Student Success Statement 
                                                                June 1, 2015


"Success is not an accident. Success is actually a choice. Are the habits you have today on par with the dreams you have tomorrow? " 


                             Alan Stein 
                                                

Reflection; There are a few things that I really liked about this quote. One thing that I liked about it was that it informs you that the amount of success in your life whether academically or socially, all depends on you! Another thing I enjoyed about this quote was that it leaves you thinking with the question it asks at the end. I really enjoyed reading this because it notifies me that I am in charge of my success. 

                Student Success Statement 
                                                            May 28, 2015

     "A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder." 

                                   Thomas Caryle 

                                            

Reflection: I really like this quote because it is very specific and it is making a comparison between a man and a goal. It is also comparing a goal to a rudder which makes sense because both lead you somewhere. My comparison is, " A man without a goal is like the sea without water." I used this simile because a sea without any water doesn't have much left in it and nothing progresses.

                                Student Success Statement    
                                                                   May 21, 2015


   " I would prefer to fail with honor than win by cheating."


                                            Sophocles 
                                       

Reflection; I agree with this quote because I believe cheating is very unfair and wrong. For example, if you are taking a test, you do not understand a question on your test, it is better to try your best than copy your partner. Honor is so graceful we shouldn't lose it but trying to win unfairly. 

                Student Success Statement 
                                                                May 11, 2015

 "The reward for doing right is mostly an internal phenomenon."

                Dr. Laura Schlessinger

             

Reflection; Many thoughts ran through my mind while I read this quote. One of the thoughts that came to me was during these years people do things for you because they expect you to give them something in return when you do a favor or to pay them back. That is not the gift they should be valuing however. The gift, the gem, the greater thing in return that you should get is feeling good for what you did because you helped someone out in a way. The other thought that I was contemplating about was, I must learn how to appreciate what others do for me more because they gave some of their time to me and time can never be gotten back once it has been used or given. 

               Nursing Home Administrator 
                                                                   May 7, 2015

Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibility for a nursing home administrator is to supervise nursing homes and other medical facilities. 

Salary: The average yearly salary for a nursing home administrator is $65,000-$90,000

Education: The education requirements for becoming a nursing home administrator are: 

• 4-Year bachelor degree
• Must pass a state licensing examination
• Must complete a state-approved program

Reflection: I would not like to become a nursing home administrator because I am not good at supervising and I would like to develop a career in which I can be conducting surgeries or something more productive. However, I still believe this job is very important because supervision is needed around babies and people in their third age since they can easily be taken advantage of. I support anyone who wants to pursue this job! 

                 Student Success Statement 

                                                                     May 5, 2015

"When a deep injury is done to us, we never recover until we forgive." 

                             Alan Paton

Reflection: I agree with this quote because if you do not forgive and then how can you expect tot let go and move on if you still have a grudge against that subject. It is always good to forgive because you do not know when a person may be gone and you do not want them leaving without them knowing that you forgave them. An example of this would be a while back a singer and her daughter had an argument therefore they stopped talking to each other. The mother asked her daughter for forgiveness but the daughter would deny it. A few months later, the mother died in an airplane accident and she left without the forgiveness of her daughter. 

                         

                            Student Success Statement 
                                                     May 1, 2015



                  " Dare to stand alone." 


                     Thomas A. Monson 

                                           

Reflection: What I assume this quote means is that Mr. Thomas dares you to make decisions by yourself, not get influenced by your friends, and only do what benefits you. In a way I agree with this quote because sometimes the only thing you should trust is your mind. But then, you cannot avoid people so everything contradicts itself. I just believe that sometimes you just need time by yourself to make the correct decisions and truly know what it is that you want. 

              Student Success Statement 
                                                            April 29, 2015


" In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the                                             right thing." 


                               Theodore Roosevelt

                                   

Reflection; I agree with this quote and I think everyone should remember it before they make a decision. An example to this quote would be you and your friend are doing your homework together. Your friend finishes all of their homework but you do not understand it. They try to explain it to you, but you do not understand. It is time for your friend to go home and they forget their homework at your house. You have 2 options on how to respond to the situation. The first option is you get the homework and deliver it to their house immediately , or you copy all of their answers and return it to them the following day. The right thing to do is take your friend their homework immediately without hesitating. 

                  Student Success Statement 
                                 April 17, 2015

"Make each day your masterpiece. You have to apply yourself each day to become a little better, and over a period of time, you become a lot better." 

                           John Wooden 
                          

Reflection: I agree with this quote because it reminds me of another quote which is, "Practice makes perfect." However, this quote is more straight forward because it says you become a lot better, unlike the other quote that talks about becoming perfect. I like this quote because it encourages me to try harder and never give up at something I want. Another reason why I like this quote is because it inspires me to become more determined and dedicated to achieve what I desire to reach. 

                 Student Success Statement 
                                                            April 23, 2015

"It is a great moment when someone has character to step up and do the right thing at the right time." 



                                       Pam Knox 

                                            

Reflection: I agree with this quote because I have experienced a few situations in which something similar tot this quote occurs. On the day before I became a 9th grader at Linda Marquez, students had to come to school to meet each other and participate in several activities. One of the first activities required volunteers. No one got up to volunteer and the teachers looked impatient and worried. However, I decided to be courageous and I got up and became the first volunteer. The teachers looked relieved and joyous because it seems as if I inspired others to volunteer as well. I was very proud that I stepped up despite that I was nervous. 

                               Student Success Statement
                                                             April 17, 2015  


             "  A Promise Must Never Be Broken." 

                                                      Alexander Hamilton 

                                       

Reflection: This quote is very famous and I am glad it is because I believe people must  know that breaking promises is very unfortunate and discomforting. I believe that when you promise something it means that you are willing to face anything to keep that vow meaningful. In addition, I also believe that this quote is very good because it clearly states the meaning of its significance. I also wish that more people would live by this quote. 

               Student Success Statement 
                                                              April 15,2015

                                      Visualization-Imagination 

                        "What You See Is What You Get." 



                                       Anonymous 
      
                                             

Reflection: I have set up my future for myself and I am determined that I will get it. For example, I see myself as a firefighter and I am finding out information about training programs and requirements in order to achieve my dream. I really like this quote because it states that you can become who you dream yourself as you just have to make a clearer vision of it, become  determined, and you will be successful. 

                                 Student Success Statement 
                                                             April 7, 2015

"It is our duty to concentrate all of our influence to make popular that which is sound and good and unpopular that which is unsound."

                                                      Joseph Smith 
                                           

Reflection: I agree with the quote in many ways. I also believe that we should speak more about what is correct because the more you talk about something you begin to like it and that way you are positively influenced. Another thing I like about this quote is it gets straight to the point, it does not keep you waiting to know what it means. I also believe that good things like religion and kindness should be spoken more about. 

                     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. 

                                           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. 

                               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. 

                                 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. 

                        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. 

                                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.