Senior Year!!

This summer was unlike any other. This was my last summer as a high school student. I worked a job and even started preparing for college. I decided to start taking class to help make my college life easier. This school year I am not in a traditional high school I chose to do something a little different this time.

I hope this year is full of excitement after all this is my last year being in high school.

What I Have Been Doing This Spring

My family and I have been spending more quality time together. We are being to come closer together.

We took our first family vaction in several year this spring. We went to Nashville, TN. I finally got to eat "White Castle" burgers.
I am starting my first job soon. I will be working at "Shoe Carnival".

I took my ACT this spring. I didn't get the score I wanted, but it was good for my first time.

I have an "A" in my trigonometry class. I thought it was going to be hard, but it is fairly easy.

Ella Fitzgerald-Smithsonian

Ella Fitzgerald was born in 1917. She was a singer during the mid 1930's up until her death in 1996. Fitzgerald went to a compition to dance not sing, but when she went on stage her legs froze. She was nervous, so she just begun to sing. She won the competition with her song. Her voice spanned three octaves. She became known as "The First Lady of Swing". As her voice get better she was then named the "Queen of Scat". Big name composers loved her voice and often wrote music for her one of them was Ira Gershwin.

Year 2000
This was the year of new beginnings for me. I was starting my first grade year at a new school, and not just any new school, it was a public school. I had been in private school before then, and I didn’t know what to expect going into a public school. Ross Elm. was the perfect start to begin private school. My teachers name was Ms. Cochran. She was very nice and patient with me. I was very shy and didn’t like being around other children. I remember we had lockers and my locker was at the top. I didn’t know how I was going to reach that locker. I told my teacher and she graciously changed my locker.

Year 2001
This was the year for many surprises for me. I was in the second grade at Ross Elm. and, my teacher was Mrs. Smith. She was a tall nice woman and I took the roll as teacher’s pet without even sucking up. I was very shy and didn’t talk much so she let me stick with her. This was the year that 9/11 happened it was a very tragic time for everyone. I really didn’t know all the details when I was young I just knew I was sad because a lot of people died and I was scared they were going to come and kill everyone in America.

Year 2002
Wow, third grade the year of transition. This was a very trying year for me. I attended Germanshire Elm. I had to change schools because the school I was in was over crowded. The best part was I had the same principals because the school was new and had just been built I was one the first third grade class. I had three teachers in one year which was very confusing. I had Mrs. Stacey first I started my year off with her and then two or three months into the school year they told her to teach a kindergarten class. They broke are class up and I was sent to Mrs. Bean’s class. She was very mean; I hated her class. Not just because she wasn’t Mrs. Stacey, but because I just didn’t like her. She ended up quitting because she said some other students and I were too much to handle, but then she told us she had arthritis and it was affecting her work. The other teacher came but I can’t remember her name. I was rude to her too just, but she broke through to me and she became one of the nicest people I ever met. I hate I can’t remember her name I can picture her face, but the name just doesn’t pop in my head.

Poetry Responce

This poem "Fat Is Not a Fairy Tale" was not what I expected. I thought this poem would be amusing, but it turned out to be something much more. As I began to read it the speaker had some true emotions about what she was writing. She really grabbed my attention when she talked about how all fairy tale princesses are wasp-waisted. All fairy tales do have that stick thin princess, but not everyone is made like that in life. Just because you are fat doesn’t mean you don’t deserved to be pictured as not beautiful. Why can't fat people be princesses; why can't they have a fairy tale? Everyone needs a happy ending including fat people.

I Robot

Detective Smith knew that there were flaws in at least one of the robots, and he was correct. The robot named doctor knew everything. Detective Smith hated the idea of having robots walking the planet with humans. He knew it would be a bad idea.

“Detective what are you doing?” asked the lady

“I know these robots are trained not to hurt humans, but I bet out of 1,000 at least one will.” He said

We walked up the front row if robots with a gun held to their face. Doctor was thinking to himself

“I must blend in I don’t want to hurt this man.”

