Community Service and Graduation

These are my views on community service and graduation!

Fast Food in Schools ♥♥

We read a passage about Fast food in schools. I COMPLETELY agree!!!!! We should be able to have a fast food restaurant on campus. Cafeteria food is disgusting. Its not fair for us to have to suffer through a long day of school STARVING because the food here is so gross. Okay, sure we should eat healthy.. but the school should get it and just be happy that we are actually eating food throughout the day. Down with the cafeteria food, Up with the fast food!!!!!!!! ✌

Poetry Padlet

For many of you who do not know, I am obsessed with Titanic! So when my teacher asked us to pick a subject to do our poems on, I HAD to choose Titanic!(: Check it out and become overwhelmed with emotions from my poem!

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Dream Catchers ✌

Dream Catcher

Dream catchers are very pretty
It is old and vintage
When I have them I feel safe
Especially when I am asleep.
I tend to have good dreams
Every night instead of nightmares.

“This Is Just To Say” Parody

I have hit you
in the face
with the volleyball

and in terms,
you were very
angry

Forgive me,
I was caught up
in the moment

You’ll be fine
in the morning.

My Haiku ♡

Winter is the best
Freezing and fireplaces
My favorite time.

Wiki Spacee............

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The Color Purple

I read The Color Purple for my independent book report. Here is the preview for the book I created.
Enjoy!

'Fake'book!!

We've been reading Julius Ceasar the past few days. I believe if Julius Ceasar was around during this day and age and had a facebook page, this is what it would be like(:

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Revengee...

Revenge isn't good... is it?

Loyalty!

I believe I am a very loyal person. I have been loyal to my friends many many times. My friend went from being a well liked person, to a the talk of the school. They were saying she was a liar, a whore, and she smoked weed. Although I didnt go to her school, I still stuck up for her. If some one messed with her on facebook, twitter, etc, i made sure I said something to them. She lost many friends except for one, me.

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Our commercial on rape, bullying, and suicide featuring Lauren Fenner, Matthew McClain, Kennedy Karpany, and myself!

Melinda's "Fakebook"!

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Melinda and the Caged Bird

I think Melinda is a lot like the caged bird. Both of them want to be free, but somethings holding them back. They are not truly happy because they fear everything. At the same time they are different. Melinda was sexually assaulted and was uncomfortable telling anyone. She believed that no one would believe her because everyone hated her. The caged bird on the other hand is just singing sadly and not really trying to free. The caged bird pretty much accepted his fate. Melinda didn't.

Suicide.. It's Real.

I think many people may feel like suicide is the best option because they feel like they do not have another way out. They have many troubles they are dealing with and they feel like things would be better if they were dead. I don't think this is a good idea. You're throwing away you whole life... literally, over a situation that probably can be resolved with no big deal. People should fix things before going to the extreme. I've had a friend who thought it was okay to hurt herself because of problems at home. It definitely wasn't easy seeing her like this. It took many talks to get that terrible idea out of her head. It was such a relief when she realized it was not okay to do this to herself. I also know of someone at the school committing suicide last year. I knew of him, but we weren't friends per say. The only contact I came with him was when I bought a candy bar from him. He seemed sweet. He was nice to me. When he took his life, devastation filled the school. Everyone was wondering what could've happened for him to have gone to such an extreme measure. The people who were his close friends were thinking, "What if I had've talked to him that day and asked him how he was?" or "What if I had actually listened to what he had to say instead of me putting all my problems on his shoulders. Through all of these things going on, I came to the ultimate conclusion: No one should have to go through this. No one deserves to have second thoughts about living because of bullying, sexual harassment, or even problems at home. No one also deserves to have thoughts wondering what they could've done differently that day to stop this from happening. To resolve that problem, I think people need to think twice before saying something ugly to someone. You never know when they're on their last leg and cant take it anymore. So, it's best to just not say anything at all unless it's something that could help that person. Even if it doesn't save them from making that ultimate decision, at least you know it was out of your control and nothing you could've done, and you wont be stuck thinking "what if."

Hegemony is LAME.

