home. She only spoke a very small amount of English, and it turned out she had her husband with her too. We put them in the backseat, and my friend and I were very worried because it was almost a hitchhiking scenario. We did end up getting them home safely. For me, the story shows what I was in for in the rest of my life. When he walked into the gas station, he heard her crying on the phone, and he knows some Spanish. She was pleading with her mom about getting a ride home because their car had broke down and they didn't have any formula for the baby. Tim felt like he just had to help. He just said these people were in a bad situation and he had to help them. I think that sums up Tim's personality.
2. His strongest characteristics are that he is a very honest person, and he's a very forgiving person. He doesn't stay upset or angry with anyone for too long. He always manages to find the good in people.
Mandy1. One day, me and Maya were in the car with my dad. We were going to school, and we were driving through a neighborhood. As were were driving, he saw something on the road, so he stopped and got out of the car. He had found a wallet, and he couldn't find any sort of identification. He knocked on a few doors until he found the owner. He's honest, and he did the right thing.
CE 3.3
1. Mark Zuckerberg described their goals as “advancing human potential and promoting equality.”
2. The state is adding $130 million in spending for Pre-K on small class sizes, teacher training, and full day schooling.
3. The newest downtown condo project, the Independent, will be 58 stories, and it is significant because it will be the tallest building in Austin.
4. David Price will make $217 million in the next seven years.
5. Yes, I would like to try Texas Trash.
Short Answer:
Homeboy Industries is a company that helps ex gang members and people who have been released from jail to find work and have a second chance in society. I thought the story was interesting and compelling. It made me think about the struggles they must go through to reenter society. They're probably judged a lot harder than any other employees. I think the interns sent by Homeboy would work hard to prove they've earned the opportunity allotted to them. I believe in second chances, and I think it is good that Homeboy helps people who want to change their lives find careers.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Feature Story Brainstorm
1. My main subject is my dad, Tim Joyner.
2. Supporting interviews from my mom, sister, and possibly uncles.
3. The topic would be his childhood experiences and how it made his personality.
4. I'm going to use the personality angle.
5.
1. Describe some of the major events of your childhood.
2. How did being poor effect your childhood?
3. What is one specific memory you have of being embarrassed because of poverty?
4. How did it influence your personality?
5. How did you feel about kids who had more money?
6. How would you describe the neighborhood you lived in?
7. What struggles did your parents go through to raise you and your brothers?
8. Describe your childhood relationship with your brothers?
9. How does it compare to your relationship with them now?
10. What is one distinct memory from your childhood and how it changed you?
11. What is your life motto?
12. Is there anything you regret from your childhood?
13. How would you describe your academic life in school?
14. How would you describe your social life in school?
15. Describe your first job.
16. How did having a single mother for part of your childhood effect that time period?
17. How safe did you feel in your community?
18. What advice would you give to kids in a similar situation as your childhood?
19. What was the best day of your childhood? Describe.
20. If you had to change something about your childhood, what would it be?
21. How did growing up in a small town effect your childhood?
6.
1. How would you describe Tim's personality?
2. How would you describe his childhood?
3. What do you think are his strongest character traits?
4, What is a story about Tim that shows who he is?
5. What makes Tim different from others?
6. What would be Tim's catchphrase?
7. How would you describe interacting with Tim?
7.
1, More than thirty percent of school children struggle with hunger.
2. By the time children reach the age 11, they are spending 33% of their lives with their siblings.
3. Child hunger has a negative effect on academic performance.
4. Poverty affects child brains due to added stress.
5, Youngest children tend to be more carefree, sociable, and make people laugh.
8. Over Thanksgiving Break
9. In my house
10. Writing down and recording
2. Supporting interviews from my mom, sister, and possibly uncles.
3. The topic would be his childhood experiences and how it made his personality.
4. I'm going to use the personality angle.
5.
1. Describe some of the major events of your childhood.
2. How did being poor effect your childhood?
3. What is one specific memory you have of being embarrassed because of poverty?
4. How did it influence your personality?
5. How did you feel about kids who had more money?
6. How would you describe the neighborhood you lived in?
7. What struggles did your parents go through to raise you and your brothers?
8. Describe your childhood relationship with your brothers?
9. How does it compare to your relationship with them now?
10. What is one distinct memory from your childhood and how it changed you?
11. What is your life motto?
12. Is there anything you regret from your childhood?
13. How would you describe your academic life in school?
14. How would you describe your social life in school?
15. Describe your first job.
16. How did having a single mother for part of your childhood effect that time period?
17. How safe did you feel in your community?
18. What advice would you give to kids in a similar situation as your childhood?
19. What was the best day of your childhood? Describe.
20. If you had to change something about your childhood, what would it be?
21. How did growing up in a small town effect your childhood?
6.
1. How would you describe Tim's personality?
2. How would you describe his childhood?
3. What do you think are his strongest character traits?
4, What is a story about Tim that shows who he is?
5. What makes Tim different from others?
6. What would be Tim's catchphrase?
7. How would you describe interacting with Tim?
7.
1, More than thirty percent of school children struggle with hunger.
2. By the time children reach the age 11, they are spending 33% of their lives with their siblings.
3. Child hunger has a negative effect on academic performance.
4. Poverty affects child brains due to added stress.
5, Youngest children tend to be more carefree, sociable, and make people laugh.
8. Over Thanksgiving Break
9. In my house
10. Writing down and recording
CE 3.2
1. The unusual requests made by his attorney are to have the witnesses and attorneys remain quiet about the case.
2. They are sitting in the University President's office and refusing to leave until the school agrees to make changes to improve the social and academic experiences of black students.
3. The four teams are Clemson, Alabama, Ohio State, and Oklahoma State.
4. The five "platinum" biker cities in the U.S. are Madison, Fort Collins, Boulder, Portland, and Davis.
5. The films Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 were compared to it.
Short Answer:
I do not think this was a good decision by the board. If they don't prioritize teaching the students accurate information, they might as well not teach the children. The example of referring to slaves as workers implies that they came by their free will and misrepresents history. Textbooks should be checked by experts in the field of study. I think that textbooks are mostly accurate, but I also feel that I don't know the full accuracy of it because we are taught to take the textbook as fact.
2. They are sitting in the University President's office and refusing to leave until the school agrees to make changes to improve the social and academic experiences of black students.
3. The four teams are Clemson, Alabama, Ohio State, and Oklahoma State.
4. The five "platinum" biker cities in the U.S. are Madison, Fort Collins, Boulder, Portland, and Davis.
5. The films Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 were compared to it.
Short Answer:
I do not think this was a good decision by the board. If they don't prioritize teaching the students accurate information, they might as well not teach the children. The example of referring to slaves as workers implies that they came by their free will and misrepresents history. Textbooks should be checked by experts in the field of study. I think that textbooks are mostly accurate, but I also feel that I don't know the full accuracy of it because we are taught to take the textbook as fact.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Feature Writing Preview
1. A hard lede introduces the main information upfront while the one in the story gave a sentence just to grab attention, and more information followed it.
2. The who, what, where, when, why, and how were stated in the second paragraph.
3. Yes, there were nine quotes in the story.
4. Some were in quote-transition format, but most were not.
5. It quoted Kevin McLoughlin, Doral Chenoweth III, Ken Andrews, Tony Florentino, Shane Cormier, Patrick Harris, and Ted Williams.
6. "My boss said to me: 'If you don't get him hired, you're fired,'" said Kevin McLoughlin.
