#elementary teacher!anthony

[lilac-hecox]

teacher au fake dating mashup ianthony? 🥰

Okay! So!

Imagine that Ian and Anthony work in the same school district as teachers. Anthony teaches like 4th or 5th grade and Ian teaches 8th grade. Ian is primarily a history teacher and can come off as kind of serious. Anthony is absolutely goofy and his students love him, they all call him Mr. P. He dresses up for all the fun days in the elementary and the parents think he's nice.

Anyways, so let's say during the beginning of summer break there is a mandatory teacher conference that requires some light traveling and an overnight stay. The district is requiring that all teachers pair together and buddy up for a hotel room, etc.

There is a para-professional teacher that is going to the conference and she has a huge crush on Anthony. Anthony had her child in his class a couple of years ago, loves the kid, finds it would be inappropriate to start anything with a former parent, but doesn't want to hurt her feelings. The Para-Pro is angling to share a room with Anthony during the trip and Anthony has been avoiding her so she doesn't ask and make things awkward.

Cue drama teacher Mx. Miller sitting in the teacher's lounge with Anthony and helping him come up with ideas to avoid ending up sharing a room with the para. He frets over a cup of tea while Courtney is like "Just tell her you are already seeing someone?"

"I don't think she would be deterred."

"What if she thinks you're dating another teacher here?"

Just as Anthony is about to ask who Courtney thinks he should pretend to date, Mr. Hecox enters the lounge to use the bathroom and grab his third cup of coffee from the lounge Kuerig.

Courtney's got this devious smile and Anthony's eyes widen. Mr. Hecox is so serious, and they hardly talk. Apparently Courtney and Mr. Hecox are friends from college and he helped her get her job in the district, so she asks him if he has a partner for the conference trip and Ian bristles a little and says no, but he seems nervous and maybe a little anxious.

They have to return to their classes, but Anthony frets about it all night as Courtney texts him encouraging him to talk about the idea with Ian the next day at school during his lunch break.

Cue the next day and Anthony thinks maybe he can at least ask Mr. Hecox - Ian- if they can partner up for the trip and skip the whole fake dating angle. Mr. Hecox is in the break room at the same time as yesterday, making coffee, and Anthony thinks of how to broach the subject with him, like, "Hey, heard you also don't have a partner for this conference trip?"

And really, Ian and he haven't talked much. Anthony's got on a bright sweater and he's wearing pipe-cleaner bracelets a couple of his students made for him during inside recess.

Ian's like, "I don't have anyone, no."

Anthony's like, "I was wondering if you wanted to..."

But then the door to the lounge opens and there is the para-pro and her eyes light up as she spots Anthony and makes a beeline right for him.

"Mr. P!" she says brightly, "I've been looking for you."

Ian looks like he wants to cut and run and Anthony widens his eyes at him in a pleading manner.

Para sweetly asks him to room with her at the conference with a lack of tact and subtlety. Anthony panics.

"I can't, sorry, I'm rooming with Mr. Hecox, here."

"You are?" she asks surprised.

Ian gives him an equally surprised look.

"Yeah, and...I mean, please don't spread it around, but we're kind of...a thing?" Anthony adds, improvising and he loosely holds Ian's hand at the coffee maker.

The Para's face falls but she nods in disappointment and slinks away.

Anthony lets go of Ian's hand and Ian is like "Uhhh?"

Then Anthony apologizes a bunch and explains the situation and he completely understands if Ian thinks he's a giant creep.

Ian laughs it all off and says he'd still be happy to room with Anthony for the conference.

Then the para absolutely does NOT keep quiet about the dating situation and as the trip begins everyone is whispering about how Mr. P and Mr. Hecox are dating and whoops now everyone thinks they are a couple and they are sharing a room, and while the para is on the trip with them and around they have to also act like a couple.

Cue misunderstandings and one saving the other a seat at the trainings. Anthony buys Ian coffees and matchas for gifts. They talk about what inspired them to start teaching and what they love about their respective grades and subjects.

Over the trip Anthony develops a real crush on Ian and that is surprising and kind of a bad thing?? He has to remind himself that it isn't real, that he's just pretending, and when the trip is over it will all go back to normal.

Last day of the trip and maybe they go for a hike or something and maybe they stop at a peak and the sun is setting, and they share a kiss. Each person is apologetic, but then they realize they don't really want to stop pretending to be dating. They decide when they get back from the trip to try it all out for real.

Everyone is extremely happy for them and they think Ian shines a little brighter now that he starts dating Anthony, and that Anthony himself seems even gigglier and happier too.

From this ask game

#ianthony #polysmosh #smoshships #teacher au #fake dating #history teacher!ian #elementary teacher!anthony #ask game

[wienersmosh]

ianthony school teachers au

• abbott elementary meets AP bio vibes

• anthony has been teaching english at his local middle school for years now. he hasn’t seen ian since he decided to leave sacramento to go to college and their friendship fell apart

• anthony was bitter about ian leaving since he couldn’t afford to leave for a prestigious college + he and ian made a pact not to leave sacramento so they could work on smosh

• smosh never took off which is why ian decided to leave for college while anthony stayed behind. he worked hard and eventually got an education degree teaching english while he and ian lost contact.

• once the new school year starts anthony is surprised that ian has come back and is now a teacher at the middle school anthony works at. he tries to apologize to anthony and rekindle their friendship but anthony is having none of it

• ian is the new english teacher alongside anthony after the old teacher retired. anthony is unhappy about this and everyone at their school compares them to each other. a rivalry starts.

• on the side ian also coaches cross country

• the principal tells them to put on an original play for the middle schoolers to act in and they have no choice but to work together. they rediscover how much they enjoyed working on scripts and making each other laugh like they did when they were working on smosh

• they soon become friends again and fall in love :)

idk if i’m gonna write this. i already have two wip’s and i don’t like starting too many projects at once but maybe i’ll write it in the future. no one steal this story idea or at least credit me if you’re gonna take inspiration from it lmao

(also is it technically an au if smosh still exists somehow in this universe????)

#my ramblings #smosh #ianthony

[hughungrybear]

7 Comfort Movies

Tagged by @imlivingformyselfdontmindme (post here). I have to confess that I have not seen the inside of a cinema since the pandemic. However, I do have tons of subscriptions from different streaming services and most of my favourite movies are old anyway lol 😅

In no particular order

1. It Happened One Night (1934, United States)

Starring Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert

Synopsis: In Frank Capra's acclaimed romantic comedy, spoiled heiress Ellie Andrews (Claudette Colbert) impetuously marries the scheming King Westley, leading her tycoon father (Walter Connolly) to spirit her away on his yacht. After jumping ship, Ellie falls in with cynical newspaper reporter Peter Warne (Clark Gable), who offers to help her reunite with her new husband in exchange for an exclusive story. But during their travels, the reporter finds himself falling for the feisty young heiress.

