Trying to Make History in History 10

     My name is Kylie Bringola, and I consider myself lucky when talking about my education experience for the past ten years.  I've really liked and enjoyed many of my teachers so far, and I can find similar qualities within them.  My greatest teachers have made it their priority to get to know me personally and academically.  They have also asked for feedback from me and my classmates, and given helpful feedback to us.  As I got older, I loved my teachers that gave real world examples as to how what we were learning matters and makes a difference.  I like teachers that let me be independent, but always remind me that help is available.  This year, I am really excited to try all the new technology in class, because I'm sure it will be helpful and useful.  Most of my past History teachers have made their classes fun and interactive, which made me really appreciate what I was learning, so it would be nice to continue their techniques.  

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     I strongly agree with what John Green says about my resposibility as a student to make a difference sometime in the future.  I always hear so much about how my generation is the future of the world, and although it is scary to think about, it is very true.  Education needs to be taken more seriously by people my age, because we all need to make it worthwhile and use it to benefit the world.  I like to start off every school year by making reasonable goals, and hopefully reaching them within the next ten months.  My athletic goal is to get better at my favorite sport- field hockey, by working my hardest during practice and games, and training during the offseason.  My academic goal is the most important to me, and this year it is to learn a lot of new things, achieve honor roll all 4 quarters, and try to get an idea of my future college/career. I've already started to take new and different classes, and I will try my hardest to study more often, put lots of effort into my school work, and pay attention in class. My social goal is always to make new friends, whether it be the new freshman or the upperclassmen on my field hockey team, just anyone who can make my high school experience more enjoyable and memorable.

John Green's Letter to Students Returning to School: