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THE STUDENT LIFE
OF
T. STONE
Speeching and debating
12/1/17
THE 2017 SPEECH AND DEBATE SEASON IS HERE! THAT MEANS SATURDAYS ARE GOING TO BE ABSOLUTELY AWESOME FROM HERE UNTIL SOMEWHERE AROUND MARCH. THE SPEECH TEAM TAKES THEIR TALENTS TO FAIR GROVE NEXT SATURDAY, AFTER BEATING FAIR GROVE FOR THE CONFERENCE TITLE LAST SEASON. SENIOR LOGAN EVERETT IS LOOKING TO "DOMINATE THE HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION COMPETITION, AND BEAT FAIR GROVE...AGAIN."
SENIOR LEADERSHIP WILL BE PROVIDED BY CAPTAIN KATIE POWELL-SMITH, ALONG WITH A YOUNG TEAM OF MOSTLY UNDERCLASSMAN. THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR THE STRAFFORD SPEECH TEAM. AFTER THE REGULAR SEASON CONCLUDES, STRAFFORD WILL COMPETE TO ADVANCE TO STATE AT DISTRICTS. THE TEAM IS CONFIDENT ABOUT THEIR CHANCES THIS SEASON.
12/1/17
THE 2017 SPEECH AND DEBATE SEASON IS HERE! THAT MEANS SATURDAYS ARE GOING TO BE ABSOLUTELY AWESOME FROM HERE UNTIL SOMEWHERE AROUND MARCH. THE SPEECH TEAM TAKES THEIR TALENTS TO FAIR GROVE NEXT SATURDAY, AFTER BEATING FAIR GROVE FOR THE CONFERENCE TITLE LAST SEASON. SENIOR LOGAN EVERETT IS LOOKING TO "DOMINATE THE HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION COMPETITION, AND BEAT FAIR GROVE...AGAIN."
SENIOR LEADERSHIP WILL BE PROVIDED BY CAPTAIN KATIE POWELL-SMITH, ALONG WITH A YOUNG TEAM OF MOSTLY UNDERCLASSMAN. THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR THE STRAFFORD SPEECH TEAM. AFTER THE REGULAR SEASON CONCLUDES, STRAFFORD WILL COMPETE TO ADVANCE TO STATE AT DISTRICTS. THE TEAM IS CONFIDENT ABOUT THEIR CHANCES THIS SEASON.
11/10/17
Fall is here, and that means that Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Thanksgiving is definitely the best holiday throughout the year. Think about it. Eating way too much food, watching football, and hanging out with family. What more could you ask for? Some people might say that other holidays are better, but really, if food is the ultimate judge of holiday awesomeness, Thanksgiving is unparalleled.
Also, let us not forget A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, which is maybe the best Charlie Brown movie of all time. Christmas is great, but Thanksgiving is greater. Football, family, and food are a major part in both holidays, but all of them are just better on Thanksgiving. So everyone please enjoy the greatest holiday of the year, Thanksgiving.
Fall is here, and that means that Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Thanksgiving is definitely the best holiday throughout the year. Think about it. Eating way too much food, watching football, and hanging out with family. What more could you ask for? Some people might say that other holidays are better, but really, if food is the ultimate judge of holiday awesomeness, Thanksgiving is unparalleled.
Also, let us not forget A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, which is maybe the best Charlie Brown movie of all time. Christmas is great, but Thanksgiving is greater. Football, family, and food are a major part in both holidays, but all of them are just better on Thanksgiving. So everyone please enjoy the greatest holiday of the year, Thanksgiving.
10/19/17
“Live in the now” - Garth Algar, Wayne’s World. As the living legend said himself, we should not dwell in the past or what may be coming in the future. Just like Garth tells Wayne that he can’t worry about that guitar he can’t afford, we can’t worry about problems that are out of our control. Worrying about the past or the future doesn’t change anything, the only thing that makes a difference is the actions you take.
Many times, our worries and regrets affect us in the present. Instead of letting them control us, we should learn from our mistakes, but move on. Freaking out about the future or dwelling on the past can keep all of us from being better people in the present. Realizing that some things are out of control can enable us to focus on the things under control. And just like Garth, we could live in the now.
“Live in the now” - Garth Algar, Wayne’s World. As the living legend said himself, we should not dwell in the past or what may be coming in the future. Just like Garth tells Wayne that he can’t worry about that guitar he can’t afford, we can’t worry about problems that are out of our control. Worrying about the past or the future doesn’t change anything, the only thing that makes a difference is the actions you take.
Many times, our worries and regrets affect us in the present. Instead of letting them control us, we should learn from our mistakes, but move on. Freaking out about the future or dwelling on the past can keep all of us from being better people in the present. Realizing that some things are out of control can enable us to focus on the things under control. And just like Garth, we could live in the now.
10/12/17
Now more than ever, treating others well is very important. It is very easy to judge those around you and say things that could hurt them. However, we all have a chance to be better. Everyday is another chance to change for the best. Robin WIlliams said that "No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world." This is true for all of us. Being kind to one another can make a huge difference in every stage of life. OUr words can bring someone down, or they could give them confidence. WHich one will we choose? Writer's block
10/4/17 Honestly, I had no idea what to blog about this week. So I'm blogging about that. Not having any idea what to write about might be a terrible feeling, but there are ways to overcome it. For example, writing about the fact there is nothing to write about can be one way. Another way could be to take a break. According to goinswriter.com, there are multiple ways that one can overcome writer's block. For example, take a walk, or read a book, or do a physical activity outside. THe key is to not give up on writing. Don't procrastinate and put it off until the last second. Take a break and do something else, but don't lose sight of the goal. Teamwork
9/29/17 Sports and activities teach us many things. Above all, to work together to accomplish goals. We learn that when one teammate succeeds, everyone does. Even in individual activities like SPeech or golf, working as a team is the best way to improve. If teammates didn't push each other to be better, it would be easy to lack motivation to practice. WHen there is a solid team around you, a lack of motivation won't become a problem. Teammates will hold each other accountable to get better, because when one person doesn't work, the whole team suffers. On the other hand, when everyone works hard and feels like they have a stake in the results, goals will seem more attainable. Teammates will think of each other first, not themselves. SPEECH AND DEBATE
9/19/17 OVER THE COURSE OF HIGH SCHOOL, MY FAVORITE CLASS HAS BEEN SPEECH AND DEBATE. ME AND MY FRIENDS GO TO SPEECH TOURNAMENTS ON SATURDAYS IN THE WINTER AND COMPETE AGAINST OTHER SCHOOLS IN THE AREA. WE EVEN WON A TOURNAMENT AS A TEAM, THE CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT LAST YEAR. HOWEVER, THE BEST MEMORIES AREN'T OF ANY COMPETITION, THEY ARE OF THE FRIENDS MADE ALONG THE WAY. REGARDLESS OF HOW WE STAND IN THE TOURNAMENT, WE ALWAYS FIND A WAY TO MAKE IT FUN AND MEET NEW PEOPLE. THAT'S WHY SPEECH IS GREAT, BECAUSE WE TRY OUR BEST TO COMPETE, BUT WE DON'T TAKE IT SO SERIOUSLY WE CAN'T ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE. THE SCHOOL YEAR JUST WOULDN'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT SPEECH AND DEBATE. |
T. Stone 16 year old Junior at SHS. Member of the golf and speech teams. |