2. Crazy Little Thing Called Love (2010, Thailand)

Starring Baifern Pimchanok, Mario Maurer

Synopsis: A junior schoolgirl Nam (Pimchanok Luevisetpaiboon) falls in love with her schoolboy senior Chone (Mario Maurer) but is afraid to show her feelings to him, partly because Chone is everyone’s idol, and Nam regards herself as unpopular, homely-looking, and average. She has nothing that can make him notice her. But with the support of her three best friends, Nam revolutionizes herself, starting with her looks and activities to get him to notice her.

3. That Thing Called Tadhana [Fate] (2014, Philippines)

Starring Angelica Panganiban, JM de Guzman

Synopsis: A story about a broken-hearted girl who meets a boy in a not-so-normal way. Together, they go to places and find out "Where do broken hearts go?"

4. Koe no Katachi [A Silent Voice] (2016, Japan)

Starring Miyu Irino, Saori Hayami

Synopsis: As a wild youth, elementary school student, Shouya Ishida sought to beat boredom in the cruelest ways. When the deaf Shouko Nishimiya transfers into his class, Shouya and the rest of his class thoughtlessly bully her for fun. However, when her mother notifies the school, he is singled out and blamed for everything done to her. With Shouko transferring out of the school, Shouya is left at the mercy of his classmates. He is heartlessly ostracized all throughout elementary and middle school, while teachers turn a blind eye. Now in his third year of high school, Shouya is still plagued by his wrongdoings as a young boy. Sincerely regretting his past actions, he sets out on a journey of redemption: to meet Shouko once more and make amends.

5. While You Were Sleeping (1995, United States)

Starring Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman

Synopsis: Lonely transit worker Lucy Eleanor Moderatz (Sandra Bullock) pulls her longtime crush, Peter (Peter Gallagher), from the path of an oncoming train. At the hospital, doctors report that he's in a coma, and a misplaced comment from Lucy causes Peter's family to assume that she is his fiancée. When Lucy doesn't correct them, they take her into their home and confidence. Things get even more complicated when she finds herself falling for Peter's sheepish brother, Jack (Bill Pullman).

6. Empire Records (1995, United States)

Starring Ethan Embry, Rory Cochrane, Robin Tunney, Liv Tyler, Renee Zellweger, Anthony LaPaglia

Synopsis: Joe (Anthony LaPaglia) runs Empire Records, an independent Delaware store that employs a tight-knit group of music-savvy youths. Hearing that the shop may be sold to a big chain, slacker employee Lucas (Rory Cochrane) bets a chunk of the store's money, hoping to get a big return. When this plan fails, Empire Records falls into serious trouble, and the various other clerks, including lovely Corey (Liv Tyler) and gloomy Deb (Robin Tunney), must deal with the problem, among many other issues.

7. Clerks (1994, United States)

Starring Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Jay and Silent Bob

Synopsis: Dante (Brian O'Halloran) is called in to cover a shift at his New Jersey convenience store on his day off. His friend Randal (Jeff Anderson) helps him pass the time, neglecting his video-store customers next door to hang out in the Quick Stop. The uneventful day is disrupted by news that one of Dante's ex-girlfriends has died. After attending her memorial service, Dante muses over staying with current girlfriend Veronica (Marilyn Ghigliotti) or reuniting with ex Caitlin (Lisa Spoonhauer).

Tagging @lost-my-sanity1, @telomeke, @bengiyo @shortpplfedup and anyone who sees this and would want to play 😊

#tag game #also my fave films of all time #Youtube #movies #it happened one night #crazy little thing called love #that thing called tadhana #koe no katachi #while you were sleeping #empire records #clerks

[elliehopaunt]

By Matt Grobar

EXCLUSIVE: Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary), Timothy V. Murphy (Appaloosa) and Bruce Greenwood (The Fall of the House of Usher) have boarded The Fabulous Four, a new comedy from Bleecker Street, which has entered production in Georgia under an Interim Agreement from SAG-AFTRA.

The actors join an ensemble that also includes Susan Sarandon, Bette Midler, and Megan Mullally, as previously announced. Ralph takes over the role of Sissy Spacek, who was attached as of last fall but was forced to drop out due to scheduling conflicts. Bleecker Street nabbed North American rights to the pic last October and will release the film in U.S. theaters in 2024. UTA Independent Film Group and CAA Media Finance arranged the financing and brokered the deal for U.S. rights, with Sierra/Affinity repping international sales.

Written and directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, the Cannes prize-winner best known for her Kate Winslet pic The Dressmaker, the film follows three life-long friends (Sarandon, Mullally, and Ralph) who travel to Key West, Florida to be bridesmaids in a surprise wedding of their college girlfriend Marilyn (Midler). Once there, sisterhoods are rekindled, the past rises up again in all its glory, and there are enough sparks, drinks and romance to change all their lives in ways they never expected.

Richard Barton Lewis’ Southpaw Entertainment is producing alongside Lauren Hantz of Hantz Motion Pictures.

An icon of stage and screen, Ralph has won an Emmy and numerous other accolades for her portrayal of kindergarten teacher Barbara Howard on Abbott Elementary, the ABC mockumentary that has emerged as one the most popular scripted series on linear. The show, created by and starring Quinta Brunson, was renewed for a third season in January but only recently returned to the writers’ room, following the conclusion of the WGA strike. Otherwise perhaps best known for her Tony-nominated turn as Deena Jones in Broadway’s Dreamgirls, Ralph has also been seen in Mistress with Robert de Niro, To Sleep with Anger with Danny Glover, The Distinguished Gentlemen with Eddie Murphy, and Sister Act 2 with Whoopi Goldberg, along with such series as Moesha and Ray Donovan.

Most recently recurring on Law & Order: Organized Crime and ABC’s The Company You Keep, Murphy previously reprised his role in Uni’s comedy MacGruber on the same-name Peacock series. Other recent credits for the actor on the TV side include S.W.A.T., Snowpiercer, Westworld, and True Detective, to name just a few. Additional feature credits include In Full Bloom, The Lone Ranger, and National Treasure: Book of Secrets.

Greenwood puts in a stellar turn as Fortunato Pharmaceuticals CEO Roderick Usher in Netflix’s Edgar Allen Poe-inspired miniseries The Fall of the House of Usher from Mike Flanagan, which bowed on the platform earlier this month. He also recently starred in the Fox medical drama The Resident, which ran for six seasons, and will soon appear in fantasy pic The Invisibles with Tim Blake Nelson and Gretchen Mol, among other projects.

At this year’s Toronto Film Festival, Bleecker Street nabbed U.S. rights to James Hawes’ One Life, starring Anthony Hopkins, and the starry British comedy Fackham Hall, which goes into production next year. The company also locked down UK rights, alongside Elysian Film Group and Anonymous Content, to Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron. Upcoming releases include the Meg Ryan-helmed rom-com What Happens Later, coming to theaters November 3, which she leads with David Duchovny, and Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson’s Waitress: The Musical, out December 7 with Fathom Events.

