AFRICAN AMERICAN CREATES CONTROVERSY BY REFUSING LOTION

Since the beginning of the USMAPS school year of 2017, one African American cadet candidate (CC) roams the hallways with ashy skin. When an African American is ashy, it is not appealing to the human eye because the skin is dry and looks dull and white. As for the suspect, his entire body is white with ash. Many cadet candidates tried to persuade him to use lotion, but he continues to refuse them all. While refusing to put on lotion, he is actually disobeying the Cadet Candidate Regulations: "CCs will maintain their uniforms and personal appearance in a meticulous manner." Does he even care about his personal appearance? One local cadet candidate took initiative to squeeze cocoa butter lotion on the man.  It had been months since this man applied lotion to his skin, so this event was truly remarkable. Cadet candidates from all around were amazed to witness the man with now smooth and brown skin. After seeing himself in the mirror with luxurious skin, will he continue to lather his body with lotion, or retreat back to old habits?

*The book by Ryan Holiday, Trust Me I'm Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator, helped create this blog from its details on how bloggers sell their stories .This is a school assignment that required applying the notions of Ryan Holiday's book to a made-up story.

The Importance of a Scholarship

A scholarship is a grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academics or other achievements. Pretty much every young adult knows that a scholarship is able to pay for their tuition, books, and primary living expense. Not only does a scholarship help pay toward current and future fees, it can also look good on a student's resume, leading to working at a well-paying job. Once a student graduates from college with a scholarship, potential employers will be very impressed with reading the resumes of these students. Students that have earned a scholarship shows representatives that they have discipline and responsibility by being able to get the award. An applicant who obtained their education via a scholarship is highly respected in the eyes of most potential employers.

College Application

A. What else do I have to do in order to apply to a college:
1. SAT/ACT Scores
2. Essays
3. Letters of Recommendations
4. More credits for the classes I am taking
5. Funds to pay for the application fee.

B. Timeline

• After getting a summer job, I would be able to pay for the application fees. (August 9th of 2015) 
• During my senior year, I would be able to be able to send off my letters of recommendation and essays (November 1st and February 1st, )
• After I take more of the SAT/ACT tests, then I would be able to fill in the boxes. (November 8th & December 13th of 2015)
• By the end of my senior year, I would have all of my credits filled up. (May 24th of 2016)

C. Academically, I feel that I am where I want to be when speaking terms of my class rank (2nd). I wish my GPA would increase even further, but that is up to me. As for the SAT/ACT Scores, I need to study in order to get a higher grade. All of these will determine my future so I need to do what ever I can to do great.

D. I believe the colleges I have chosen are the ones for me. They provide my majors & minors, athletic sports, and my sense of environment. I do need to keep looking at other colleges, but for now, these are the colleges I hope to attend. I need to start looking more at the undergraduate funding and the school's personality.

Education

1. Is the college degree necessary/worth the cost (not just dollars but time) for economic and social success?

In my perspective, a college degree is definitely worth the cost for economic and social success. With a degree, many young adults are able to fund themselves in order to live a healthy, easier lifestyle. Money that comes form the degree can help towards bills and taxes. It can also lead to more income in their banks. Not only are they able to pay for remedies toward their future, it would also help young adults find a good career. Many companies or businesses love to see what their applicants have on their resume, such as what type of degree they possess. The bigger the degree, the more vital they would become towards the job.


2. How would you rate the US School system in terms of opportunities it gives its students v. 1 other country you saw in a presentation?

I would rate the U.S. school system as pretty low and needs improvement compared to international countries, such as China. The U.S. scored below the PISA math mean and ranks 26th out of the 34 OECD countries. Parts of China topped the rankings for math, reading, and science. The American government needs to find a better way to educate our young leaders in order to compete with China and almost every other country. Even though the U.S. ranks fifth in spending per student for their education, a higher expenditure on education is not a highly predictive of better education. This means the American society is in need of better learning techniques in order to become as smart as international individuals. The students will need to demonstrate the skills that will enable them to participate effectively and productively in life, thus resulting in the education they receive.

Spring Break

During the week of spring break, my family and I will be taking a trip to Orlando, Florida for vacation. We plan to relax and attend the different amusement paks in the area. I have gone to Florida many times so this adventure will add on to my story. Also, I plan to catch up on any assignments that need to be completed. I hope everyone have a wonderful spring break!

Influence Through The Dead Poets Society

1. My father is he most influential person in my life. He has done 21 years in the military before I was born, showing leadership back then and even now. He is a Christian that has so many stories based on the connection he has with God. He is highly respected among his peers and makes me proud to call myself his son.

2. Poetry, beauty, romance, and love are the essence of what human society lives for. Without these elements. our human race would just be filled with sadness and boredom. They fill our lives with meaning, which encourages the thought of this being what we live for. My views on poetry is that it is great because people are able to speak their emotions through the rhythm and flow of the words.

3. I totally agree with Mr. Keating because things are different if you look at it in another perspective. Mr. Keating tries to get his students to think and look at life different. I once was afraid of heights, but I had to look at I from another stand point and perspective in order to overcome the fear.

4. The verse I want to leave for my life is that I want to be the man God wants me to be. I want to live as a respected, intelligent Christian that only wants to help make a difference in the world. The last impression I want to have is to known as a kind, loving man who cares about others more than himself.

Neil Blog

1. I believe Neil still would have committed suicide even if Mr. Keating was not in his life. Before meeting Mr. Keating, Neil was already upset at how his father was trying to run his life. One of the aspects would include not participating in the school play a passion Neil took to heart. Neil already had thoughts of disobeying his father before consulting to Mr. Keating. Mr. Keating just tried to make Neil talk with his father about what he felt.

2. Neil was the bravest out of the Dead Poet boys because he had bone against his father's word on not joining the school play. He also inspired his friends to bring back the Dead Poets Society even though they he heard of all the consequences that followed if they were caught. Richard Cameron is the coward because he only tries to abide by the rules the administration and his parents. When the authority starts to get tougher, he squeals about the entire society and confesses that Mr. Keating was guilty in an effort t save himself from consequences. He does not defend Mr. Keating or his friends because he was too scared to get in trouble.

3. The poetry book in Neil's room was placed by Mr. Keating. Even though he knew that the administration wouldn't like it, he was trying to teach the boys to think for themselves, and not always do what people tell them to do. He knew that Neil was ready to do things for himself, due to his acts against his father's word. He gave him the book, even though he knew the administration wouldn't like it.