Finals

I had a good year in this class. I personally like this class a lot. Everytime I came here, greeting Mr. Haymore bought me joy and that eagerness to learn. I felt like this class shaped me who I truly am, because it taught me what kind of person I wanted to be and what career I want to do. I always love the Student Success Statements because it was that kind of time were I express myself, and feel free to talk about my opinions. I appreciate Mr. Haymore so much because I look up to him, and because his words are empowering. This class impacted me the most this year, because this class shaped me what I wanted to be. I remember, when we were doing those medical researches, but none caught my attention. It was one day, when we did research about Cardiologists, and I found it interesting. That's when I relized that is what I want to do in life. I had a great time, in Mr.Haymore. I had this attitude to keep on trying even if you fail several times. I'm thankful to be in this class, because I realized not that much kids have the oppurtunity to be in front of a computer typing, like we do. Some people need to stop complaining, and actually realize that we are fortunate to have these technologies right besides them. Things I kind of dislike was when we randomly pick a person to share. Overall, there's nothing to dislike about this class. I'd say we should look up quotes of famous people currently popular that is appropiate to the class. I'd also suggest to make people share, and I wish we can debate over CTR related topics. In my opinion, I felt like I did great in this class. I took my time researching and I put my best efforts in the student success statement. I put a lot of effort on these assignments, because they are the only ones I enjoy doing. However, I felt like I couldn't master my typing skills. I should had, but I honestly didn't took things seriously in the begining. It is never too late to learn, and starting next week I'll practice my typing skills. Furthermore, this semester is about to go to an end, and I feel committed to be a CTR person, everywhere I go, and even at home. I feel accomplished since I achieved so much. I feel like that awesome feeling, is the best christmas gift. Even though this is my last post of 2015, choosing the right will always be in my mind. I was thinking to moving to SSJ, but it is now clear that I'm staying here. Thank you, Haymore.

IDP Reflection

This was the first time I actually presented to a few proffessionals. I felt like these past few weeks really payed off, and I feel so relieved. I  actually felt like stuttering and freezing, but I managed to say what I needed to say, because my team depended on me. My heart kept on pounding really fast, but my group members told me no need to worry, and I guess that is when I'm loosing the nerves. So when I went to the room to present, there I saw Haymore, and Davis. Seeing Mr. Haymore there made me feel, really comfortable and less nervous. So my topic was about Stroke. So when my part came, aia spoke about ways people can help, and other resources like organizations. A few hours before my presentation, I kept on practicing what I was going to say. So when the time came, I didn't read off the cards, and neither were my group members. If anything, I learned that this is practice for real life, and I shouldn't worry or stress out so much. I learned that Stroke is something serious in today's society, and we can lend a helping hand and try to find them help. This project benefited me because now I don't feel to nervous. I shook the nerves off, so by the time the next one comes, I'm sure ready without a doubt. I really impressed my father. Before, most of my presentations, were lackluster, and unclear. Last night, that all changed because I spoke clear, had straight posture, didn't stutterd, and memorized what I was going to say. I definetly improved this time, and I am proud of myself. I'm also proud of my four other group members because we played it at well, and we each contributed a good amount of the presentation. By far, this has been the greatest representation I ever had done. It is already Friday, but I feel like this is one of my personal highlights of my freshmen year.

1835-1910

''Always do right." Mark Twain                                 

Doing what is right has to be done everytime. A CTR person knows what right to do. Doing what is right means to be fair, help a person, be generous sometimes, being polite, and treat others with respect. Being honest 24/7 means you always do right. A CTR person that always do right somehow lives with integrity. These people, have so much positivity in them which makes them good life happy people. Its a world I want, where people are doing the right and getting along together even if society has a variety of differences. Doing the right, makes people feel more uplifted and have this feeling in their hearts knowing they did good. Doing the right is something simple. It is not complicated in any way, and any person can choose to do the right starting now. If anything people can be polite to others, for starters. People can choose to do what's right, for example helping a disabled person organizing something, helping an elder with their groceires. But, there is a variety of ways you can do to do what's right. However, if you are choosing to help, people should help out from the bottoms of their hearts, and not help to think it sets a good image on them. Choosing what's right once does not categorized anyone in the ctr group. Always choosing the right, does set you in the CTR group and that's why it is imperative to always, but always do whats right.

Evan Stephens
1854-1930

''If we do what's right, we have no need to fear."

I find this quote or saying relevant til this day. It is true that choosing the right makes you feel fearless. Really great feelings like happinesses and joy kicks in. Its the best thing to do because you are no where near fear. In life, there is many kinds and levels or rewards and happiness. Depending on how good you had been, your reward can be something simple, or something massive just for choosing the right. However, choosing the wrong can lead you to a consequence. Consequences can have many levels depending on what wrong a person has done. Some consequences take away a few privilages, while other consequences can be quite serious. When people choose the wrong, it makes them have a guilt and some sort of fear of getting caught, people finding out, or the news spreading to others. If anything choosing the wrong, gets you to a horrible state. Prison exists for those people who choose the wrong. These people broke laws, commit murders, sold drugs, and other horrible crimes. Some of those people are just so weak that they fear being in prison. That's why they pay there punishment. These people when they were young had no one to educate them. They had no one to guide them, or know one to look up to which is kind of sad. Choosing the right always makes you have a positive feeling. Never, ever will you feel upset, or frightend when you choose the right. I remember one time when my parents told me, you see those people, there is nothing fun about drinking or doing drugs at 3;00am worrying to get caught. They told me to be something in life. Thats why I follow the road to choose the right. Its the most safest and great thing to do. People should ignore, that little devil in their shoulder and choose the right. No need to fear.

