Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving Day

           

        Thanksgiving is an American holiday held every year on the fourth Thursday in November. The purpose of this holiday is a day of giving thanks for what they have. It is celebrated by family feasting. This holiday was first brought up when Plymouth colonist shared a feast with Wampanoag Indians. Since then different colonies celebrated thanksgiving on their own. It was until 1863 during the Civil War president Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. 

Act of Kindness

In the first video there is a boy, Mitchell who loves the sport of basketball but had a disability and did not play for his high school. He was a coaches assistant during season. On the final game coach surprised everyone by playing Mitchell in the last minutes. Mitchell had some shot attempts but missed or turned over the ball. On the last plays the opposing team had the ball, the boy with the ball taking out called Mitchell and threw him the ball he soon turned and scored, the crowd went nuts. The opposing team player held an act of kindness and fulfilled a young man’s dream. At the end both teams won. 

Student Success Statement

“Kindness is the essence of greatness.”

-         Joseph B. Wirthlin

              

  In this quote by Joseph B. Wirthlin, one can say that greatness is reached with kindness. If you are a unkind, no one would want to work with you or help you giving you less opportunity. A kind man would be great for being known for all the right they do. 

Point Guard College Notes from Patosha Jeffery

Student Success Statement

“If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.”

-        Marcus Aurelius

     In this quote by Marcus Aurelius, one can say that if something is wrong simply do not just do it, also when lies are being told you do not help them to be spread nor make them up simply do not speak lies. 

Dental Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Dental assistants work closely with licensed dentists before, during and after dental work. They prepare patients for procedures, record medical histories, take x-rays and prepare dental equipment.

Salary:

          $34,750.

Education:

            There are no formal education requirements for entering a career in dental assisting. Some assistants have a high school diploma and only receive on-the-job training. Some can take post secondary dental assisting programs that one may take.

Reflection:

          Personally I would not like to become a Dental Assistant; I have my eyes on a much greater field than that. 

Student Success Statement

“It may make a difference to all eternity whether we do right or wrong today.”

-         James Freeman Clark

       

          In this quote by James Freeman Clark, one can say that making the choice now to choose what is right can make a big difference then choosing later. People tend to procrastinate so if you do it now it would help a lot.  

Dental Lab Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Dental laboratory technology is the art and science of manufacturing corrective devices and replacements for natural teeth.  A dental lab technician works closely with the dentist, who plans the treatment and places the restoration or corrective device in the patient's mouth.

Salary:

                $26,000- $40,000 per year.

           

Education:

                The minimum education requirements for dental laboratory technicians are a high school diploma or equivalent. 

Reflection:

                I personally would not like to be a Dental Lab technician, the job just simply does not interest me, I hate the dentist and would rather not work for one. Also the pay does not satisfy me, I would like to make more.  

Veterans Day

 

Veterans Day is a commemoration towards the veterans who served in any war for the United States. It is held on November 11, due to an armistice that was declared by the allied powers and Germany on the 11^th hour, of the 11^th day, of the 11^th month. It was Originally known as “Armistice Day” but due to WWII it was changed to “Veterans Day” , a holiday dedicated to American  veterans 

Student Success Statement

“Doing what is right, fair and honorable is more important than winning or losing.”

-          Chick Moorman

In this quote by Chuck Moorman, one can say that is better, much more honorable to do something without cheating and earning a victory or loss according to your abilities rather than cheat and earn what you have earned. For example a test it is much more honorable to score what you get from your knowledge rather than cheat and pass. 

Chicken or Eagle?

“If you hang out with chickens you’re going to cluck, if you hang out with eagles, you’re going to fly.”

-        Steve Maraboli,

Unapologetically You:

Reflections on Life and

The Human Experience

 Student Success Statement

“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed”

-        Proverbs 13:20

In this quote by Proverbs 13:20, one can say the crowd you surround yourself will determine the person you are. Such as if you are around people who do what is right, they are straight A students, follow the rules you will be one as well. If you surround yourself with the wrong crowd you will always find yourself in trouble and in the wrong path.