08.01.10
March 3rd, 2010
SCHOOL SHOOTING AVERTED THANKS TO FACEBOOK CHAT
March 2nd, 2010
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — For the second time in a month, B.C. Mounties may have thwarted a violent attack on a school in the United States.
A 17-year-old youth from Brewster, Wash., is in jail and facing charges of conspiracy to commit assault in the first degree, thanks to a tip from the parents of a 14-year-old girl from Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. The two teens had been chatting on Facebook last week when the American youth explained his plans to go to school and begin shooting people.
The girl’s parents learned ...
James Brockhaus (2010)
March 2nd, 2010
Eighth grader James Brockhaus is a quiet difference maker at Humphrey St. Francis schools. He is always respectful to his teachers and peers. James can be “caught” complimenting other students, volunteering to help, or simply taking the initiative to assist others. James’ quiet demeanor may convey to others a lack of confidence, however, he is quick to defend others, stand up for the truth, and willing to help right wrongs. He has a good sense of humor and always has something nice to say
Macey Gronenthal (2010)
March 2nd, 2010
It is without reservation that I recommend Macey Gronenthal for the TEEN TRUTH Difference Maker Award. I have had the pleasure of knowing Macey for three years, as her science teacher. From the start, what has impressed me most about Macey is her ability to be friends with anyone and to include all members of her class, no matter who they are. In formal situations like lab groups, Macey is able to work well with anyone I pair her with. More importantly, in informal situations before and after class and around school, I observe Macey including ...
People always wonder about the "quiet ones." What could they be thinking? My peers have asked this question to me for years. With little eye contact, I gave them the usual excuses ("I don't feel like talking"). No one knows the real reason why I am so quiet... until now.
It began when I was in Catholic school. I would rely on my parents and my brother to speak for me. They encouraged me to stand on my own and communicate with others, but it was difficult for me. In Catholic school, ...