Mastery: A Short Story

As you may know me already, my name if Felipe Del Angel and I am from Penitas, TX. I am currently 18 years old of age and will be turning 19 on October 23. I recently attended Thelma R. Salinas STEM Early College High School. Many do not know this but I was actually in the first graduating class of this high school and I am honored to be apart of the first graduating class of Thelma R Salinas STEM ECHS. Throughout my high school years in this new school, there were unforgettable memories. Memories that can’t be forgotten. This was not the same as a regular high school. It felt like home, with only 120 students per grade level, the environment was so easily to adapt amongst each other. And that is what the real world is all about.

I hope things are doing a little better for you there in California. I know that your visit is coming to an end and that you will be heading out in a few days. Things have been super busy over here. This morning they had a father and son car building event at the church and took David. It is like the boy scouts and it is making a car out of wood. Well, are car is not looking so good but we have three weeks to build it before they have the race. I will send you a picture of our final creation that will hopefully resemble a car when we get done with it. Caitlyn started school on Friday and I took her out to ice cream the night before to give her a pep talk for the new semester. Lastly, my Carla and I just got back from a nice dinner... we celebrated our two month wedding

My theme for Defense of Mastery is “Life during WWII”. I have chosen to do this theme because it incorporates all of my core classes. I was going to create 2 models of Hiroshima before and after the bomb was dropped by the U.S. But instead I decided to create a small documentary about a woman who lived during WWII and experienced similar treatment than that of a Jew while in Germany under Nazi control. I will be interviewing her personally and asking her questions that relate to her life during the war. If I have time I will still try to create the model.

As my strength in music has grown I have learned the significance of emboldment through different relationships. My parents helped me never lose passion for music, my teacher pushed me to learn pieces that I never believed I could do, and my friends who taught me the importance of good-natured competition. Over the years music has molded me into a person that puts importance on dedication and is willing to take chances. The music community has not only taught me valuable lessons of encouragement and integrity, but has opened my eyes to the fact that it brings passionate people together to create meaningful social experiences that will change lives. With my ability to play music, I hope to not only continue to change my outlook on life but to change other’s as

Shanea reflected on the QP compliment which was telling her that her hair look nice, then describe her the color in her hair brings out her skin tone, as well as nice she looks, which will boost her self-esteem, and pat her on the back.

Seeking experience in music, I spent over half of my high school career invested in fine arts programs such as AP Music Theory, Patriot (honors) Guitar, and Advanced Chorus. The music community was all but uninviting and blossomed into a society I wanted to continuously take part in for as long as I could.

I look at my computer just as it ticks to 10 o'clock, I hear my Mom calling to get to bed, but I can't. Just a few more minutes turns into just a few more hours but I must keep working. Gabby has me captivated, learning new things about her every second, but not the right things. I need to find them! Then, they're there, right in front of me the whole time. Print, print, print, I chant in my head. Then it comes, ready for turn in. When I receive it, it's like a song and the E shouts at me. I praise myself, my hard work has paid off.

Defense of Mastery is the conclusion of a chapter, one volume in an eight part series. Instead of a memory game for the final test, Defense of Mastery requires research, and application. Many equations in Mathematics, Science Experiments, and works of Literature use real life situations. In Defense of Mastery, the students advance, using the skills they have learned to implement each core subject into a topic.

The land that is divided into two parts where there are enormous mountains and long rivers separating the two lands. One side of the land is full of people who are wealthy that also rule the whole entire land. It has gorgeous buildings and gadgets that are valuable. Only the elderly people rule the whole land inside a huge building, keeping track of every single person. The other side is full of people that are the opposite of wealth and that is where Annabelle, her family, and her best friend Ellen lives.

I hope you are enjoying your first few weeks of summer. We miss seeing you around campus! Although summer has just begun, we’re already busing preparing for the next academic year.

I was a Playing for Others teen from 2012-2014. I served on the Concert Committee in my first year and on the Teen Executive Committee in my second year. I was in Dance Experience both years and received a chance to play a role of being a part of the “cool kid crew” in the Musical Theatre show “13!” As a PFO teen, I learned how to make a significant difference in my life, how to accept myself for who I am, and discovered my passion for Dance.

Since my introduction at rolling meadows you have helped me, you taught me how the dynamic of the school worked, how to preform with skill and finesse. You taught me how to be the best musician I could be, and since that first day at school I've looked up to you. In many ways you where my mentor, and in even more you were my friend. Now, I must ask for your advice, for your guidance,

I've been wanting to reach out to you, things have been pretty busy around here, lately, with school and athletics. I just recently took my AP European History Exam last Friday, I thought it went well. Now we are coming into the final stretch for my other subjects and my final exams will be in the first weeks of June. In terms of athletics we are getting into our competition season now, I have run a 4:40 mile and this qualified me to run at Sectionals in two weeks. After this meet I have an opportunity to run at State-Qualifiers as well. Also, my life-guarding season is about to begin, I work at the Bedford Golf and Tennis Club with a couple friends and it is a fun way to be outside in the summer. Memorial Day weekend is the first day of the

There is always room for improvement, even for topics thought to have been previously mastered. As Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, "Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow." The quote explains that not matter what an individual thinks they have mastered, there will always be room for growth. Others might suggest that mastering a topic leaves no room to expand or grow. However, completing one goal sets an individual up to complete their next one and improve further. Going beyond what has been previously mastered is vital because, there is always room for improvement, individuals can learn more by teaching others, and the world is ever changing. No topic is ever truly mastered, there is always

The phenomenal success of the UNCI Midlothian “Rock Back 2 School “ event was a reflection of the ever-increasing dedication and enthusiasm volunteers like you display on a continual basis.