A time where i've been in the situation of hegemony was during volleyball season in 9th grade. My volleyball couch would ask us if we had any ideas to change our rotation so we'll have more coverage on the court. Some of us had very good ideas, such as more people on back row, or using a libro. He got very angry and started yelling at us. He told he was keeping it the same and he made us run a JILLION laps!!!!!! Okay, I'm exaggerating... more like 5, but it felt like a jillion.
ANYWAY... The point is. Hegemony is soooooo unfair and very lame. Why ask for someones opinion of you're just going to get upset and shut their idea down. To me, its a loose loose situation. You could either:
1. Give that person of higher authority a very good idea that makes a lot of sense just to get your feelings hurt and told no in a very harsh way...
or
2. Sit there quietly and potentially make the person of higher authority even more angry by refusing to speak.
See, there's no way of winning when it comes to hegemony. :(

Self Expression

I like to express myself through clothes and pictures. I really hate that fact that we're stuck wearing a uniform. No one like it. I would rather wear clothes that expressed who I am, not what I HAVE to wear. Some people like to wear crazy hair coloring, or they might have a nose or lip ring, but we aren't aloud to wear them. I like wearing bright colors because I try to be a very happy upbeat person. I don't like going out looking what you might call, "ratchet". Occasionally i'll just throw on something, but i wont look completely a mess. I enjoy looking my best. As a result to looking my best, I like taking pictures! I don't mean this in a conceited way, but I think i can take pretty good pictures, so why not take them when you know you look good! Its just how I express my self!(:

The 10 Lies of High School :)

We are reading a book called 'Speak'. In the beginning of the book, the main character, Melinda, is sitting in at an assembly on her first day of high school. At the assembly, they continue to tell them positive things about the school to get everyone pumped up and full of spirit. Melinda calls these things "The Ten Lies of High School". We all know we all get told lies our freshman year. So without further a do, here are my ten lies of high school.
1. The hallways are a maze.
2. You get thrown in the trash can.
3. Freshman year is the hardest.
4. Friendly environment.
5. Drug Free environment.
6. Dress code will be enforced.
7. We will have to write in cursive.
8. Cafeteria food is good and healthy.
9. You'll make friends that will last a lifetime.
10. There will be cute boys... everywhere.

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My Letter, R!

I chose to wear the letter R Friday. R stands for Right. I like being right all the time. Sometimes it gets bad because I will argue for forever just to be right. Even when I am clearly wrong, I will either keep arguing, or I will be angry. I did not really feel bad wearing it. Everyone has flaws, and mine is not huge to me. A lot of students and teachers asked me what my letter was. I actually told them what it meant. I was not embarrassed by this at all. It is better if people know the truth about me. No one looked at me any differently. Some of my friends even said they would start coming to me for answers to things they were not sure about. I feel the same way I did before about my flaw. I think sometimes it can be good but bad at the same time. For example, it is good when i am doing school work. I strive to find the right answers and do everything correct. Also, With being right if someone has something wrong and needs my help i can give them the right answer and I like to help people with their problems. It makes me feel good about myself. At the same time, it is bad because like I said, I tend to argue and get upset when I am proven wrong. Also, sometimes when I continue to argue, people get upset with me. I still feel pretty good about myself. I know I am not perfect, and I do not try to be, but i strive to be the best I can be. I do not mean to be conceited but usually I am right. Even if that means obsessively wanting to be right. I can not help the fact that I am this way. Wanting to be right makes me who I am, and I am proud of who I am. I honestly would not change this characteristic about myself for anything in the world.

Hester Prynne!

I reallyy like Hester from the Scarlet Letter, though i do not agree with the sin she committed. I think Hester is a very strong person. It takes a lot to go through public embarrassment and shame, and still go on through everyday life. She accepted her sin and her punishment like a woman and handled herself very well so far in the book. I believe big change is in store for Hester. In the beginning of the book, she was ashamed and she wanted to keep to herself away from the public eye. Now, she moved on from it, dealt with it, and now she's striving to do better. Hester used her talent (sewing) she was blessed with to help supply other peoples needs and being completely selfless. I, for one, am very proud of her on how she is handeling things.

