“ If you do what’s right, if you live the right way, you’ll be taken care of.”

• Rachel Castillo

This quote by Rachel Castillo is a life lesson that everyone should know. Castillo states that if you do the right things and if you live the right way, you will be taken care of. In other words, if you do good things then you will be in good hands. You will not get hurt nor you will suffer, because you are doing the right things. Being taken care of means that nothing bad will happen to you because you did the right thing, therefore, you will be taken care of. For example, when Rachel Castillo found 36 thousand dollars in a bag, she immediately called the police. She didn’t lie nor steal but she did the right thing. She then says that she did the right thing and that she believes in the bible so therefore, she would be taken care of. On contrast, if you do not live the right way and you go the wrong way, then you will not be taken care of. For example, if you do something wrong such as robbing something from a store and ran away, you are not living the right way. Therefore, you will not be taken care of. Meaning you will get in trouble from the police and might get arrested. Just because you chose the wrong. That is why Rachel Castillo said this statement to all of us… to learn the right way. What Rachel did was very humble of her and really inspiring to me and probably to others. She stated this so for us to learn how to live the right way and choose the right way.

      “ Always do right”

                          By: Mark Twain

This quote is quite self-explanatory. Mark Twain emphasizes to always do the right thing. If you do good every single day, you are on your way of being a successful person. There might be some conundrums here and there, however, you know that you have to choose the right path. If you do the right thing, you feel right about it. For example,  helping an elderly with the grocery bags. It is the right thing to help him/her. It is an act of kindness which is an example of the right thing to do. Other examples involve with being obedient, friendly among everyone, respectful, cooperative, humble, honest, good sportsmanship, grateful, spiritual, etc. Twain wants everyone to do the right, because it is the key to being successful and great person with a good name. Mark states that to always do the right thing,because it will gratify people and astonish others. It is never wrong to do the right thing. Many do the right thing, because people tell them to. But doing the right has to come within you. Just remind yourself everyday, it is never to do late to do the right thing.

Student Success Statement

  “Kindness is the essence of greatness”

                                 By: Joseph B. Wirthlin

                                       

        Joseph B. Wirthlin stated that kindness is the essence of greatness. Kindness is the key to be a great person. The kinder you are, the greater person you will be. A great person is considered to be kind and generous. Kind, in this terms, is having great manners and etiquette. Manners such as saying please and thank you or “ May I”. Being kind is being friendly, caring, and humble. An example of this was during thanksgiving week. I saw a person helping their mom to carry groceries. That is being a gentleman. He was kind to do that and so, that makes him a great person. In the other hand, if someone abuses the other person is disrespectful, that is not kind. That person is not considered a “great” person. It is more like a person that chooses the wrong. When Joseph states that kindness is the essence of greatness, he means that being kind is the spirit of greatness. If you want to be a great person, then you shall be kind in every which way. For instance, I helped my mom clean without complaining and helped her cook. It was kind of me to do that for her. It was a way to tell her thank you for everything. Being kind is a great way to be a better person.

               Veterans  Day

Veterans day is the first anniversary of world war 1 in 1919. This is a public holiday to honor the US veterans that passed away during the war. Veterans day is the day is always on November 11, the day in which the world war 1 ended. The purpose of Veterans day is to honor the fact that the first world war ended and to praise of those whom died. It is significant to honor the veterans, because it is a way to acknowledging the sacrifices they made while serving our country. Some ways to show honor and respect on veterans day is placing some flowers or flags on the grave of the veterans. That shows honor of the sacrifices they’ve done. Another example is to take a moment of silence to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. Another example is to wear red, white, and blue to honor them.

Reflection: My feelings towards veterans day is great holiday to really show honor for those who made a huge sacrifice for our freedom. Many people enjoy veterans day, because they don’t have to work or go to school. However , little do they know, that this is a holiday to honor them. The veterans are true ctr people. Their sacrifice was very humble. I feel that more people should appreciate veterans.So all I can say to them is thank you.