#sheryl lee ralph #bruce greenwood #bette midler #susan sarandon #megan mullally #the fabulous four

[elmflowers]

jupiter academy dynamics

-the dog ate my homework excuse but its jason grace and the rest of the wolf house kids. worst part is that it probably happened at least once in elementary school. continues to happen into middle/high

-the centurions have a secret alliance wherein they hold monthly meetings for “official stuff” when in reality theyre getting pizza and complaining about their cohorts. yes theres still the dick measuring contest of “hrhbhbhbr fifth cohort fucking sucks and first has a HUGE schlong” but its mostly just light ribbing between centurions.

-however in the dining hall there will be wholeass fights cause marcus from the 2nd cohort said gracie’s hair fits the 4th cohort and gracie just got out of wolf house training so shes tearing into marcus, and its escalating into a giant food fight and the student body praetors have given up on trying to control the situation. the students can have a little tearing and maiming. as a treat. for enrichment.

-i do think the highlight of the day is the lunch food, in stark and heavy contrast to most schools. they get good food as a treat.

-cohort rivalries are super serious until theyre not. as in gracie and marcus might be trying to kill each other on the track field but also they WILL help each other cheat during deathball because fucking ANTHONY from the 1st cohort said marcus’s mom sucks and well. declaration of war.

-jason has very few friends in the school because everyone THINKS hes a legendary lone wolf that people shouldnt approach lest they dare break his solitude, but in reality hes just like “:[ i want to talk to someone that isnt reyna at lunch. please”. and also because in elementary he bit people.

-the dorms work with four people per room and a big ol shared bathroom. gwen, dakota, jason, and marcus all are roommates :]

-student body praetors get their own rooms though, because unlike student body presidents, they have a much harder job (trying to wrangle like 100+ rowdy magic kids)

-one of the history teachers (covers both greco roman and modern history + demigod interventions) does 20 questions wherein students have 20 questions to figure out what major news story they chose to talk about. those days are chaos, because everyone wants to beat the other cohorts. everyones huddled up and going “OKAY its either about the new pope, or the fifth mass shooting, or supreme justice shithead decided to be racist publicly, lets figure out our questions”.

-same for finals

-the cram culture in jupiter academy is fucking insane. a majority of them have adhd so its hundreds of panicked demigods all huddled together in the lounge rooms of their respective dorms desperately trying to figure out what they need to know and doing trivia flash cards and shit. theyre literally pulling all nighters for something they couldve paced themselves out for because. adhd lmao. lol even.

-bacchus kids and legacies make insane drink mixes for finals week that consists of red bull, monster energy, unknown energy drinks, caffeine pills, and just a drop of nectar. they sell it for like. 20 dollars. they sell out each year.

more to come when i have some fucking time! thoughts, onions, etc

#jupiter academy #pjo #pjo hoo toa #elm rambles

[bloodlincs]

ㅤㅤㅤ###BLOODLINCSㅤㅤㅤ‚ㅤㅤㅤindependent, private, selective, crossover friendly & low activity original supernatural town multimuse featuring original lore. west, 32, gmt. themes explored include small town living, everyone knows everyone, nature vs nurture, family legacy, history repeating itself & a life beyond the scope of normality. previously cuhven. other blog: eternaldark. ㅤㅤㅤheavily affiliated withㅤㅤㅤ‚ㅤㅤㅤ@burygods.

ㅤㅤㅤin this town, worst friends can be your best enemies. share the same last wish, last names. it's all lies to keep you in line.

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤmuses found below.

banshee:

BETHANY GRANT kate siegel.　36, she / her, lesbian, florist.

chupacabra:

MARCO CASTILLO iñaki godoy.　20, he / him, bisexual, vet assistant.

humans:

OLIVIA ALLEN lana parrilla.　48, she / her, lesbian, town mayor.

RALEIGH SUTTON jessica sutton.　25, she / her, pansexual, bartender.

shapeshifters:

SARAH DRAKE elizabeth lail.　28, she / her, pansexual, elementary teacher.

werewolves:

EMMA SUTTON rachelle lefevre.　35, she / her, heterosexual, bar owner.

EZRA SUTTON anthony turpel.　17, he / him, pansexual, student.

CIARAN SUTTON jake austin walker.　25, he / him, heterosexual, bartender.

DILAN KAPLAN hande erçel.　26, she / her, demisexual, receptionist.

JESSE BECKETT gregg sulkin.　24, he / him, pansexual, bartender.

witches:

DANIELLE BRIGHT olivia s. welch.　17, she / her, discovering, student.

ELIAS LOCKHART idris elba.　50, he / him, heterosexual, shop owner.

FREYA BRIGHT katie mcgrath.　32, she / her, bisexual, deputy.

NATHANIEL BRIGHT jesse l. soffer.　32, he / him, heterosexual, mechanic.

vampires:

ADRIAN FITZGERALD hugh dancy.　300+, he / him, asexual, librarian.

ALEC ALLEN kieran moore.　23, he / him, heterosexual, tbd.

#pinned.

[skzen]

hey guys what do we think of fix it fic everybody lives modern au where anthony lives and grows to be a elementary school teacher

#babel rf kuang #anthony ribben #maybe he teacher social studies

[sebastianravkin]

Fuck book banning 2024

30 Banned Books You Should Read (from Bored Teachers, linked below).

From picture books to classic literature, here we go. . . .

1. Where the Wild Things Are

By Maurice Sendak

Where the Wild Things Are is a childhood classic and Caldecott-winning picture book about a young boy named Max who sails to a far off land and becomes king of the wild things. While he is sent to his room for wreaking havoc in his wolf costume, Max returns from the land of his imagination to find a hot supper waiting for him.

Why it was banned: Supernatural elements and dark, disturbing imagery; psychologically damaging because a boy is sent to bed without supper.

2. In the Night Kitchen

By Maurice Sendak

A boy named Mickey is asleep in his bed when he’s suddenly transported into the Night Kitchen, a land where bakers obsessively bake the morning’s cake. At one point, Mickey falls into the batter. He loses his pajamas along the way and is depicted nude in a few spreads, until he escapes the kitchen in a plane made of bread and wakes up in his own bed.

Why it was banned: Nudity

3. Strega Nona

By Tomie DePaolo

Strega Nona leaves Big Anthony alone with her magic pasta pot, and soon Anthony unleashes a magic he cannot control. Luckily, Strega Nona – literally, Grandmother Witch – returns to sort out Big Anthony’s mess.

Why it was banned: Positive depictions of witchcraft

4. And Tango Makes Three

Written by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell and illustrated by Henry Cole

Based on a true story, And Tango Makes Three describes two male penguins named Roy and Silo, who are a bonded pair. A zookeeper gives them a motherless egg, and together the two penguins hatch and raise a chick named Tango.

Why it was banned: Positive depictions of same-sex family

5. Where the Sidewalk Ends

By Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein’s irreverent poetry and his signature artwork are practically modern classics. They are funny and an easy introduction to poetry for elementary school students – even my high school students still read these poems!

