The class of 2014 at Santa Barbara High School (CA) pulled off a very cool class prank. They hired a mariachi band to follow principal John Becchio around for 1 hour. Way to go guys, very creative
Hometown Heroe: Mariah Slick & Azle High
Mariah Slick is like most high school seniors. She is a cheerleader and rarely misses a game. She enjoys talking to her boyfriend on the phone. This weekend she was crowned homecoming queen. So what makes Mariah different from hundreds of other homecoming queens? She was born with Down syndrome. Mariah has overcome great odds … Continue reading Hometown Heroe: Mariah Slick & Azle High
Tips for Preparing for College
As a high school teacher, it always amazed me the number of juniors and seniors really had no plan for the future. Usually, they had a career goal in mind but no plan for achieving it. Other times the dream career was unrealistic. Other times I would see otherwise, good students enroll at the local … Continue reading Tips for Preparing for College
It Happened on the Way to School …
or the strangest thing that has ever happened to me on the bus Ya'll won't believe this, my strange bus story happened back when I was in high school. Our jazz band had gone to a competition at a college in a nearby town. Our group went to a restaurant for lunch. It had been … Continue reading It Happened on the Way to School …
Choosing Courses for High School
There are core classes that are required for all high school students. Many schools offer more than one level of diploma. It is a good idea to take classes on the advanced or college prep classes. Taking AP or dual credit classes in high school and middle school has several advantages. From a practical standpoint … Continue reading Choosing Courses for High School
Flashback: How to Tell You Are having a Bad Day
Note: Remember just because it is Monday your day could be worse. Originally posted 22 April 2008. A charter bus driver in the Seattle area decided to follow the turn by turn directions exactly. He ignored the large signs warning of low clearance. Oops. The driver was transporting members of Seattle area high school softball … Continue reading Flashback: How to Tell You Are having a Bad Day
You Can’t Wear That Here
Last October Waxahachie High School (TX) sophomore Pete Palmer was sent home for wearing a John Edwards 08 t-shirt to school and threatened with suspension if he wore it again. Palmer and his family are suing the Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD). The Palmer's claim WISD violated Pete's right to free speech. According to WISD … Continue reading You Can’t Wear That Here
The Dee Zone 