7. It has 33 paragraphs.
8. It has 1,524 words.
9. It is significant because the lede grabs the readers attention, and the final paragraph connects the story back to its lede.
10. They did that for dramatic effect and to make the reader consider this story when they hear a voice advertisement.
11. Yes, it was interesting.
12. Yes, I wanted to hear the voice.
13. Watching the video helped me relate and understand the person more. Reading the story makes it feel abstract, but seeing him and hearing his voice allowed me to look at him as person instead of a news topic.
14. It would have lost some impact, but the overall message would still get across.
15. Yes, they did describe the voice.
16. They describe his "radiant pipes" and add passages of things he might say such as, "Watch Family Guy , weeknights at 7:30 on Fox 28!"
2. The who, what, where, when, why, and how were stated in the second paragraph.
3. Yes, there were nine quotes in the story.
4. Some were in quote-transition format, but most were not.
5. It quoted Kevin McLoughlin, Doral Chenoweth III, Ken Andrews, Tony Florentino, Shane Cormier, Patrick Harris, and Ted Williams.
6. "My boss said to me: 'If you don't get him hired, you're fired,'" said Kevin McLoughlin.
7. It has 33 paragraphs.
8. It has 1,524 words.
9. It is significant because the lede grabs the readers attention, and the final paragraph connects the story back to its lede.
10. They did that for dramatic effect and to make the reader consider this story when they hear a voice advertisement.
11. Yes, it was interesting.
12. Yes, I wanted to hear the voice.
13. Watching the video helped me relate and understand the person more. Reading the story makes it feel abstract, but seeing him and hearing his voice allowed me to look at him as person instead of a news topic.
14. It would have lost some impact, but the overall message would still get across.
15. Yes, they did describe the voice.
16. They describe his "radiant pipes" and add passages of things he might say such as, "Watch Family Guy , weeknights at 7:30 on Fox 28!"
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Peer Reflection #2
1. Luke
2. It is about why kids should have allowances.
3. "I firmly believe that they are a necessary to a middle school to the end of high school where the person should get a job."
4. Yes, he addressed why parents may not feel it necessary to give kids allowance.
5. No
6. No
7. First Person
8. Commentary Piece
http://lukesjournalism1blog.blogspot.com/2015/11/opinons-piece-allowances.html?showComment=1447185479857
2. It is about why kids should have allowances.
3. "I firmly believe that they are a necessary to a middle school to the end of high school where the person should get a job."
4. Yes, he addressed why parents may not feel it necessary to give kids allowance.
5. No
6. No
7. First Person
8. Commentary Piece
http://lukesjournalism1blog.blogspot.com/2015/11/opinons-piece-allowances.html?showComment=1447185479857
Peer Reflection #1
1. Jaye
2. How social media can affect teenagers in negative ways
3. "Sometimes I wish that Instagram, Twitter, Flickr, and everything else had never existed - we'd be better off without them."
4. Yes, she addressed how social media can be fun.
5. No
6. No
7. First Person
8. It was in between the two
http://jayesjournalismblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/social-media-how-it-affects-life-of.html?showComment=1447184780274#c5539534820600764678
2. How social media can affect teenagers in negative ways
3. "Sometimes I wish that Instagram, Twitter, Flickr, and everything else had never existed - we'd be better off without them."
4. Yes, she addressed how social media can be fun.
5. No
6. No
7. First Person
8. It was in between the two
http://jayesjournalismblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/social-media-how-it-affects-life-of.html?showComment=1447184780274#c5539534820600764678
Friday, November 6, 2015
Social Media Opinions Piece
Social Media
I think that social media can be a fun way to keep in touch with friends, and a place of self expression for our ideas.
Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and Vine are a few of the many social media platforms used widely today. Social media allows users to post information about their lives to entertain or inform their "followers." It helps users learn more about others and communicate with friends and colleagues.
Some people don't agree with social media because it can be used to bully and start unnecessary conflict with others. They may also feel that it is a waste of time, and distracts people from completing important tasks. It is also a common opinion that it is unsafe to put personal information out for anyone to see.
Though social media can be used to bully, it is not the cause of the bullying. Bullying can be done through face to face interaction and texting, so it is unfair to blame social media outlets for this issue. It is also becoming increasingly common for schools to teach students the harms of cyber bullying and the importance of staying safe online.
The idea of social media being a waste of time is a generalization that is in many ways untrue. LinkedIn is used by working professionals to communicate and collaborate affectively. Social Media platforms are often used to get important information out quickly to a large amount of people. In recent years, social media has been commonly used to help grow businesses, and it has even helped a few people achieve fame. Though some may neglect their work to use social media, I think the majority of people find a way to get their work done and have free time to enjoy the different social media platforms.
There is a concern of personal information getting out on the internet, but social media outlets make options available to users to keep their data confidential. Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and numerous others give users the authority to decide who views their information and the ability to block other users from seeing their information. Users will never have to post more information than they feel comfortable with sharing, so there isn't an issue with privacy.
In a survey of 1,000 teenagers, 52% said that social media has improved their relationships with friends, and only 4% felt social media worsened the relationships. (CNN) According to Shira Lee Katz, Common Sense Media's director of digital media, social media gives teenagers confidence and makes them feel more outgoing. She described how the impact of social media is primarily positive on teens' social and emotional lives.
Self expression is an essential part of adolescence and growing older. Social media allows teenagers to show off their ideas, creativity, and events of their life to their followers. It is important for youth to have a voice, and this gives teens a platform to share their opinions and stories.
I feel that the involvement of social media in our lives benefits our relationships with others and helps us better understand the world around us.
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I think that social media can be a fun way to keep in touch with friends, and a place of self expression for our ideas.
Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and Vine are a few of the many social media platforms used widely today. Social media allows users to post information about their lives to entertain or inform their "followers." It helps users learn more about others and communicate with friends and colleagues.
Some people don't agree with social media because it can be used to bully and start unnecessary conflict with others. They may also feel that it is a waste of time, and distracts people from completing important tasks. It is also a common opinion that it is unsafe to put personal information out for anyone to see.
Though social media can be used to bully, it is not the cause of the bullying. Bullying can be done through face to face interaction and texting, so it is unfair to blame social media outlets for this issue. It is also becoming increasingly common for schools to teach students the harms of cyber bullying and the importance of staying safe online.
The idea of social media being a waste of time is a generalization that is in many ways untrue. LinkedIn is used by working professionals to communicate and collaborate affectively. Social Media platforms are often used to get important information out quickly to a large amount of people. In recent years, social media has been commonly used to help grow businesses, and it has even helped a few people achieve fame. Though some may neglect their work to use social media, I think the majority of people find a way to get their work done and have free time to enjoy the different social media platforms.
There is a concern of personal information getting out on the internet, but social media outlets make options available to users to keep their data confidential. Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and numerous others give users the authority to decide who views their information and the ability to block other users from seeing their information. Users will never have to post more information than they feel comfortable with sharing, so there isn't an issue with privacy.
In a survey of 1,000 teenagers, 52% said that social media has improved their relationships with friends, and only 4% felt social media worsened the relationships. (CNN) According to Shira Lee Katz, Common Sense Media's director of digital media, social media gives teenagers confidence and makes them feel more outgoing. She described how the impact of social media is primarily positive on teens' social and emotional lives.
Self expression is an essential part of adolescence and growing older. Social media allows teenagers to show off their ideas, creativity, and events of their life to their followers. It is important for youth to have a voice, and this gives teens a platform to share their opinions and stories.
