Posts Tagged ‘ election ’

Japanese teacher Mrs. Higashide using skills the learned at teacher development. So, what were we all doing on Election Day? Going to the booths to vote or just enjoying a day off? Our teachers had other things to do. It was their professional development day and they all went to do different activities throughout New Read More »

US Federal Government Mayor Bloomberg at a press conference. New York City Mayor Bloomberg was re-elected on November 3, 2009. Michael Bloomberg, running as an independent Republican, beat Democrat city Comptroller William Thompson 51 to 46 percent, with a total of 557,059 votes. On October 23, 2008, New York City Council voted on a bill Read More »

Have you ever wanted to be part of a new club or organization? Is your grade point average at least an 88? Do you have community service hours that you need to put to the test? Fortunately, you’re in luck. Our school has joined in the chapters of The National Honor Society (NHS,) and recently Read More »

In January 2009, history was made with the election of Barack Obama as 44th president of the United States. However, this was not the only change occurring around the world. On February 10th, 2009, Benjamin Netanyahu, leader of the Likud Party, center right, was elected prime minister of Israel. At the same time, Bashar al-Assad, Read More »

In honor of my impending graduation, I’ve decided to do something a bit different than my usual column. Instead, I’m going to present to you what is, to me, the best album, the best book, and the best movie that’s been released in the last four years. So, if you only pick up three of Read More »