Lou Holtz

The 3 Questions:
1) Can people trust me to do what's right
2) Am I committed to doing my very best
3) Do I treat people the way I want to be treated

''If the answers to these questions are YES, there is no way you can fail."

Mr. Holtz has a point here. A CTR person with a CTR mind will say yes to each of these three questions. If someone feels like slightly saying no, then that means they aren't fully there yet because they are still choosing some sort of wrong. A CTR will never fail to choose the right, because they will always be trusted. A CTR person will always stay committed and will never fail at giving it their best shot. A CTR person will always treat others the way they want to be treated. I feel like a person who says yes to all these questions also have a matured mind and it is something great for them. A CTW person will have a hard time answering this, or will struggle to give an answer to these 3 questions. A CTW person is hard to trust. They can't stay committed to anything, and they don't treat others the way they want to be treated. It is most likey that these anti-ctr people will fail due to these facts. For example, a CTR person will be trusted not to do drugs even if the people around them force them to. A CTR person will stay committed in a way like staying determined to get to that A or B. Also a CTR, will treat anyone the way they want to be treated. This means that they will treat everyone with respect and manner, regardless of who they are, what their race is, sexuality, and other differences. That is how you know if a person has passed these 3 questions. A person who chooses the wrong won't be trusted, for example no one will trust them to let them borrow anything even money or belongings. These people won't be committed because they choose to fail and not try their best. Lastly, these people won't treat anyone with respect because they are to rude and curse a lot to others. That is not nice. So overall, anyone who gets these three questions right, is definetly a CTR person and will always choose what is right. These people are blessed.

John F. Kennedy
1917-1963

''Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. The relationship between the soundness of the body and the activities of the mind is subtle and complex. Much is not yet understood. But we do know what the Greeks knew: that intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong."

This quote is from the one and only, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States. This quote seems something you might remember him of, because it is something clever he said. Our bodies must be strong enough to support some sort of health. Without, we might not be committed and come up with an excuse. Intelligence and skill can function with the right health, strength, and ability. Some people don't bother to gain intelligence or learn a skill, due to the fact that they have an excuse. Honestly, that is how life is. Whatever your strength is, that is the skill you may develope. Whatever state of health you are in, determines what kind of intelligence you may gain. So in away, health and how strong your body is does matter.

If I were to think of a place anywhere aroud the world, it would be Greece. I just love the Greek aesthetics and its culture. Parts of Greece I would like to visit one day would be, Athens and Santorini. The attraction there in my opinion is really fantastic. The aesthetics are very beautiful, and most of the ocean's view is just pure beauty. I love nature and I guess, Greece is offering it to me one day. Santorini's main attractions is a mountain village near the coast, called Thirasia. On top of the mountain you can see a nice clear blue ocean, with native people using their boats. Santorini also offers a beautiful sunset on Imerovigli. Imerovigli is known for its sunset, and I would like to go there to see something I never seen before. Its sunset is the major attraction place, with beautiful domes and churches being illuminated by the coast. There is also so much I want to see in Athens. Athens is also known for its archeology, art, and music. I have a great interest in art, and I would like to go to a muesum over there. Acropolis Muesum, is located in Athens. Would I would like to see are its fine sculptures and paintings. I will also want to see the Acropolis of Athens. Its really ancient, and sits on a hill. This beautiful temple is the home of the Parthenon. Specifically it was build for the Greek goddess, Athena.

              ''Kindness is the essence of greatness.

                            ~Joseph B. Wirthlin

1917-2008

Mr. Wirthlin thinks that kindness is the essence to greatness. This is true because kindness gets you to a better state with people. My mother always told me to treat others like I want to be treated. Being kind to people did so many things to me. I avoided drama with those people who were rude, I made good friends, and I enjoy my classes. Being kind to other is something great, and you feel great to. Something kind would be greeting someone, or show your generosity towards someone. Anyone can be nice and become something great. I have to say, I was fortunate to grow up with kind parents. I also feel fortunate to have a kind teacher like Haymore to teach me life lessons. I feel like kindness does open doors. Even though people can be mean, you should still be kind to them, because a CTR person always makes that move. People should be kind to one another throughout their lives. When I go to college, I will always remember to be kind. However, we have people in this world who are unkind. Sometimes it is hard to deal with these people because of selfishness, child like behavior, or attitude. These people like to hurt people's feelings, lie, ignore, or even use anyone for their own needs. Sometimes we can't change them, so we have to deal with it. We have to act like adults, act mature about the situation, and just be kind to them. Kindness can save you from drama, arguements, and other unneccessary fights. The mature thing to do is be kind to anyone, because it leads you to greatness.