Student Success Statement 
                                                           March 26, 2015

" I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong." 

                                          Abraham Lincoln 

                                           

Reflection: I really like this quote because I feel like it was created with such sincerity and honesty. I think what Abraham meant when he wrote this quote was he will support you and be with you as long as you do and think about what is right, and if you start having wrong ideas he will leave. I also believe this meant that he would only be around people who made good choices. 

                               April Fool's Day 
                                     March 26, 2015

   1.   When is April Fool's Day? 

           April Fool's Day is on April 1st. 

   2. What is the purpose of April Fool's Day? 

       The purpose of April Fool's Day is a day      dedicated to playing tricks and doing pranks on      people. 

3. What are the few theories behind April Fool's Day? 

          One theory of why April Fool's Day was created into a holiday was because it is a day to celebrate the season change. Another conclusion about the holiday is people thought there  should be a day in which you celebrate when you make your friends and families feel like fools. 

 4. What are a few Pros and Cons of April Fool's Day?

       Some good things about April Fool's Day are; 

• You get a good laugh
• you can pull jokes on people and have an excuse if they get mad
• it is fun deciding what pranks to play 

         Some bad things about April Fool's Day are:

• You or someone else might pass the line and cause a problem
• Someone might get offended by your joke/prank
• An argument or prank can result from a bad joke 

                                    

                                           Student Success Statement 
                                      March 24, 2015

                      "Character is higher than intellect." 

                               Ralph Waldo Emerson
                                   

Reflection: I agree with this quote in several different ways. For example, I believe having character is more important than being smart because you can understand, communicate, and have better conversations when you have character. Also, if 2 students were running for Student Body President, one had great grades but no character, and the other one had satisfying grades and a great character, the second candidate is most likely to win. 

                              Health Sciences Librarian
                                                             March 24, 2015

Duties and Responsibilities: Health science librarians share information about health-related issues. Also, health science librarians provide medical information to people through books, pamphlets,and journals. 

Salary: The median annual salary for a health science librarian is approximately $58,000.

Education: The requirements for becoming a health science librarian are:

1. High School Diploma
2. A four-year Bachelor's Degree
3. Master's Degree (in library science).
4. Must have attended a training program. 

Reflection: I think this career is very interesting and I had not ever heard about it before today. However, I would not like to become a health science librarian because I want a job were I am challenged and I can help people in many different ways. I still believe this is a nice job and I am glad this career exists. 

                               Student Success Statement 
                                                           March 20, 2015

           "I Trust That My Hard Work Will Pay Off."

                                              

                                                             Tyler Haws

                                                    Brigham young University 
                                   Basketball Player-Mormon Church Missionary

                                                 



Reflection: I really like this quote because it has inspired me to set challenging goals for myself and to have faith that accomplish them, In addition, I really like this quote because it has taught me that to achieve a goal all you need is determination and dedication. I really admire Tyler's dedication and choices because he never forgot about his religion, even if he was achieving so many things. I hope I can one day become someone like Tyler Haws. 

                                                                JUPITER 
                                                                  March 20, 2015


                  Jupiter is one of the planets that belongs to our solar system, the Milky Way. It takes the 5th place from being farthest from the Sun and it is the largest planet in the solar system.  Jupiter is known to have dark rings that are made out of dust particles and tiny rocks. Unlike Earth, Jupiter has 63 moons! The 4 largest moons that we know Jupiter has are; Io,Callisto, Europa, and Ganymede. Some of these moons are known to have several volcanoes. On the moon, Europa, scientist are still in debate whether it contains water or not. There are some signs that there is, but nothing has been confirmed. 

             The weather in Jupiter has always known to be very dangerous and hazardous. It is known, that Jupiter contains storms that last hundreds of years. Jupiter has a place called, "The Great Red Spot." This is a storm that rotates around the planet and it hasn't ended. The storm has lasted roaming Jupiter for several centuries. Scientists have discovered that the wind in Jupiter is typically 360 kph. That is incredibly fast! However, because of these unpredictable storms and weather, scientist can not deeply observe the details of this planet, or identify if there was once life on Jupiter. 


           

                                                    Divergent

                                                             March 18, 2015


                   Divergent is a book series written by Veronica Roth. The story takes place in Chicago. The people who live there are divided in 5 factions, or groups based on their personality. The brave and strong belong in the Dauntless faction. The people who are clever and intelligent are placed in the Erudite faction. The people who believe in justice, honesty, and order are assigned to the Candor faction. The people who's personalities reflect harmony, happiness, and hope are in Amity. The last faction is Abnegation, these are the people who are selfless and who reject vanity. At the age of 16, you must take an aptitude test. The test puts you threw your fear landscapes and it gives you results on the faction you belong in, based on the way you reacted in the test. However, there is a rare kind of people who get several results, the test can't determine where they belong because their personality is mixed factions. These type of people are called, "Divergent." Many people see Divergent people as a threat because they cannot be controlled or manipulated like the rest. The main 2 characters of the story are Divergent and the books explain there adventures and how they struggled to survive in their manipulated society.