“Bang”

A shot rang out from the detective’s gun. He had shot one of the robots. He was going to prove his point one way or another. Doctor heard this and thought this man is crazy. The detective continued walking up to robots putting his gun up to their faces. When he then came to the row were Doctor was. Detective Smith had some feeling that he was going to find what he was in the right row. As he began to pull the trigger Doctor stepped out of the line to see what was happening. Just as he did that Detective Smith ran toward him. Doctor ran and hid in the mix of his fellow robots. As the detective passed him he jumped him from behind sending him flying across the room like a paper ball. Doctor ran and pried the door open. Little did he know the detective had a surprise waiting for him.

80-word dash

The woman in the picture looks as if she is a former slve. She is now a servant for the person who once owned her. She is a strong woman aas far as I can see. She looks as if she is waiting for some big change to happen. With the flag behing her im thinking her husband might have been in the war. The look on her face shows she is not nice. She probably had a hard life, and it is showing on her face. she looks like she doesn't eat much, because she is so frail.

A&P Plaid edtion

“Why do we have to go in there?” I asked “you can just run in there and get it by yourself.”

“Look you are my friend and friends do things together so come lets go.” Said Queenie.

Reluctantly I went inside thing small grocery store. I felt very uncomfortable walking in there with a bath suit on. When we got inside the floor felt good to my plump wide feet. It was scorching hot outside and this air-conditioned store felt good on my over-heated body. I really wasn’t paying attention to why we came in this store; so I just followed Queenie around the store aisles. Queenie looked up and down on the shelves.

“What are we looking for?” asked Big tall gooney gooney

“Yea what are we looking for?” I asked

“I wonder sometimes why I hang out with slow people.” She said. “my mother told me to pick up some Kingfish Fancy Herring Snacks in Pure Sour Cream.”

“You didn’t have to call us slow.” I replied

The Situation

Derrick Rose had just finished his game in the play-offs. His team was going to finals he was so elated that his team had won this game; if they were to win finals this would be their first NBA Championship since they had began to play for the “Chicago Bulls.” The team headed out to a restaurant called the “Happy Dragon” to celebrate it was a five-star restaurant that was highly exclusive.

“Noah good job out there tonight man way to give it to them.”

“No, D man that was all you those were some sweet assists you were passing me bro.”

“Why thank you.” He said “I am so ready to go against the Lakers for finals I know we are going to win Kobe has been playing worse than normal this season.”

Noah laughed “Maybe he is just getting too old.” They both burst into hardy laughter.

Finish This!

Childhood is not from birth to a certain age

The child is grown, and puts away childish things

Childhood is the kingdom where nobody dies

Nobody that cares, that is. Many relatives of course

Die, whom one never has seen or has seen in a while,

And they gave one blanket in a pink-and-green striped bag, or a ball,

And went away and cannot really be said to have loved at all.

And suddenly die. They lie on the floor and lash their tails,

And their cold fur is suddenly all in motion

Break-Ups Are Bad

In life we go through alot of different things.
I think we all just need a laugh.

Here is a video I think you can laugh at.
Scarlet Just broke up with her boyfriend and she was singing
about the break up.Just as she was getting to the best part she falls. It is
funny. You should watch!

Questionaire

Favorite athlete: Lebron James

Favorite magazine: Jet
Astrological Sign: Gemini

Favorite Smell: Homecooking

Glog

Which One Is True

Am I Lying?

#1
Picture it Memphis 2006 it was a calm crisp afternoon the day was perfect. My friends and I were walking through the neighborhood to get some exercise. Then Brittney stopped because she saw a dog lying in the middle of the street. The dog looked crippled and sickly. We didn’t know what to do. We didn’t want to get too close for fear of what the dog might do to us. I am scared of dogs so I wasn’t getting to close. We just looked at the dog for a few minutes until my friend said we should go ask the neighbors was it their dog. I went and knocked on the door, but no one answered. I then went to the next house a boy answered the door but said it wasn’t his dog. He told us he had never seen that dog in the neighborhood before.

