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No Longer Stuck between Two Cultures BY Victoria Kaplun
As a child, I often felt stuck between two cultures. Growing up the daughter of immigrants encompassed more than putting up with some mispronounced, accent-riddled words at parent-teacher conferences. I didn’t know the words to common nursery rhymes like “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” and I didn’t recognize many young children’s books like Goodnight Moon. I didn’t wear the same clothing brands, and my lunches didn’t consist of the typical peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. In my earliest years, I felt behind and confused, feelings I didn’t enjoy. I knew I could do better, so I strived to excel. I pushed myself to learn the alphabet before the teacher even taught it to us.
Remembering Jose Fernandez BY Daniel Lopes
José was a ball of energy, always running around and smiling and celebrating emphatically. He was a greatly respectful man, with Mets manager Terry Collins commending him for his treatment of staff and other players. He was a well loved player by almost everyone that met him, and respected by many.
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From Mr. Pendola I Learned that Attitude Is Everything BY Jacob Laurence
Without Mr. Pendola’s timely guidance and motivation as I entered high school, I would not have made the decisions that I made to succeed. With the help of this educator, I am now able to look at my past mistakes, and use them to make better decisions in my future. The key is not to dwell on the past, but to focus on the present, always putting my best effort forward and keeping the future constantly in mind. Changing my attitude has changed my life, marking my transition from childhood to adulthood.