I feel that the involvement of social media in our lives benefits our relationships with others and helps us better understand the world around us.
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CE 3.1
1. They want to ban the flag because they see it as a symbol of hatred and racism.
2. He found out from his school counselor when there was an issue with his social security number.
3. The property owner did not approve of the sidewalk, and the student's are considered living to close to the school to use the bus.
4. Whole Foods is in the business of organic foods. Amplify Snack Brands is in the business of healthy snack foods. HomeAway is in the business of online travel site.
5. She is trying to empower women to join the world of tech and be a good mom. She mentors students learning technology and sets up meetings and dinners with women where she gives advice and information.
Short Answer:
This story is an editorial. The author was arguing that people are too materialistic and should live simpler lives. He offered examples from respected historical figures and evidence from different simplicity movements. He supported by saying that when people strive to have full and variety rich lives, they are making their lives overly complex. It says "from the right" because it shows an opposing viewpoint from others ideas. I agree that people today are too materialistic, but he did not convince me of his argument. I think that we as humans have a limited time on Earth and we should try not to waste it. We should strive for a full life and a positive impact on the world around us.
2. He found out from his school counselor when there was an issue with his social security number.
3. The property owner did not approve of the sidewalk, and the student's are considered living to close to the school to use the bus.
4. Whole Foods is in the business of organic foods. Amplify Snack Brands is in the business of healthy snack foods. HomeAway is in the business of online travel site.
5. She is trying to empower women to join the world of tech and be a good mom. She mentors students learning technology and sets up meetings and dinners with women where she gives advice and information.
Short Answer:
This story is an editorial. The author was arguing that people are too materialistic and should live simpler lives. He offered examples from respected historical figures and evidence from different simplicity movements. He supported by saying that when people strive to have full and variety rich lives, they are making their lives overly complex. It says "from the right" because it shows an opposing viewpoint from others ideas. I agree that people today are too materialistic, but he did not convince me of his argument. I think that we as humans have a limited time on Earth and we should try not to waste it. We should strive for a full life and a positive impact on the world around us.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Editorials and Personal Columns
1. The lack of available parking spaces at Bowie
2. The issues of heating and cooling at Bowie
3. The issue of teaching to only particular styles of learning, and how it negatively effects the students.
I don't follow any particular columnist, but I read a lot of the editorials on Buzzfeed.
2. The issues of heating and cooling at Bowie
3. The issue of teaching to only particular styles of learning, and how it negatively effects the students.
I don't follow any particular columnist, but I read a lot of the editorials on Buzzfeed.
Peer Reflections
Opinion Piece #1
1. Sam M.
2. Her story is about justified use of the military and not limiting it the abilities of the military.
3. "I believe it should be a circumstantial decision left up to our President and U.S. government leaders."
4. She does address why the rest of the world would look towards the U.S. military for support.
5. She was not wishy washy with her opinion, and made her opinions clear.
6. She used one quote from President Obama.
7. She wrote in first person.
http://samsbowieblogs.blogspot.com/2015/10/opinions-writing-preview.html?showComment=1446492405971#c6787671312197917997
Opinion Piece #2
1. Claire
2. Her story is about why she feels all students should be able to leave campus during lunch.
3. "I believe that all grades (freshman-seniors) should be able to go off campus during lunch when appropriate."
4. She did address why some people might feel only seniors should leave campus at lunch.
5. She was some what wishy washy with her opinion when she said that all students should be able to leave campus during lunch, and then changed it to only a few times a week they should.
6. She did not use quotes.
7. She wrote in first person.
http://clairesjournalismblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/1st-commentary-article.html?showComment=1446493248866#c2013200794948379904
1. Sam M.
2. Her story is about justified use of the military and not limiting it the abilities of the military.
3. "I believe it should be a circumstantial decision left up to our President and U.S. government leaders."
4. She does address why the rest of the world would look towards the U.S. military for support.
5. She was not wishy washy with her opinion, and made her opinions clear.
6. She used one quote from President Obama.
7. She wrote in first person.
http://samsbowieblogs.blogspot.com/2015/10/opinions-writing-preview.html?showComment=1446492405971#c6787671312197917997
Opinion Piece #2
1. Claire
2. Her story is about why she feels all students should be able to leave campus during lunch.
3. "I believe that all grades (freshman-seniors) should be able to go off campus during lunch when appropriate."
4. She did address why some people might feel only seniors should leave campus at lunch.
5. She was some what wishy washy with her opinion when she said that all students should be able to leave campus during lunch, and then changed it to only a few times a week they should.
6. She did not use quotes.
7. She wrote in first person.
http://clairesjournalismblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/1st-commentary-article.html?showComment=1446493248866#c2013200794948379904
Thursday, October 29, 2015
CE 2.3
1. The new speaker of the House is Paul Ryan, and he is a Republican.
2. The Texas law is that failure to identify themselves becomes and offense if the person "intentionally refuses to give a name, residence address, or date of birth to an officer who has lawfully arrested that person and requested the information."
3. The two teams playing the world series are the Mets and the Royals.
4. Do purchase high quality items and incorporate items that will serve as conversation pieces. Don't go overboard with season specific items or use color combinations that don't work with your current color scheme.
5. I would like to go to the monthly barbecue fest on a weekend.
Short Answer: I have seen the video, and I agree that the officer should be fired and the girl should receive some punishment for causing a disturbance. I think police brutality is a big issue, and there are too many cases of police using unnecessary for on unarmed citizens. I think racism is a cause of some, but not all police brutality cases. Cell phones and social media help bring attention and support to these cases, so the police are forced to acknowledge them. I think it is good that these cases are exposed on social media because the best way to gain support is to show a lot of people what happened.
2. The Texas law is that failure to identify themselves becomes and offense if the person "intentionally refuses to give a name, residence address, or date of birth to an officer who has lawfully arrested that person and requested the information."
3. The two teams playing the world series are the Mets and the Royals.
4. Do purchase high quality items and incorporate items that will serve as conversation pieces. Don't go overboard with season specific items or use color combinations that don't work with your current color scheme.
5. I would like to go to the monthly barbecue fest on a weekend.
Short Answer: I have seen the video, and I agree that the officer should be fired and the girl should receive some punishment for causing a disturbance. I think police brutality is a big issue, and there are too many cases of police using unnecessary for on unarmed citizens. I think racism is a cause of some, but not all police brutality cases. Cell phones and social media help bring attention and support to these cases, so the police are forced to acknowledge them. I think it is good that these cases are exposed on social media because the best way to gain support is to show a lot of people what happened.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
1st Commentary Article
Child Autonomy for Medical Choices
There is a large debate going on regarding whether the final say in medical decisions for the adolescent should fall to them or their legal guardians. Most agree that parental guidance is beneficial, but the question is whether it is fair to allow the guardians to make the decision for their child's health.
I think that adolescents should have legal authority over their own body once they reach the age of thirteen, the age commonly regarded as the beginning of adolescence.
Some would prefer to give parents the final decision because they believe adolescents will make irrational decisions that could potentially harm themselves and others. Studies have shown that the brain is not fully developed until the age of twenty six, so children do not have the same ability to make beneficial decisions.
However, opposing studies have shown that while adolescents use a different part of the brain for making decisions, their capability to make decisions is similar to that of an adult. Adults and children are similar in the fact that they will not always make the best decision.
Currently, consent by proxy from the guardian is necessary in a child's medical treatment. Allowing another person to decide the child's medical care is a violation of the adolescent's constitutional right of liberty over the mind and body.