Why it was banned: Rebellious poems that undermine parental authority

6. Heather Has Two Mommies

Written by Leslea Newman and illustrated by Laura Cornell

Heather has two mommies, but she learns that families come in all shapes and sizes when she and her classmates draw pictures of their families and no two are the same.

Why it was banned: Same-sex parenting and homosexuality

7. I Am Jazz

Written by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings and illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas

Jazz Jennings knew from a young age that she had a “girl’s brain in a boy’s body.” I Am Jazz chronicles Jazz’s story as a transgender individual.

Why it was banned: Depictions of a transgender child

8. The Family Book

By Todd Parr

The Family Book is a celebration of the different varieties that families come in – two parents, one parent, same-sex parents, grandparents, pets, and more. This book celebrates the differences that make us who we are.

Why it was banned: Depiction of same-sex families

9. Captain Underpants

By Dav Pilkey

Captain Underpants is a bestselling series of graphic novels for children about a superhero named Captain Underpants and his creators George and Harold.

Why it was banned: Offensive language, partial nudity, glorifying misbehavior by children

10. Walter the Farting Dog

Written by William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray and illustrated by Audrey Colman

Billy and Betty love their dog Walter in spite of his odorous problem, but Dad says they have to get rid of him. One night, burglars break in and Walter gets to save the day!

Why it was banned: Excessive use of the word ‘fart’

11. The Hate U Give

By Angie Thomas

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter is the sole witness of the police shooting that kills her friend Khalil. She finds herself caught in a firestorm as Khalil’s story blows up into a national debate. The Hate U Give – THUG for short – has won just about every award a book can win.

Why it was banned: Inappropriate language and sexual situations

12. A Wrinkle in Time

By Madeleine L’Engle

In this book that won the Newbery award, Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, and her friend Calvin travel across the universe in search of her missing father, an astrophysicist. The book is a coming of age tale that is truly about a battle of good versus evil.

Why it was banned: Being too religious, not being religious enough, depictions of witchcraft and the supernatural

13. Perks of Being a Wallflower

By Stephen Chobsky

Charlie, the wallflower in the title, stars in this coming-of-age story as he tries to navigate the sometimes-tumultuous waters of adolescence. The book is raw and real.

Why it was banned: Language, homosexuality, scenes that sexually explicit, and depictions of drug and alcohol abuse

14. Looking for Alaska

By John Green

Protagonist Miles Halter leaves for boarding school and meets Alaska Young, a bold, tortured girl like he’s never met before, whose fate at the end of the story impacts Miles forever.

Why it was banned: Offensive language and sexually explicit descriptions

15. The Outsiders

By S.E. Hinton

The Outsiders is one of the iconic classic banned books. It tells the story of Ponyboy and his fellow “Greaser” brothers Darry and Sodapop. The greasers are at war with a rival gang called the “Socs,” and one day things go too far.

Why it was banned: Offensive language, depictions of drug use, gang violence

16. The Giver

By Lois Lowry

The Giver is the first in a series of often four banned books called The Giver Quartet. It depicts a dystopian world of conformity in which only one man retains all of society’s memories and emotions. Twelve-year-old Jonas is selected to become the next Receiver of Memory, and with this new assignment comes a world of realization that Jonas is hardly prepared to receive.

Why it was banned: Depictions of infanticide and euthanasia in a dystopian society

17. Speak

By Laurie Halse Anderson

Melinda starts her freshman year completely ostracized after she called the cops on a party that got out of hand during the summer. She shuts down, only finding a small respite in art class. Eventually, the reader learns that something happened at the party that changed the trajectory of Melinda’s life. Once her secret is out, she recovers her voice and learns to always speak up for herself.

Why it was banned: Profanity, sexually explicit content and depictions of drinking

18. Forever

By Judy Blume

Forever is a book about a committed high school couple deciding to have sex. Specifically, the teenager girl protagonist, Katherine, decides to lose her virginity to Michael. Eventually, their relationship fizzles, leaving Katherine contemplating the nature of love.

Why it was banned: Descriptions of sexual intercourse and discussions of birth control put this on the list of frequently banned books.

19. The Golden Compass

By Philip Pullman

This is the first in a fantasy trilogy for teens that is set in a world where humans each have animal familiars known as daemons. Protagonist Lyra, an orphan girl, is concerned about the mysterious disappearances of children in her town. When she learns the disappearances may be connected somehow to her scholarly uncle and a strange phenomenon known as Dust, she sets out to solve the mystery. 

Why it was banned: Promotion of atheism and denigration of Christianity

20. Cut

By Patricia McCormick

This short book is about Callie, a girl who cuts herself and is sent to a treatment facility, where she falls mute and refuses to participate in rehabilitation. It’s an intense and powerful read.

Why it was banned: Depictions of self-mutilation

21. The Glass Castle

By Jeanette Walls

The Glass Castle spent seven years on the bestseller list, which speaks to the power of this memoir. Walls writes about her upbringing in the hands of a brilliant father who turned destructive when drinking and a mother who didn’t want the responsibility of motherhood.

Why it was banned: Sexual situations, depictions of abuse and alcoholism

22. The Kite Runner

By Khaled Hosseini

A novel of searing power, The Kite Runner follows Amir, a man who was raised in Afghanistan and becomes a successful writer in the United States. The death of his childhood friend at the hands of the Taliban prompts Amir to return to the land of his childhood, where he must face the memories that haunt him.

Why it was banned: Sexual violence, religious viewpoint, offensive language

23. To Kill A Mockingbird

By Harper Lee

A classic taught in many schools today, To Kill A Mockingbird is a coming of age story set against a vicious trial in which a white woman falsely accuses a black man of rape in the deep South.

Why it was banned: Profanity, racial slurs, discussion of rape

24. The Catcher in the Rye

By J.D. Salinger

Holden Caulfield is, at sixteen, jaded by society, by adults, and by the world around him. He explores the bowels of New York City and its characters in a story that ultimately examines the loss of innocence required to grow up in this world.

Why it was banned: Profanity and sexual scenes

25. Beloved

By Toni Morrison

Beloved is an unflinching and important read that explores the atrocities of slavery from the perspective of Sethe, a woman who was once a slave and is now free, except for the memories of the hideous things she was forced to experience.

Why it was banned: Racial and sexual violence, infanticide, language

26. Slaughterhouse Five

By Kurt Vonnegut

Billy Pilgrim, a World War II prisoner becomes “unstuck” in time and relives scenes from his life over and over again. The theme Vonnegut develops centers around the depravity of war.

Why it was banned: Sexual situations, profane language, content deemed immoral and anti-Christian

27. Animal Farm

By George Orwell

Animal Farm is an allegory about the dangers of totalitarianism. In it, a cast of farm animals set out to great a utopia, but their dream becomes a nightmare when the subtle temptation of power becomes too much and tyranny reigns supreme.

