... in the world. If you have learned anything in these four years, I hope it's that education should be for the exhilaration of learning, not for passing tests or meeting standards. We stand here today on the precipice of the future. It's not a distant dream anymore. It begins here; It begins today. In ... going to be, it's up to me. "Wherever you go, whatever you do; Stay uncompromisable. Be yourself and love who you are because who you are is who we have grown to love. We graduate with the weight of the world on our shoulders embracing our future filled with the endless possibilities of l...

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... to join you in reading the newest book compared to asking them to join you in the newest game. These games were the replacement of my only childhood love. There were other reasons why I started to abandon my readings. Peer pressure is very powerful. Peers can influence people and affect you and in turn can ... The more you read the smarter you can become. Reading a lot can expand your vocabulary and this can help you with your schoolwork and with taking tests. Reading can make you an overall better thinker. If you can read and comprehend what you just read, it is something you should be...

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... neurological damage. I didn't care. I could die tomorrow playing a sport that I hate, all the while wishing that I continued to do what I love. Research shows that long-term football play poses a severe threat to mental health. Studies conducted at Boston University found that fourteen out of fifteen deceased NFL ... desire, lack of maturity, or disregard for health, I believe that each person pursuing such a career has one thing in common, passion. Sheer love for football overrides any other concerns the players may have regarding the sport. Currently, the NFL consists of approximatel...

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... one of the most recognizable leagues in the United States of America. This is because of the fact that we as Americans love football. Whether it be Pee-Wee, high school, college, or professional football. No matter how much we love it, there are several dangerous risks that we take when we play it and there should be more protection used when ... ground landing right on his shoulder. Upon impact we heard a loud cracking sound, my friend cried out in pain. After a not so quick trip to the emergency room and several tests later we had found out that he had fractured his collarbone. After ...

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... come from past experiences, they are learned. Among many values I have two that are most important to me; respect and honesty. Although I have other values such as responsibility, trust, and love; through my experiences the most important are respect and honesty. As I was saying before, these values are learned behaviors, one experience in my life taught me the most about how ... and move on to college. A huge goal I had in the beginning of the year was to do well on my SAT's. I accomplished this goal, receiving an 1190 on the standardized tests. I am now beginning to fill out my colleg...

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... have greatly matured socially and as such have become different people. Maybe fate had in store what we choose to change. I have developed what you might call a love-hate relationship with our middle school. I love this school for its competition, while I hate it for that very reason at the same time. The student competition here at the Lewis F. Cole middle school made ... I am grateful for every helping hand. I am also grateful for every time my friends cheered me up when I got a bad grade in Algebra, and reminded me that I still had more tests coming up. I am appreciative for every ti...

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... time and the moment when the world stands still and you're stuck. Everyone around you, your heart, your breathing; everything just stops. You realize that all your years of tests fails, passes, honor rolls, parent/teacher conferences, etc. have paid off for this one moment. Your parents have been pushing you all this time for this one special moment that ... . I started tearing up a little when they came and gave me the biggest hug after my graduation and told me how proud of me they were. I am a huge family person, so I love to be the example. We prayed, ate, laughed, dance, and then op...

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... a vicissitude during my junior year; however, the course will improve both my essay writing and English literature comprehension portion of the SAT and ACT tests. I reckon English literature to be a valuable aspect to acquire and I would love to take my adoration of the subject to the next level. Opening the gateway to AP Literature and other Advanced Placement courses do not only ... ...

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... the way it affects people fascinates me. Because the study of music's affects on the activity in the brain could lead to breakthroughs in our educational and health programs, I would love to study music and psychology in college in order to pave the path for someday earning a degree in music therapy. I first became aware of music therapy when I was a freshman in ... leads to stronger family and peer relationships. Recent studies have shown that music can enhance learning for all children. They show that students involved in music are scoring higher on tests than other students. The gene...

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... should learn from. There can be drastic changes from middle school to high school: you, friends, activities, attitude, etc. In any case, these are trials we all must go through, tests that can affect future decisions. Many of us lose our focus in making the adaptations to high school. I know as a freshman I thought nothing would be any different. Classes ahead of ... had all warned us that things would change, but we didn't listen because we thought that it would be different with our class-we were a much tighter group with much love for each other. They were right though. All it took w...

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... knowledge. It disturbs me to know that there is a never-ending amount of facts and tips out there that I don't already have written in my "book." Most of all though, I love being informative and teaching people new things. Moving on, you set the book down and walk a little while longer. There, on a gloomy willow tree, an ant struggles to carry a peace ... academics is our "City of Dis," figuratively speaking. The hardest obstacle of all, school. We walk slowly and carefully through many long hours and no sleep. Passing homework assignments and tests that seem to be on fire. Dripping in ...

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... points. My Spanish teacher eventually spoke to me and said, "You are one of my favorite students and I love the fact that you participate whenever you are in class, but you have to come to school more because you are constantly taking the tests late," she ended. After she spoke to me, I began to attend school more. I realized that not only was ... ...

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... instruction using methods and materials to meet the needs of the students. In order for all this to happen though, School Teachers must have a passion for educating as well as love children. Education requires dedication, organization, and thought out lesson plans on a daily basis. To ensure that the students get top-notch education, teachers attend staff meetings, serve on committees, and ... being indoors, they have a special designated spot in their schedule reserved for outdoor activities, which they are responsible for. They must be willing to prepare bulletin boards, correct paper...

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As the oldest of three sisters, I carry a huge responsibility. I always have to be careful about what I say, and my behavior around the house. I love being an older sister because it is like being a parent without having to deal with the whining and reprimanding. Because my sisters Tara and Divya look up to me, I have ... firm with them when it is necessary. As a paid intern, I worked with her in the pediatric department of a health clinic in the Bronx, NY. I prepped patients; performed hearing and visual tests and took care of their patient files. I was a forum leader my junior year of hig...

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