Influential Softball Coach
I met a life changing individual in middle school. We referred to him as “Mr. D”. He was my seventh and eighth grade English teacher. I sat in his class and dozed off during his grammar lectures. He often sparked my attention with jokes, sports scores, stories from literature books. However, the majority of Mr. D’s classes were not overly exciting or stellar in anyway.
In the spring of my seventh eighth grade year I decided to branch out and try a new sport. I signed up for our school’s softball team. A new coach was going to be taking on the difficult task of teaching the love of the game to a group of girls. The coach was going to be my English teacher. Mr. D taught the team to play softball well. He also taught us that softball was a lot like life. I le...
...e tribe’s people, Nwoye, the conspirators, and Harrison Bergeron went against beliefs and rules that were set for them. They defied it all and did what they felt was right. Some of those times, it was the correct thing to do, going with what they felt was right, but other times, it was a huge mistake. The emotions people have and actions they perform are influenced by the society and culture that they have. In conclusion, people may be influenced by their philosophy and civilization, but they still have the sovereignty to choose whether to protest or abide by them.
Ellison, Keith. “The Argument for Tuition-Free College.” The American Prospect. The American Prospect. 14 April 2016.Web. 20 March 2018.
Whenever the bones of Capys shall be discovered, it will come to pass that a descendant of his shall be slain at the hands of his kindred, and presently avenged at heavy cost to Italy.
When hearing the words “free” and “college” in the same sentence, that is exciting to anyone who is interested in not paying those thousands of dollars for their pursued education. However, when it comes to Obama’s free community college idea, for the first two years, many people skip over the many factors that go into this issue. Some may agree with President Obama’s plan fighting for a fair chance for all student to get a degree and not go into debt receiving an education, and others argue that community college already being inexpensive will only make the system difficult to work with. While making community college free for everyone is considerate, the students with low incomes already get the aid they need without this program and the
One of the hot topics of debate going on in the U.S. today that presidential candidates are talking about is college tuition. Some have revealed their proposals to American citizens on how they would tackle the issue of tuition. The question is which one of the many proposals will work and limit the amount of people who don’t go to college and give them a reason to go. The tuition issue is not a case by case problem, but a national problem. While there are some who have the opportunity to attend college others are not as fortunate. But everyone can have a part in shaping the future for many generations to come. The objective is to find a way to make what some would call “college free”to everyone. How were we able to find a way to make public
For many years, Native Americans have faced horrible social and political mistreatment and discrimination from white Americans. Many Native Americans still deal with discrimination in the United States today. This section of the paper will describe and explain the general history involving the Native American reservations.
About a week into my time at this new school the athletic director, Mr. Washington approched me. "Do you play any sports?" He asked. Although this seemed like a simple question, it made my nerves spike up. "Softball", I said in a low tone. His face lit up and he explained how they had one space open on the team, they needed
Tuition free colleges should be given because it helps students focus on their studies rather than their jobs. The students will study well and use their time in productive way instead of thinking about their financial situation. The push for free-college plans would also turn American higher education into a government- administered program (Kelly). Education is a key factor in the economic and social development of a country. The federal funding flows directly to public institution that are subject to federal rules. Free tuitions help the unprivileged families deserve an opportunity to get the best education. Lack of money should not stop a student from learning. If the colleges were free to attend these unprivileged
Rodgers, Walt. "Uncle Sam's shameful treatment of today's American Indians." The Christian Science Monitor. The Christian Science Monitor. 4 October 2010. Web. 12 January 2014.
During my 11th grade year of high school, I heard many great things about the AP english teacher, Mr. Bergeron. While I was in AP English, I did not have Mr. Bergeron as my teacher. The students Mr. Bergeron had talked so highly on him and the class environment he seemed to set up. While, I wished I was in his class my 11th grade year, little did I know, that a year later I would be in one of his courses. For my senior year I got to take an honors course with Mr. Bergeron that allowed me to tutor freshman's who struggled with learning. Taking Mr. Bergeron’s class and having him as a teacher, would change how I viewed certain aspects of my life.
I've been playing softball my entire life. I've been the newcomer, and I've been the captain. These continual team experiences have shaped me into both an excellent follower and teammate, as well are a natural leader. The hard work and commitment required by softball have made me value the teammates who helped me rise to whatever the occasion needed. Theater has also been a huge impact on my life and myself. I started being interested in theater from a young age and would put on small scrappy plays in my neighbor's garage. Once I began high school, I was immediately thrown into long hours building, painting, and practicing moving set pieces, and I loved every minute. My junior year I was given the opportunity to design the set for the fall
Ultimately, the United States should bring forth a free, government subsidized, higher education, because of its benefit to the economy, creation of equal opportunity, and the resolution of the student loan crisis. Even though it will require funding, there are certainly innocuous alternatives that could provide this rather than putting the extra stress on average American taxpayers.
If you reflect on your high school experience, could you identify one teacher that had a lasting impact on your life? What quality did that teacher have that set them apart from the other teachers? During my high school experience there was that one sparkly-eyed math teacher who used humor to engage students. The bespectacled world cultures teacher acted out Australopithecus, breathing life into ancient history and making it relevant. Critical analysis of Kafka’s Metamorphosis and other allegorical stories with the offbeat, wild haired English teacher introduced divergent thinking. Unfortunately not all of my teachers were memorable. Some teachers were downright awful, such as the scowl faced math teacher who discouraged questions by berating students, creating an insecure environment. By contrast, these teachers either did not seem to care about the students or the content, or they lacked the desire
"Should Higher Education Should Be Offered to All for Free?" The Premier Online Debate Website.N.p.,n.d. Web. 07 Jan. 2014.
This has sparked the debate as to whether higher education ought to be offered free of charge or not, with many rallying for the former. In order to level the playground for all Americans and offer equal opportunities in life; higher education should be offered free of charge to all. This paper seeks to make a convincing argument regarding the importance and need of having free higher education. At the same time, this essay seeks to cite some of the opinions of those of a contrary opinion, giving them a different viewpoint. In the end, this essay will weigh the benefits of free higher education against the drawbacks and probably, convince everyone that the benefits are enough to guarantee free higher education.