Joseph B. Wirthlin

“Kindness is the essence of greatness”

Reflection:

I think that this quote means in order to be a great person you need to be kind. Being kind makes you a great person because nobody likes a rude mean person. Everyone likes people that are kind and when you're kind your great.

Thanksgiving week

I played video games and ate turkey. I didn't go anywhere during the break. I met my family. A movie I watched was insidious. I played football and basketball. A CTR experience I had was helping my mom make the food( I didn't have an option though). I didn't read any books. I did extra credit for math and wrote an essay for english.

William Wykeham

“Manners maketh man”

Reflection:

I think that this quote means your manners determine what type of person you are. An example would be if you have bad manners that you'll be a bad person and that if you have good manners then you'll be a good person. If you do things like helping people or say nice thing you'll be a good person but if you don't do things like that you will be a bad person.

“If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true, don't say it.”

“If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true, don't say it.”

Reflection:

I think that this quote means if something isn’t right you shouldn't be doing it and if something isn’t true then don't say it. For example, if someone told you something that wasn’t true, then you shouldn't go telling everyone because you know it's a lie and if someone tells you to do something that's not right you shouldn't do it because you know that it isn't right thing to do.

Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated in Canada and the United States. It was originally celebrated as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. Several other places around the world observe similar celebrations. Although Thanksgiving has historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, it has long been celebrated in a secular manner as well. Prayers of thanks and special thanksgiving ceremonies are common among almost all religions after harvests and at other times. The Thanksgiving holiday's history in North America is rooted in English traditions dating from the Protestant Reformation. It also has aspects of a harvest festival, even though the harvest in New England occurs well before the late-November date on which the modern Thanksgiving holiday is celebrated.

Chick Moorman

“Doing what is right, fair and honorable is more important than winning or losing.”

Reflection:

I think that this quote means the only thing that's important is doing the right thing and to be a fair and honorable person. For example, if you're playing a game and you see someone down you should give them a hand whether they're on your team or not.

“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself.”

Reflection:

I think that this means you need to do the most you can and more than others expect of you. This means to work extra hard on everything such as homework class work studying. You shouldn't excuse yourself from doing that by doing a lot less and being satisfied with that. You should always do more and more.

Veterans Day

Veterans Day

What is Veterans Day?

a public holiday held on the anniversary of the end of World War I (November 11) to honor US veterans and victims of all wars. It replaced Armistice Day in 1954.

When is it?

November 11

What is the purpose of Veterans Day?

In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day.

Why is it important to show honor on Veterans Day?

It is important to continue honoring veterans because it is a way of acknowledging the sacrifices they have made while serving their country. Without the service of veterans, Americans may not have the freedoms they do today.

List several ways to show honor on Veterans Day.

•  Place flowers/flags on the graves of veterans.
• Proudly display your American flag.
•  Help a homeless veteran through VA services.
• Visit a local retirement home and chat with some elderly veterans who will share their stories.
• Volunteer at a VA Hospital.

These are the three magic keys to living your life with integrity:

1. Have the courage to say no
2. Have the courage to face the truth
3. Do the right thing because it is right

Reflection:

This means that if you say no, face the truth, and do the right thing you will be a CTR person. An example of living with integrity is if someone offers you drugs and you say no, standing up for something thats is wrong and doing the right thing.

He that walketh with wise men shal be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

Reflection:

I think that this means if you hang around with bad people you won't go nowhere but if you are wise and hang around with the right people you will become a ctr person. If you hang out with people that do drugs and ditch school then you will be lost the rest of your life but if you hang around with people who study and have good grades and don't do drugs then you're on the right path.

The Gainesville Tornadoes Summary

Summary:

I think that what the other team did was really nice because normally when the Gainsville Tornadoes play they dont have an audience but this time the other team cheered for the tornadoes and even gave them cheerleaders to help cheer them on.

The best recreation is to do good

I think that this quote means the best way you can re create yourself is by doing good. I think that doing good things is the best recreation because whenever you do good you feel bad and if you do something bad you will feel bad and it is also the worst way to re create yourself.