The West Bridgewater Canoe Club was packed Friday night as teens gathered for the PCC 2008 Reunion.
The reunion lasted from 8-11 p.m. and was packed with fun. Organized by PCC alumni, the goal of the party was to get PCC 2008 alumni together with the friends they met at PCC. The dance provided water, soda, snacks, and pizza along with awesome music. The music was provided by Seismic Sound Disc Jockeys.
The reunion was held for the alumni of PCC 2008, Summer of True Colors only. PCC (Project Contemporary Competitiveness) is a summer program for high achieving 8th and 9th graders. students stay in a dorm for six weeks and go home on the weekends. They take two classes of their choice while attending the program. Meals, nightly entertainment(core course), and social time (rec and toilet bowl). PCC is a program that both enriches a student's studies and character.
Anyone who attended the reunion will tell you that they had an amazing time.
The night started with crying, yelling, and high pitched squeals in the parking lot as people recognized old friends. There was a line out the door that had a least a fifteen minute wait.
Once inside you almost felt like you were at a Friday night PCC dance. Freshman Elena Crowley said this of the reunion, "I liked just seeing everyone again and how it made me feel like I was back at PCC again". The DJ kept everyone dancing as they caught up with friends and shared memories. He even played True Colors, PCC 2008's theme song, near the end of the dance. Although, he couldn't play every song from PCC. Elena commented, "He was pretty good, but I know my friend requested some more PCC songs and he didn't play them. that would've been nice".
Near the middle of the dance a group photo was taken for one special PCCer who could not attend. Her name was Léa Boehringer and was a foreign exchange student from France. She was loved by practically everyone at PCC and was greatly missed at the dance. Elena shared her thought on the group photo, "I thought it was a great idea. I met Léa in week 6 and she was a great person". The photo was sent to Léa and is now her Facebook profile photo.
It was a wonderful night filled with hugs, memories, and dancing.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Self Assesment of Q+A Interview
Strengths:
One strength of my blog post was accurate spelling. Another strength was my use of good grammar.
Areas of Improvement:
I could improve my article by choosing a more specific angle. The content of the article could be improved by changing the order of the questions.
One strength of my blog post was accurate spelling. Another strength was my use of good grammar.
Areas of Improvement:
I could improve my article by choosing a more specific angle. The content of the article could be improved by changing the order of the questions.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
A Personality Interview with Dancer Elaine Hanby
Freshman Elaine Hanby has a favorite hobby, and that hobby is dancing.
Q: When and why did you start dancing?
A: I started dancing when I was five. I basically started to fill up my time. When you're five you experiment with everything from dance to sports.
Q: What is your favorite type of dancing?
A: My favorite type of dancing is ballet. I find it so much better than other types. I also like to do pointe work because I find it really, really hard. It is rewarding, though, when you do a step that you never thought you could possibly do.
Q: When did you realize dancing was your thing?
A: I probably realized it around 3rd or 4th grade. I quit sports because I was bad...(ha, ha). I found dance challenging and a lot of fun to do. I also had a really good ballet teacher in 3rd and 4th grade that made me really love ballet.
Q: Do you plan on making dancing your career?
A: No, I really don't. I would like to be a lawyer. I will probably take a few dancing classes in college. I find dancing more of a stress relieving activity then something I want to do for the rest of my life.
Links:http://ephdancer364.blogspot.com/
Q: When and why did you start dancing?
A: I started dancing when I was five. I basically started to fill up my time. When you're five you experiment with everything from dance to sports.
Q: What is your favorite type of dancing?
A: My favorite type of dancing is ballet. I find it so much better than other types. I also like to do pointe work because I find it really, really hard. It is rewarding, though, when you do a step that you never thought you could possibly do.
Q: When did you realize dancing was your thing?
A: I probably realized it around 3rd or 4th grade. I quit sports because I was bad...(ha, ha). I found dance challenging and a lot of fun to do. I also had a really good ballet teacher in 3rd and 4th grade that made me really love ballet.
