I am uncertain. When thinking of McNair, the scale of bad thoughts and good thoughts is balanced. Going up the stairs, I was accompanied by a sense of dread and unsurety –– did I make the right choice? Will I be able to face the challenges presented by one of the best high school’s in the country? Do I feel as if I belong here? Every McNair student gave me the same answer when I asked if they liked the school: “There are good and bad things about it.” I do believe that now is perhaps not the best moment to reflect on my impression of McNair because I haven’t really gone to McNair, yet. The environment is for the most part, friendly; the upperclassman and other freshmen are easy-going, and most of the teachers seem friendly and efficient. Knowing myself, my opinion will rocket negatively and positively toward the school as the year progresses. …show more content…
Of course, I had always known it was a school, but never had I thought about how great it supposedly is, academically. And yet, I was conflicted about attending. A school known for its academic earns its reputation for a reason. I anticipated a copious amount of strenuous work. My last school was challenging, but the homework was on the lesser side. I fear that, being accustomed to low amounts, I won't be able to keep up with assignments. In a certain class, I hide myself when the teacher is calling on students because I never know an answer and everyone else seems to. At the same time, I don't want my participation grade to be lowered because of this. These thoughts have been running through my mind the past
For instance, I can participate in chess tournaments and win trophies for the school, which will help expand its prestige. In addition, being a good chess player, I can help the chess coaches in the school teach other kids how to play chess like a professional. Furthermore, I have a dream of becoming an ecologist. After getting into McNair, I can help the school increase its educational opportunities in the science field. Being an experienced tutor, I can tutor students in their weak subjects. Further more teachers can spend time on educating students on new topics as reiterating the same topic by teacher avoided. Thus/Additionally helping school in achieving good percentile. Compared to all high schools, McNair will guide me towards success as an ecologist to make my dream a reality while also contributing to the scientific
As we move into mandatory camps and preparing rosters for the upcoming season, most Buccaneer fans are well aware that Doug Martin is no longer around. With poor performance, a failed drug test, and a monster contract as extra baggage, Tampa moved on and so did Doug. Reports out of Oakland say that Doug has straightened out after being closer to his home with family and friends, and while he may not be on the roster now, I just wanted to wish him the best.
The day College of Faith football team played, Missouri S&T was in the fall of 2015, it was cold. At the time me and my brothers on the football team came off a big lost to the Cougars of St. Francis. The St.Francis Cougars Are located in Fort Wayne, Texas. They are a very big school, the cougars were undefeated the whole year round. After the 65-0 lost to the cougars, we the College of Faith, had a game against Missouri S&T. I felt like a raging superstar on field, I had 8 tackles, 1 big blindside sack and 1 pass deflect, it was very cool and also sunny. Unfortunately, we got demolish, the whole team quit.We lost 64-0 Football taught me to value my life more and be more ongoing to learn new things.
The first thing on the agenda of my visit was my official tour of the school. As I walked around the main campus I began to picture myself as part of the pack. With each new building I saw, the more I fell in love with the school. Everything from the glowing red-bricked education buildings to the exquisite student building, Talley Student Union. After I had walked the magnificent campus, it was time for my meeting with the head coach, Bryan Bunn. I had never met Coach Bunn or even talked to him, only email. When I stepped into his office with my mom every one of my senses was heightened. I could hear my heart beating out of my chest. I could hear every pipe that had water running through
It was week 8 and the Panthers (white) had recently lost to the Panthers (red). Thus, that was the worst season that the Panthers (white) had had in the past 3 seasons. Meanwhile, we did not have a game in week 9, so the coaches, Klinger and Howell, made us practice from 5 PM to 8 PM Monday through Friday. In practice, one day we found out that we were going to play the Dragons. Consequently, we all knew we had to win or we would be the only team that had not won a game by week 10. Coaches Klinger and Howell trained the defense against the offense constantly. Finally, the defense could anticipate the quarterback’s decisions and the offensive line would protect the quarterback long enough for him to throw the ball to a wide receiver. In summary, the coaches knew we were ready to defeat the Dragons.
Another divisional matchup, another chance to turn our season around, another loss! I am afraid we can now officially kiss this season good bye, especially since Winston has not been playing well at all and is now out for a couple of games because of his shoulder injury.