Why it was banned: Political commentary that could encourage unrest

28. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

By Maya Angelou

Angelou writes a memoir about her indomitable spirit, from the loneliness she feels when her mother sends her to live with her grandmother to the experience of being raped as a child. She writes about how she found herself within the pages of books written by great authors, which led her to become one of America’s greatest poets.

Why it was banned: Offensive language and portrayals of child rape, racism, and violence

29. Of Mice and Men

By John Steinbeck

George travels with Lennie, a man with a heart of gold and the mind of a child. They look for work in depression era California, while dreaming of their own chance at the American Dream.

Why it was banned: Profanity, racial slurs, violence, depressing themes

30. The Handmaid’s Tale

By Margaret Atwood

This dystopian novel takes place in a post-democracy world ruled by hyper-religious totalitarian regime that has enslaves women and forces them to bear children.

Why it was banned: Sexual overtones

#fuck book banning #banned books #book banning #books and reading #books

[mwplanet]

What's Better Than One Cheeto?

Interviewing Mr. Tuccitto and insight about the upcoming musical, Mamma Mia!

By: Katrina Rodriguez

Mr Tuccitto and Drama Council Vice President Katrina Rodriguez Photo by Sherika Anthony

A new school year means big new things, especially for the drama program at Mary Ward. This year, it includes the upcoming production of Mamma Mia! being performed in the spring, and our new teacher, Mr. Tuccitto!

Mr. Tuccitto is an English and drama teacher, who has taught here in previous years. His undergraduate program was for drama education and community, with its purpose being to use drama techniques to teach other subjects and new material. He loved drama since he was in grade nine, stating, “I was sitting in drama class and thinking, ‘I want to do that.’ I know that doesn’t happen to everybody, so I’m happy I found something I loved right away.” He was a part of a variety of different shows and musicals before jumping into drama education. He was interviewed in regards to the production, and his hopes for the drama program.

K: How would you describe Mamma Mia! in a spoiler- free way?

T: “Mamma Mia! is a woman’s quest to find what she thinks is missing from her life, but at the end of the story she learns that she had everything she needed all along.”

K: Is there any message that you want students to take away when they watch? T: “I never really considered it, but the main message is to not take what you have for granted, and really appreciate what you have and what’s in front of you.”

K: What are you most excited about when directing?

T: “I’m excited to revive some of the enthusiasm around the drama program. I’m trying to have as many elementary students as possible come to see the show through some previews, and I want to have a school preview. I’m excited to get as many kids as possible in our theatre so we can show as many people what we can do.”

K: Do you have a favourite song from the musical?

T: That’s tricky, there are so many catchy songs. The one I sing the most and that gets caught in my head the most, is not one I would play, but I love Money, Money, Money.

K: How does it feel being back teaching at Mary Ward?

T: “It feels so good, it feels like coming home and I’m really excited. When I was here five years ago, there was a ton of pressure and emotion because the teacher, Mr. Dalton, had just passed away. The pressure was different then, it was more that I wanted to keep things going to make sure the kids are being supported. It’s almost a different pressure coming around as the drama teacher. The culture has shifted so much, it’s almost like a fresh start, which to Mr. Mabrucco’s credit, I would have had a difficult time starting fresh. Mr. Dalton was such a big influence, and I would have wanted to really keep that alive, and having someone in between that shifted things and tried to change things in their own way was beneficial in the sense that it gives me a chance to start fresh.”

K: Are there any changes that you want to make for the drama program as a whole?

T: “I want this program to come back to being as popular as it used to be. I love seeing the drama department have kids in it and working on stuff. The more people who are here, the more people will sign up and feel that they’re welcome. A big part of the program five years ago was the tech course, I would like to bring it back if possible. That was often an outlet for a lot of students who weren’t able to quite find their niche, so that is one I want to bring back. I am excited for NTS (National Theatre School competition), that’s my specialty so I’m super pumped for it. There might be some changes next year in terms of what the drama department does as the year progresses, there is a lot that we are doing this year, and dialing it back a little bit to focus on our big projects is a good choice, but I don’t want to make too many changes, it’s more about bringing it back.”

In conclusion, Mr. Tuccitto has offered a glimpse into his passions and aspirations for our school’s drama program. As we eagerly anticipate Mamma Mia!, and with auditions wrapped and a cast in place, the curtain is about to rise on a new era of Mary Ward’s stage.

#wact #mary ward planet #mamma mia #theatre kids #drama

[ifeltfree]

i would put him in a tupper wear and then do the thing elementary school teachers do where they shake their shitty salads around

YEAH DGHKLHDHJKH i be in the break room rotating my anthony tupperware to evenly coat him in ranch dressing

[beardedmrbean]

An Oakland, California, community is in shock after repeatedly seeing groups of suspected prostitutes and human trafficking victims reportedly soliciting outside a Catholic grade school. 

"I get the call saying – 'Mr. Gallo, I can't get into my home because the pimp is blocking my driveway,'" Oakland City Councilman Noel Gallo told ABC 7 of the weekly calls he receives from residents in East Oakland. "It's constant."

The Oakland Police Department is beefing up patrols outside St. Anthony's K-8 Catholic school after parents and school leaders sounded the alarm on the young, scantily-clad women and girls they see walking near East 15th Street in Oakland. 

Last week, ABC 7 reported that as parents arrived at the grade school on Monday morning, a suspected prostitute was already near the school, apparently soliciting right in front of the school’s gate. However, the scene is not uncommon. 

CALIFORNIA PROSTITUTION LAW ALLOWS SEX ABUSE TO 'RUN RAMPANT' IN LOS ANGELES STREETS, VICTIM ADVOCATES WARN

"It's every day, during all periods of the day," local mom Rosa Vargas told the outlet. 

Vargas said the women are typically wearing skimpy outfits, even sometimes naked, and often standing right in front of the gate of the school. Pimps have even followed Vargas down the street on a couple of occasions, she said. 

NATIONWIDE PUSH TO LIBERALIZE PROSTITUTION LAWS PROMPTS CONCERNS ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Nearby International Boulevard has long been plagued with prostitution and other crimes, but construction on East 12th Street has pushed the prostitutes into residential neighborhoods, ABC 7 reported. 

Some of the girls are only 15 or 16 years old, according to Gallo, which has set off concerns of human trafficking. 

"We've seen up to 20 women walking up and down this street," Gallo said. "Young, young girls."

TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER, YOUTH PASTOR AMONG NEARLY 50 ARRESTED IN PROSTITUTION STING: 'SCOURGE OF THE EARTH'

Rodney Pierre-Antoine, who oversees a network of local Catholic elementary schools, including St. Anthony’s, said police are left in a tough spot to take care of the situation, citing a recently-enacted bill that prohibits officers from arresting people on the suspicion of prostitution. 

"Their hands are somewhat handcuffed," said Pierre-Antoine.

The bill, authored by Democratic state Sen. Scott Wiener, was aimed at protecting transgender women who Wiener said are disproportionately targeted by police. The law took effect on Jan. 1. 

