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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Opinon Story

Calvert Hall Lacrosse

Why is Calvert Hall so good at lacrosse, what do there coaches do and why do they have win percentage of 94.76%.

Calvert Hall is one of the best high school lacrosse teams in the world, reason being is because all of

there players have the will and drive to play the game and another big part is there coaches, all of them know the game so well that they are able to teach it and pass it on.

Calvert Hall hasn't lost a game since May, 14 2016, and they have only gotten better and built up their team.

Some of the reasons there such a big winning team is because all of there players play with respect and gratitude towards there school, team, players, coaches and parents.

So I decided to do some research about the team and coaches, there goalie coach Mark Freeman is a professional goalie in the PLL, There defense coach is Bryan Dunn he is also a professional lacrosse

player and there head coach Jim Waters used to be the lacrosse coach for the Duke.

Almost 75% of Calvert Hall Seniors will end up playing college lacrosse after they graduate.

Some people think that they are a good team because they are a private catholic school and they have money and a good field to play on, but all of their players are very dedicated to the sport and the amount of time they workout and practice is crazy, so that helps to being a winning team.

In 2018 the teams head coach Don Harden passed away due to natural causes, today the team wears his coaching number and his initials on the back of their helmets, I also think that because this happened they have more drive and will to win and play the game.

Some of the things that the team really focuses on is, that all of their players are able to understand the game, communicate well and properly with there team mates and coaches on and off the field, they are also don't take things personal from a coach because they only know that the coach is trying to make them better.

One last key thing that I noticed is that all of the players are naturally good and talented lacrosse players and they play with spirit and toughness, so in conclusion this is why i think Calvert Hall has the best high school lacrosse team in the nation.

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Opinon Questions

Opinion Writing

A very important idea that i read about was including conversational topics in your writing. I also realized that the writer was very strong about getting his idea of being very passionate in your word choice and writing across.
The writer said that if your writing about a small personal experience then you should put in context that gives the reader insight to both a small moment and the wider perspective.
Some of the key points that the author made were things like, Trying to no use extra points, making strong and personal connections with the reader, and using that hook of evidence to not bore the reader and get them interested or curious to finish reading the article or story.

Friday, March 6, 2020

Student of the Month Story

Who- Jackson Coggins

What- They won student of the month

Where- James Bowie High school

When- February, 27th 2020

Why- Hard work

How- Time and dedication

Jackson Coggins was announced student of the month on February 27th at James Bowie High school.

he won the student of the month award, because he out worked everyone in the running and really put in the time and was very dedicated to his grades and school work.

"My mom was the biggest help and inspiration for me to keep me going and working hard"-Jackson Coggins, Student of the month.

We asked Coggins about his academics and we found out that his lowest grade is a 98 and he has a GPA of 4.5 and has been maintaining those same grades since the start of the school year.

We wanted to know what kept Jackson going and achieving the grades he want and he said "freshman year was the worst year I had ever had for academics, I failed all of my classes and ended the year with a 1.2 GPA, but because that had happen I really wanted to prove everyone wrong and better myself for my future". - Jackson Coggins

All of Jacksons friends, teachers and parents are very proud of what he has done and why he did it. Jacksons parents never have to tell him to do his work now, when he comes home he gets straight to it.

All of Jacksons teachers and friends had something to say about him, "Jackson saw that he was smart and that he had to just put in the time and effort"- Mr. Parente, "Since the start of the school i have never had him not turn in worksheet, or get a grade below a 90". - Mrs. Madden.

His friends also had some thing to say about his success, "every time I see Jackson he's always trying to figure out a problem or studying for some test, I am happy for him but I feel like it cuts into our free time to hangout".-Trey Elizondo

Jacksons mom is one of his biggest help she's always trying to make sure his grades are in line and getting him to school on time.

We wanted to personally ask Jackson about what he thinks of further extending his education and his response was "Currently i have the choice to go to 6 different colleges and they are Stanford, Yale, Harvard, Brown, The University of Texas, and Penn State.

We wanted to find out what Jackson would say to the younger kids in conclusion to him being such a good student, he said "Success is not an accident, it's hard work and dedication".

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Student of the Month Q's

Student of the Month

How does it feel to be one of the top students at Bowie?
What went running through your mind when you heard your name?
Why do you think they chose you over others?
Do you take any pre AP classes?
How much homework do you have on the weekly?
What do your grades look like?
Did you get here all by your self or help from others?
did you want this?
If so who inspired you to make student of the month?
Do you play any sports?
Do you have a tutor that helped out?
Do you think you could win this award again?
Do you like the people at Bowie?
What do you think they look for when choosing student of the month?
What are you main strengths at school?
Do you feel like everyone is happy for you?
Would you say you have a good amount of friends?
What does it really take to get this award?
What would you say to younger kids that want to achieve this award one day?
What is your hardest class?

Responses

It was a really good feeling to know that i'm better than everyone.
I couldn't believe that i actually won.
I've been helping a lot of people and getting good grades.
Every class i take is pre AP.
I have no homework, because i'm able to do it in class.
I have straight A's.
I would say most of my help came from my mother.
Yes, that is why i worked so hard for it.
I would say my parents, friends and bros.
I play all sports for Bowie like soccer, baseball, football, track, and basketball.
My mom is my tutor and she helped get where I am today.
Yes, i think it's very possible.
I like my friends and that's about it.
I think they look for heart, hard work and effort.
I am really good at math, english and biology.
I feel like most people are cheering me on except the other candidates.
Yes, i have about 150 friends.
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to school and grades.
Keep on listening to your teachers and do your best work.
My hardest class has to be geography, because all of the map and countries are really confusing.