I was in P.E at the time. It was dodgeball today, as the big gym was in use for Band. Since my throwing hand was broken at the time I was a meat shield for my friends. I vividly remember drop kicking a ball across the room after it hit me in the face (Due to a short fuse when it comes to dodgeball.) when the alarm went off. “Sit down! NOW!” The gym teacher shouted. I found my friends and sat. “What do you think is happening?” Ethan whispers to me. “I am pretty sure that that siren is for lockdown.” I explained. We would later discover that a threat had been made to every school in the United States. The recorded message told us that there was a bomb in the school and after it was activated they would attack the schools with rifles. “Why …show more content…
I was unusually calm and trying to get my friends to calm down also. “Conner, get a hold of yourself and Ethan take deep breaths or you’re going to faint,” I said “And quit chewing your fingernails or you’ll have stubs instead!” I shouted to no avail. “Guys, I do not want to die in an attic with two idiots who are about to pee their selves!” That caught Ethan’s attention. “I am not going to pee myself!” Yelled Ethan. “Me neither!” shouted Conner. “TOOK YOU LONG ENOUGH.” I bellowed. “Do you hear that?” whispered Ethan, suddenly afraid. I did. Someone was coming up the stairs. “Well crud.” I exclaimed. “Hide.” I said. “What are you going to do?” Conner asked. “Well if I live through it you’ll see.” I said, positioning myself next to the doorway but out of sight. A man trotted through it. As he did I put my hands on his chest and pushed him over the balcony. He hit the ground with a thud. “SORRY NOT SORRY.” I yelled after him. I went to retrieve anything useful from him. He had a pistol, a rifle and… WAS THAT A HAND GERNADE? These people were not the untrained morons we had been told generally attacked schools. What were kids like us supposed to
Some schools think dodgeball is too violent. Recently principals in Elkton, Maryland banned dodgeball because they think it’s inappropriate and uses slower and non-athletic kids as targets. They did this by removing it from the P.E. curriculum. I think it’s appropriate because it prepares you for real situations that will come later in life, the schools going too far with it, and some kids look forward to it.
On December 12, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School was invaded by an unstable, armed man. Earlier that year the principal of the school, Dawn Hochsprung, implemented a new security system that required all visitors to buzzed into the school by visual identification. Many schools have also put in similar security systems to have school doors locked at all times during the school day, helping insure students’ safety. For Sandy Hook this minor security system would not be enough. When the gunman arrived to the school, he shot his way through the front do...
Meeting new friends, finding my second family, learning the definition of hard work, discovering something to dedicate my life to: softball. Growing up in this constantly changing world softball is the one thing that has always been constant. Softball helps me to escape from the worries and struggles of everyday life. It has taught me coordination, been my escape, fueled my passion, inspired my competitiveness, and given me strength.
Sports are the biggest source of entertainment around the world. There are many sports in America, but baseball is our pastime. Baseball is what started America’s interest in sports, and millions of people love the sport to this day. A baseball game is a very special event. Attending a game makes you realize that baseball really is more than a game.
Suddenly one could hear a pin drop. Abruptly the classroom door burst open and Cho walked in and raised a Glock 9mm handgun. (Friedman)
One of my favorite memories in my sports career was in the third grade, being the first year I played tackle football instead of flag football. This transition was a huge step for me because at such a young age I have never had much contact before. On the fifth day of practice after completing the conditioning our coach yelled, “time to hit!” Being a bunch of little kids we all screamed with extreme joy as this is the first time we get to tackle each other. My face grew the biggest smile as I was up first to tackle one of teammates. Our coach explained the
A seemingly normal school day in Newtown, Connecticut, who knew that it would turn into one of the most devastating days they would ever experience. About two years ago, students at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, were involved in the most devastating event of the year. According to an article by the Huffington Post, a mentally troubled man in his twenties named Adam Lanza shot 20 children and six staff members, with his mother’s weapons. His mother had apparently grown up with guns and thought it would be good to have them in their house. Prior to driving to the school, he even shot his mother, but his motive is unknown.
All around the world, there is violence in schools that is so serious many students, teachers, and other staff members get seriously injured, or even killed. In the United States, there have been really serious school massacres that have killed and severely injured many students and staff members. Technology is increasing and people are finding more ways to get into trouble, the principal one being violence with weapons. Most buildings, including schools, have minimum or even no security and almost anybody can make their way in and out of the premises without being arrested. The goal of this paper is to let readers know that security is a key factor, particularly in schools.
As the deafening sounds of the sheriff’s sirens drowned out the children’s laughter, all eyes focused on the police cars dashing by. Suddenly the loud speaker came on and the frantic voice of the announcer called, “Boys and girls the sheriff has issued a lockdown, please go back to class!” After getting over the initial shock of the announcer not following the lockdown procedures, teachers’ attention quickly turned to the group of students still playing in the school yard. As teachers exited classrooms in search of their homeroom students, they were met by students attempting to follow the procedures. While Washington debates in the actions to be taken to keep students safe at schools,
Sports can help many at- risk youths. In order to participate in sports you need to be committed and willing to work hard. You also have to learn to respect others and accept that winning isn’t the only measure of success. Losing can build character as well. When youth participate in a sports they enjoy, they are less likely to engage in behaviors that are harmful or dangerous to themselves and others. It is for these reasons schools should strive to maintain athletic programs for their students.
A scream echoed through the empty hallways of County High school as we heard the news. "How did that happen?" I thought to myself. This had to have been planned out previously by someone.
Are high school sports beneficial or not for students? I personally believe if a student is in a high school sport they’re forced to prioritize between school and their sport, and at a young age I believe the student would decide to use his time to improve in his sport instead of school. Which in the long run would affect his academics, unless they decide to stay up late and work on their homework to keep up with both school and their sport. But, even like that in time the lack of sleep would catch up to them, and cause them to do even worse in both academics, and sports. High school sports are like the lotto in my opinion, many play but only a few get rewarded for their work. Therefore, high school sports cause more negativity than positivity.
Bowling is a sport or leisure activity in which a player rolls or throws a bowling ball towards a group of pins. It is one of the major forms of throwing sports. Most people think of bowling as a fun indoor game that can be played with family or friends.When you think of bowling you normally think of going to a bowling establishment, renting a pair of shoes, picking up a ball and trying to knock down all the pins in either one or two tries. This passage will cover the history, the basic skills of the sport, and the rules of bowling.
What is the best way to relieve stress while still being able to knock things over? One fun and socially acceptable way is through bowling. Most people just go to the bowling alley for parties or social gatherings, but never try to improve their game. It can be demoralizing to be the one who constantly throws gutter balls. Why not make the experience more enjoyable by being a better and more knowledgeable bowler? Learning the history of bowling and applying fundamental techniques will help make a mediocre score turn into a result in which one can be proud. Also, backing that up with the right equipment and practice can really complete the package. Simple things like the right shoes, the ball having the correct weight, finger grip, and outside grip can start the game off the right way. To begin, one must first understand the history of bowling to discover why bowling operates the way it does today.
Many life lessons can be taught through sports. Children can learn the importance of work ethic, working with others, perseverance, and the list goes on. There are studies that have shown that kids who are involved in athletics are more successful in the business world. It is only when parents turn the sporting events into an ultra-competitive requirement for their child that it can become detrimental. The lessons that sports teach kids about real life is one of the greatest benefits that can be gained from sports. Because so much can be learned through sports we need to make sure that we put focus on teaching lessons through sports rather than making it all about winning. It is a sad when parents turn a great beneficial thing into something that can be harmful for their children.