Not all guardians will make the best decision for their child. "Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental illness and a form of child abuse. The caretaker of a child, usually a mother, either makes up fake symptoms or causes real symptoms to make it look like the child is sick." (U.S. National Library of Medicine) In the case of Munchausen, the parent uses their authority to make medical decisions with the intent of harming the child. The best way to insure the decision is made to benefit the child is to have the choice decided by that child.
Small groups feel that the decision should be made by the medical professionals, but the majority agree that will lead to corruption of doctors forcing expensive treatment and a greater harm to human rights.
The question of autonomy is only an issue when the wishes of the parent and the child are in conflict. Most of the time, the two groups are in agreement. I feel that when they differ, the adolescent should have ultimate control over their body. They can receive the advice and guidance of parents and medical staff if they choose.
Some guardians do not make beneficial decisions for their adolescents for different reasons. Parents that are particularly old, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, have strict religious beliefs, or don't seek medical advice are at risk to make choices that can negatively impact their child.
The goal of all sides of this debate is to protect the adolescent's health and human right's. I believe the best way to secure these things and to have decisions made in the child's best interests is to give adolescents autonomy over their medical choices.
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There is a large debate going on regarding whether the final say in medical decisions for the adolescent should fall to them or their legal guardians. Most agree that parental guidance is beneficial, but the question is whether it is fair to allow the guardians to make the decision for their child's health.
I think that adolescents should have legal authority over their own body once they reach the age of thirteen, the age commonly regarded as the beginning of adolescence.
Some would prefer to give parents the final decision because they believe adolescents will make irrational decisions that could potentially harm themselves and others. Studies have shown that the brain is not fully developed until the age of twenty six, so children do not have the same ability to make beneficial decisions.
However, opposing studies have shown that while adolescents use a different part of the brain for making decisions, their capability to make decisions is similar to that of an adult. Adults and children are similar in the fact that they will not always make the best decision.
Currently, consent by proxy from the guardian is necessary in a child's medical treatment. Allowing another person to decide the child's medical care is a violation of the adolescent's constitutional right of liberty over the mind and body.
Not all guardians will make the best decision for their child. "Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental illness and a form of child abuse. The caretaker of a child, usually a mother, either makes up fake symptoms or causes real symptoms to make it look like the child is sick." (U.S. National Library of Medicine) In the case of Munchausen, the parent uses their authority to make medical decisions with the intent of harming the child. The best way to insure the decision is made to benefit the child is to have the choice decided by that child.
Small groups feel that the decision should be made by the medical professionals, but the majority agree that will lead to corruption of doctors forcing expensive treatment and a greater harm to human rights.
The question of autonomy is only an issue when the wishes of the parent and the child are in conflict. Most of the time, the two groups are in agreement. I feel that when they differ, the adolescent should have ultimate control over their body. They can receive the advice and guidance of parents and medical staff if they choose.
Some guardians do not make beneficial decisions for their adolescents for different reasons. Parents that are particularly old, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, have strict religious beliefs, or don't seek medical advice are at risk to make choices that can negatively impact their child.
The goal of all sides of this debate is to protect the adolescent's health and human right's. I believe the best way to secure these things and to have decisions made in the child's best interests is to give adolescents autonomy over their medical choices.
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Lone Star Dispatch Issue #1
Story #1
1. Who: Parker Smith
What: Is speaking out on how the dress code targets women
Where: Bowie High School
Why: She was dress coded for wearing a shirt out of code
When: September 4, 2015
How: She posted on Twitter and has attended several meetings to discuss the issue
2. On September 4, 2015, Parker Smith was dress coded for wearing a shirt out of the code at Bowie High School. She has used Twitter and attended several meetings to discuss the issue of dress code targeting girls.
3. Parker Smith-Direct
Marley Neth-Direct
Stephen Kane-Direct
Parker Smith-Indirect
Stephen Kane-Direct
Parker Smith-Direct
Jennifer Smith-Direct
Brandon Smith-Direct
Parker Smith-Direct
4. no opinions
5. The headline does not give any information about dress code, unequal treatment of women, or how a recent event at Bowie brought up the issue.
6. yes
Story #2
1. Who: Bowie
What: Is getting some improvements
Where: At Bowie High School
Why: AISD bond
When: Bond Package was passed by voters two years ago
How: Getting a trainer room, a new kitchen, and adding tables.
2. Two years ago, voters passed a bond package that would pay for schools to get new resources. Now, Bowie is getting a trainer room, a new kitchen, and adding tables.
3. Pablo Riera-Direct
Brittani Thibodeaux-Direct
Richard Winemiller-Direct
Richard Winemiller-Direct
Janelle Seay-Direct
Andy Padgett-Direct
4. "I think that this is so students can read the time easier while in a rush to class." The author describes why he thinks newer, digital clocks were added.
5. It does
6. yes
Story #3
1. Who:
What:
Where:
Why:
When:
How:
1. Who: Parker Smith
What: Is speaking out on how the dress code targets women
Where: Bowie High School
Why: She was dress coded for wearing a shirt out of code
When: September 4, 2015
How: She posted on Twitter and has attended several meetings to discuss the issue
2. On September 4, 2015, Parker Smith was dress coded for wearing a shirt out of the code at Bowie High School. She has used Twitter and attended several meetings to discuss the issue of dress code targeting girls.
3. Parker Smith-Direct
Marley Neth-Direct
Stephen Kane-Direct
Parker Smith-Indirect
Stephen Kane-Direct
Parker Smith-Direct
Jennifer Smith-Direct
Brandon Smith-Direct
Parker Smith-Direct
4. no opinions
5. The headline does not give any information about dress code, unequal treatment of women, or how a recent event at Bowie brought up the issue.
6. yes
Story #2
1. Who: Bowie
What: Is getting some improvements
Where: At Bowie High School
Why: AISD bond
When: Bond Package was passed by voters two years ago
How: Getting a trainer room, a new kitchen, and adding tables.
2. Two years ago, voters passed a bond package that would pay for schools to get new resources. Now, Bowie is getting a trainer room, a new kitchen, and adding tables.
3. Pablo Riera-Direct
Brittani Thibodeaux-Direct
Richard Winemiller-Direct
Richard Winemiller-Direct
Janelle Seay-Direct
Andy Padgett-Direct
4. "I think that this is so students can read the time easier while in a rush to class." The author describes why he thinks newer, digital clocks were added.
5. It does
6. yes
Story #3
1. Who:
What:
Where:
Why:
When:
How:
Friday, October 23, 2015
SNO Online Papers
1. Ella McPherson
2. It is about why she thinks the dress code needs revising.
3. "I do understand the need for a dress code...I am simply suggesting it needs to be revised."
4. Yes, she did mention how there are benefits to the dress code.
5. No
6. No Quotes
7. First Person
1. Caleigh Manning
2. It is about how she feels when people confuse metal music with the stereotypes.
3. "I wish that people would get that stereotype out of their heads. Metal music is portrayed as scary and threatening, when it is actually not."
4. She mentioned why some people would feel that way about the music.
5. No
6. 1 Quote
7. First Person
1. Gayle Talamantez
2. It is about whether it is better to be single or in a relationship.
3. He feels it is better to be single because there is less drama.
4. He talks about pros and cons
5. No
6. No
7. First Person
2. It is about why she thinks the dress code needs revising.
3. "I do understand the need for a dress code...I am simply suggesting it needs to be revised."
