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| N717
- TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LEARNING; TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE – (2
Pages, Includes Quotes by: Goethe, Warren G.
Bennis & Bernard Haldane) Instills in students that by taking
charge of their learning, they control their life and their futures. |
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| N718
- THE FIREWORKS BEGIN TODAY – (2+ Pages, Includes
Quote by Ed Koch) Uses flame as a metaphor for the lives that we
lead. Encourages students to become a bright light in society through
their endeavors. |
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700
- GETTING THE MOST FROM LIFE - Two pages.
Furthering education and setting high goals. Quotes from Theodore
Roosevelt and John G. Holland.
Includes references to understanding and working on one’s weaknesses
so as to be better prepared, also includes reference to reading
aloud, listening to the sound of one’s own voice and understanding
that power lies in the way one speaks and one’s ability to capture
attention and deliver messages.
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701
- ANOTHER HURDLE - Two pages.
Using the analogy of clearing hurdles in track to meeting life's
challenges. |
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702
- VALUE OF AN EDUCATION - Two pages.
Discusses the practical value of education and how education fits
into one's everyday life. Includes references to the appreciation
of literature and music, the need for strong bodies to keep in
step with strong minds and also mentions how students of today
are prepared to meet the demands of a computer reliant society.
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703
- FACING UP TO REALITY - Two pages.
Discusses the realities and challenges facing young people in the
world today. Includes references to the 9-11 terrorist attacks
and the vulnerability of youth. |
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704
- THERE IS NO ALIBI FOR YOU - Two pages.
Quotes from Gabriel Meurier, Ella Wheeler Wilcox and William Shakespeare.
Main theme involves not making excuses for failures or mistakes
and meeting life's challenges. |
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705
- YOUTH - ASSET OR LIABILITY - Three pages.
Discusses the differences between youth and age and some of assets
and liabilities of being young. |
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706
- ONE FRIEND TO ANOTHER - Three pages.
Taking a look back at changes made in different areas of our lives
and the possibilities that await our graduates. Includes references
to unlocking the mystery of AIDS and other diseases, advances made
in microelectronics, the commonplace of computers and space exploration.
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707
- IDEAS AND IDEALS IN LIFE - Two pages.
Quotes from St. Paul and A. Bronson Alcott. Joining ideas with
ideals and the success that comes as a result. |
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708
- THIS IS YOUR LIFETIME - Three pages.
Quotations from the philosopher Hazlett and Walter Bagehot. Discusses
the successes, failures and pitfalls of life and encouraging students
to fulfill their dreams. Includes references to drugs and violence
in today’s society, mentions Columbine High School and the unnecessary
destruction of innocent young lives. |
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709
- TO GREATER HEIGHTS - Two pages.
A look back with pride at being a teacher and principal to the
graduating class. Mentions increases in volunteering, imposition
of budget constraints. Also includes mentions of advances in space
exploration, genetics and microelectronics and their ability to
help solve societal problems. |
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710
- YOUR DIRECTION IN THE WORLD TODAY - Two pages.
Treating graduation as a beginning and discussing problems that
will face graduates in the future.
Mentions terrorism and the AIDS crisis in Africa.
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711
- EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT - Three pages.
Quotes from Herbert Spencer, Ezra Pound, Frederick Douglass and
James Bryant Conant. Education as a tool to be used in enriching
one's life. |
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712
- EDUCATION VS. LEARNING - Two pages.
Quote from Woodrow Wilson. The difference between being educated
and having true wisdom and knowledge. References opportunities
available regardless of gender, race or economic background, and
the need for leaders capable of making intelligent, thoughtful
and critical decisions.
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713
- STRIVE FOR FULFILLMENT - Three pages.
Quote from Lloyd Shearer. Main theme deals with the quest to achieve
fulfillment in life and that success is measured by achieving both
material success and a fulfilling life. |
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714
- BE NOT AFRAID - Two pages.
Quotes from St. Paul and Martin Niemoeller. Main theme involves
not being afraid to meet the challenges in life that face us all.
Mentions pursuing desires with commitment and best efforts. Also
mentions the 9-11 terrorist attacks and patriotism. |
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715
- THE IDEA OF EDUCATION - Two pages.
Quotes from Benjamin Franklin and Plato. Portraying the idea of
education as being more important than it's various parts. |
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716
- IN PREPARATION FOR LIFE - Two pages.
Quotes from John F. Kennedy, Churchill and Martin Luther King.
Main theme deals with the development of courage patience and respect |
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