Local police have since sounded off that the bill prevents them from rescuing young girls who have been trafficked, ABC 7 reported. 

POLICE: FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT LED PROSTITUTION RING

"That is absolutely dead wrong. SB 357 has been in effect for 30 days, this problem has been around a lot longer. So I think it's a cop-out frankly for the police to say this law, which is brand new, is preventing them from doing anything," Wiener told ABC7 when asked about concerns from police. 

After the outlet reported concerns over human trafficking and prostitution near a school, the FBI said it will install additional surveillance cameras in the area, according to Gallo. An official with the FBI added in a comment to ABC7 that the suspected trafficking might be gang related. 

"In many large cities you have places that's called the stroll or the walk, this is where the transaction is taking place," said Robert Tripp, the special agent in charge for the FBI's San Francisco division.

"Usually the trafficker and the person in charge are one in the same,"  Tripp said. "This crime depends so much on the relationship between the abuser and the victim. It's a very compact chain of command."

TEXAS CPS EMPLOYEE FIRED AFTER ALLEGEDLY TELLING 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL TO BECOME A PROSTITUTE

Sources told the outlet that the FBI already picked up one 13-year-old girl off of East 15th Street. 

Gallo said he accompanied police on a ride-along to witness the prostitution and saw a van with Nevada plates roll into the area early in the morning and leave at night. 

"When I was out on the street with police on a ride-along, I saw the van pull up and I saw license plates from Nevada. They were being brought up from outside Nevada... I saw five, six girls get out of the van," Gallo said. 

"Eight o'clock in the evening, I saw them all get back into the van, drive on, and we followed them and they went on the freeway and went on," said Gallo.

Fox News Digital reached out to St. Anthony’s school, the FBI, the Oakland PD, and Wiener on Monday morning but did not immediately receive replies for additional comment.

#nunyas news

[bluerosejuliet]

Bridgerton Superhero AU

I thought of this while working on some asks and had to post it. Imagine the modern day Bridgertons are a family of popular superheroes (haven't come up with their powers quite yet but am open to ideas). They are very popular in the media and at least one of them is sure to make the news daily. The people adore them and they are a myriad of admirers. However, their civilian identities are more lowkey and not quite as popular.

When he's not saving damsels in distress and seducing the many women of London, Anthony Bridgerton works as an attorney who fights for justice. Because of this, he often works closely with detective Kathani Sharma, a woman who exudes confidence and doesn't take anyones bullshit. It doesn't help that she absolutely gorgeous (lord knows how often Anthony dreamed about those long legs of hers wrapped around him) and one of the few people who can challenge Anthony. And yet Anthony still hasn't plucked up the courage to ask the woman on a date.

Benedict Bridgerton works as an art therapist, mainly working with children coming from tough home situations. He also volunteers to the local retirement home to teach painting classes every other weekend. He does paint in his free time but doesn't have the confidence to share his work with other people. In between saving people every week, Benedict also faces another problem: he's in love with two women. One, a beautiful masked woman that he kissed at a New Years Eve party. All he remembers about her is the lovely silver dress she wore and how wonderful it felt to have her pressed against him. The other is Sophie Beckett, a beautiful social worker that he's collaborated with a few times. She has to be the sweetest woman he's ever met and she genuinely cares for all her charges. If only he could forget his mystery woman and just ask out Sophie his life would be so much easier.

Colin works at a large newspaper, reviewing various restaurants but longs to travel to other countries. However, he does love bringing focus to local restaurants that may not be as fancy as others but have amazing food and also amazing background stories. Is it any surprise then that he has a crush on Penelope Featherington, the owner of his favorite bakery and one his best friends? Not only does Penelope make the best muffins and is one of the nicest people he knows, she's also witty and very pretty. If only he could get out of the friendzone with her.

Daphne works as a wedding planner and is known for creating the most beautiful weddings no matter the budget. She's always prepared no matter what the situation and he assistants are left in awe of her cool head. The only time she seems to lose a bit of her cool is around Simon Basset, her brother Anthony's best friend and the most handsome man Daphne's ever seen. Not only is the man a firefighter (as if he wasn't hot enough!) he also works at the gym Daphne goes to and teaches self defense classes.

Eloise is currently working as an associate attorney Lady Danbury's law firm. Whereas Anthony specializes in criminal law, Eloise aims to be a civil rights attorney. As a bonus, her best friends bakery is right down the street but it is also next to a flower shop run by the quiet but handsome Phillip Crane. He's also a frequent customer of Penelope's and the two have gotten into quite a few debates. Eloise is not one to swoon and will kill anyone who says otherwise, but something about the quiet but intelligent flower shop owner draws her in.

Francesca is a music teacher at the local elementary school and also teaches piano lessons on the side. Like many secret superheroes, Francesca has a bit of a tragic backstory. She lost her best friend John, the only person outside her family to know her secret, to a horrible accident. John had asthma and during a hostage situation had an asthma attack and died because he didn't have his inhaler. Francesca blamed herself because John had snuck out that night to help her with something. What's worse is John was her first love and admitted his feelings for her with his dying breath. Since then, she's put up a wall around her heart and it took awhile for her to even think about joining the family business once more. Things are going smoothly, until Michael Stirling waltzes back into town to open his own bar after being discharged from the army. Michael used to be one of her good friends as well but after John's death, they grew apart. It also doesn't help that he's no longer the charming boy boy she knew in high school but a dangerously handsome man who seems to see right through her.

Gregory works on designing video games and is viewed by many people as a bit of a nerd given how he loves comic books and video games and is very smart. If he would just wear better clothes, tame his hair, and ditch the glasses, he'd be pretty handsome. He's not the best with talking to girls but finds the local librarian Lucy Abernathy very easy to talk to. Lucy's very organized and seems extremely prim and proper but can debate marvel vs. DC like no other and is an expert when it comes to Lord of the Rings. Even better, the woman makes her own cosplay outfits and Gregory had to stop himself from double liking her instagram photo of her as Galadriel. But how can an ordinary guy like Gregory hope to win over Lucy?

Hyacinth is currently working as a barista in a local cafe as she finishes up university. However, she is still unsure about what she wants to do after college. All her other siblings seemed to have figured out what they wanted from life but Hyacinth is still struggling. At least she gets to chat with Gareth St. Clair each day. He works in part time as a bartender while completing his business degree. He plans on opening his own auto shop one day and has a job lined up after he graduates to work as a mechanic for a bit to gain some experience. With his various piercings, tattoos, and the fact that he owns a motorcycle, he looks exactly like the kind of guy Anthony always warned her to stay away from. Yet, Hyacinth can't help but get a little weak in the knees each time he smiles at her.

So what is the conflict you may ask?

Is it that the Bridgerton spouses are secretly supervillains?

(No, they are normal civilians thank you very much).

Are the spouses seeing someone else?

(Nope, all of them are single).

The problem is, that the spouses seem highly unimpressed whenever the Bridgertons rescue them.