Q: Do you plan on making dancing your career?
A: No, I really don't. I would like to be a lawyer. I will probably take a few dancing classes in college. I find dancing more of a stress relieving activity then something I want to do for the rest of my life.
Links:http://ephdancer364.blogspot.com/
Monday, March 16, 2009
Funny Fish
Everyone loves those fast food mystery fish sandwiches, but have you ever stopped to consider what might be in them? The answer is Pollock, a small, cheap, and greasy fish.
The Pollock is harvested is even more disgusting then the fish itself. Huge commercial ships suck huge schools of Pollock up. The fish are then be-headed and ground up, bones and all. The fish purée is the frozen into blocks and shipped to your local fast food place, where you get it on a piece of bread with cheese and tarter sauce. It's not very appetizing if you ask me.
Although, Pollock may not sound appetizing to us, it is a major part of the food chain. For example, Pollock is a major part of a Stellar Sea Lion's diet. Because we take huge amounts of Pollock from the ocean, all that is left for them is the blood and heads the boats leave behind. Because, of our actions Stellar Sea lions have become endangered. Orcas also greatly depended on Pollock at one time. No that there is no Pollock left they are turning to smaller parts of their diet such as, Sea Lions and Sea Otters, to sustain them. Thus, the populations of both the Orcas and their prey become diminished.
There are a lot of ways you can help. For starters, don't buy any fast food fish, unless you know exactly where it comes from. A good rule of thumb is don't eat any fish sandwich that is shaped like a square. I used to have a marine biology teacher named Mr. Jordon who would say, "Have you ever seen a square fish?" Also, don't buy any super market fish that says fishmeal or Pollock. This fish is just as bad as the fast food fish. And finally, help lobby for new fishing laws that restrict hazardous types of fishing, like the fishing of Pollock.
We, as a country, need to be more environmentally aware and realize every little action affects the environment and ultimately our futures.
The Pollock is harvested is even more disgusting then the fish itself. Huge commercial ships suck huge schools of Pollock up. The fish are then be-headed and ground up, bones and all. The fish purée is the frozen into blocks and shipped to your local fast food place, where you get it on a piece of bread with cheese and tarter sauce. It's not very appetizing if you ask me.
Although, Pollock may not sound appetizing to us, it is a major part of the food chain. For example, Pollock is a major part of a Stellar Sea Lion's diet. Because we take huge amounts of Pollock from the ocean, all that is left for them is the blood and heads the boats leave behind. Because, of our actions Stellar Sea lions have become endangered. Orcas also greatly depended on Pollock at one time. No that there is no Pollock left they are turning to smaller parts of their diet such as, Sea Lions and Sea Otters, to sustain them. Thus, the populations of both the Orcas and their prey become diminished.
There are a lot of ways you can help. For starters, don't buy any fast food fish, unless you know exactly where it comes from. A good rule of thumb is don't eat any fish sandwich that is shaped like a square. I used to have a marine biology teacher named Mr. Jordon who would say, "Have you ever seen a square fish?" Also, don't buy any super market fish that says fishmeal or Pollock. This fish is just as bad as the fast food fish. And finally, help lobby for new fishing laws that restrict hazardous types of fishing, like the fishing of Pollock.
We, as a country, need to be more environmentally aware and realize every little action affects the environment and ultimately our futures.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Response to The Patriot Ledger article "Groomathon Raises Money for MSPCA"
This article is a response to the Patriot Ledger Article "Groomathon Raises Money for MSPCA" On Jan 31, Zoomin' Groomin' of Hingham hosted a Groomathon at the DirectBuy of Boston South in Rockland that raised $500 for the MSPCA.
I think its great to see a business that is willing to spend time and money to help a charity, even in these tough economic times. Everyone needs help, people and animals alike, and unfortunately charities aren't getting as much donations as they used to. The MSPCA has to close three shelters because they don't enough money to run them. The money the Groomathon raised will probably help the MSPCA out a lot.
