Pomona College

“The dog was lying on the grass in the middle of the lawn in front of Mrs. Shears' house. Its eyes were closed. It looked as if it was running on its side, the way dogs run when they think they are chasing a cat in a dream. But the dog was not running or asleep. The dog was dead” (2). Christopher John Francis Boone is the exciting young narrator of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, who will do anything to find the murderer of Mrs. Shears’ large black poodle, Wellington. He narrates in a way that is extremely detailed and puts readers in his shoes. In other words, Christopher is a compelling, unique narrator who tells an amazing story in his own way. Christopher Boone narrates in a way that makes readers want to continue reading his story to find out what decisions he will make next. He narrates captivatingly with just the right amount of suspense and surprises. On one occasion, Christopher and Mrs. Alexander are walking in the park when Mrs. Alexander tells Christopher, “Because. . . Because I think you know why your father doesn't like Mr. Shears very much” (58), this foreshadowing makes readers curious to learn why she says this. Soon we find out that Christopher’s mother and Mr. Shears were having an affair. Odd and complex obstacles are constantly being thrown at Christopher, so readers are always wondering how he will face them. People don’t always understand why he makes some of the choices he makes. For example, Christopher is sitting in a photo booth…

Going to Upward Bound changed my viewpoint about my self and that everything is conceivable in the event that you work for it. I discovered that school is vital and I need to be the first in my family to move on from a profession. The project impact me on the grounds that before I joined the system I had an alternate sentiment in transit life was on account of I felt that individuals that don 't attempt dependably get what they need. Toward the end they may get that thing yet they will be…

called by the mayor and personally thanked for stopping the contumacious man and that they were recognized by the whole city, as heroes. About two years later they were both hired as firefighter, Adam was hired by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Steve was hired to the San Bernardino Fire Department. They had been friends for about 10 years at that point. But they both knew being hired as a firefighter was the ultimate goal from the beginning. All of the years as a Fire Explorer,…

Concert Report: Pomona College Orchestra In Pomona College in October 4th, the orchestra played three pieces; Tangents for George Walker, Trittico Botticelliano for Ottorian Respighi, and Symphony No. 104 for Franz Joseph Haydn. The first one for Walker music like Jazz style, but I did not know what type is it. The second music for Respighi were three movements: La Primavera (Spring), L’Adorazione dei Magi (The Adoration of the Magi), and La Nascita di Venere (The Birth of Venus). The first La…

disadvantage backgrounds succeed and achieve their career goals. My participation in RAMP has influenced my overall college experience greatly. RAMP has helped me feel comfortable in my transition of high school in college with tutoring session, providing workshop, and an assigned counselor. Federal funding programs like RAMP/SSS are important because they provide an opportunity for people who generally would not have the chance to achieve their goals in education or career. It provides a…

James Turrell has won many awards because of his unique way of displaying his works of art. His pieces include the movements of Contemporary, Minimalism, and Optical Art. When you first see his work, you might not even consider it art. However, once you learn about his intentions, you hopefully will see the beauty and determination hidden behind the plain displays. James Turrell was born on May 6, 1943. He lived in Los Angeles for most of his life and went to Pasadena High School and…

The Posse Foundation has changed my life in many ways. Ever since I received an email saying that I was nominated for the Posse scholarship, I have started thinking about college and what career I want to pursue. I chose five Posse colleges or universities that I’m interested in. The five colleges/universities that I believe would best fit for me are Cornell University, Trinity College, Pomona College, University of Michigan, and University of Wisconsin- Madison. I believe Cornell University…

My plans after high school are to further my education by attending college, specifically Pomona College in Claremont, California. While attending Pomona, I will be double majoring in Theatre and Anthropology, the scientific study of various aspects of humans within past and present societies. The “star educator” that has inspired me through these years is a person I’m pleased I’ve had the opportunity of meeting, Mrs.Trejo, the theatre teacher at Sam Houston. With her help, Mrs. Trejo allowed me…

Imagine a school with students that are prevented from learning because the lack of resources. In the article, “Fremont High School” Jonathan Kozol states that at this high school was not the greatest environment to be educated in. The article states many examples of why the school was not the best. He writes this article to address the problems within the high school and hopes to see them solved. The School of Arts and Enterprise is the school that I attend for 3 years in Pomona, CA. This…

I am writing to apply to the Director of Summer Session Initiatives position at Georgia Institute of Technology. This opportunity is appealing and I believe that my professional experience, education, and training make me a competitive candidate. I recently earned my doctorate in Educational Leadership from Clemson University, where my research focused on parent and family engagement practices in pre-collegiate summer programs. My qualifications are outlined below: I have nearly 10 years…