Bull crew week 8th to 15th

This week on Tuesday the 15th, and last week on Tuesday the 8th and Thursday the 10th, I and Kyle Healey operated to prep rooms for the admissions meetings for next year’s freshmen class. At points we worked separate rooms and others we functioned dependently with one another. We organized them so as to seat the most possible within safety limits in each of the two rooms, so as to maximize the capacity for the expected crowds. Furthermore on Thursday, we set up for staff meetings in room 204, and did our best to help Mr. Andre and Mr. Heiser organize the locations for best traffic flow.
Additionally, on Monday, I personally remained after school to set up seating for the ERB testing, which doesn’t benefit the student’s grades, but means for potential grants for Sturgis as a whole. Being a charter school that offers free IB for all, the budget gets pretty tight especially while maintaining the integrity in what is becoming a more-populated school on a constant basis. There were more than ten rooms in total that needed prepping, and that’s what happened on Monday afternoon.Both of these events influence the lives of Sturgis students for years to come, based on who we gain student-wise and what we earn grant-wise. These two features will support the school’s image and content, since in order to maintain our existence here on main street and in the American school districts, we are constantly needing to prove ourselves through our academic capabilities, which have direct correlation with our students and their ability to learn and develop, sometimes exclusively with the unique experiences we offer and sometimes with the tech… but mostly our brains.

picture from the holiday stroll

HOLIDAY STROLL II

I arrived at the school at 11:45 due to transportation issues (the bus was half an hour late and walking time had not been calculated into the endeavor, and after obtaining a key from Mr.Heiser, I was able to retrieve an elf two piece costume from Mrs. Bottsford's classroom. The magic show I did not help set up, but their was considerable need for enticing people inside. In front of the double doors, I stood with my fellow elves Jacquie and Brian inviting families to make cookies and complete treasure hunts inside of the building where other elves (the ones who opted to stay dry on this rainy Saturday) attended to their needs and Mr. Heiser was able to educate them on the goals and benefits of Sturgis. As the doormen (elves) we gave the pedestrians their first impression of what to expect inside, and so in keeping with the merriment, since we were cheerful we would spread that emotion to our capacity. I honestly believe that our efforts contributed not only making that day more pleasant for the drenched parties abroad, but helped to improve the atmosphere of main street, by giving reason for people to associate this fairly urban area with a more positive lot. The event had some issues like the three hours of standing in the rain and the odd troublemakers who clashed with our intended goals, but on the whole it went off without a hitch. Personally I felt it was a positive experience for me, as I while I intended to evoke joy in others, the reciprocation was emotionally uplifting on my part as well. I was in great spirits by the end of the day

DRESS A DOLL 12/3

- Kiki took on the responsibility for purchasing the gifts our advisory raised the money for, and on the fourth I helped Tildy to relocate the presents to her car for delivery. I am somewhat ashamed by the role I played in this, not having been the most active of charities. I have the conception that there was a communication breakdown somewhere along the line, and so to improve that for next time I ought to consider making a larger effort on my part. Excuses go only so far, and while I am not suggesting that Ive been completely ineffectual, I am not certain that the work was divided so that we both benefitted from the experience. In retrospect however, I suppose that we did play to our strengths, me with my speaking and her with the shopping, we did contribute to a degree where neither of us was too uncomfortable in the roles we played and we were good at those roles. Conclusively for this reason, I think this should be considered a successful operation, as we have contributed to happier holidays while working (mostly) cooperativly.

BULL SQUAD 12/2

– Thanks to a reprieve in timetable congestion, it was possible to finally finish relocating the boxes from Mr. Steedman's office and move them into Mr. Andre's closet. That same night of the 3rd, Kyle Healy and I again preformed the task of populating the music room with chairs for the introductory meeting for potential Sturgis parents, an event which affects the culture of the entire school with the exchange of classes. The new blood is the result of our leaving and so when we seniors depart for anywhere but cape cod, the void we leave behind must be filled by these children who are responsible for continuing our legacy. So in order to have these youths attend, we (not me and kyle) need to host them (the parents) explain the philosophy of Sturgis, while accommodating the enormity of the guardians of this future class.

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB 12/3

– Due to complications with the scheduling of my guidance councilor sessions, I had been been unable to satisfy my obligations of attending the weekly meeting and the submissions of literary work. Next Friday is the deadline for sturgeon submissions, as per the extension due to lack of content. I want to tell a story of redemption to change the tone that last year's general lack of hope and substance would not afford me to do. This lacking I mention is my own, and I take responsibility thusly, but I think that the healthier changes Ive made put me in a position to tap the more optimistic side of my spirit. I have two ideas in mind, both of which require partial illustration, which means if my contribution is accepted, it introduces not only a new perspective, but a new media that still falls beneath the umbrella of literature. I feel no need to explain the sequential artist's commonality to Shakespeare, where a play may be interpreted by directors, the “comic” director displays his interpretation of the script, which is as legitimate as any other pastiche or reimagining. Its an exciting thought to think that I could alter the public perspective on the legitimacy of the graphic storytelling, and I can only hope that the looming deadline gives me enough time to compose my thoughts together into a successful piece.

HOLIDAY STROLL 1

– At least I now know it's name. This main street event lasts from about 9:30 to 4:30 on saturday, with a variety of intriguing operations within. Mrs. Carmen is most likely to be more aware of the function's nature and so after I discuss matters with her, it is likely I can explain better my role in this phenomenon. My only limitations are transportation and so unless I can get around the breeze bus, that should be the only limitation on how much I can participate in diffusing the holiday spirit.