I think the Groomathon was a great idea. Its like a car wash for animals. It sounds like it was a fun afternoon. If I had known about the Groomathon I would have taken my dog Thistle down there to be groomed. I hope Zoomin' Groomin' will decide to host this event again in the future.
http://www.patriotledger.com/business/x2134823867/Groomathon-raises-money-for-MSPCA
I think its great to see a business that is willing to spend time and money to help a charity, even in these tough economic times. Everyone needs help, people and animals alike, and unfortunately charities aren't getting as much donations as they used to. The MSPCA has to close three shelters because they don't enough money to run them. The money the Groomathon raised will probably help the MSPCA out a lot.
I think the Groomathon was a great idea. Its like a car wash for animals. It sounds like it was a fun afternoon. If I had known about the Groomathon I would have taken my dog Thistle down there to be groomed. I hope Zoomin' Groomin' will decide to host this event again in the future.
http://www.patriotledger.com/business/x2134823867/Groomathon-raises-money-for-MSPCA
Response to EB Star Article "Heart Warming Hometown"
This article is a response to an article on the EB Star website called "Heart Warming Hometown" by Paula Vogler. This article is about our town being named a Heart Safe Community.
We became a heart safe community because of the many steps we have taken to be prepared for cardiac arrests. Our town has had ALS(Advanced Life Support) trained paramedics in the fire department since 2000. The fire department has trained many people in CPR and the use of AEDs(Automatic External Defibrillator). The town now has over twenty AEDs placed around town including in the schools, in police cares, at the fire station, and with traveling sports teams.
I feel very safe knowing that my town is very well prepared to assist people who suffer a cardiac arrest. I had seen the AEDs in the schools, but never knew that there were many more AEDs and a lot people trained to use them. I was surprised to learn that AEDs were in police cars and travel with our sports teams. It seems like our town is ready for a cardiac arrest any time, any where. I am proud of my town for doing so much, and can't wait to see the signs that say EB is a Heart Safe Community.
We became a heart safe community because of the many steps we have taken to be prepared for cardiac arrests. Our town has had ALS(Advanced Life Support) trained paramedics in the fire department since 2000. The fire department has trained many people in CPR and the use of AEDs(Automatic External Defibrillator). The town now has over twenty AEDs placed around town including in the schools, in police cares, at the fire station, and with traveling sports teams.
I feel very safe knowing that my town is very well prepared to assist people who suffer a cardiac arrest. I had seen the AEDs in the schools, but never knew that there were many more AEDs and a lot people trained to use them. I was surprised to learn that AEDs were in police cars and travel with our sports teams. It seems like our town is ready for a cardiac arrest any time, any where. I am proud of my town for doing so much, and can't wait to see the signs that say EB is a Heart Safe Community.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Rudy
At the last game of the season between Notre Dame and Georgia Tech, #45, Rudy, made a spectacular tackle with 8 seconds left to go, making the final score 24-3, Nortre Dame.
Rudy was a walk on player who had never played or dressed. He got to dress for this game, but the coach wasn't going to put him in. No way. No how.
That changed when #75, Madeus, started chanting his name. Almost immediately, the whole team joined in. Then, the whole stadium joined in. Finally, the coach had no choice but to put Rudy in.
When Rudy first got on the field, he had no idea what to do. But, he was spurred on by the support of the whole stadium and made that spectacular tackle. He was treated like a hero and lifted up onto his teammates shoulders.
Congratulations Rudy. You finally got to play in a game.
Rudy was a walk on player who had never played or dressed. He got to dress for this game, but the coach wasn't going to put him in. No way. No how.
That changed when #75, Madeus, started chanting his name. Almost immediately, the whole team joined in. Then, the whole stadium joined in. Finally, the coach had no choice but to put Rudy in.
When Rudy first got on the field, he had no idea what to do. But, he was spurred on by the support of the whole stadium and made that spectacular tackle. He was treated like a hero and lifted up onto his teammates shoulders.
Congratulations Rudy. You finally got to play in a game.
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