To get things going quickly and smoothly, the principal had us rehearse walking up to the stage and practice receiving our diplomas, while the valedictorian was also practicing her speech. ... I met Kevin up at the Burger King downtown to grad a quick bite to eat to feed all these butterflies that are flying around in our stomach. ... She led us into the coliseum where there we would receive our medallions and note cards with our names written on them. The note cards were used for the administrator, so they could pronounce our names correctly. ...

• Word Count: 1143
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Now that I have officially finished reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, my opinion on the book has drastically changed. Originally, I thought the book was very dull, tedious, and boring. Now, I believe it was actually quite insightful and thought-provoking. I learned many les...

• Word Count: 726
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Some men's sports have seemed to disappear because of lack of funding since Title IX came into effect, and opponentsof the amendment are quick to blame the "discriminating acts" that Title IX enforces. ... The executive director, Donna Lopiano, notes that smaller schools (Division II & III) are adding male sports, yet the Division I schools, who put a lot of pride in their popular teams, are eliminating other sports "Because they're fueling the football monster." ...

• Word Count: 724
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

One quick note to add; I already have the next Will Weaver book that continues from this one on reserve at Borders and am waiting until the conclusion of my final exams to pick it up and read, one of the many things I hope to accomplish this summer. ...

• Word Count: 882
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Dad left us a note on the counter and wished Danielle and I a good first day at school. Mom took a quick picture of Danielle and I before we left. ... We quickly raced out the door and ran to the bus stop. ...

• Word Count: 1689
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Traditions involving these roles were gradually formed, and they quickly became the norm. ... Alma and her friends got ink balls in their hair, nasty notes, were tripped while going down the aisle, and locked in the outhouse. ...

• Word Count: 1283
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

I began writing this assignment and quickly had four pages. ... I spent many long days and nights in the library and wrote more note cards than I had ever written before, but I had a strict set of rules to follow. ...

• Word Count: 879
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

With music escalating quickly in vulgar lyrics, schools take extra precaution in what music they pick before having their students learn it. ... Individual assessments would be graded on the notes you sing or play correctly. ... They should have to sing or play a series of notes of varying beats to create a tune. ... Students would most likely be required to memorize and perform a song where they are graded on their rhythm, dynamics, and notes. ...

• Word Count: 3372
• Approx Pages: 13
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

I was in classroom number 102 with Mr. Harry Gonzalez who taught Bilingual Kindergarten to nineteen students. The day I went to observe one student was absent. The classroom was pretty much split equally between boys and girls and all of the students were of Hispanic descent. Mr. Gonzalez was also o...

• Word Count: 6745
• Approx Pages: 27
• Grade Level: High School