Cheering

The origin of the term 420 has long been misunderstood by the clouded memories of those who made it a phenomenon. Some insist it’s the number of active chemicals in marijuana, while others say its the numbers in Bob Dylan’s song “Rainy Day Woman no. 12 and no. 35” multiplied. Smokers also claim that 420 originated from the first recorded use of marijuana, and the rest of the stoner community vows it was a police code for marijuana violations. After dedicating a whole project to the history of…

In a community, being a leader is often difficult due to all the components and struggles that go into being one. A leader is an individual who can take charge in various situations, and do it effectively in a way which makes others follow them. Throughout my years, I have grown from being a primarily shy person to someone who is not afraid to step up and be the leader I am now. Today, I am able to consistently demonstrate what it is to be a leader in my daily life. Although coming into high…

sept 17, 1787. -2 after the ratification of the new constitution, the electoral college unanimously elected George Washington as the first president of the united states. After a journey from Mount Vernon to New York city where was met by crowds of cheering americans, Washington took the oath of office in 1789. -5 During his first term, congressed passed a bill of rights and the states ratified the constitution. To inspire a spirit of national unity and confidence in the federal government,…

NBA Finals Night It was a very cold night and I was ready to get in the shower and lay on the couch with some Schwan's ice cream and a Vikings blanket. Just then I remembered it was NBA finals night! I was so excited and threw on my lucky black Under Armour underwear and my dad put on his lucky tan Carhartt shirt. We got the softest blankets in the house and memory foam pillows. I had some Hershey's chocolate and ice cream my dad also had a cherry popsicle.We clicked on the tv and there was…

An important image in the film The Motorcycle Diaries is when Che jumps into the river which separates the Leper colony from the land of the normal inhabitants. He swims from the island where there’s a party on his birthday to the Leper colony to celebrate his birthday with the individuals who have leprosy. He attempts to overcome the stigma imposed by society of isolating the individuals with leprosy as they were infected with an ugly disease. From the moment that Che arrives at the leper…

On a very ordinary day, a teen named Nate, wanted to make a flying dunk in his whole life. He got the feeling of it before as a baby, but he was actually being lifted. He always dreamed about him doing a flying dunk, but when he saw that he knew that was not true. Nate thought he would never accomplish this task, but he had to try. He needed training first before he can do a flying dunk. He called his friend, Tyler, to help him. Tyler used to play basketball, but he was not professional. Tyler…

“Swish,” you just made the game-winning-shot, the team crowds you. Everyone yelling your name, holding you over their heads.The coach brings your team the trophy. Moments like these help you with stress and get you self esteem. Sports at school can give you exercise and happiness. One reason schools should keep sports is because they provide health and exercise. Many people around the world are overweight. They probably didn’t play sports as a kid. Sports can burn off fat by running, lifting…

It’s estimated 3.5 million refugee children are out of school around the world. With 50 percent between the ages of 6 to 12, and 75 percent between the ages of 12 to 15. The world is finally seeing how it affects us all. From the massive exodus of Syrian children and their families, being relocated to Europe, South and North America, this year. Not only are these children suffering from emotional and psychological trauma, they are defenseless against discrimination and potential abuse, as well…

net while hearing a ball bouncing on the court. I shoot the ball and it goes in! I have the ball once again as I pass it to my teammate and he scores. Half time is about to come as the period is about to end. As the period ends I can hear the crowd cheering us on. I am feeling a bit nervous - the sensation of butterflies in my stomach. The game is about to start and we’re losing 36-32. However, my teammates and I are all…

Ding! The sound of when you hit the baseball. When the crowd starts yelling, and cheering. When you run to first base looking to turn to second base, and then you slide into second and the umpire calls you safe. The feeling of joy and happiness, for me that is baseball. I do this because it is a hobby, and it is one of my favorite things to do. If you make a play, that is one of the best feelings I could feel. I do this with my team go out and play baseball, try our hardest, play to win, and…