Republicans and Democrats

 

Last week in US Government we looked at what is a Republican, and what is a Democrat.  I always like to remember to my students not one party is better than the other.  Not one is wrong, and not one is right.  This country is so polarized, and wants to make each other wrong.  I personally find it so frustrating.  Instead of pointing fingers, I wish the country would come together and try to find solutions to our very real problems!  Both parties have the extremes in party!  We need more moderates!

 

 

What both classes picked up on is Republicans are about the individual and smaller government.  Where Democrats are about the community and big government.  Both parties want the BEST for America, and want to see her be successful.  They just have very different ideas on how to get there!

 

Here are each party's platform.  Take time to read them, and see what party you agree with:

 

Democrat Platform

 

Republican Platform

 

BTW Hall of Fame 2015

 

Today was the Induction to the Hall of Fame Assembly.  It was such a great and inspiring event.  Four outstanding Hornets were inducted to the BTW Hall of Fame!  Each got to address the students, and had true words of wisdom.  Here are a few pieces of life advice I got from a politician, 2 educators, and an Air Force pilot.

 

1. What is your legacy?  It is important to ask yourself that question now.  Look into the mirror, look at yourself that question!  We all should give back to our communities - be contributors!  What are you going to do with your life?

 

2. Take advantage of BTW!  You are so lucky to go to this school!  The world needs you!  BTW will push you, challenge you, and prepare you for life!  BTW is hard - to do athletics, extracurricular activities, and still excel academically!

 

3.  I loved an analogy to athletics.  Sports teaches you to be disciplined, preserve, and excel!

 

 

One aspect I loved is that all the inductees are Hornets!  You are a Hornet!  You are part of that legacy!  The sky is the limit!  I love Wayman Tisdale!  He is a Hornet who was so inspirational!

 

 

I'm so glad I teach at Booker T.!

 

 

 

On the Road

This story will warm your heart, and remind you there are good people out there!  I hope we all find love like that!

Study Tips

 

I stumbled upon a great article about how to study, and I had to share it.  What I love about it is it addresses things students are facing today.  So I encourage you to read this article - it has lots og great advice!

 

Study Habits Article

Gender Equality

Women's Rights

Selma 50 Years Later

 

Yesterday was the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday.  To remember that day, and the progress America has made Civil Rights Legends, Presidents, Black, White, Young, and Old made that famous walk.  I wish I could have been there!  President Obama made a speech to honor what happened on that bridge.  One of my favorite things he said was Bloody Sunday showed us hope and love can win over hate.