High jump

brewing for years. As far back as I can remember I have wanted to do something that helped others and made a difference somewhere. While in high school I was a lifeguard and I contemplated being a firefighter or an emergency medical technician (EMT) for a while, I researched requirements and how I could progress in the field over time. Upon completion of high school I realized that I really had no idea what I truly wanted to do, and while a firefighting or EMT career seemed appealing, it didn’t…

confusion or bleak outlooks, but everyone has some talent that is enjoyable and in which they excel. Many young people become discouraged when this does not happen immediately and with little effort. High school graduates are undergoing the difficult decision of whether to continue with their education or jump right into a career. College is a four-year, often longer, commitment that does not ensure a career with a higher salary…

One such example I can give from my own life is when I entered high school. Facing the reality of high school mixed with the beginning of the long road leading to adulthood really helped to build my character and it carries major significance in my life. Before I begin this story, I believe I should describe the events leading up to this. So I had just finished middle school and like most recently graduated middle school students, high school seemed like something to be excited about. Not only…

In a 2012 survey of 39,700 American middle and high schools, the average starting time was 8:03 (Center for Disease Control). The American Academy of Pediatrics, an organization focused on the health of adolescents, suggests a starting time of no earlier than 8:30 for both middle and high schools, showing nearly a half-hour difference between the actual and recommended start time. The analysis of public school start times proves a disconnection between current start times and expert…

My junior year of high school was in my mind full of injustices, some petty, some not at all. There were a few standouts, one regarding some of my best friends betraying me completely and lying to get themselves out of any trouble with the police. Another, being forced by my english teacher on the fourth day of school to rewrite an essay that was in my mind amazing just because she didn’t like my style. And then there was getting a yellow card in soccer for getting into a little skirmish with a…

Over the past few years, as some states have begun to recognize robotics as a sport at the high school level, the argument of whether robotics is truly a sport or not is being debated. Robotics is an activity that requires hard work and commitment, and all those who participate in robotics should be able to say that robotics is a recognized high school sport. The definition of the word sport describes robotics perfectly. Robotics also parallels other official sports, and much like other sports,…

cutter” as it was last year. Although it definitely was just as enjoyable, it proved to be much more of a rocky road. My class was extremely inclusive in that there were just as many students with special needs as there were without. This was a big jump for me because nearly all off my students last year were at a relatively similar learning level, and this year it was a more polar experience. Working in Ms. Evans class this semester taught me a lot, mainly to be patient with student and to be…

While we were outside we practiced our dance and stuff to see if we knew it all and if the other person needs help on what they were doing wrong. After that Autumn and Kamry were tumbling and it was really cool. Me, Allie, and Laken were just doing jumps and cheers. When they got done tumbling we all went and swung and we also talked about what we would do at cheer tryouts while we were waiting for when it was our turn to go. We were sitting there and some of our friends was telling us good…

I made the decision in high school to become a lawyer, but experiences in college motivated the decision to want to become a prosecutor. Though I did not know much, what I did know was that my sense of right and wrong that infuriated my relatives whenever I called them out for…

The United States Government reigns over and provides for millions of people. The Government uses taxpayer dollars and administers to the people in order to keep the country united and functioning. However, there is only so much money to go around to all the different departments that need assistance; therefore, some harsh decisions must be made based on what areas need the most help. Native American’s have not only been underrepresented in the government, but in the media, job systems and in…