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I relate everything back to gymnastics. How I solve a problem and how I work in everyday life comes from gymnastics. Doing gymnastics has helped me become the person I am today. I have learned how to be patient and when to react. I have learned how to be confident not only in myself but in my loved ones as well. I know that I have to do some things on my own because in gymnastics, you cannot always have someone there to catch you. I know that if I fall that I need to get back up again and try.…

every aspect of a teen’s life. Unreasonable sweating an increment in their heartbeat.The queasy feeling makes the brain respond like that. Farther along those feelings have a negative effect on a family, friends, relationships, activities, and even schoolwork. If these feelings do not go away, ask a doctor. “According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 25% of 13- to 18-year-olds have an anxiety disorder, and just under 6% have a severe anxiety disorder." (Hurley). The…

Student Council Essay I think I would make an excellent member of Muir,s Student Council for many reasons. Some of the traits I have that are useful to Student Council are leadership, trustworthiness, responsibility, confidence, intelligence and commitment. I am also a fun person to be around because I am enthusiastic, energetic, outgoing, creative, passionate and so much more! I do a great job working independently and with others, I think this is a great opportunity to be around and work with…

prevailing. They encourage students to pursue their academics in multiple different methods. Academics may be a major key here at Sebring High School but, it is often encouraged to join a club or extracurricular activity to receive a break from their schoolwork and to teach valuable life skills. Working hard doesn't go unnoticed at Sebring, they reward students with social events such as the thunder games or homecoming. Everything at Sebring High School flows perfectly to ensure students…

In the third grade, my Dad and I drove home from a birthday party for one of his fellow police officers. The festive and upbeat night took a turn for the worst when we reached the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Robert Road in Redondo beach; we had unexpectedly struck the back fender of a truck and spun out into the center of the intersection. As I sat in disbelief, my Dad spoke to the other driver and they exchanged information. He drove home with a sullen look that was new to me, we…

The debate between keeping or removing cursive handwriting is one I have had multiple times with my two children when they have come home complaining about their schoolwork. I firmly believe that it no longer has its uses outside of school in todays society. As author two stated in paragraph 3; "The truth is that cursive writing is virtually gone. Handwriting has taken a backseat to typing as technology dominates the way we communicate." We currently live in a time where cursive has no place…

Although many members of society advocate the benefits of organized sports, many feel that these activities usher in undesireable consequences for the athletes. The sports distract from other, more important, functions of the participants’ lives, as well as acting as a conduit towards physical damage. Participating in sports often requires excessive amounts of time; early mornings, afterschool, and during weekends. The amount of time spent in these sports distracts and hinders teens from…

Perhaps later in life I will change my view on this and do my schoolwork a different way. Another example of a paradigm in my life is that I believe writing things down (by hand) will help me remember the material better. This is my belief and others may not agree with it. Some may think that just reciting it in their…

Attention-Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) /Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (American Psychiatric Association, 1994), affects 3 to 5% of school age children. However, some studies suggest the percentage of students who are affected by ADD/ADHD is upwards of 8% of all school-aged children. The problems these students face affects their ability to learn, ability to focus and for some students who are challenged with hyperactivity and impulsivity feel the need to…

College can be very different for certain students. This includes commuter students and those who live on campus, also known as residential students. Commuter students are individuals who live at home and must to travel to school. This can change a student’s outlook on college. The college experience is much different for commute students than it is for residential students. Residential students tend to spend majority of their time on campus since this is where they live. They have the…