New Writing

I hope for myself to actually be proud of who I am and not just say it.

My hope for the school is to step up and grow into a more peppy and more active school.

My hope for the world, to prosper economically but never strive for peace it's unacheieveable,strive for better times it's more feasible.

Wrap Field Trip

On this field trip I saw that there are different types of turbines and anemometers so we could try to put up another one. Also we aren't the only school having problems with city regulations, and we should learn from our peers. I think that we have some ways to go in understanding and getting waynesboro to understand just what we are trying to do, and making the world a more efficient place to live.

Modern Lit. Sex slavery

Sex slavery in the world particularly in America is inhumane. I believe that all people should be supported through hardships because life is not easy, and having a helping hand can make all the difference. People though, are forever judgmental and can never fully accept people and aren't as supporting. People constantly said in the article Enslaved in America "I can't count the number of times people have asked me "why didn't you just leave?" "Couldn't you escape?" To that, I simply say "do you ask a child that is kidnapped why they didn't try to leave?"  I feel family is the strongest form of support you can have. I feel family can bring anyone comfort and family can be blood or not blood related. I also believe that women who have been sexually trafficked lose hope much too soon. Hope can provide comfort even in the most drastic of times. I think it's good to have organizations and laws that protect and support the victims like the Polaris Project and TVPA. They do what most people don't have the courage and decency to do.

Wrap: City Code

Dear City Council members,  


     The fact that we take so much for granite is an injustice on its own, but when high school students try to bring about change for the better and are shot down what does that say about our fair city? Over the years our environment and the resources we've grown accustomed to using have become growing concerns. As of today there is no installed wind power in Virginia. More than half of the states so far have had wind power installed leaving us behind in the evolution of technology. Our state has no wind energy manufacturing facility. Solar energy is more prominent. We have certain businesses that deal with solar energy, and it's installation. The state of Virginia is a fairly good state for solar energy. The Wind for Schools program can take Virginia to the next step. The program gives schools a chance to work with wind energy to advance our country.  To better ourselves as a country we must first stop and take the time to let our youth shine through. Let us not discriminate against age, but take the next step to a brighter future!

WRAP: Data

The study showed that when singers are put in a choir they tend to blend together and sing according to everyone else. When they sing solo they tend to tune to the piano. Both soloists and choir singers are stronger in certain areas, and weaker in other areas. They both seem to focus on certain aspects of their voices to make them stronger soloists/choir singers.

Math Post

So this math class in general is a bit different.I find the math to be quite the same as most of the math i've done in the past year. Even though math isn't my best subject it is a tad "fun". I think that its more challenging than anything and my grade right now seems to show it. I'm sure that this class will become easier in time with patience. I have all the hope in the world that this class will get better in time, I just have to wait for the chance to present itself.

Book Soundtrack

Protagonist
Yo-Yo Ma---   Moses and Marco Polo Suite
This song describes the protagonist "   " well because of her love for classical music. She also played the cello and maintained a very strong connection with it. She actually loved Yo-Yo Ma and once her boyfriend took her to see him in concert. The elegance of the piece describes the simplicity and yet majesty of the combination of the instruments.


Climax
Eric Whitacre--- A Boy and a Girl
The song "A Boy and a Girl" tells a story about one boy loving a girl and all their feelings. The beautiful description of their journey through love paints one magnificent portrait. I chose this song just for that simple reason. The climax had to deal with Adam and Mia, and it perfectly depicts them in a romantic state of mind.



Theme
I Won't Give Up--- Jason Mraz
Mia and her love of all that she holds dear is scattered. Her immediate family dies and she is on the brink. The moment the rest of her family tells her they love her and Adam comes she realizes they won't give up on her. Adam especially brought unwavering love to Mia and I believe that throughout this entire book the song "I Won't Give Up" shows the heart of the book.



Random Scene
I Am Not Yours--- Z Randall Stroope
The flashbacks to when Mia and Adam would go out on dates and he would watch her in school and take her places is described perfectly by the song "I Am Not Yours". It speaks poetry into the hearts of anyone and it demonstrates love at its finest. I think that  the tranquil nature and also sensational tone can captivate anyone. It truly shows the love in these parts of the book.





Random Scene
I Will Remember You---- Sarah Mclachlan
This song has to do with the part of the book when Mia is in the hospital bed. She has her family come visit her and tell each talk to her. They all really say the same thing really, and that is even if she chooses to die they will always remember her. I believe this song ties in strongly to this.