              
             

                               Careers in Other Countries 
                                                            March 18, 2015

MEXICO- There is a career in Mexico were they do something called, "mining." What you have to do in this job is study the country's natural resources and different minerals. 


RUSSIA- In Russia, there is a type of career called, "Freelancing." I believe what you do is work at different companies at different times, you do not stay in one company permanently. 


FRANCE-  R.O.V. Supervisor is a career in which you operate and control an underwater vehicle used for vigilance. 

Reflection: I would like to stay and work in the United States because I am accustomed to this environment and I like where I live because I do not have to worry about natural disasters. In addition, I would like to stay working in the U.S. because I've been practicing the English language my whole life. 

                                 Student Success Statement 
                                                              March 16, 2015


      "True independence and freedom can only exist in doing               what's right."

                                     Brigham Young 
                           

Reflection: I really like this quote because it is very elaborate and detailed. It explains that you can only truly get freedom and independence when you know and you choose to do what is right. I also really enjoyed this quote because it defines what you must do to earn these privileges, you must choose what is right. In addition, it informs that you cannot earn these things if you are always making mistakes and making bad decisions. You can also lose a lot of privileges like going out with your friends or going to parties if you constantly come home drunk and late. You must do what is right to have freedom and be independent. 

                                           St. Patrick's Day
                                                               March 16, 2015


1. Who was St. Patrick?

Saint Patrick was a  British man who was a Christian and bishop missionary in Ireland. In Ireland, he was the man who could make many miracles happen so the people admired and honored him. Also, he informed and helped convert many Irish people into Christians. 

2. What is the purpose of St. Patrick's Day? 
The purpose of St. Patrick's Day is to celebrate the feast by which was intended for St. Patrick. He was known to be The Saint of Ireland. Patrick died on March 17 and in his honor we celebrate on the same date.

3.Why is St. Patrick's Day designated when it is?
In honor of St. Patrick, people celebrate on the day he died to pray and give thanks for several things, including St. Patrick. Irish people chose that day to celebrate because it was the last day he lived and they cherish it very much. 

4. Why is a certain color used on St. Patrick's Day? 
One reason why we wear green on St. Patrick's Day is because this is a Irish holiday and one of the colors on their flag is green. Another reason why we wear green on this holiday is because it is the color of peace, spring, and grass,and these things are appreciated in Ireland. 

5. Why do we get pinched on St. Patrick's Day? 
A myth is told that if you do not wear green, leprechauns and fairies will begin to sneak up on you and pinch you. People begin to see this amusing and so if you do not wear green on March 17 you will get pinched. 


                              

                        Keith, the Life Changer 

                          March 12, 2015

                     There was a student at Olivet Middle School named, Keith. Kieth had a disorder but that didn't stop him from liking football like all the other guys at his school. One day, the football team members decided to do something extra-ordinary. Secretly, Justin, Parker, and the rest of the team members decided to do something very special for Keith. Behind the coaches back, they all planned to make sure Keith played in the game and made a touchdown. it took a few tries, but the time came when the referee blew the whistle, Keith catched the ball, and he did a touchdown!! Everyone was screaming with joy and keith's parents couldn't beleive this was real. the whole team got influenced by this experience. Some say they will never make a selfish decision again, and others say that keith changed their lives. 

                        Student Success Statement 
                                                              March 12, 2015


  " They're only truly great who are truly good." 


                      George Chapman 
                                            

Reflection: I believe this quote is very inspirational and honest. Only the people that choose the good, truly act and are good, are the real great ones. The great people are the ones who act with kindness and do not judge. In addition, I really like this quote because it clearly tells me you can't be great if you're not completely good, it inspires me to change. 

                                    Volunteer Opportunities 
                                                                March 12, 2015

1. Lion's Heart-Teen Giving Back 

              What this organization does is give 30 hours of community service annually. You must be in middle or high school. The months that you can apply to this organization are February 1- August 1. You must go to their office to apply, the address can be found online. Also, you must pay $130.00 to enroll. This organization was made to discipline kids and teenagers and make them become leaders. 

     2. Youth & Young Adult Service 

              The purpose of this program is to help kids, teens, and adults develop more awareness and responsibility by working and helping the injured and sick. The results are, the person builds character and gets experience. Th way yo apply to this association is you must fill out an online application. Once you get emailed back, you are responsible for practicing the steps that they offer you. This volunteer job is located in a hospital. There are no age requirements.

