A student’s participation in various activities throughout the community opens the door to not only a better society, but also an improvement in the student’s morality and character. The Dalton School’s mission statement argues that one who is involved in community service “will feel a sense of accomplishment” and their ability to connect with others is enriched. Being that technology is so advanced these days, students are commonly dependent on their electronic devices to get them through the day. Such devices set students back from lending a hand to others due to the fact that they are often distracted by social media and improving society’s view of themselves. By requiring students to take a break from technology and lend a helping hand, they become better people because the student then realizes the importance of human interaction and how just a simple smile can brighten someone’s day.
She was my first best friend; I was so upset when she had to move. I joined a soccer team for the first time and realized it would be what I stuck with for years and then join the school team in high school. In middle school when a close friend, Daniel Dixon, passed away from a fatal car accident I thought I would never be the same. When I got put into the accelerated classes which would change my life forever because it would be put on my transcript and would allow me the chance to get into the very best schools in the state; when this happened Brandy Hamiter and Savannah Martoi became my best friends. Then in High School, a big group of people spent their whole week trying to beat the seniors at most school spirit.
Opposing viewpoints say that throughout life one can do that on their own, it doesn’t take college to figure that out. However, college “encourages students to think, ask questions, and explore new ideas, which allows for additional growth and development” (Importance of College Education). College offers many classes, and opportunities that’ll narrow someones options down to what they like to do, and what they want nothing to do with. Also, you can meet new people and expand your ways of thinking on what you want to do in life; open your mind to new ideas (The Value of Education 41). Being open-minded to learn or do new things can show one's true passion for a profession.
I started searching for my records from my previous high school so I could apply to college. After many calls to the New Orleans School District I was told that my records of graduation weren't available at the time but they were still searching. This took months leading to years and still nothing was found. This is when I resorted to plan B. I began taking GED subject tests at Green River Community College to speed up my process of attending college. I finally got my GED this summer and I have been applying to colleges ever since.I got back to practicing on my trumpet and also brushing up on my reading and math skills.I want to play in a band again and be able to teach music and also incorporate physical therapy into all this.
In third year, my friends asked me whether I wanted to join the red-cross extracurricular activity. I didn’t mind as long as I could still join badminton, so I registered for two extracurricular activities. Unfortunately, when my homeroom teacher rechecked our extracurricular activity list, mine was only the red-cross. Because of that I couldn’t join badminton in my final year. I was very angry because of that.
Social Justice Leadership Introduction Possessing good leadership traits in an educational environment is the beginning of serving students, colleagues, staff, and an entire network of people to promote, enhance, and produce positive changes for the benefit of the people and its institution. It is a daily mission whether it is a small or large task that is done with joy regardless of the challenges that will arise because everyone is involved in the leader’s vision. According to Theoharis (2009), a good leader has a multitude of skills that creates a positive impact in students’ achievements. They range from supporting various programs that will serve the needs of diverse students, to facilitating professional development for their staff
First off, playing a sport in college introduces you to a number of different people from all across the country instantly. An because of this reason they create an instant common bound right away whereas non-athletes have to work towards finding more of a social network of friends. Another advantage playing college athletes offers is the chance to keep pursuing the sport they love and the thrill of competition. There is also a since of pride that comes a long with playing a sport in college because the athletes are not only playing for themselves and each other but also for their school. Playing college athletics also means that the person involved will most likely be in better shape and more physically active while in school due to the regiment their coach puts them through.
Once this reluctance is overcome our society will improve dramatically. It is a proven truth that the betterment and improvement of any social system depends upon the depth of the relationship which its individuals enjoy. Moreover, educating students about diverse cultures can help them understand their own culture in a better manner. Contrasting their own trends and ideas with others, is a very good way of understanding that what is better and why. The juvenile minds will not only learn about other cultures, but will also get closer to their own culture.
* Graduation Speech My fellow classmates, we only arrived here four short years ago, and now it's already time for us to depart; and we’re all wondering how long exactly where the time went. It seems like only yesterday that we were the bottom of our school trying to figure out where our next class was, and looking generally clueless to all the upper classmen. Now we are the upperclassmen, the seniors who stand here ready to graduate and move forward in the world. We’re the ones telling freshman about the third floor. Yet at this seminal moment, we can't help looking back.
This has taught me discipline, determination and has given me self confidence. When I first moved to his school I saw prefects as something to aspire to and I think that I am a reliable and responsible student, who can aspire others in the same way. I believe that all of my qualities I have discussed with you today will make me a perfect candidate for the role of a prefect and I feel that I could pass on these qualities and show the importance of them to students lower down the school. 2 – In What Ways Can Prefects Contribute To The Life Of The School? Prefects can contribute to the life of the school by acting as role models to younger students and representing the school.