Swine Flu Virus

do you think that its very important to get the swine flu shot to prevent and more out breaks in the u.s or should they just not get the shot until they are infected by the virus? What is your opinion on the people that are getting the shot but are not even infected by the virus?

Victor S. Period 2

Conquer All Things

"Energy and persistence conquer all things."

Ben Franklin

Your Own Learning

"Everyone is the architect of their own learning."

"Appius Claudius (4th. Century B.C.)

The Gift of Time

"Give yourself a gift--the gift of time--one hour each day devoted to reading and reflecting."
--Mr. Haymore

Elements of Success

A great way to become motivated is to learn from those who are motivated to succeed and discover how they get motivated.

Motivational Links to this post

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A Matter of Opinion

As of late, cyber bullying has become a topic of some controversy. Several teenagers have resorted to ending their lives as a result of others harassing them over the internet. One case in particular that received much attention was that of a young thirteen year old girl who committed suicide after receiving a message from a woman saying that the world would be better off without her. Now, perhaps I am being insensitive, but doesn't it seem rather irrational for someone to commit suicide after receiving a malicious comment from one person, mind you, a person they didn't even know? I realize that such comments can bruise one's feelings, and I sympathize with those whom experience severe chagrin when under a constant barrage of hate, but I believe that all this should motivate a person to be better, to be stronger. Henry David Thoreau once said, “It is what a man thinks of himself that really determines his fate." What others may say or think of you should not matter to you, for once you believe it, it will have become true, thus sealing your fate. This life is yours to lead; do not let others decide what is to become of you.

Julio P2

"Choose The Right"

Were often faced by problems that break us apart, were often put in situations that make us think twise, were usually hurt to understand what happiness is all about, but a simple bump in the road can't make you go a different way, just like a horse keep looking straight don't ever let nothing get in your way don't look left don't look right , you'll always find your way when you know you'r CHOOSING THE RIGHT!.

Karen pd.2

Student Success Statement August 24

"Where there is no vision, the people perish."

Proverbs 29:18

The Recession

As you all know we are currently in a recession. We are facing economic struggles. I have noticed that education is being hit pretty hard. Teachers are being laid off, and students are being crammed into classrooms. This really makes a big impact because teachers are unable to teach to so many students. Not enough attention is being paid to every student. This also doesn't allow teachers to focus on all students as they wish. Instead they have to fit in lesson plans that will work with so many students, and the same learning materials are no longer being taught. Since students aren't getting the attention they need, then this can mean that the graduation rates at schools will decrease. There has to be other alternatives to get us out of this recession, and making educational budget cuts is not the way.
-Elvin Period.2

HPHS Culture

The overall culture of HPHS is that most students do not work hard, are rather lethargic, and do not set high-achieving goals. The HPHS community of students needs to become more enthusiastic about studying, learning, being scholars and academic champions, and always choosing the right. Most students are wonderful young men and young women, but how can we change the HPHS culture so that students will work hard, work smart, work together, and always Choose the Right?

Mr. Haymore
Period 2

Student Success Statement August 18

"The faculty of imagination is the great spring of human improvement."

Maxwell Maltz

Student Success Statement August 17

"Your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing."

Abraham Lincoln

Student Success Statement August 13

"Today is the first day of the rest of your life."

Charles Dederich

Student Success Statement August 12

"Little by little one walks far."

Peruvian Proverb

Student Success Statement August 11

"Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds."

Gordon B. Hinckley

Student Success Statement August 10

"I will persist until I succeed."

Og Mandino

Student Success Statement August 7

"As you sow, so shall you reap."

Mr. Haymore

Student Success Statement August 6

"CTR is your life preserver."

Mr. Haymore

Student Success Statement August 5

"Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough."

Og Mandino

Student Success Statement August 4

"Climb every mountain, ford every stream. Follow every rainbow, till you find your dream."

Oscar Hamerstein