4. Yes, she did mention how there are benefits to the dress code.
5. No
6. No Quotes
7. First Person
1. Caleigh Manning
2. It is about how she feels when people confuse metal music with the stereotypes.
3. "I wish that people would get that stereotype out of their heads. Metal music is portrayed as scary and threatening, when it is actually not."
4. She mentioned why some people would feel that way about the music.
5. No
6. 1 Quote
7. First Person
1. Gayle Talamantez
2. It is about whether it is better to be single or in a relationship.
3. He feels it is better to be single because there is less drama.
4. He talks about pros and cons
5. No
6. No
7. First Person
Personal Essays
1. One idea is to write about conversational topics that I am excited about.
2. I should remember to avoid using abstract expressions.
3. Three suggestions the writer gives are to make sure your piece has a good rhythm and pace, to grab the reader's attention, and to connect your personal life.
2. I should remember to avoid using abstract expressions.
3. Three suggestions the writer gives are to make sure your piece has a good rhythm and pace, to grab the reader's attention, and to connect your personal life.
CE 2.2
1. The fire could have been started by an overheating shredder or an intentionally set fire in violation of the county's burn ban.
2. He was nominated because he has a natural passion for it, and he goes above and beyond for his students.
3. Lewis Hamilton is the favorite to win the F1 race in Austin this weekend.
4. Three types of apples mentioned in the story are Honeycrisp, Jonagold, and McIntosh.
5. I would like to try the pure maple syrup out of the 8 food items listed.
Short Answer: We have never considered purchasing a textbook. Not having a hard copy textbook makes it hard for me to understand geometry topics. I have to read the problems off a computer, and then solve them on my own paper. It makes it very hard to solve geometry problems when you can't right directly on the figures. I don't think going all digital is a good idea because not all students have access to technology, and internet connection is not always fast or reliable. I think the trend will continue in the U.S. because while it is inconvenient for students and parents, it is cost effective for schools. I think school districts did away with textbooks because they cost a lot to print, and the schools have to buy new textbooks each year.
2. He was nominated because he has a natural passion for it, and he goes above and beyond for his students.
3. Lewis Hamilton is the favorite to win the F1 race in Austin this weekend.
4. Three types of apples mentioned in the story are Honeycrisp, Jonagold, and McIntosh.
5. I would like to try the pure maple syrup out of the 8 food items listed.
Short Answer: We have never considered purchasing a textbook. Not having a hard copy textbook makes it hard for me to understand geometry topics. I have to read the problems off a computer, and then solve them on my own paper. It makes it very hard to solve geometry problems when you can't right directly on the figures. I don't think going all digital is a good idea because not all students have access to technology, and internet connection is not always fast or reliable. I think the trend will continue in the U.S. because while it is inconvenient for students and parents, it is cost effective for schools. I think school districts did away with textbooks because they cost a lot to print, and the schools have to buy new textbooks each year.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Opinion Writing Preview
Article 1
1. Editorial Staff
2. It is about the FIT days were decided and enforced, and how students were not consulted in this decision making.
3. "This vote done only by the teachers illustrates a larger problem at our school: students not being taken seriously and given the right to have a say about the schedule."
4. Yes, they give input about why teachers would support FIT twice a week.
5. They said that FIT time is more important than class time, which goes against their opinion that FIT should be every day and not only twice a week.
6. No Quotes
7. First Person
Article 2
1. Kelsie Stella
2. It is about how the office is making two documents accessible online for student access.
3. "I think moving toward a more technology-based system for the two documents, especially at a school like this, is going to prove to be extremely successful."
4. No
5. No
6. Yes, 1 Quote -themselves
7. First Person
Article 3
1. Nya Martin
2. It is about how Blue Bell products that were infected with Listeria caused ten sicknesses and three deaths.
3. "...if a mistake that could've been avoided by doing your job drastically affects other people's lives, you should be held accountable and punished."
4. No
5. No
6. No Quotes
7. First Person
Article 4
1. Annika Holm
2. It is about the things she doesn't like about pep rally's, and how she thinks they could be improved.
3. "The problem with pep rallies is that they don't inspire pep, nor do they rally support for the school."
4. No
5. Yes, she starts by giving the idea that pep rallies are pointless, and then changes it to the idea that pep rallies would be better if they changed things.
6. No Quotes
7. First Person
Article 5
1. Melissa Weprin
2. It is about how having SEL lessons placed into World Geography lessons may be an ineffective way to teach students the information.
3. "...it has a lot of potential to be helpful to students, but it seems to not be working in the way students and administrators had hoped."
4. Yes, she recognizes the purpose it was created for.
5. No
6. No
7. First Person
Article 6
1. Amaya Marquez
2. All sports should get equal treatment, and club sports should have a class dedicated to them.
3. "...those sports teams should be able to have classes just like the others."
4. No
5. No
6. Yes, 1 Quote -herself
7. First Person
A. Major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece are...
1. Opinions pieces are in third person, and hard news stories are in third person.
2. Hard news stories give you the news objectively, and opinions pieces give a clear side of an argument.
3. Hard news stories have many quotes, opinion pieces have little or no quotes.
B. There aren't many pictures because they aren't about a very specific, recent incident that they were there to photograph. They are opinions about general topics.
C. Controversial Jack the Ripper museum, child autonomy for medical choices, and promoting a healthier lifestyle in the U.S.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Earthquake Story
Who: Earthquake
What: killed 2, injured 6
Where: San Francisco Bay area
When: 8:12 AM yesterday
Why: Hayward Fault
How: 6.4 Magnitude
Yesterday, An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale hit the San Francisco Bay area, killing two and injuring six people. The earthquake occurred along the Hayward Fault that runs under Hayward Hills, which felt the highest impact of the earthquake.
A building housing McHenry’s Auto Supply at 2342 Plum St. partially collapsed, causing the deaths and injuries. Mike Beamer, who lives in an apartment across the street form McHenry's said he felt a rolling motion that lasted for about 30 seconds, with a big jolt coming in the middle.
“I was eating my breakfast when the room started rolling. I dove under the table just as I heard an explosion outside and a chunk of cement flew through my kitchen window. That’s when the screaming start across the street,” said Hayward Resident Mike Beamer.
Hayward firefighters used ropes to stabilize the building, conducted a search throughout the building, and capped a gas line after a gas leak was detected.
What: killed 2, injured 6
Where: San Francisco Bay area
When: 8:12 AM yesterday
Why: Hayward Fault
How: 6.4 Magnitude
Yesterday, An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale hit the San Francisco Bay area, killing two and injuring six people. The earthquake occurred along the Hayward Fault that runs under Hayward Hills, which felt the highest impact of the earthquake.
A building housing McHenry’s Auto Supply at 2342 Plum St. partially collapsed, causing the deaths and injuries. Mike Beamer, who lives in an apartment across the street form McHenry's said he felt a rolling motion that lasted for about 30 seconds, with a big jolt coming in the middle.
“I was eating my breakfast when the room started rolling. I dove under the table just as I heard an explosion outside and a chunk of cement flew through my kitchen window. That’s when the screaming start across the street,” said Hayward Resident Mike Beamer.
Hayward firefighters used ropes to stabilize the building, conducted a search throughout the building, and capped a gas line after a gas leak was detected.
Twenty-one fire personnel, 12 police and five American Red Cross workers responded to the building collapse, with some arriving within four minutes of the quake, said
Three of the six injured in the earthquake required hospitalization and were transported to Hayward General Hospital.
Vu informed that no other serious injuries have been reported in Hayward.
