Hero Project Reflection

1. A hero becomes a hero by performing a heroic act. For example, a fire fighter can be considered a hero simply because he/she saves people from fire. Another way a hero becomes a hero is by having a heroic trait like wisdom, bravery, thoughtfulness, etc. Basically, a hero is a person who makes an impact on another persons life.

2. This project was

3. The hero in my eyes project started out as just a simple task. We were first asked to make a body sculpture of what we thought was a hero. Then, we had to choose someone in our life that we considered a hero and interview them. That was when Charlotte asked us the question 'What makes someone a hero?". In class, we read a couple of character sketches and we were required to create our own character sketches. The character sketch consisted of a description of why our hero is considered a hero to us, and two photos. After that, we posted the character sketch on our blog, and made a template of it.

4. Of course by the interview, I learned a lot about my dad and his life in the military along with other things like what his thoughts, feelings, and experiences were. But beside that, I also learned a whole new meaning of the word 'hero'. At the beginning of this project, when we were asked to make a body sculpture, I first thought that a hero was a person with super powers, or local firefighters, police, navy men, etc. But a hero can also be a normal day to day person who you look up to, or impacted your life in any way.

5. One of the habits of mind that I used in this project was innovation. Innovation is a new way of doing something. I used innovation in my project because I usually just ask my dad about his experiences in the Navy to get information, but I've never interviewed him or had a list of questions.

If you click here, the link will lead you to my hero sketch.

This is it

“This is it.” He thought. “This is my chance for a better life.” It was 1987 and Elpidio was a short, 35 year old man. His hair was as black as night, and when he smiled, his eyes seemed to squint. He, along with his parents and brothers, had just migrated from the polluted atmosphere of Catablan, Philippines to the fresh air of Vallejo, California.
A variety of feelings mixed inside of him, but mainly, feelings of excitement and happiness. The new environment gave him the strong sentiment of wanting to make something out of himself. He thought about the loved ones he was leaving behind, the poverty he was escaping, and the many opportunities America can offer. Things were completely different for Elpidio. The tall people, the big buildings, the many cars, the good roads, and the cool climate weren’t familiar to him.
Although living in what seems to be a whole different world, he felt that as long as he followed the law, he would do alright.
Staying in the United States, he grew a sudden passion for politics and patriotism. He thought, “What can I do for my country to defend and protect what we believe is right, mandated by our constitution for the welfare and security for all mankind.” He then decided to join the Navy and serve the country.
Elpidio enjoyed his job as a chef for the USS Pearl Harbor. He served the Navy for 20 years and is now a retired veteran at the age of 56.
It’s truly amazing how one can come from a small town full of poverty, to a large land filled with opportunity. Starting off with nothing, and making it something. Elpidio never lost hope, and that gives me the pride, determination and motivation I hold today. He gave me the sense that anything is possible if you put your mind and heart to it. I am proud to call Elpidio my father.

Origin of zero

Humanities Story

Catching the signal from one of her friends, Angela brushed her skirt, took a deep breath and walked towards where he was sitting.
"Hey," she uttered nervously.
"Hi," he said in reply.
Her hands began to shake rapidly as he turned to face her. His eyes were like diamonds, twinkling in the light, and his laugh was a loud roar that no one can miss.
"So, would you like to go to the dance with me?" She asked eagerly.
"Sure!" He shouted with glee.
She tiptoed back to her friends with joy and said, "That was a piece of cake!"