Life After High School

After high school, I see myself working and attending a smaller college and still playing a sport. I'm working hard to major in engineering. I don't want to be just the typical engineer, but actually make something that helps people and really matters. I see a few bumps along the way like adjusting to life on my own but it's something most people have to deal with. I just want to work hard at what i do and make a life from doing what I love.

Vocab Spring list #2

Accoutrements- additional items of dress or equipment.

Apogee- the highest point in the development of something.

Apropos- with reference to.

Bicker- argue about petty and trivial matters.

Coalesce- come together and form one mass or whole.

Contretemps- an unexpected and unfortunate occurence.

Convolution- a coil or twist.

Cull- select from a large quantity.

Disparate- essentially different in kind.

Dogmatic- inclined to lay down.

Licentious- promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.

Mete- dispense or allot justice.

Noxious- harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

Polemic- a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

Populous- having a large population.

Probity- the quality of having strong moral principles.

Repartee- conversation or speech characterized by quick, whitty comments or replies.

Supervene- occur later than a specified or implied event or action, typically in such a way as to change the situation.

Truncate- something shortened by cutting off the top or the end.

Unimpeachable- not able to be doubted.

Profile in Courage

The video we are watching, we see people that have had their lives changed drastically but injuries and illness. The people are in wheel chairs and most of us would think your life is over. These people however do not let his stop them a show that they are much more than handicap. They show the strength to live life and show that there limits aren't stuck to just a wheelchair.

Visual Storytelling

In the movies, the camera work that we see provides a more in-depth experience. The in class documentary we are watching uses these techniques to help develop the story. There are a lot of close up moments when it seems that the director is trying to give a better view on how that person sees the world or how people view them. It almost seems to bring you a little more up close and personal. Another shot we see in this movie is of shots of things that we see the person wishes that they can do but cant. For instance, we see Robert in the school your watch the kids play a game or the guy who was injured in a motorcycle accident and stares at the bike. This is a dramatic shot because its almost like you see a before and after of how his life changed so fast because one thing he was ale to do, is now gone forever.

The Choice

One of my first big choices was when I was coming into high school. I had two options, Righetti and St. Joseph. Being I had only moved into town two years earlier, I wasn't too familiar with the schools around or even the fact of the rivalry that existed between them. It wasn't until I went to an orientation at St. Joes that I bought into a school. But it was way to easy because I was influenced by the little baubles given out. During this time was when I really started to like football and that began to play a big part in my decision. Both schools had been very good during those years and my friends who played were split between the two. I went to the placement testing at St joes over summer and began getting enrolled but while I was there, there was something about it I didn't like. The vibe I was getting was off and threw me in a neutral zone. Going home from the test I saw all my friends who we're playing freshman football getting out of practice and for some reason the sight of that alone convinced me I want to go to Righetti. Now that I'm here I don't look back and regret that choice because not only have I had some great memories here, I've had the satisfaction of having a winning record against our rivals across the street.

Vocab #1 Performance Review

I am happy with how I did. I aced the test no problem as I should because this is the third time I've seen these words in the last 2 years.

Hacking My Education

This semester, I want to learn to build my ties with people that can help me gain experience in my field of interest. I'm not to sure how to go about this so This is why I look to Dr. Preston for help.