Penny Gertz, a scientist from the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, called the earthquake a “strong one."
People as far south as Los Angeles and as far north as Redding felt the quake, said Gertz.
Twenty-one fire personnel, 12 police and five American Red Cross workers responded to the building collapse, some of which arrived within minutes of when the quake occurred.
Names of the dead are being withheld pending notifications of families, Vu said.
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Huntington Story
Who: Janice Jones
What: Shot in the leg
Where: Her motor home
When: At 10 PM
Why: The dog knocked it off
How: Her handgun fell and discharged on impact
Fifty three year old Janice Jones was sitting on the back of her motor home eating pork chops when she was shot in the leg by a falling handgun that discharged on impact.
Barstow, CA- Jones's dog knocked the gun off a seat at 10 PM that night. Jones was transported by ambulance to Huntington Beach Hospital, and later was taken to Irvine Medical Center.
“It could have been worse. The bullet hit two inches from the gas tank,” said California Highway Patrol press liaison Tammy Rye.
According to animal control officer Janet Ngo, the dog seemed to be malnourished, and it had fresh cigarette burns on its forehead. She indicated that her office would explore filing animal abuse charges against Jones.
“It could have done with a little less abuse and a few more of those pork chops,” Ngo said.
Jones was cited for expired plates, and the county’s district attorney’s office was considering whether to charge her in relation to the gun accident. Jones does not have a permit for the handgun.
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What: Shot in the leg
Where: Her motor home
When: At 10 PM
Why: The dog knocked it off
How: Her handgun fell and discharged on impact
Fifty three year old Janice Jones was sitting on the back of her motor home eating pork chops when she was shot in the leg by a falling handgun that discharged on impact.
Barstow, CA- Jones's dog knocked the gun off a seat at 10 PM that night. Jones was transported by ambulance to Huntington Beach Hospital, and later was taken to Irvine Medical Center.
“It could have been worse. The bullet hit two inches from the gas tank,” said California Highway Patrol press liaison Tammy Rye.
According to animal control officer Janet Ngo, the dog seemed to be malnourished, and it had fresh cigarette burns on its forehead. She indicated that her office would explore filing animal abuse charges against Jones.
“It could have done with a little less abuse and a few more of those pork chops,” Ngo said.
Jones was cited for expired plates, and the county’s district attorney’s office was considering whether to charge her in relation to the gun accident. Jones does not have a permit for the handgun.
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Thursday, October 15, 2015
Car Accident Story
Who: Roger Clementine, 13, John Jacob Jingleheimer-Smith, 91, Melba Jingleheimer-Smith, 67
What: A car accident
Where: The intersection of First Street and Slaughter Lane (Austin)
When: 4:45 pm
Why: Roger was violating driving laws
How: Roger's car hit the couple's
AUSTIN-A head on collision occurred at 4:45 at the intersection of First Street and Slaughter Lane when thirteen year old Roger Clementine crashed into the car of John Jacob and Melba Jingleheimer-Smith. Roger and Melba suffered only minor injuries, but John Jacob was in serious condition due to a head injury as of press time this evening.
"I didn't have any time to react. One moment John and I were driving along as usual, and the next, a young boy was driving a thousand miles per hour straight at us," Melba said.
Clementine was cited for driving without a license, for speeding and for driving in the wrong lane.
"I was just driving to the store to get my uncle some milk. I thought I was driving in the lane I was supposed to. The trip was only supposed to take fifteen minutes, and I thought I had watched other people drive enough that I could do it. I didn't mean to hurt anyone," Roger said.
Clementine was driving a Studebaker and was going 60 miles per hour, traveling west in the far eastbound lane of Slaughter Lane. The Jingleheimer-Smith's 1989 Yugo Firebelcher was going 10 miles per hour in the same lane, but it was traveling east.
"I am very disappointed in Roger. I've always taught my son to make rational decisions and respect the law. He did the very opposite of that," Felicity, Roger's mother said.
The accident occurred at 4:45 pm, and police and paramedics were on the scene at 4:55 pm.
"I am very worried about John. During the accident, I could tell there were going to be damages to the car, but I never would have thought my own husband would be in serious condition. He is old and fragile, so I am worried he may never fully recover from the accident," Melba said.
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What: A car accident
Where: The intersection of First Street and Slaughter Lane (Austin)
When: 4:45 pm
Why: Roger was violating driving laws
How: Roger's car hit the couple's
AUSTIN-A head on collision occurred at 4:45 at the intersection of First Street and Slaughter Lane when thirteen year old Roger Clementine crashed into the car of John Jacob and Melba Jingleheimer-Smith. Roger and Melba suffered only minor injuries, but John Jacob was in serious condition due to a head injury as of press time this evening.
"I didn't have any time to react. One moment John and I were driving along as usual, and the next, a young boy was driving a thousand miles per hour straight at us," Melba said.
Clementine was cited for driving without a license, for speeding and for driving in the wrong lane.
"I was just driving to the store to get my uncle some milk. I thought I was driving in the lane I was supposed to. The trip was only supposed to take fifteen minutes, and I thought I had watched other people drive enough that I could do it. I didn't mean to hurt anyone," Roger said.
Clementine was driving a Studebaker and was going 60 miles per hour, traveling west in the far eastbound lane of Slaughter Lane. The Jingleheimer-Smith's 1989 Yugo Firebelcher was going 10 miles per hour in the same lane, but it was traveling east.
"I am very disappointed in Roger. I've always taught my son to make rational decisions and respect the law. He did the very opposite of that," Felicity, Roger's mother said.
The accident occurred at 4:45 pm, and police and paramedics were on the scene at 4:55 pm.
"I am very worried about John. During the accident, I could tell there were going to be damages to the car, but I never would have thought my own husband would be in serious condition. He is old and fragile, so I am worried he may never fully recover from the accident," Melba said.
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Friday, October 9, 2015
CE 2.1
1. The conflict of interest is that politicians could be influenced by their gifts to make unfair decisions that will benefit ACL and other events.
2. He is showing that lawmakers care more about money than the well-being of those who they were elected to support.
3. He plans to resign for fear that with the concealed carry law, his safety may be in danger. He is afraid a disgruntled student could harm him.
4. Amazon will be offering hand made products by artisans, and dozens of the artisans are from Austin.
5. It was rated highly because it is based on individual missions, the graphics run smoothly, the combat and mechanics are rock solid, there are many ways to complete a mission, and it is no longer intimidating to new players.
Short Answer: I think the industry has seen so much growth because it is a convenient and timely way to get goods. Besides pizza delivery and a few amazon purchases, my family has not used mobile delivery. I think millennials have been targeted because that age group is very tech savvy and doesn't like waiting. I think online delivery will become more accessible and cost effective in the future. Right now, I have barely used any form of delivery because it can be expensive. I can see myself using it in the future in situations where I need something timely.
2. He is showing that lawmakers care more about money than the well-being of those who they were elected to support.
3. He plans to resign for fear that with the concealed carry law, his safety may be in danger. He is afraid a disgruntled student could harm him.
4. Amazon will be offering hand made products by artisans, and dozens of the artisans are from Austin.
5. It was rated highly because it is based on individual missions, the graphics run smoothly, the combat and mechanics are rock solid, there are many ways to complete a mission, and it is no longer intimidating to new players.
