This spring‚ Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-13) and Greater Media Newspapers co-sponsored an essay contest‚ "What Good Government Means to Me‚" for eighth-graders in the 13th Legislative District. More than 150 students submitted entries for the contest. The first-place winner was Adam Van Handel‚ from Ms. Eisen’s class at Carl Sandburg Middle School‚ Old Bridge. The second-place award went to Charles Gunningham from Mrs. Grieco’s class at Joseph R. Bolger Middle School‚ Keansburg‚ and the third-place
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My creative outlet is playing soccer. This sport allows me to express my creativity. As I am running I have to be capable of keeping balance‚ speed and endurance. I pay attention to my foot coordination to develop better skills. Soccer is like dance because I have to move with the ball and in dance‚ you have to move with the rhythm. I am able to play tricks and I have to think fast on the plays. Also by tricking the other players that I am going to the right side but going left side instead
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First‚ I would like to express what service and leadership means to me. Service is work done for somebody else as a favor or a duty‚ often with regard to whether it pleases them or not. It goes beyond tutoring ADHD children in these less fortunate neighborhoods; it goes on for a lifetime. Service is something everyone should experience once in a lifetime. It’s a blessing to be able to help someone at a vulnerable time in their life or because they aren’t able to make it happen for themselves‚ it’s
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The Constitution What does the Constitution mean to me? That question in itself has many meanings. I personally believe that if we did not have the Constitution we would all be in turmoil and have no direction to go in. The constitution was put in place to install rules and laws to abide by as citizens of the United States of America. I can honestly say that some of those Amendments have been challenged by a lot of people throughout history and have not always ended the way that they would have
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1 /11 /2010 What Study Abroad Means to Me Throughout my life‚ I have worked towards one goal which is to study abroad. Besides being fun and exciting‚ study abroad is a unique life changing experience that will help me grow academically‚ personally and prepare me for career. Here are reasons as to why I have applied for this scholarship‚ the field of study I have selected‚ and the extent of usefulness and return of this study to me and my country. First‚ why Canada is
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letter word that could mean so much to one person‚ while meaning so little to somebody else. To me‚ music is where I flourish; music is where I learn to find myself and learn to understand others. I get so lost in music‚ both listening and playing‚ that I find myself absent from my own reality for hours on end. Listening to music is mesmerizing‚ in a sense‚ in which I always find myself discovering new and intriguing genres‚ sounds and musicians. Music is so captivating to me because there is always
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What America Means To Me America‚ have you ever just stopped‚ and wonder what are the basic fundamentals that make you proud to be an American? In other words‚ what makes you proud of your country? Many people just believe America it just another insignificant and common north American country conforming the earth’s geography. Well based on your personal experience with America‚ which opinion do you think America is more likely to match with? In this essay I am going to be expressing my personal
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What Does Patriotism Mean to Me The very definition of patriotism cannot simply be defined by a dictionary. In fact‚ no two people you meet will have the same explanation of what it means to them. From America’s Founding Fathers to courageous everyday heroes serving in our military at home and overseas‚ patriotism fills their hearts with the will to protect our country’s freedom. Patriotism is an immeasurable personal characteristic shown by unselfish acts in which a person serves their country
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Also‚ Malcolm X is one of my many idols and inspirations. In my spare time‚ I like to listen to music or play basketball. I look at music as the most cryptic art form. People may interpret music however he or she wants; There is no definite meaning behind music. My favorite artists are J. Cole and Nas. These two can put an image in your head through their lucid storytelling and make it easy to relate to. Basketball has been an interest of mine for most of my life. My favorite players are Jason Williams
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One activity that I do participate in is basketball‚ my family always suggests me to do a sport during the summer so I can get some exercise. Exercising during the summer is a good idea‚ usually during the summer people tend to gain weight. This seems to be like a good plan because if you gain weight‚ you can alsl lose weight by doing sports. It can also get all your energy out‚ like if you are mad in some way or if you just feel really energized. Doing anything like basketball‚ or other sports can
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