The fall of senior year is an exciting time: it’s the last year of high school, the first year of independence. But before you can enjoy the change, there’s the college selection process. For most people, the process is one of the most stressful, anxiety-ridden times in their lives; some kids claim it to be the first time they have ever dealt with real stress. The process is nail biting; it determines not only where you will go to college but how your life will change. I went into the college process not totally ignorant but also not totally ready. I think there are definitely some things you should know beforehand. I’m not talking about going on college tours or even scheduling interviews; that’s information any college counselor will give you. I think all kids need some mental preparation before sending off their applications and crossing their fingers. You need to have a good philosophy.
Monday, May 17, 2010
CHASS--CHA and Springside Combine
As you probably already know, Chestnut Hill Academy and The Springside School are combining their institutions fully by 2012. Beginning in the 2012-2013 school year, the Upper Schools of both schools will be combined into one large independent schools, mixed with boys and girls.
Previously, freshmen and sophomores at both schools took only single sex classes with the exceptions of languages and arts/music. Juniors and Seniors took combined classes with students from Springside and CHA. Starting in the fall of 2012 Freshman through Senior years will all include students from both of the schools and the Upper School will be fully by integrated by then.
Previously, freshmen and sophomores at both schools took only single sex classes with the exceptions of languages and arts/music. Juniors and Seniors took combined classes with students from Springside and CHA. Starting in the fall of 2012 Freshman through Senior years will all include students from both of the schools and the Upper School will be fully by integrated by then.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Twilight: What's the Big Deal?
If you want to make certain girls angry, mention the fact that you don’t like Twilight. There are girls out there who will fight you to the death because you criticized their beloved vampire movie. But the next time you decide to bring out the ammo against these Twilight lovers, it may serve you well to know why Twilight means so much to them.
Don’t get me wrong. I don’t really understand the obsession with Bella Swan and her dashing vampire prince, Edward Cullen. However, the truth behind this story may have you waving a white flag the next time you see an Edward Cullen poster on a locker.
Have you ever read a book or seen a movie that, without a doubt, really interested you? I have, and I can tell you it’s one of those unbelievable feelings. You pick up a book and by the time you finish it, you’re begging for it not to end. The characters have become part of your life, and it’s hard to stop thinking about what happens next. If it’s a movie you loved maybe you buy the soundtrack. If it’s a book, perhaps you go out and buy the sequel. In the end you have found a story that speaks to you with characters you can relate to in your life. That is what Twilight does for some people, especially teenage girls.
Have you ever read a book or seen a movie that, without a doubt, really interested you? I have, and I can tell you it’s one of those unbelievable feelings. You pick up a book and by the time you finish it, you’re begging for it not to end. The characters have become part of your life, and it’s hard to stop thinking about what happens next. If it’s a movie you loved maybe you buy the soundtrack. If it’s a book, perhaps you go out and buy the sequel. In the end you have found a story that speaks to you with characters you can relate to in your life. That is what Twilight does for some people, especially teenage girls.
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