Short Answer: I think the industry has seen so much growth because it is a convenient and timely way to get goods. Besides pizza delivery and a few amazon purchases, my family has not used mobile delivery. I think millennials have been targeted because that age group is very tech savvy and doesn't like waiting. I think online delivery will become more accessible and cost effective in the future. Right now, I have barely used any form of delivery because it can be expensive. I can see myself using it in the future in situations where I need something timely.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
The Big Day
Who: Nick Cross
What: Stopped the wedding of Annabelle Lee Grayson
Where: the United Methodist Chapel
Why: He was in love with Annabelle
When: October 4, 2015
How: He ran in before the ceremony had finished
AUSTIN-On October 4, 2015, Nicholas Cross interrupted the wedding of Annabelle Lee Grayson and Michael Frost by running into the United Methodist Chapel during their ceremony. Shortly after this, Frost called of his marriage to Annabelle.
"I love Annabelle Lee, and I know that she feels the same way about me. If I didn't try to stop the wedding, I knew I would regret it for the rest of my life," Cross said.
Annabelle knew she had feelings for Nick, but was unsure if they were strong enough to call off her engagement.
"I care about Nick very deeply, but I wasn't sure if it would be enough to call off the wedding. I had already accepted Michael's proposal, and everyone was excited about the marriage. I didn't want Michael to get hurt," Grayson said.
After Nick's entrance, Annabelle's then fiancé Michael left the chapel, and he later announced there would not be a wedding.
"I was very surprised and angry when I saw Nick run in. I used to think Anna and I told each other everything, but now, I feel like I don't even know her," Frost said.
Nick and Annabelle have been good friends ever since their sophomore year in high school.
"I first met Anna during our tenth grade year. We had almost all the same classes, and we quickly became friends. It wasn't until my senior year that I realized that I wanted to be more than friends. I kept neglecting to tell her because I thought it would ruin our friendship," Cross said.
Annabelle's father Jeffrey disapproves of her feelings for Nick.
"I told Annabelle that Nicholas boy was trouble, but she never listens to me. Michael has a good job and knows how to take care of a woman. All Nicholas has is a Volkswagen, and I'm pretty sure he sleeps in it," Jeffrey Grayson said.
Nick intended to tell his feelings to Annabelle before the wedding, but the drive there took longer than he expected.
"I had never been to the wedding venue, and I thought it would be much closer. I drove through countryside and forest before eventually getting into the urban area in Austin were the wedding was held," Cross said.
Annabelle is unsure about what the future holds for her and Nick.
"People keep asking me what I'm going to do, and honestly, I'm not sure. I'm hoping Michael and I can remain friends, but he is currently not speaking to me. I don't what the relationship is between me and Nick, but we love each other. It just took me way too long to figure it out," Grayson said.
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What: Stopped the wedding of Annabelle Lee Grayson
Where: the United Methodist Chapel
Why: He was in love with Annabelle
When: October 4, 2015
How: He ran in before the ceremony had finished
AUSTIN-On October 4, 2015, Nicholas Cross interrupted the wedding of Annabelle Lee Grayson and Michael Frost by running into the United Methodist Chapel during their ceremony. Shortly after this, Frost called of his marriage to Annabelle.
"I love Annabelle Lee, and I know that she feels the same way about me. If I didn't try to stop the wedding, I knew I would regret it for the rest of my life," Cross said.
Annabelle knew she had feelings for Nick, but was unsure if they were strong enough to call off her engagement.
"I care about Nick very deeply, but I wasn't sure if it would be enough to call off the wedding. I had already accepted Michael's proposal, and everyone was excited about the marriage. I didn't want Michael to get hurt," Grayson said.
After Nick's entrance, Annabelle's then fiancé Michael left the chapel, and he later announced there would not be a wedding.
"I was very surprised and angry when I saw Nick run in. I used to think Anna and I told each other everything, but now, I feel like I don't even know her," Frost said.
Nick and Annabelle have been good friends ever since their sophomore year in high school.
"I first met Anna during our tenth grade year. We had almost all the same classes, and we quickly became friends. It wasn't until my senior year that I realized that I wanted to be more than friends. I kept neglecting to tell her because I thought it would ruin our friendship," Cross said.
Annabelle's father Jeffrey disapproves of her feelings for Nick.
"I told Annabelle that Nicholas boy was trouble, but she never listens to me. Michael has a good job and knows how to take care of a woman. All Nicholas has is a Volkswagen, and I'm pretty sure he sleeps in it," Jeffrey Grayson said.
Nick intended to tell his feelings to Annabelle before the wedding, but the drive there took longer than he expected.
"I had never been to the wedding venue, and I thought it would be much closer. I drove through countryside and forest before eventually getting into the urban area in Austin were the wedding was held," Cross said.
Annabelle is unsure about what the future holds for her and Nick.
"People keep asking me what I'm going to do, and honestly, I'm not sure. I'm hoping Michael and I can remain friends, but he is currently not speaking to me. I don't what the relationship is between me and Nick, but we love each other. It just took me way too long to figure it out," Grayson said.
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Monday, October 5, 2015
The Big Day
volkswagon commercial
man drives woman wedding man gonna be late passes by field bride waiting on him slow train man comes to stop wedding
A man is driving in a car on his way to go somewhere. A woman in a wedding dress is preparing for the ceremony seems distracted like she's waiting for something. He is frustrated by slow traffic and train crossing because he is in a hurry. The woman is disappointed when she believes the man she is waiting for is not coming. His father is not pleased and wants her to be with the man she is engaged to. During the ceremony, he runs in to stop the wedding. The bride is not surprised by his arrival.
Student of the Month Story
On September 17, 2015, Principal Stephen Kane named Quinton Coronado the Bowie High school student of the month due to his exceptional work around the school.
"I'm always tutoring kids in the library and looking for ways to help Bowie," said Coronado.
Quinton saved 10 kittens from the large tree in the Courtyard during 2nd lunch on the 12th of September.
"One of the highest branches of the tree in the courtyard caught fire, and a litter of 12 kittens was stuck in the tree. Quinton climbed the trunk and gently tossed down kittens, two at a time. Unfortunately, he was not able to save the last two," Alex Russo, Quinton's best friend, recalls.
Quinton is involved in Bowie Key Club and takes part in other volunteering opportunities outside of school.
"Quinton is a good kid who is always thinking of others. He was even more selfless this month when he risked his own safety to save the kittens," Kane said.
Quinton intends to continue to work hard in class and do good deeds around Bowie even after the month has ended.
"I will do the same for my GPA and save more kittens if necessary," Coronado said.
His friends feel that Quinton definitely earned this achievement.
"He is definitely the most deserving person for this award because he puts the needs of everyone else before his own," Russo said.
Many students were supporting Quinton and wanted him to win the title.
"I had many students approach me to nominate Quinton for student of the month, so he was the obvious choice," Kane said.
Quinton will be allowed to print for free in the Bowie library as one of the advantages that comes with being student of the month.
"Receiving the award and having your good work recognized are the benefits [of the award,]" Coronado said.
Principal Kane has not yet decided who will be the student of next month.
"I don't know who will be the student of next month, but I am always excited to see which students put 110% into Bowie each month," Kane said.
Alex Russo describes his reaction to finding out his best friend was September's student of the month.
"When I found out Quinton was student of the month, I was really happy for him and proud of his achievement," Russo said.
Principal Kane gives insight into the overall purpose of the student of the month award.
"The student of the month program was designed to commend students who have gone above and beyond to do good around Bowie," Kane said.
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"I'm always tutoring kids in the library and looking for ways to help Bowie," said Coronado.
Quinton saved 10 kittens from the large tree in the Courtyard during 2nd lunch on the 12th of September.
