The Guard

The point guard of a basketball team had the best percentage of three points and percentage of field goals – 2-points, on the team, with an average of 75 percentage average in both areas last season. Unfortunately this season he is struggling severely in both areas, he has been examined and it has been determined he has no injuries. During his off-season that was approximately 4 months long, he changed his workout strategies. He workout sessions were 6 days a week and workout included 3 times a…

It was a cold winter day, my grandmother and I were going grocery shopping at Walmart. Everytime we went she would remind me, “watch out for the cameras, the can see you.” I always thought that she was crazy because I never saw any cameras, I had no clue what she was talking about, At the age of seven, I was not aware of the now known “black orbs” on the ceiling. So therefore I never paid any attention. We got to Walmart, one of the larger supermarket ones. As soon as we walked in I bolted to…

with operating the drones. It is very crucial that I consider the operation cost because a large percentage of the company’s operating budget is devoted to maintaining security. Acquired drones cannot cost more to operate and maintain than Security Guards and other security implements that are currently in…

Originally started from the military, Color Guard has adapted into many forms. Now with wooden rifles and unsharpened sabres it has spread to the band community. Having tosses that touch the sky and costumes that sparkle is not the only thing Color Guard. It is not only a sport that not only has benefits on the field or mat but also off. The many things anyone learns from Color Guard can be carried into other aspects of your life. Throughout life the people that someone meets builds a person to…

justice system, prison guards have one of the hardest endeavors. The prison guards are critical individuals and are vital to the criminal justice system. They for the most part work twelve or more hours a day. They risk their life day in and day out, from the time they check in for work. The necessities to become a prison guard can be very difficult. Since the job is risky, the officers must be physically and mentally fit for the position. Numerous individuals consider prison guards as want to…

Bo, Mo. “I Was a Teenage Red Guard.” New Internationalist Magazine, Apr. 1987, newint.org/features/1987/04/05/teenage/. Accessed 2 Feb. 2017. This website describes Mo Bo, a Red Guard, who shares his personal experiences, showing the reader the atrocities the Red Guards committed. Although the source is a magazine, it provides a different perspective into the life of a Red Guard. At the same time, while this primary source doesn’t provide straightforward information, it allows for…

Rebecca Richter at Novi High School. Ms. Richter works as a Winter Guard director at Novi teaching junior varsity and varsity Winter Guard. While I observed Ms. Richter I was the only one allowed at the time to job shadow her. So what is Winter Guard? Winter Guard is not the cheerleader rejects squad it is so much more. Winter Guard is a sport that requires physical activity and grace for dancing. In the world of Winter guard It is considered where the sports meets the arts. You must be able to…

Over the past four years, color guard in the marching band has been my primary school activity. Color guard requires year-round participation with tryouts beginning in April, competition preparation beginning in March and through summer with camps, and then finally the football games and competitions in the fall. It’s an immense commitment and I believe that you really have to love it, and I did. My participation began my freshman year and I was awful. My cousin, who was a senior captain of…

The point guard will need have good coordination and should be the most confident player when passing as they will be communicating with the ball to other team mates as well as defending the ball and traveling towards the opposite team’s basket. The point guard should also be aware of the team’s tactics to ensure they play well and how to maintain the correct tempo on the court, they should also be fast and able to identify a good opportunity to shoot and position their teammates accordingly.…

The definition of a leader is a very common discussion amongst the leaders in the Coast Guard and often spurs long debates between them. What is the difference between a manager and a leader? One could argue that yes, leading and managing are very similar in the way that people are supervised with an established chain of command to complete any specific tasking. What manager leaning leaders miss are the intangibles and soft skills that make for great leaders. Managers are very good at…