Connecting with Hester

There have been times where I, as well have felt lonely. There are a couple of times actually. Yet, the biggest and most recent time I have felt lonely was during the time Starla was diagnosed with AML Leukemia. From the day we found out, to the day she was released, we were always at the hospital. I felt so alone. It was a hard time. I barely knew what was happening. I just knew one thing... cancer. Of course, everyone, and i do mean every, comforted our family through this time. Classmates I haven't talked to in years messaged me comforting me, but I still felt so alone. I preferred to just stay by myself because no one understood and it just made me feel worse. I had never felt so alone.

Valentines Day Card

Conversation Hearts Poem

Lover, my heart beats for you.
You will always be my boo.
Kiss me Honey if you love me.
When I am with you, I feel free


Oh baby, you and me are forever.
You are special and oh so clever.
Call me, I need to hear from you soon.
I love you from here to the moon.

Role of Religion

Religion played an important role in Puritan life. Puritans felt as if they were chosen by god and had to live everyday in a god-fearing manner. Every man, woman, and child was expected to attend the meeting on the Sabbath without question. Preparations for the Sabbath began the day before. No labor, not even sewing, could be done on the Sabbath. Everything had to be prepared on Saturday. The Sabbath began at sundown on Saturday and that evening was spent in prayer and Bible study.The Bible showed their religious discipline and had to read it everyday. If they didn't read the Bible, it was thought that they were worshiping the devil. If they were accused of this, terrible things can occur.The church was usually very small. The men sat on one side, the women sat on the other, and the boys did not sit with their parents, but sat together in a designated pew where they were expected to sit in complete silence.The service began with a prayer given by the minister that usually lasted around an hour. Puritans did not like music in their services. They did not allow music in their services, they thought it was very inappropriate. The minister's sermon would last for two, three, even four hours at a time without restroom breaks or intermissions.

The Minister's Black Veil

The Minister's Black Veil project!

Tom Walker

Tom Walker is not a man someone would want to be friends with. Tom is not what you would call faithful nor trusting. Tom is also a liar and he is mean. In the Story "The Devil and Tom Walker", Tom wasn't neither of these things to his wife. He cheated on her, he did things just to spite her, and he just flat out didn't like her. For example, when he told his wife about the deal with the devil she wanted him to take it, but he said no just because he didn't want to do what she said. I also believed he was greedy, and selfish. In the end he ended up selling his soul just so he could be rich and full or fortune. I believe he decided this just so his wife couldn't get any of his fortune. Basically, Tom Walker is not a good person at all. He's all about money and himself. Shame on him.

The First Thankgiving

Origin Myth

Creation Myths

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This is my totem pole. I think this represents me very well! I am loyal, intelligent, and a great leader. I have ad many opportunities to be a leader of something. I am all about peace, kindness and love! I am very gentle also! All of those things describe me really!

About Me.. Princess D!

My name is D'natia Kennedy. You may call me 'Nae-Nae', 'D'Nae-nae', 'D', 'Princess D', or 'Natia'. You may NOT call me 'Darnayshuh', 'Daneesha', or... the terrible... 'Denajuh' Ugh. Anywayyssss.. I'm 16 years old. I was born in Mobile, Alabama at USA Hospital on December 27, 1996. I have lived in Bay minette, Alabama all my life. My mom is from Stockton and my dad is from Pass Christian, Mississippi. I have one brother, and no pets. In the past i've had two dogs, a cat, fish, and a turtle. I go to Bay Community Church in Malbis. I am a very happy person! I like to talk! I will talk to anyone.. even a rock. My favorite color is blue. I love music. Preferably Christian. Jamie Grace, Royal Tailor, Lecrae, Needtobreathe, Trip Lee, Propaganda.. I can go on and on, but I'll do you a favor and stop there.(: I LOVE volleyball. It is my favorite sport. I've played since seventh grade, so about four years. I Started off playing opposite hitter, also known as right hitter, but this past year I played middle hitter. I also got the honor of being picked to be the Captain! Our JV Team were the 2A Champions! Can I get a "Whaat Whaatttt"?! Besides volleyball, I've tried to play Soccer in the 7th grade. That did not work. Never Again. I LOVE the cold.... but not running around in shorts in the cold to kick a ball. No thanks. I'll pass. But I'll still support the Tigers!!!! Besides that, my life consists of church, volunteer work, and lots of family gatherings! Last, my favorite scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:18, 'So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.' So that about sums it all up! -Princess D