Classwork 5/2/06

Yearbook Memories 2005-2006
Tell a story!
Be heard!

Write ONE short (100-150 words) stories for yearbook consideration(DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD) and ONE FOR HOMEWORK (DUE TOMORROW) Each is worth 20 points. For those students who want to earn extra credit, up to TWO additional stories may be submitted. Word Process all stories.

Possible Topics

I. People Who Make a Difference :
a. School Staff
b. Friend
c. House Parent
d. Office Staff
e. Family Member
f. SPAN volunteer
g. Coach
h. Tutor
i. Peer mentor
j. Kitchen staff
k. UROCK
l. YES Program

II. Standouts: People who…
a. Make others laugh
b. Have an artistic ability
c. Sing or play an instrument
d. Excels in sports
e. Excels academically
f. Leads positively by example

III. Student Life
a. What’s your favorite part of the school day? Why?
b. What do you do in your spare time? Describe
c. Describe something positively unique or unusual about SPA that you most likely won’t forget. (Think setting, location, life style, size etc…)
d. Things to do around campus (i.e. skate ramp by café’)
e. Dances
f. Spirit week memories
g. Off campus jobs
h. Best friends “What is a best friend?” “What kind of activities do best fiends do?” Interview a pair of friends and write a story about their friendship.

IV. Sports
a. If you were on a team, what was the most important thing you learned about teamwork this year? How did you learn it? Give an example.
b. Football – Most dramatic play? Memorable event? Embarrassing moment? Inspirational player? Etc…
c. Volleyball
d. Basketball
e. Softball
f. Spectator

V. Activities/Clubs (Describe the one thing you learned the most, accomplished, or won’t forget in …)
a. Outdoor Outreach
b. Interact
c. Woodshop
d. Agriculture
e. Comedy Improv
f. Peer Mentor/Insight