I attended a huge high school graduation at the Taco Bell Arena recently. As I stood for our National Anthem and THEN our PLEDGE I took offense to you, in section 18, as you sat with your do-rag on your head, chatted with your "handicapped" mother/sister (she is handicapped because her knees gave out- her knees gave out because she got FAT) - you sat and bitched about parking while the rest of us sang with our hands over our hearts and then recited the Pledge of Allegiance...
I TEACH young men and women and I TEACH them that although they may not AGREE with things, they must RESPECT things...
My brother and father served in the miltary for this country, and your blatant disregard for protocol/respect/patriotism has prompted me to RANT to those who read this social network site.
Ten years ago I would have dragged you out of that forum for your disregard- remove you from a ceremony that means much to me and the others...
Shame on you!
In 1981, at Dodger Stadium, I saw two "men" drunk and dancing 10 rows below me during our National Anthem. As I sang with my hand over my heart, I found it odd that an old man was walking down the stairs towards these two punks (they don't even pour beer or serve you a hot dog during the National Anthem). The old man side-stepped past a couple then SUCKER punched one of the hat-wearing-disrespectful punks and sent him into the row in front.
Although the old man/veteran was removed by 3 security guards, we all applauded him...
Parmamedics collected the young guy on a stretcher.
I don't condone violence and I respect your rights, but when 1000 people are standing for our National Anthem at a HIGH SCHOOL graduation, you need to show respect for them.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Graduation...
The 14th Annual Sheridan Academy Graduation and Awards Banquet is next week (6/3/10). I am reflecting on the last 14 years of teaching at Sheridan Academy and I am pleased with what this "company" has become and what we produce.
After 14 years, alum come back and update us on what they have done post-Sheridan. we are always interested to see how they have grown and what they have experienced. Our alumni are in Korea (US Air Force), graduates of Boise State, Chico State, Oregon State, nursing programs, and other college programs.
We are proud of them.
This year I will hand two seniors a high school diploma. As always, I am nervous that they lack the skills that I know that they will need to be successful as full-time students at a university. And, every year, I am confident that we have done an excellent job preparing them for higher education.
I attended recently a large traditional school graduation for my step-daughter. So many students- I wonder where they will be in 5 or 10 years? Alas, I was 18 once also, and I figured it out...they will too.
My day-to-day job requirements often move me away from my students and more towards administration. I know that running this school requires much managerial and admin attention, but I feel most rewarded working with my students. I am blessed (as are the students and parents) with wonderful teachers that have sacrificed so much to help our students. I know that our students are receiving an outstanding education for Sheridan teachers.
It has been a good year...!
After 14 years, alum come back and update us on what they have done post-Sheridan. we are always interested to see how they have grown and what they have experienced. Our alumni are in Korea (US Air Force), graduates of Boise State, Chico State, Oregon State, nursing programs, and other college programs.
We are proud of them.
This year I will hand two seniors a high school diploma. As always, I am nervous that they lack the skills that I know that they will need to be successful as full-time students at a university. And, every year, I am confident that we have done an excellent job preparing them for higher education.
I attended recently a large traditional school graduation for my step-daughter. So many students- I wonder where they will be in 5 or 10 years? Alas, I was 18 once also, and I figured it out...they will too.
My day-to-day job requirements often move me away from my students and more towards administration. I know that running this school requires much managerial and admin attention, but I feel most rewarded working with my students. I am blessed (as are the students and parents) with wonderful teachers that have sacrificed so much to help our students. I know that our students are receiving an outstanding education for Sheridan teachers.
It has been a good year...!
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