My Last Will and Testament

I Queen B being of sound mind and body, hereby establish my last will and testament. I am naming my brother Prince J as my executor. He was the closest to me I know he will be responsible enough to carry out my wishes.

To my sister Princess C I leave all my high heeled shoes. I know you admired all my shoes. You will take good care of them I know. To my cousin T I will to you all of my clothing I know how much you wanted to dress like me so here is your chance. Cherish them wearing these clothes will make you feel closer to me even though I am not there. Prince J I can’t leave you out buddy I leave you with my collection of music. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did little buddy. Make sure you keep your love for music. To my mother I leave my class ring that you spent so much money on. It is only far that you keep it. Daddy I leave to you my active mind set and all the money in my bank account. It is time or you to go explore the world now.

Family I love you dearly and I hope to see you up in heaven. Where we will sing and shout. See you when you get there my good people.



Queen B
Witnesses
iReeky
LadyAMC

What We Learned

My classmates and I were given an assignment asked us what we learned living in Memphis. Here are a few of our answers...

Memphis

Memphis

Roaring on the mighty Mississppi

We are the birth place of Rock and Roll

Here in this city the king still lives

Soul is something you're born with it's not taught

They say crime rules my city

I can't say I don't believe them

For I have seen the horror that you have caused

Shootings

Stabings

Rape

Burglary

All come to my mind

Still, you hold so much beauty

I love you no matter the harm you do

The day will come when crime and racism will not run this town

We will rebuild and tear down and repeat this cycle

Our city will shine, We must reach our goal

They show all the bad we do

They never credit you for your generous acts

Some of the most talented people were birth from you

The world has yet to see the tremendous things you offer

Fedex and International Paper were born here

Two major companies that affect the world.

Trust me they have not seen the other great corporations that are soon to come

Through it all you are an amazing city

We just keep rolling on the river

Personal Essay

What Think is Hot

Life is all about fact and opinions, so here are in my opinion the top 5 fast food restaurants, singers, TV shows. My opinions may not matter to you but they matter to me so listen up!

Burger King is number one on my fast food list. I choose it as number on because they give you a good burger without frying and its burgers are bigger than its competition. Next is Steak and Shake; they have some wonderful shakes and there steak burgers are to die for. I love this place. Of course I must put the most popular fast food chain of all McDonalds. There burgers may not be that appealing, but their chicken nuggets are divine, and a favorite among children young and old. I have to admit Taco Bell is a guilty pleasure of mine, so they came in at number 4. Last but not least Subway very healthy I love their subs. Fast and healthy just how I like it.

E.E. Cummings style poem

Why must we go through the same routine daily
life has No surprises or excitement
we are just like robots
taking ordes from others
Never stopping to have fun and relax
our life jus keeps moving on by

12 Line Poem-All Most There

I am so close to my goal.
Nothing is going to stop me!
I have a plan and I'm sticking to it.
I will live out the dream of my father.
You see we shared the same dream.
If only he were here to witness this excitment.
People will come from all aroung just to eat my food.
You see the fun comes after I put in my hard work.
A husband and children are not in the picture right now.
I don't need anything to hold me back.
I want the glitz and glamour.
I'm almost there!

My Choice

Where do I go? How do I start?
Ok I think I'm ready. No, wait I'm not.
I don't want to leave out of this comfort zone.
Is it really time for me to be on my own, and experince life.
I wonder how you feel right now knowing that I must go.
It's hard for me to know I'm not going to see you everyday.
We both know that I have to go. I am not ready though,
Neither are you; when the time comes we will both have
Tears of sorrow and cry out boo hoo.

Party Boys-4 random words

John and Kenny had just left school and were on their way home. The two boys were trying to figure out what they wanted to do for the weekend.

