"Poem Game"

In Senior Project class we are celebrating poetry and to help boost our speaking techniques we have to read a poem in front of the class. I have to say I liked this activity better than the dictionary game. The only hard part was choosing one that was short and related to my future career. My friend Cindi helped me find a short poem on teaching. I really enjoyed hearing my fellow classmates read their poem and motivated me not to be afraid to read my poem.

Overall, Mr. Abrams said I did okay, I just have to work harder on my expression. So I will go home and practice reading my poem in front of my mirror, so next time we do it, I impress Mr. Abrams with my poem.

The following is the poem that I presented in front of the class;

I want to teach my students more than lessons in a book;
I want to teach them deeper things that people overlook-
The value of a rose in bloom, its use and beauty, too
A sense of curiosity to discover what is true;
How to think and how to choose the right above the wrong,
How to live and learn each day and grow up to be strong;
To teach them always how to gain in wisdom and in grace,
So they will someday make the world a brighter, better place.
Lord, let me be a friend and guide to give these minds a start
Upon their way down life’s long road, then I’ll have done my part.

bible posters

The above poster is the one we are going to use to invite students to the club. At this time their is no emotion to describe how much this posters mean to me. As everyone knows we meet every Monday at 2:20 in room D201. I had some problems with my previous posters, but after having a meeting with the principal, I created new posters that regulated all rules. This club is very important to me and hope the club won't have any more problems.

So far we have had 10 -15 students attending the club and it's a lot of fun to talk about the bible and most importantly God. Next week I plan in bringing a book on Jesus Christ teenage years, it's absolutely one of the best books for teenagers. Indeed,I know the group will enjoy reading this awesome book. 

Lastly, now everyday when I walk through the hallways I feel so happy to see the Young Ambassadors posters. I feel as though I have reached another mile stone in my life. The whole group has been greatly blessed to have this opportunity to have a bible club in school. Slowly but in time this club will make a difference in Lindenwold High School. I might not be here next year but I promise that this club will last forever and make a difference.

Senior Mentors

Senior Mentors 2009






It's almost the end of year and Mr. M is already looking for the next Senior Mentors of 2010. He asked me to interview some of the future Senior Mentors. It's so cool to be in the other side, just last year I was getting interviewed to become a Mentor and it was really scary. When interviewing this juniors, I am looking for hard working,determine role models. The job of a mentor needs a lot of motivation and passion. Not anyone can handle kids and mentor them at the same time. Our job is very seriously and deals with having a strong relationship with the freshman. Any Senior Mentor at this time will say that mentoring takes a lot of hard work and time and at the same it's really fun. We are making a change in many students lives and helping them through high school.I want the freshman class of 2010 to have the best Senior Mentors ever.
Truly this experience has helped me improve as a person and prepare me for my future career. This opportunity is once in a life time. I was very fortune to get picked for such an honor job and will take all this experience with me forever. I wish good luck to the Senior Mentors of 2010 and  encourage them to make a difference in their freshman.

"Dream Act"

Recently, my history teacher Mrs. Hansbury gave me an article on Immigration. This article explained how many colleges would like to help immigrants and give them aid to let them attend college. Their are many illegal immigrants that have a great GPA but can not go to college due to money problems. Many college presidents have accepted the idea on giving loans to immigrant students. They believe this idea will help the country with the bad economy crisis we are going through. In other words we will have more tax payers and help the economy. Some people don't like the idea on giving loans to immigrants like tax papers. Hopefully, now that Obama is president this Act will pass and benefit the economy and many students.

Dictionary Game

We recently played a game that tested our public speaking techniques. It looked easy but it was the hardest thing ever. We basically picked a word for our partner and then had to talk about that word for a minute. When it was my turn it felt like, I believed that the world was almost over. My word was meteorology and I new what it meant but I just could not explain it. My brain suddenly stopped working. Even though I knew everyone I felt so embarrassed to speak in front of the class. Thanks to my bff Cindi I made it through and finished fine. I just have to keep practicing the dictionary game until I become a pro at it.

Taking the Stage

A couple of days ago when I was watching this show called taking the stage I made a connection to Senior Project. In Cincinnati’s their is a School for Creative and Performing Arts, kids have to audition in order to get in. For Senior Project we had to get interviewed in order to get in. All the students in Senior Project have a passion for teaching,designing, cooking, writing, therapist, guidance counselor,photographer,architect,ultra sound and even environmentalist. We are all very determine to make our dreams happen. Like those students in Cincinnati we are also very talented and offer different things to the plate.  Where ever our path might be I know we are going to be very successful in everything we do. 13 different kids in Lindenwold High School are going to be the change the world needs.

Sponsor meeting

Before we went on Easter Break I had the chance to meet with my sponsor. The students are now learning shapes . What was cool about this time is that I got to sit with the kindergarten and third grade student. My first class with Sra. Montanez was the kindergarten class and of course they are the cuties students to work with. They are just so active and they enjoy getting praised. I basically went around helping them match their shapes. It's really funny seeing them in action and I love when they ask me for help.

After, Sra. Montanez was finish with both of her classes she took me in her office. This was the first time I ever saw it. She explained to me how before she had her own classroom ,but just last year they got a new fourth grade teacher so they gave her a smaller room inside the library. I felt really bad for her, but she says she likes it because she does not have to clean after the students. Overall, If I were in her position I would miss not having my own classroom.

Moving on, Cinco de Mayo is almost coming and Sra. Montanez plans to have an activity in the LHS auditorium and bring all Lindenwold school four students. In honor of Cinco de Mayo she invited some musicians to portray the culture and so the kids can have fun.