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    Seniors in high school are often faced with the difficult decision of deciding where and if they should attend college. College does have its benefits but it is not for everyone while it may be the main goal for some graduates, not every student is interested. Seniors should be aware that college is not the only option after high school. Students usually stress out thinking about their future and finances, and although college will help a person gain more education and possibly more money in the

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    Ethic In College

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    Life is full of stepping stones, almost everything we do is to move on to another part of life. Many of these stepping stones are marked by big events in our life: going to your first day of school, getting your driver’s license, and graduating high school. Although these are big events, they are belittled by what is to come after high school, which is why it is important to develop a balance between work and play early on. Many freshmen cannot handle the freedom that comes with the college life

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    Personal Statement For as far back as I can remember I have always had a positive outlook on life. As a child, I was not fully aware of the troubles and hardships people faced. I always assumed that the people around me were, for the most part, content with their lives. It was not until my freshman year of high school when one of my closest friends disclosed to me that she did not want to live anymore, that this image I had of the world was challenged. At first, her revelation had confused me

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    Gap Year In College Essay

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    between high school and college is becoming a rapidly developing trend amongst students in the United Kingdom and United States over the last decade. The extreme pressure from the four years spent in high school leaves students drained and needing to re-energize before facing an even more rigorous course load in college. A gap year is the perfect solution as students take “time off with a purpose” before furthering their education. A gap year is a structured period of time between high school and college

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    Gap Year Essay

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    usually the gap of after graduating from high school and before starting university. A gap year is normally taken for 12months long. The question is; should students take a gap year before university? Well, it depends on the individual. In my opinion, a student should take a gap year before starting university. Let’s take a look at it this way, so you are thinking on what to do with your life, pondering your options and decide on what career will suit you best. You are done with high school so now you must

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    Tick Tock. What Is Life Like After 3PM Harrison, NJ--There are many students that participate in extracurricular activities including sports, theatre, or band. Whether it is to look more appealing towards colleges or to explore their interests, students can further develop diligence, intelligence, teamwork, and social skills through joining after school programs. Recently, researchers have conducted a study in the cafeteria of Harrison High School for three lunch periods to identify the amount of

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    Everyone has life experiences that had shaped who they are in the present day. Some people encounter situations where the sophistication inspires them to achieve better quality in life or the undergoing is too depressing and then individuals commence to expect nothing marvelous to transpire from their experiences. With this in mind, the empiricism of the individuals could cause a positive or a negative on their lives and passion for excellence. All experiences should be uplifting to a person’s dedication

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    Introduction: Hello, my name is Susan Stewart. I am a member of the Wheatland High School Grad Night Committee. The committee is comprised of Volunteers who plan and facilitate the Safe and Sober Grad Night event for Wheatland High School graduates. Committee members are meeting with local community businesses and leaders like yourself, to ask if they would be interested in supporting an event aimed at keeping our local teens safe on such a celebratory night. Reasons: Vehicle crashes are the leading

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    skin color cause adversity in their life? This essay will tell you all you need to know about the effects of adversity during the civil rights movement of the mid 1950s. When the federal laws were passed to stop segregation the people such as school officials, city officials, and federal troops all went against the laws. In the southern United States, black high school students and their families faced adversity while trying to attend the local all white high school. Other young blacks had adversity

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    Mel Blankers Biography

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    Mel Blankers grew up in Everson Washington. He went to high school their and later came back to become a police officer. He is now the fire chief of Everson, and is a great father to three kids. He has helped protect our community by serving at the Fire Department and the Police Department for many years.. Mel was born in Bellingham Washington, when he was young he moved many times because his dad got different jobs in different areas. He moved to Friday Harbor, Oregon, and many places around Whatcom

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