It was so close we could almost taste it. The undefeated season, the holy grail of the NFL, seemed to be a sure thing. Here the Patriots were in Super Bowl 42. They had the chance to achieve a 19-0 season. Something no team had ever done before. I stood in my living room. Surrounded by friends and family watching the ongoing battle. I could feel the joy radiating from those around me. Victory was near. The Giants stood in their territory just a few downs from their ultimate demise. The Patriots defense had been stout the entire game, and so surely they would be able to hold the Giants now, when they needed to the most. Eli Manning took the snap, and the Patriots defense pounced. They had him by the jersey, all they needed was to finish the
Here we go again, I feel like this has been the topic since the clock read 0;00 in Lambeau back in January. Since the moment the Cowboys 2014 season was over this has been the news. Well that, and Tom Brady apparently doesn't like his balls fully inflated. Why are people so hung up on this? Are we as fans blinded by a hope and desire to win that when we being to get a tad worried about it we quietly say to ourselves "Jerry and Co have it all worked out". Because I know that I have. Should we be more worried?
Sunday, November 3, 2013 is a day that I remember so vividly. It was the day of my first ever Patriots game. I grew up surrounded by Patriots fans, my mom, my
From day one on the Tonawanda Titans I have felt the true meaning of team. Having joined freshman year, the transition was made easy thanks to this family unit that supports each other every stroke of the way. As a result of this great environment I thrived on going to practice to better myself, which ultimately enabled myself to share my passion for this sport with my fellow teammates both young and old.
As I was sitting in the blistering hot sun in the middle of a Monday (that i requested off of work, without pay mind you) in the stands at the Dallas Cowboys training camp to watch a scrimmage between my most beloved boys in blue and that "other " team. I looked around and saw the hundreds of other people there as well,with my exact plan in mind. To sit back and scope out the Dallas Cowboys of the 2015 season. Some of them out there proving they have earned their star. It was at that moment I realized, even though we all have the same vision for our boys we all choose to get through our season differently. Some are optimists and some are realists. Some are pessimists and some are living
83% of teachers say they would recommend the school and 83% say that the school is well maintained and students are disciplined. And based on my observations I would agree that the building is always clean and presentable. It’s obvious the staff works hard on their bulletin boards and hang the students work along the hallways and doors. And on the first floor there are large pieces of art created by the students as you enter the building, as well as student created art work in the main office. The staff and visitors bathrooms are well-kept and the linoleum tile floors are always clean and appears freshly waxed. I’ve never witnessed a fight or serious discipline problem in the classrooms I’ve observed, nor have I seen any fights or altercations among the students in the hallways or lunch room. So overall it appears as though the students are disciplined and clearly respect their school environment since they throw their trash in the appropriate bins, and even compost their leftovers (there is a bin located outside of the lunchroom during breakfast and lunch periods). Therefore, it doesn’t surprise me that this school is highly recommended by faculty and
Mackenzie Allen Phillips, who is known to his close friends and family as “Mack”, is not a typical man, nor has he had typical experiences. Mack’s story begins on a cold day, with snow and ice decorating the world outside. As he walks down his driveway toward the mailbox, he notices the treacherous ice already making the driveway slick. In the mailbox sits only one envelope with his name written across the front. There’s no stamp or address, just Mack’s name. Curiously, Mack tears open the envelope and reads a short note asking him to meet someone at the shack. The note is signed “Papa”. Slightly flustered and caught off guard, Mack tries to forget the note and heads back up the driveway, but he slips and falls to his back, hitting his head
Moreover, the main goal I want to achieve is for me to learn a lot about my main interest or my future career. My future career is to be a doctor or a surgeon. In both cases, I want to get the basics down. Since this will be my major I want to take a lot of science courses. Also, science relates to a lot of other subjects mainly math, and technology, which both are in the courses. By being accepted into this school this brings me one step closer to accomplishing my dream goal.
High school is too short. In the past four years, I’ve built up many fantastic connections, I’ve experienced many different things for the first time, and I’ve become a very different person from when I first walked through the doors of my one and only high school, Neil McNeil. Surely, many defining moments of life so far have happened during my time at Neil McNeil— so it only makes sense that many things come to mind when I ask myself: “what does Neil McNeil mean to me?” Indeed, when I think of Neil McNeil, I think of its wonderful community and it’s ambitious strive to create an enjoyable environment for its students.