High jump

the advantaged social groups, but are withheld from the working classes, to whom more practical curriculum is offered” (137). The working class is taught completely different skill sets than the upper class. Since the upper class is expected to have high paying, more experienced jobs they are taught toward more “medical, legal, and managerial skills”. (137). Oppositely, the working class is expected to have lower paying, blue collar type jobs so they are taught skills concerning “manual and…

My first car was named Mathew. I got him when I was 16 years old right before my junior year in high school. I remember that day like it was just yesterday it was one of the most memorable day I have till this day. I had started working since I was 15 to start to save for a car because I wanted one to slowly become independent. I did everything to save my money and be able to pay half of it, so when I went to go find the car that I could afford it at the time. When I thought I finally had…

The demands of high­school are causing stress levels are becoming dangerously high. We as a society need people to not fear the “real world” but to welcome it with the confidence of having all the knowledge that will be needed to succeed. Many students are dropping out of highschool due to the fact that they no longer feel that they are being taught what is essential to live, this is one of the main reasons that students are feeling stressed. High­school students are now showing higher…

was completely safe from any physical harm because I knew that not many people from my school went to Genesis and I knew that the pastor had his watchful and protective eye over me, because although I didn’t tell him about the bullying until I was in high school, he knew from other parents and from other students what I was going through and he became my guardian angel of sorts and made sure that I felt welcomed in the church as he helped me work through my depression and suicidal thoughts that…

Hubble was born to parents John Powell Hubble, an insurance executive, and Virginia Lee Hubble. Hubble was the third of 7 children (space.com). During Hubble’s childhood his family moved to Wheaton, Illinois where he attended high school. There he broke the Illinois state high jump record for track and field. Hubble…

I had been sexually assaulted, physically abused, and verbally abused by the time I had completed high school. All these events lay heavy on me, still haunting me today. When I met my husband, I really began to notice my self-worth. He opened my eyes and helped me heal from my traumatizing childhood and upbringing. I remember in February of 2013, we…

The time of Boredness Strik!!! My Mind was still playing tricks on me whenever I thought about Karate and when I looked at the time, but I always knew that one day I am going to be good at karate even though it was my first time. It was Monday everything was going normally until when the clock struck 1:00 and my friend called me and said you are in karate class, I suddenly jumped off of the couch and said Yes! I was so happy to be in Karate class it was one of my dreams to be in karate…

literature that describes the history of the Taddle Creek, the benefits of sustainable water usage, and the essential act of becoming and staying in tune with our specific watersheds. Ms. Sousa is highly passionate about all three of these topics and uses a high degree of persuasive language and vivid imagery to attract the reader towards her point of view. The author feels compelled to address these topics as they are important to sustainable water usage (which is the moral responsibility of…

participated in all the sports that the rec center in Newton provided for children. I started taekwondo in my sophomore year of high school. On August 25th, I decided to go to taekwondo before trying out for the school play. After we stretched and did warm ups, it was time to practice and learn a variety of kicks. A type of kick are the jumping air kicks, where you jump and kick up in the air. When it was my turn in line, I was hesitant to do the kick at first, but I tried my best. Disappointed…

Misbehavin’ Bracelet Every morning as I start my day, I glance to the picture frame on the right-hand side of my dresser. The picture frame contains lyrics to the song “Misbehavin’” and a blue bracelet given to me by my biggest idol on the most unbelievable day of my life. As I stare at the contents in the frame, I reminisce on how that morning began. The day was May 10, 2016, and I was on my way to Nashville, TN to see my favorite band Pentatonix. Although the concert did not start till 8…