"One of the highest branches of the tree in the courtyard caught fire, and a litter of 12 kittens was stuck in the tree. Quinton climbed the trunk and gently tossed down kittens, two at a time. Unfortunately, he was not able to save the last two," Alex Russo, Quinton's best friend, recalls.
Quinton is involved in Bowie Key Club and takes part in other volunteering opportunities outside of school.
"Quinton is a good kid who is always thinking of others. He was even more selfless this month when he risked his own safety to save the kittens," Kane said.
Quinton intends to continue to work hard in class and do good deeds around Bowie even after the month has ended.
"I will do the same for my GPA and save more kittens if necessary," Coronado said.
His friends feel that Quinton definitely earned this achievement.
"He is definitely the most deserving person for this award because he puts the needs of everyone else before his own," Russo said.
Many students were supporting Quinton and wanted him to win the title.
"I had many students approach me to nominate Quinton for student of the month, so he was the obvious choice," Kane said.
Quinton will be allowed to print for free in the Bowie library as one of the advantages that comes with being student of the month.
"Receiving the award and having your good work recognized are the benefits [of the award,]" Coronado said.
Principal Kane has not yet decided who will be the student of next month.
"I don't know who will be the student of next month, but I am always excited to see which students put 110% into Bowie each month," Kane said.
Alex Russo describes his reaction to finding out his best friend was September's student of the month.
"When I found out Quinton was student of the month, I was really happy for him and proud of his achievement," Russo said.
Principal Kane gives insight into the overall purpose of the student of the month award.
"The student of the month program was designed to commend students who have gone above and beyond to do good around Bowie," Kane said.
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Thursday, October 1, 2015
CE 1.5
1. It would be in this newspaper because it has the news value of prominence, since it features a meeting between two newsworthy people.
2. Texan support of gay marriage has gone up from 29% to almost half. Support of legalized marijuana has gone up 13%.
3. Other key findings were that nearly two thirds of Texas supported the Legislature's funding of border patrol, 65% supported not deporting illegal immigrants in college or in the army, and 28% oppose the policy that provides these students with legal and renewable work permits.
4. It surveyed a younger and more diverse cross-section of society, unlike many political polls just surveying older, registered voters.
5. This season was amazing for Spieth because he won a green jacket for tying the record at the Masters, closed with a 1-under 69 for a four shot victory at the Tour Championship, and won $10 million at the FedEx Cup.
Wearables: A wearable is a piece of technology that you can wear on your body. We are seeing more and more of them because they are useful, and there is a convenience of having technology you need always on your person. The AppleWatch seems most appealing to me because it is very portable and has many capabilities. I think as the technology improves, there will be more wearables in the future with even more diverse functions. I think wearables will go as far as fitness devices, virtual payment, and internet access, but it will never fully replace or match all the functions of other technologies. It also can be inconvenient to do things on a small screen like the AppleWatch. I think as the technology improves, wearables will become more available and affordable. In that case, I can see myself owning one for internet and payment.
2. Texan support of gay marriage has gone up from 29% to almost half. Support of legalized marijuana has gone up 13%.
3. Other key findings were that nearly two thirds of Texas supported the Legislature's funding of border patrol, 65% supported not deporting illegal immigrants in college or in the army, and 28% oppose the policy that provides these students with legal and renewable work permits.
4. It surveyed a younger and more diverse cross-section of society, unlike many political polls just surveying older, registered voters.
5. This season was amazing for Spieth because he won a green jacket for tying the record at the Masters, closed with a 1-under 69 for a four shot victory at the Tour Championship, and won $10 million at the FedEx Cup.
Wearables: A wearable is a piece of technology that you can wear on your body. We are seeing more and more of them because they are useful, and there is a convenience of having technology you need always on your person. The AppleWatch seems most appealing to me because it is very portable and has many capabilities. I think as the technology improves, there will be more wearables in the future with even more diverse functions. I think wearables will go as far as fitness devices, virtual payment, and internet access, but it will never fully replace or match all the functions of other technologies. It also can be inconvenient to do things on a small screen like the AppleWatch. I think as the technology improves, wearables will become more available and affordable. In that case, I can see myself owning one for internet and payment.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Student of the Month Lede
Who: Quinton Coronado
What: Was named student of the month
Where: Bowie High school
When: Sept. 17, 2015
Why: For doing exceptional work around school
How: The Principal decided
Sentence: On September 17, 2015, Principal Kane named Quinton Coronado the Bowie High school student of the month due to his exceptional work around the school.
What: Was named student of the month
Where: Bowie High school
When: Sept. 17, 2015
Why: For doing exceptional work around school
How: The Principal decided
Sentence: On September 17, 2015, Principal Kane named Quinton Coronado the Bowie High school student of the month due to his exceptional work around the school.
Additional Student of the Month Interviews
Quinton's best friend: Alex
1. How did you react to finding out he is student of the month? When I found out Quinton was student of the month, I was really happy for him and proud of his achievement.
2. Why do you think he was chosen? He is always looking for new ways to make Bowie better, and he very heroically saved the kittens.
3. Do you think he is deserving of the title? He is definitely the most deserving person for this award because he puts the needs of everyone else before his own.
4. How have you supported him? I've always got his back, and I try to help him take care of Bowie in any way I can.
5. Were you there when he saved the kittens? Describe the event if yes. One of the highest branches of the tree in the courtyard caught fire, and a litter of 12 kittens was stuck in the tree. Quinton climbed the trunk and gently tossed down kittens, two at a time. Unfortunately, he was not able to save the last two.
Bowie Principal: Mr. Kane
1. Why was Quinton chosen? Quinton is a good kid who is always thinking of others. He even more selfless this month when he risked his safety to save the kittens.
2. What traits make him a good student of the month? Quinton is honest, empathetic, and extremely brave.
3. What is the purpose of student of the month? The student of the month program was designed to commend students who have gone above and beyond to do good around Bowie.
4. Did anything influence your decision? Explain. I had many students approach me to nominate Quinton for student of the month, so he was the obvious choice.
5. Do you have anyone in mind for next month? I don't know who will be the student of next month, but I am always excited to see which students put 110% into Bowie each month.
1. How did you react to finding out he is student of the month? When I found out Quinton was student of the month, I was really happy for him and proud of his achievement.
2. Why do you think he was chosen? He is always looking for new ways to make Bowie better, and he very heroically saved the kittens.
3. Do you think he is deserving of the title? He is definitely the most deserving person for this award because he puts the needs of everyone else before his own.
4. How have you supported him? I've always got his back, and I try to help him take care of Bowie in any way I can.
5. Were you there when he saved the kittens? Describe the event if yes. One of the highest branches of the tree in the courtyard caught fire, and a litter of 12 kittens was stuck in the tree. Quinton climbed the trunk and gently tossed down kittens, two at a time. Unfortunately, he was not able to save the last two.
Bowie Principal: Mr. Kane
1. Why was Quinton chosen? Quinton is a good kid who is always thinking of others. He even more selfless this month when he risked his safety to save the kittens.
2. What traits make him a good student of the month? Quinton is honest, empathetic, and extremely brave.
3. What is the purpose of student of the month? The student of the month program was designed to commend students who have gone above and beyond to do good around Bowie.
4. Did anything influence your decision? Explain. I had many students approach me to nominate Quinton for student of the month, so he was the obvious choice.
5. Do you have anyone in mind for next month? I don't know who will be the student of next month, but I am always excited to see which students put 110% into Bowie each month.
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