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( 2.8 / 22 )The end of the school year is coming up, and for me, this means my last year at Woodlawn! Luckily, my English teacher was able to provide me with the opportunity to write my opinion which will be shown to the staff and faculty--without consequence. The year after, I'll be going to a highschool...but not Woodlawn highschool!
But why stop at the staff? Why not share my thoughts to the world? Of course, I'm not posting the whole thing now (Why spoil the fun? Besides, I'm not even done...even at 5 pages length). Regardless, sneek peeks are always
Below is a paragraph from my original rough draft highlighting the obsession of sports.
Sports. The school centers around sports, and it's nearly indescribable to the fact that "obsessed" can't quite cover it. The best way to describe is that the school worships sports. It's not an obsession, it's a religion. Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism. None are comparable to the wrath that faces the religious obsession of sports which has engulfed Woodlawn Grade School. Upon entering the front doors of the school, to go to the office, one will be straight across from a trophy case filled with extra curricular trophies, most of which, are, in fact, sports trophies. However, the collection does not end there. To the left of the trophy case near the office, one will see, planted inside the wall itself, another trophy case lined with more sports trophies, but even for a school as small as this one, two displays are not enough. Yet another display, which not only features sports trophies, but pictures of sports participants as well, can be found in the entrance of the most recent gymnasium, often referred to as the "new gym", as opposed to the school's first gymnasium, called the "old gym". Lining the walls of the newer gymnasium are large boards that feature years, participants, and ranking of multiple events that Woodlawn has achieved. But these areas that feature Woodlawn's achievements are not enough. Sports are involved in everyday activities at the school. During morning announcements, at choice or not, I'm to hear of all the achievements of sports teams or individuals that scored or ranked well in their particular field of sports, as well as upcoming sport events and the measures taken to achieve them. Aside from the generic everyday announcements, such as what is for lunch, nothing is announced but sports, leaving so much more unsaid. If I'm not hearing about sports over an intercom, I'm seeing signs and posters littered about the hallways regarding sports, or overhearing idle chat of staff or students regarding something such as a game that occured the night before, or an argument over which team is the best. Of course, sports are a major part of American culture and interest, but when it comes to a point of throwing off priorities of an educational system, something is really wrong.
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( 3.1 / 17 )After seeing Vibestar's creation of the snes9x channel and being impressed, I've decided to take the liberty and inject it with a forwarder. Now one can experience the best of both worlds with having a forwarder and this fantastic channel!
Check it out, here's a video!
And please, don't credit me, I did the simple work, give a hand to Vibestar of GBAtemp!
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As things would seem, I've gotten myself involved in a Rock Band 2 band, and it's taking off quite well! A blog dedicated to it has been added to the site on the right sub-menu. You can read all about our goals, achievements, and whatever else we have to offer. ;)
http://1379tech.110mb.com/Breaking_Point/
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( 2.9 / 32 )Gamemaster1379
Kool Kid's Theme
Lia
YoshiMan
YoshiGirl
Captain Linebeck (from The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass)
TWEWY OST - Someday (Japanese Version) ~ Legend of Zelda OOT - Horse Race [8-Bit Remix]
Bowser81889
Rock N' Roll
Neisan
Rhyme
Curtis Steele Well Cobalt
March
Fusion
Air Combat
Welcome to 8-Bit Town
KirbyWindWaker
Hemog
BlooperKoopa19
LiTE GladiatorFinal Battle (from Super Mario Galaxy)
Main Theme (from The Legend of Zelda) (Rock Remix)
Miror B (from Pokémon Colosseum)
March of the HRA
Casino Theme (Act I)
Casino Theme (Act II)
Casino Theme (Act III)
Potestas
Shy Gal's Theme
Disco Triangle
Dragus
Strings I (Lia/KirbyWindWaker)
Strings II (Potestas)
3/4 Disco (Oldest version of the tune Disco Triangle)
Kool Kid's Theme (Extended)
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop Instrumental (Teaser)
Wing Cap (Chicago Remix)
FourSword64
MarioGamer159
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