Varsity letter jacket Some people had something that is given by parent or grandparents such as something like lucky charm but not everyone has it. For example, something like cross necklace, tattoo or clothes that will represented something like good luck or best memories. Unlikely, I have nothing such as lucky charm. There is one thing that I have that symbolized something meaningful in my life after I finished high school. Which is varsity letter jacket. It has two meanings, whenever I wear it
As a criminal justice major, I was able to take numerous courses that thoroughly analyzed the many aspects of our country’s prison system. These courses taught me that in a system where oppression is rampant, social injustice will also be prevalent. Particularly, the issues of death by incarceration, racial disparities and the prioritization of punitive measures rather than treatment filled me with an indescribable rage. Consequently, my frustration left me with a sense of disappointment and hopelessness
LOST AND FOUND I'm running, puffing, slowly feeling a sharp pain in my stomach. It’s a stitch. I hate stitches. Whenever I run around the block with Phillip I always get a stitch, he tells me it is never an excuse to lose, this time I won't lose, I’ll beat him. I'm Jedda. I love to go outside and play with my mates, one of which is Phillip. He’s a bit chubbier than I am, plus he is very small, probably around 5’3. I’m only a couple inches bigger but at least I’m skinnier. We always take the
Dress code is very discriminatory against girls and occasionally also against boys. We’ve all had a time when either you yourself were reprimanded or you witnessed someone else get reprimanded for their clothes in a school environment. What did you think about that? Chances are that it was a minor offence that got blown out of proportion. The dress codes that many adults have put in place to protect us has actually done the opposite. Strict dress codes are not necessary and can even be toxic to young
Ever wondered why children are so sure about what they want to busy themselves with? When it comes to outdoor sports, most kids have particular likes and dislikes which come very naturally to them. As parents, it’s up to you to nurture their talents or suggest suitable alternatives. But the general thumb rule is, let the child play as many games as he wants to before zeroing in on a few favourites. Only then can you go ahead with providing formal coaching to them in those sports. Come to think of
“Set,” Bang! The gun goes off and I quickly shoot ahead of the rest of the field. My strides long and quick as I sprint for the track. I can’t hear anyone behind me, I must be a good 10 meters in front of everyone else. I run around the track and continue to sprint across the field back to the crowd of parents, friends, and girls soccer players who were forced to attend this last cross country meet of the season. As I continue to approach the group, my mind and body turn numb, Everyone is cheering
hockey. All I ever wanted to do was be out on the field and become the best player I could be. Once high school started, I was scared that all of my hard work wasn’t going to be enough, so it made me work even harder. My goal was to become a starting varsity
Wind absorbing through my chest, heat running through my veins, the adrenaline rush. I step up to the line, ready to conquer the unknown, and every noise, even the sound of heat hitting the telephone poles, goes to a halt. All I can hear is the beating of my own heart, uncertain of what is to come. Then, out of nowhere, there is a forceful stampede of athletes, all having the same goal of not getting trampled. Brown smoke is arising from the earth's surface, making me gasp for air. Once it calms
My life has been full of many opportunities to participate in things that I love and these opportunities have taught me fabulous lessons. Through my persistent hard work in the Clark high school marching band I have been very fortunate to learn important lessons about positivity, service and respect. Being in my high school’s marching band has drastically changed my life for the better. I would not have made it through all the curve-balls that school has thrown at me had it not been for the marching
The Good List of 500 Persuasive Speech Topics 1. What does a Persuasive Speech mean? It refers to a specific kind of speech which aims to influence the target audience through the use of proper words and suitable arguments. The speaker uses his communication skills to convince the listeners to agree with the idea, opinion or attitude being presented. The main objective of a persuasive speech is to directly connect with the audience and then persuade them to accept your perspective through explaining
“Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” This quote by John Wooden adequately describes how difficulties experienced by individuals should not hinder or impede them from accomplishing a goal. In the classroom there are numerous challenges faced by students, however these challenges should not be allowed to interfere with their ability to learn and excel in everyday tasks. For students faced with writing and spelling challenges the use of technology can facilitate and improve
wanted to include a paraphrased version of his quote: “I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion’ ”. Literally, my poem describes my basketball career, with the main focus on varsity basketball and my experience at the Big 8 tournament, and how it relates to the common exercise motto: “No pain, no gain”. This then can be interpreted as to demonstrating how reaching a goal or gaining recognition involves great amounts of hard work
Rough Draft "We are living in a time when flowers are trying to live on flowers, instead of growing on good rain and black loam." (p. 79). Faber illustrated the ironic element behind the novel Fahrenheit 451, the people 's obsession with obtaining happiness and having equality for all only caused over exaggerated rules against anything that may bring out a unique feeling or quality in someone. Rather than these try hard ideas bringing everyone together, it alienated the beauty of human nature and
they could go to heaven. The Scarlet Letter is set in the 1600’s in a puritan society. In his novel The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne uses the symbolism of Dimmesdale, Chillingworth, and the burrs to contribute to the overall theme of guilt. First, Hawthorne uses the symbol of Arthur Dimmesdale to contribute to the theme of guilt. The novel begins with introducing the reader to Hester Prynne, who committed adultery and walks around town with a scarlet letter A on her bosom. The town minister
Critical Book Review: The Lightkeeper’s Daughter We are oysters, concealing our tender insides with hard shells. (Lain Lawrence, 2002, P81) The Lightkepper’s Daughter is hitherto the most interesting modern fiction in the recorded history. It is written by Lain Lawrence in 2002. Lain, a Canadian writer who is best known for his creative writing skills since he was in primary school, has been settled on the North Coast (British Columbia) for years. Furthermore, he is currently an avid sailor
“But I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery in his heart.” (KJV Matthew 5:28) By using this bible quote in “The Kreutzer Sonata,” Tolstoy re-evaluates the meaning of adultery. He conveys to his audience that adultery is so much more than the physical act of appeasing desires of the flesh. Through biblical references, the experiences of the characters Anna Karenina and Pozdnyshev, along with appropriate parallels, we understand that adultery
Jonathan Edwards’s sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” and Anne Bradstreet’s “Upon the Burning of Our House” seem at first glance quite similar to one another regarding context, however, after taking a closer look, it becomes apparent that there are some substantial differences. These differences cannot be understood without the knowledge of cultural context concerning the Puritan belief system and their lifestyle. “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” was written with the sole purpose
Scarlet Letter In the Novel The Scarlet Letter by, Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote in the 1800’s, takes place in the 1600’s during puritan times. Puritanism is the believe that everyone is naturally born evil. Hawthorne teaches a lot of lessons threw symbolism. Symbolism is when the author makes a person or object have a deeper meaning. In his novel“The Scarlet Letter the symbolic significance of the Scarlet Letter, Dimmesdale and Pearl to contribute to the theme of guilt. First, Hawthorne uses the symbol
1. FORGIVENESS BRINGS MORE PEACE THAN REVENGE Zamperini shows at the end of the book (this part was left out of the movie) that his rage to get revenge brought on much anger and stress, and it was sending him in a negative spiral. He attended a sermon with Rev. Billy Graham and found that through dedicating his life to Christ he was able to make his mission forgiveness and not revenge. 2. THE POWER OF MENTAL IMAGERY When on the raft for the 47 days and while in POW camp, the soldiers would talk
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, in the tale of sin, revenge, and punishment, Hester Prynne involves herself in self-deception due to being caught up in a fraudulent interpretation of her sin and lives in an opaque concept of a better life. Hawthorne 's emotional and psychological drama revolves around Hester Prynne, who is convicted of adultery in colonial Boston by the civil and Puritan authorities. She is condemned to wear the scarlet letter "A" on her chest as a permanent sign of her