Anthony doesn't understand how the Kate who sometimes brings him his favorite coffee and teases him, instead acts like he's more of an annoyance whenever his hero persona interacts with her.

Or how Lucy doesn't seem impressed by Gregory saving her and instead points out all the disorder he caused but is so patient and warm to him even when he accidentally knocks over a shelf of books as a civilian.

In short, the Bridgertons are trying to win over their spouses as their hero selves (as this seems to be the version everyone prefers) while their spouses are in love with the Bridgertons civilian identities.

Meanwhile, Violet is sipping her tea, wondering when her children will realize that their spouses love their true selves, just as she loved the sweet Edmund Bridgerton who stuttered out an apology after accidentally causing her to spill her coffee all over her dress rather than the handsome and suave hero who saved her from some thugs.

If you would like to see more of this AU or have any ideas for superpowers, please let me know!

#Bridgerton #Bridgerton Superhero AU #the bridgertons share one brain cell #obvious Bridgertons

[tatianagonzalezbozung]

Introduction

Hi everyone! 

My name is Tatiana Gonzalez and I am from Lansing, Michigan. I transferred to Central Michigan University after receiving my general associates from Lansing Community College with the intention of becoming an elementary school teacher. Upon much reflection, I later changed my degree to a bachelor's in Business Administration. 

For about 3.5 years, I have been a student assistant within the State of Michigan but have transferred between offices to find the best fit for me. I started in the Insurance Fraud Prevention Unit, moved to the Office of Passenger Transportation early in 2021, and finally transferred into the Office of Financial and Administrative Services. I am on a path to move into a financial analyst position after graduation and hopefully, down the line, become a financial manager within my current office. 

With this blog, I hope to gain experience and skills on how to successfully integrate social media into business. I believe it is an integral part of successful businesses in the 21st century.

I think the brand Scrub Daddy gives an excellent example of how social media has continued to keep their business relevant and growing. The TikTok presence Scrub Daddy has created for themselves offers a continuous way to remain a relevant brand by keeping up to date with the ever-changing trends that occur on the app. Their comment section can even act as a "suggestion box" for improving their current products, as the comment section on TikTok keeps the most liked comments at the top. This helps keep comments from being a mass of unusable information. I have even seen Scrub Daddy partner with other well-known creators on TikTok, such as popular housekeepers, to expand their current product line with the expertise of those in the field of cleaning. I think this brand exemplifies the six principles of mass collaboration detailed in "The Social Organization: How To Use Social Media To Tap the Collective Genius of Your Customers and Employees" by Anthony Bradley and Mark McDonald, especially the principles of collective, transparency, and independence. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@scrubdaddy?lang=en

[bridgertonbabe]

have you watched abbott elementary? bc this teachers au one shot would be everything, benophie would be giving gregory/janine! also mrs. danbury would be one of the few older teachers in the school rolling her eyes and her younger peers but rooting for them nonetheless and scolding benedict and anthony to get their shit together and shoot their shot

No but I've seen gifs, clips, and memes of it! I'm from the UK so I don't know how to view it (other than watching it online via dodgy links lmao) but I really want to watch it! From what I've seen it's got Park and Recs vibes, plus the Gregory/Janine relationship is already looking to be as iconic as Leslie/Ben, Jim/Pam, Jake/Amy. My favourite clip is when they're meeting that one teacher's boyfriend and Ava exclaims "Black?" and he goes "It's actually pronounced Zach" - and that one moment single-handedly told me that this sitcom is going to be up there with the greats.

Mrs Danbury is actually going to be the headmistress, who is absolutely done with Kanthony's shit and constantly has to call them to her office to tell them to stop arguing in front of the students. She also does everything in her power to push Benophie together, whether that's having them chaperone on the same school trip or pairing them up for the three-legged race on Sports Day. Danbury would also have to contend with Hyacinth Bridgerton calling her Agatha despite the numerous times she has to tell the girl just because she knows her outside of school as she's friends with her mother, doesn't mean she can go about calling her by her first name at school.

#asks #abbott elementary #teachers au #kanthony #benophie #agatha danbury #hyacinth bridgerton

[ryennemorales]

Hello everyone! my name is Ryenne Mielle O. Morales but you can call me yen or ry.

I recently just turned 16 on october 20. i live in Baua, Gonzaga, Cagayan. i am the only child and the first grandchild of my family so growing up was a bit tough for me. i am a grade 11 student under the strand STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and mathematics) at St. Paul University of the Philippines.

I completed my junior high school in St. Anthony’s Academy of Gonzaga and graduated with honors. My mom and dad are both business owners which is why they are busy every single day. and so are my grandparents, my tatay helps my parents run the business while my nanay is a politician.

I was raised in a religious family and three years ago i became an altar server. me and my family go to church every sunday and attend every special events in our church.

i have three pets here at home the first one is a husky and her name is Reign the other two are shih tzu’s and they’re dash and beau. we also have a cat which i named avi.

What are the things that i love to do? well i play the guitar and piano but i’m not an expert when playing them but i would kee trying to improve. i also like playing volleyball and badminton, when i was in elementary a lot of teachers tried to tell me to join the volleyball team in our school because i was tall , but i refused because i was scared that i might get an injury or get hurt and up until now i regret refusing it because now i like playing volleyball and that could’ve been my chance to play and improve my volleyball skills. i like taking pictures specially when i look really good to boost my self confidence. i definitely lovee traveling in different places and countries or just going on motorcycle rides.i like reading books and in wattpad too ohh and i loveee watching k-dramas and c-dramas. i am a big marvel and harry potter fan and i am also a kpop fan, if y’all are wondering i stan a lot of groups like enhypen, blackpink, twice, nct etc. i know i have a lot of things that i love but my favorite hobby would be shopping HAHAHAHAH it helps me relax in a way it might sound weird but it is what it is. and lastly i collect kpop albums and photocard specially sunghoon HAHAHA.

if there are things that i like of course there are also things that i hate and to start well i hate insects especially cockroaches, they look scary and they’re ery harmful ohh and also i hateee frogs, i’d probably die if someone throws a frog at me. i also hate it when people asks me the same question over and over again i hate repeating myself its very annoying. i hate eating vegetables idk they just taste weird huhu.

did you know i used to be in a group in my previous school where i improved my dancing skills and singing skills and joined multiple dancing and singing competitions. people often describe me sweet and understanding but of course everyone has their bad sides and that’s totally fine because we’re not born to be perfect.

just like other people i also experienced getting sick and well not just the typical type of sickness you experience my nanay and daddy has asthma which is why i have asthma too, my doctor also said that i have a weak lungs and i had pneumonia before, i had dengue two times and i had to stay in the hospital or more or less than two months, and when i was in fifth grade i went to school then i suddenly got a high fever so my parents had to take me home, i thought it was just a normal fever so i immediately slept but when i woke up i was in a unfamiliar place i tried asking my mom where am i but i was dehydrated that there was no voice coming out from me ai immediately looked at my hand and realized i was in a hospital, when i could finally speak i asked my mama why am i in the hospital and she told me i had a seizure so they rushed me in the hospital so you see growing up for me has been really hard especially when you’re very “masakitin” there were a lot of things i should avoid doing like don’t play to much, avoid running, you shouldn’t get tired, avoid eating peanuts, don’t use your phone too much etc. but i would say i am a very brave girl because at a young age i surpassed all those battles with God and my family beside me which is why i wanted to serve God because he gave me a chance to live again and i couldn’t be more thankful.