     3.   LA Youth Volunteering in the Los Angeles County Library 

What this program offers is the opportunity to help the children, teens, and adults who need help with library services. Also, this experience helps you with your communicating skills and knowledge. The way you apply is you can go directly to the library in which you desire or you can download an application from the website. You gain experience from working and you can learn.

                                Student Success Statement 
                                                            March 10, 2015

"Many think that the short term gain will be worth the long term pain, but it isn't. In addition, using steroids is cheating, and there is nothing worse in sports than a cheater. Don't do it."


                                                         George Mitchell 
                                                  

Reflection: I agree with this quote and I believe it was well-written. What I liked about this quote was the fact that it explains several things. For example, people do not like cheaters! Cheaters must understand that to get something done you must do it the right way. Also, patience and determination are what help you achieve what you desire. 

                                  Student Success Statement 
                                March 6, 2015

                    " I WON'T CHEAT." 

                           Dale Murphy 
                                       
Reflection: I really like this quote because it is a mixture of determination and choosing the right. I dislike how many students at school are lazy and when the assignment is due, they cheat and copy. I enjoy this quote because it explains so many things with just three words. I wish more people could understand this quote and follow it.  

                                                          Oncologist 
                                                                March 6, 2015

Duties and Responsibilities: Oncologist are doctors who specialize on healing patients that have cancer. 

Salary: The annual median salary for an oncologist is about $21,856.00.

Education: The educational requirements for becoming oncologist are:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Must have attended training programs
• Must have attended Medical School 

Reflection: I would love to become an oncologist because I really like the idea that their are doctors that dedicate themselves to this profession. I love the way their are people who want  to give hope to these babies, children, and adults whom unfortunately suffer this threatening sickness. I would pursue this job as a career because I love what it stands for and what it represents. 

                               Student Success Statement 

                            March 4, 2015

               "Character Matters Most."

                           Dale Murphy

Reflection: I really like this quote because it explain so much in few words. In addition, I really like this quote because it informs me that the way you act and react towards people is what really matters and what is most important. Looks and achievements are important too, but they are not as valued as the person who has them. In addition, I believe this quote informs people on what we should really care about and look for in the people we socialize with. 

                                                    Helio Therapy 
                                                                March 4, 2015

Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibility of a Helio-therapist is to help patients with the sunlight. 

 Salary: The median annual salary of a helio therapist is about $10,000

Education: The education requirements for becoming a helio therapist are: 

1. Bachelor's Degree
2. At least 6 months in a training program

 

Reflection: I would not like to become a helio therapist because I don not want to pursue any career that involves therapy or therapist. However, I think it is very helpful that there are therapist in the world to help people with their problems so I appreciate all the people that do that do want to pusue this career. 

                                     A Gift to Father 

                                                        March 2, 2015

                  Mitch McKee was 15- years -old while he was living with his father that was diagnosed with cancer.  Unfortunately, his father's illness had no cure. However, Mitch believed he could do something that could numb the pain for a while. Mitch decided to try to win the State Wrestling Championship for his father. He was only a freshman, however his determination to winning and dedication didn't stop him from trying to win. Everyday Mitch would wake up at 6 a.m. to train for the competition. The day came when Mitch was going to compete. Mitch was amazing! He won almost all of his competitors and he made it to State Finals. There was one match left to define whether Mitch would win the championship or end in 2nd place. He knew what he had to do so he was ready to take on the challenge. Mitch tried and concentrated to winning the championship while he was fighting his opponent until the battle ended. That year, the State Wrestler Champion was Mitch McKee! Mitch's father was so proud of what Mitch had accomplished and he knew what really mattered was his son proving how much love he had for him. 

       

                  Student Success Statement 
                                     March 2, 2015

" Great beauty , great strength, and great riches are really and truly of no great use; a right heart exceeds all." 

                                
                                 Benjamin Franklin 
                         

Reflection: I believe having a great heart means you forgive before you've been apologized to, you give without being asked to, and you love with desire and dedication. I really like the quote because in these times many people people it is all about the physical appearance, or how much money you have, or how easily you can beat someone else. I also think that the true beauty, the true strength, and the riches thing, is a right and pure heart. 

                                              Health Educator  
                                                        March 2, 2015



Duties and Responsibilities: What a Health Educator does is teach others about healthy behaviors, things that can affect your health, and things that can improve your health. Health educators also also inform about the different diseases in the world, their symptoms, and how you can prevent from getting the disease. 

Salary: The median annual wage for health educators is $48,790.

Education: The requirements for becoming a health educator are: 

1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Master's Degree
3. Must have attended graduate programs
4. Internship (optional)

Reflection: I would consider becoming a Health Educator because I believe it is important to focus on our health and to know how to prevent  taking action in things that harm. In addition, I would also like to think about becoming a health educator because I believe more people should know about how to prevent diseases and how to stop some daily routine actions that are secretly damaging their health.