“How about going to the movies” Kenny said

“No man, we do that almost every weekend plus there are no good movies out.” John replied
When the boys got to John’s house they headed straight for the refrigerator like they did every day.

“We still haven’t decided what we are going to do this weekend” Kenny said reaching for the pizza rolls.

“Why do I have to always choose what we are going to do for the weekend you have a brain too.”

“Ding” went the microwave indicating that the boy’s pizza snacks were ready.
After they finished eating the boys went to play the video game it was Friday and thankfully their teacher Mr. Brame didn’t give them any writing assignments.

“I can transform you, I can transform you” went Kenny’s cell phone

Self-Interview

1. What is your living situation? I live in a house on the east side of town. We have 4 bedrooms with a bonus room which we use as a gameroom. We have a living room, dinning room, den, kitchen, and sunroom. I live with both my parents my sister and my brother. I am the oldest child.

2. What are the particular challenges of your life? Challenges that I have in my life are health related problems. This year I have been sick alot, and it has been holding me back from performing as well as I can in school. If I wasn't sick I believe I would be in the top of my class.

3. What is your favorite family activity? My family is very close so we do alot of things as a family. I like it when we sit in the den and have movie night and order pizza and wings. I also like when we have our family time. That's when just sit and talk about what we need to do as a family and what our parents can do to help us in school.

Re-Writing "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant

“I—I—I have not Mme. Forester’s diamond necklace!”

He jumped up, frightened—

“What? How? It is not possible!”

“I don’t know what happened!”

He began to search the room frantically.

“How could you lose something of such great value?” She tired her best to hold her composure.

Cinquain Poem

Boredom
Lonely and Cold
Watching the time fly by
Helpless,unwanted,and alone
Boring

Jornal Entry:#1 An Up Lifting Experience

I was having some problems in my life, so we went to church as we do every Sunday. This church service was different for me. The preacher was speaking on not giving up. Before I had come to the service I was depressed and confused about alot of things going on in my life. My life seemed like it was taking a turn for the worst. The minister begun to share some things that he went through durng his life. His message encouraged me to stay strong and keep moving on in my life. I leard that test and trials only come to make you strong

Acrostic Poem

Bashful when I'm first meeting people.
Reluctantly I speak, but
In a tone that you can barely hear.
Always in the shadows never up front.

Just in case you didn't know this is not always me.
Optomistic, that's really me.
Ready to take on anything. Yes,
Daring I can be.
Average no not me. I
Need the spotlight to shine on me!

True False Quiz

1. I like to eat vegetables.
True or False


2. I have lived in Memphis my whole life.
True or False


3. I make projects at a home just for fun
True or False

4. I like to cook with my mom
True or False

5. I snore when I sleep
True or False

6. I plan on going to the army after high school instead of college
True or False

7. When I go home after school I head to the refrigerator
True or False

8. I am a party animal
True or False

9. I spend my summer reading books
True or False

10. I love to sing
True or False

Thoughtful Alphabet

My Thoughtful Alphabet

Apples By Carmen Digest Easily

Frank Grabbed Hamburgers Inside Jane's

Kitchen Lame Modern Nmphys Opened

Pancakes Quivering Rapidly Sideways

Testing Unicorns Vastly Wondering

eXpecting Yellow Zucchini

List Poem

Things That are Red

The soles on Christian Louboutin shoes are red

Jakie-down-the-street has red hair

My favorite kind of kool-aid is red

The fire engine that races down the street is also red

The flames the firefighters fight are red

When Mr. Brame gets mad he is red

Our neighboring planet Mars is red

Red is the color of someone's rage

They call me little Red

Why Walk Away?

One Wensday afternoon I was eating lunch with a group of friends, and this girl came up to us trying to satrt a fight. I must admit I didnt like the girl and I often use to make fun of her, but she did the same to me. During this time I was young and foolish I knew I should not have been talking about the girl. This was her last day at the school we attended and I guess she wanted to make a lasting impression. When she came to our table and started talking about fighting us and I got heated.