Where do i see myself 10years from now? was my learning in SPUP vital to where i’m leading to?

where do i see myself in 10years? thinking about this question gave me a chance to analyze my goals and ambitions in life and 10years from now i see myself being an intern in a hospital trying to learn more and be a professional doctor one day, i’d be working and save for my future and build my family a house and buy them everything they want and studying at SPUP would really help me get there because of the learning method and the teaching skills of the teachers.

Was STEM the best choice after all?

Yes STEM is the best choice because i know this strand would help me lead to success. STEM might be hard but i will surely strive hard and overcome all the breakdowns that i know i will have. i choose STEM because i know it will help me prepare for the college course that i will be taking which is nursing. a lot of people ask me why STEM when there are easier strands to take? well first of all i really like science and english so i wanted to explore and learn more. second i wanted to understand and widen my knowledge in mathematics. third i wanted to gain self confidence, i know most people would probably ask “you want to gain self confidence yet you choose stem? you should’ve picked HUMSS” well there’s no science in humss so yeah HAHAHA.

What course will you take in college and why?

As you can see from the picture above i will be taking a med course, what med course exactly? well to answer that i would be taking Bachelor of Science in Nursing or BSN in short. why nursing? well i got inspired from my mommy(my dads sister)who is a licensed nurse in canada and she is now living her best life with her family and so i wanted to be like that someday. i wanted to take up nursing because i want to save lives, i want to help people, i want to see them recover and continue their lives it just feels really good knowing that you were one of the reason that person was still alive. my biggest dream is to be a Doctor one day, the thought of having a dr. in your namee…it really motivates me to study hard. it might be hard but i know i’ll get there someday. if i can describe myself in three words that would be ambitious, caring, and competitive. when i was a kid i never really thought of getting a med course because i was afraid of blood and injections. the hospital traumatizes me because every time i go there they admit me and injects me needles and i would cry for almost an hour but as i grew up i saw the beauty in the medical field, i wanted to be one of those people wearing that white coat someday. i wanted to be part of an operation, i wanted to give consultations to patients and lastly i want my parents to say that “my daughter is a Doctor” it sounds really nice HAHAHAHAH i hope someday i’ll inspire other kids too and be their role model. that is all thank you! have a great day ahead, let’s all achieve our goals!!

[footballingreenwich]

Greenwich Football Through The Eyes of Drew Falla

I’ve played football all my life. Not one day has gone by where something football related fails to make an appearance. Growing up in Norwalk, Conn., you would think I would attend my local high school. If you assumed that, you would be wrong. Both of my parents work at schools in Greenwich. My mother, an elementary school teacher at Cos Cob Elementary, spends her day teaching kids to read, write, and learn. My father, the head athletic trainer at Greenwich High School, spends his days evaluating, taping, and rehabbing athletes. I attended both of the schools they work at throughout my K-12 years. Playing football since 3rd grade, I had developed a tight bond with the sport, relying on it for structure, exercise, and a social life. What makes football so special, is all of those listed things are easily accessible due to the nature of the sport. 

My time at Greenwich High School, in the Greenwich Football program, was the most influential time of my life. There were many highs, and many lows, but at the highs, seemingly every single time, was my experiences on the Greenwich Football team. Playing all four years, at the Freshman, JV, and Varsity levels, I learned countless different lessons from countless different people. My head coach, Anthony Morello. A recent father to his newborn son, Beau, Coach Morello was appointed as the leader of Greenwich Football in 2019, the same year I joined the program. On our first day doing a team workout, he walked over to the offensive line group that had just gotten to know each other, and he told us how important we were going to be to the team’s success. I knew from the day I met him that my class, with his guidance, would go on to do incredible things. I was correct. My class went to the playoffs three years in a row, winning the state championship in our senior season. Probably the most memorable moment during my career as a Cardinal is right before the state championship, the team has a tradition called “The Burning of the Shoes”, which essentially is where seniors first huddle around a pair of burning old cleats, signifying change in the near future. I’ll never forget when an exchange student we had, who never really spoke, came to the front and let us all know we felt like family to him. None of us really expected that from him, but it just goes to show how being part of a stable culture can influence someone’s life. We all ended up speaking, usually remembering times we felt truly loved by our teammates and coaches. I still remember exactly what Coach Morello was wearing on the day of the championship. It was frigid night at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut, but of course, Coach Morello was wearing a cut off t-shirt underneath a vest with a beret on his head. When the final whistle blew, Coach got Gatorade dumped on him, and as people who know him best would expect, he screamed and threw up his arms in excitement, truly encompassing Coach Morello in a moment. 

  Amongst my class were teammates that would go on to become my best friends. I’d argue the sense of brotherhood between us is unmatched. Ultimately, it stems from the trials and tribulations we undergo as a group through summer workouts, preseason, games, and offseason lifts. The coaches help to build this atmosphere where we’re all on the same level, working toward a common goal. One day I remember very clearly is after a lift, where we all had to do wall sits and pass around a forty-five pound plate. We all were nearly in tears, as we didn’t want to let eachother down. All of this being said, I believe the biggest driving factor for Greenwich Football’s success is its connection to the town and former players. Once you play for Greenwich, you become a Cardinal for the remainder of your life. Regardless of records, rings, or accolades, everyone who played for Greenwich can all represent the Cardinals, because they put in the hard work with their teammates day in and day out. Everyone played at The Nest. Everyone had the logo on their helmet. Everyone wore the red and white jersey. At the end of the day, it’s a sense of pride that doesn’t leave you even beyond your lifetime. Legends such as Steve Young and John Sullivan will be remembered in Greenwich for generations to come. Yes, Steve Young did win a superbowl and yes, John Sullivan was a starting center for a long time in the NFL, but in Greenwich, they’ll be remembered because they were Cardinals. A specific example of this is the yearly Thanksgiving game against Staples High School. Especially when at the Nest, former Cardinals, including myself, flock to the game and all hang out at a barbeque before and watch together in the stands during the game. Regardless of what everyone has going on in their lives, they made time to come down and watch their former team play. 

What makes Greenwich Football so special isn’t the championships, all-time wins, or the all-state selections. It’s each individual within the program striving to create an atmosphere in which everyone feels a sense of pride and accomplishment during their time there, and beyond. All of the alumni hurry back at any chance they get. Even I, in my first year out of high school, felt the tie to Greenwich pulling me back to the bird at the 50 yard line. The team is the foundation of the town, where everyone can feel united, chanting loudly on Hillside Road, “Go Big Red!”.