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ESSAY

EMPOWERING STUDENTS through STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES for YOUTH


In the effort of helping parents build good character in their children, I am implementing a new opportunity in which your daughter(s) can display some of the life skills she is learning in addition to dance/twirl and poms.

Every month I will post a topic on the website in which your daughter may write a one page or less "ESSAY." The goal of this essay exercise is to identify the life skills she is learning in baton class and how these skills can be applied in other settings.

This is certainly not mandatory, but each girl who submits an essay to me by the end of the month will receive a special posting of her picture on our website. Essays can be hand written (be sure to include your name and baton class) or e-mailed.

 


E.S.S.A.Y TOPIC FOR APRIL 2009

“CONFIDENCE”

 

What is the definition of “CONFIDENCE?”
How has your involvement with baton twirling taught you to be “CONFIDENT?”
In what other setting (besides in baton class) can you show that you are “CONFIDENT?”
How does being “CONFIDENT” differ from being “overconfident” or “arrogant?”

 

FOR ONE (1) BONUS TICKET:
In your opinion, what builds “CONFIDENCE” in someone?
What makes YOU feel “CONFIDENT?”
(There is no right or wrong answer)

DUE: 4-30-09


Each girl who submits an ESSAY to me by the end of the month will receive 5 tickets
and a special posting of her picture on our website.
Essays can be hand written (be sure to include your name and baton class)
or e-mailed to lbuesching@hotmail.com
 

 

 

 

Zella Mackenzie Lindsey Audrey
Lexi Page Blair Caitline
Carleigh Cassidy Claire Kaitlyn
   
Katie Kinsey    
       
Ty Sheridan Page Olivia
Mackenzie Lindsey Lexi Katie
Kaitlyn Haley Claire Cassidy
Blair Carly Carleigh Caitline
   
Audrey Zella    
       
"Ability is important, dependability is critical."

Alexander Lockhart
Author

Allison Ty
Sierra Page Zella Sheridan
Mackenzie Lindsey Lexi Katie
Kaitlyn Heather Haley Cassidy
Carleigh Blair Caitline Audrey
"One thing that can never be sacrificed is
your preparation and your work ethic."


Peyton Manning
Super Bowl Champion Quarterback

Blair Haley
Caitline Katie Page Carly
Carleigh Audrey Ty Lydia
Kaitlyn Heather Cassidy Zella
Sheridan Mackenzie Lindsey Lexi
"Victory belongs to the most persevering."

Napoleon Bonaparte,
(French military and political leader 1769-1821)

 
Savannah Sheridan

Savanna
Emily Mackenzie Sierra
Page Olivia Nora Morgan
Kiara Kirsten Lauryn Lexi
Jeana Kaitlyn Katie Kiara
Heather Haley Haley Lydia
Corinne Carly Carleigh Caitline
Blair Zella Alexis Annalee
Lindsey Lauren Clair Cassidy
"Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another."

John Dewey,
(Philosopher, 1859-1952)

Page Morgan Ty
Lilly Morgan Madison Mackenzie
Kinsey Kersten Kendra Kaitlyn
Heather Jewel Lexi Lauren
Zella Carleigh Caitline Emma
Megan Kelsey Alivia Lindsey
Brandi Paiden Sierra Katie
Audrey Cassidy Haley Olivia
Lydia Blair Claire Ellie

“In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport.
You must also be prepared to work hard  and be willing to accept destructive criticism.
Without 100% dedication, you won't be able to do this.”

 Wilson Mizner (Playwright, 1876-1933)

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Kiara Haley Emma Emily
Elizabeth Carleigh Brittany Samantha
Caitline Kinsey Lydia Taylor
Kelsey Kendra Page Ty
Alexis Allison Jordan Chloe
Audrey Blair Brandi Cassidy
Claire Ellie Gabby Haley
Kaitlyn Katie Kersten Kirsten
Lexi Lilly Lindsey Mackenzie
Olivia Sheridan Sierra Zella