Finally! Now the 69-year old student can receive his/her high school diploma. I feel bad for the kid who reserved the books next.
Overdue books returned 51 years later
Smells Like: Arizona , books , gold star , library , theftRivals cooperate on touchdown for player with Down syndrome
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Story: Rivals cooperate on touchdown for player with Down syndrome
Every once and a while we like to shed some positive light on those who deserve it. True sportsmanship was shown by the players and coaches in a Benton vs. Maryville high school football game when they let a player score and avoid a shut out victory. The winning team allowed Matt Ziesel, a freshman with down syndrome to rush in for a touchdown during the closing minutes of the game. It has left an impact on the community and reminded many that sometimes it's not always about winning.
Teen tackles armed girl on Miss. school bus
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When you're the #19 ranked defensive end in the nation among high school athletes, you've got a pretty good resume so far. Now Kaleb Eulls can add "hero" to his list of credentials. The 14-year old girl who starting waving a semi-automatic handgun on his school bus didn't have a chance against the 6'4'', 255-pound man-child who tackles kids for a living. It takes a lot of guts to stare at a loaded gun while rescuing the other 22 students on the bus, and for that Kaleb gets a gold star in our book.
Miss Georgia gives up title to teach
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She gave up a new car, a pageant wardrobe, and $15,000 to teach middle school instead. It's not every day that a teacher puts the kids first, so Miss Higgins should be recognized for this sacrifice. Don't worry, she's probably still the hottest teacher in school though.
90-year-old woman gets high school diploma
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Who said Chicago has problems graduating its students?! She dropped out of high school during the Great Depression. Now that she has her high school diploma...good luck finding a job in this current economy! Oh, the irony.
Here, Here! 13 Years Of Perfect Attendance
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Wouldn't it be a heartbreak if she got the swine flu on the last day? But in all honesty, DetentionSlip congratulates Stefanie Zaner on never missing any school days her whole life. Stef is predicted to be the first college freshman to not regret taking 8am classes her first semester.
Fruita Monument seniors pull off quite the prank
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Story: Fruita Monument seniors pull off quite the prank
Mark this day in history- A senior prank that doesn't result in suspensions or the threat of withholding a diploma. The boys welded an old Eagle around a flagpole, and the principal was cool with it. In fact, he was impressed they did it without damaging anything. Hats off young lads, hats off.
Michigan senior aces ACT, SAT and PSAT
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Though it hasn't been confirmed, we heard she did it with one arm tied behind her back.
Teens capture images of space with cheap camera and balloon
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Story: Teens capture images of space with £56 camera and balloon
The title could also read: Our school science program OWNS your schools science program.
Note to all teachers -- scrape together $200 from your beer fund, put off coming to school drunk, and help some students send an oversized party favor to the edge of the atmosphere.
Top 5 Vegetarian Friendly High Schools
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While most of the free world drags it's knuckles catching up with the enlightened crowd, some US high schools are taking steps to offer dietary choices that are better for the environment, and better for the students.
The move towards regionally produced, organic, vegetarian foods is a trend that we will be seeing more of in the months to come.
12-year-old Makes Homeless Shelter from Trash
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Story: 12-year-old Makes Homeless Shelter from Trash
Max Wallack is awesome. He's getting all kinds of national publicity for his recent design of a homeless shelter from recycled items. Amazing.
This post was featured here: All Things Eco and Green Living
You Can Vote However You Like
Smells Like: creativity , Georgia , gold star , inspiration , music , Obama , politics , Ron Clark , videoSomeone once posed the question: How can we engage kids by combining creativity and new technologies? Well, I think we found one answer. It's about time we have evidence that a teacher is appealing to things kids like in a way that educates them about current topics. Let's maybe build on ideas like this and go back to a fun classroom environment that doesn't revolve around standardized tests. (You can find a follow-up video that interviews these students here)
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