Cassie Lyne
English11 A12
10/25/2009
Project3: New Story
2nd Draft
The Fall River Spirit
Falcons Cheerleaders Are Ready For A Fight!!
The Pop Warner Fall River Falcons team is back! Last year there was a shortage of girls and boys willing to play football and cheer, forcing the Fall River team to join with the Sakonnet Schooners(another Pop Warner team in the league). The Falcons have made a full recovery this year with four football teams and two cheerleading squads. The Mighty Mite football team and Cheerleading squad range from ages 6 to 8. The Jr. Peewee football team ranges from ages 8 to 10, depending on the weight of the child, and the Peewee football team ranging from 10-12, also depending on the weight of the child. The oldest group is the Midgets, the football team and Cheerleading squad range anywhere from ages 11 to 15. The Midget cheerleading squad, with such a wide age group or cheerleaders was said to be a challenge for everyone to come together and work hard as a team. The girls have a huge coaching staff. The head coach, and two assistant coaches have been cheerleading for most of there lives. They also have Coach Dorie 37; a dedicated coach who has been in with Pop Warner for over 7 years. From practicing everyday in the month of August to only three days a week in September and October the coaching staff is pleased with the progress the team has made so far and can not wait for there skills to be put to the test.
The squad is anticipating an upcoming RISMA competition on October 26th 2009. RISMA stands for Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts which means the Falcons will be competing against squads from all over these two states. If the team places 1st or 2nd in this competition they will move onto a Regional Competition competing against a wider range of teams who have also placed high in there local meets. Its crunch time for these girls with only a few practices left before the big Competition. The following is an interview with one of the Midget Fall River Falcons cheerleaders for the inside scoop.
Courtney Cabral, Age 12 of the 7th grade in Morton Middle School, Fall River,
This would have been Courtney’s third year cheerleading for Pop Warner but was forced to take a year off when the Fall River Team was joined with Sakonnet.
Courtney was asked how she felt when she was told that Fall River was back to having there own Pop Warner team again.
Courtney Responded: “I was excited to finally cheer again, I love cheerleading and I was very disappointed when I couldn’t cheer last year.”
She was then asked how she feels about the teams overall progress
Courtney Responded: “I think the squad has come a long way especially myself, It is hard with the older and younger girls mixed together but it is great when we can work together, and teach each other.”
“Are there any arguments between the girls, and lack of cooperation in terms of taking things seriously.
Courtney Responded: “The teams does have problems some of the girls don’t always come to practice or are always joking around, and being silly it’s not fair to the girls who are there because they want to look good, and place in Competition.
“How do you feel as a cheerleader your team will do in the upcoming RISMA conference”
Courtney Responded: “I think our team has come a long way girls have gotten hurt, girls have quit but in the end I think we can all pull together and put on a good show we have the potential and the routine to place its all in how we sell it”
The RISMA conference will be held at Portsmouth High School, in Portsmouth, RI on October 26th, 2009 at 4:30PM if anyone is interested in going and supporting the cheerleaders.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
News Story Postwrite*
Writing a News story, I did find somewhat difficult as I am usually quick to add my opinion to anything or write a simple narrative. It was hard for me to write as if I was a reporter, and not add my comments or thoughts. Considering I picked a topic so close to me it wasn’t weird to interview one of my cheerleaders because I am the coach however I wrote the article as if I was on the outside looking in, and did not connect myself to the story only as a news reporter which almost made things even harder. So far I feel my paper is a working progress, I know exactly how I want to sell my story I’m just not exactly sure on how to sell it. I am also not exactly clear on the correct punctuation for quotations. I feel that I still need to work more on a concluding statement something clever I just have not come up with it yet. For readers I would ask if my story interest them. I was going for an interesting story that would hopefully appeal to everyone even if it is on cheerleading.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
News Story draft*
Cassie Lyne
English11 A12
10/21/2009
Project3: News Story
Draft*
Falcons Cheerleaders Are Ready For A Fight!!
The Pop Warner Fall River Falcons team is back! Last year there was a shortage of girls and boys willing to play football, and cheer forcing the Fall River team to join with Sakonnet Schooners. (Another Pop Warner team in the league) The Falcons have made a full recovery this year with four football teams and two cheerleading squads. The Mighty Mite football team and Cheerleading squad range from ages 6 to 8. The Jr. Peewee football team ranges from ages 8 to 10, depending on the weight of the child, and the Peewee football team ranging from 10-12, also depending on the weight of the child. The oldest group is the Midgets, the football team and Cheerleading squad range anywhere from ages 11 to 15. What most interested me was the Midget cheerleading squad. With such a wide age group or girls it must be a challenge for everyone to come together as a team. The girls are lucky enough to have a huge coaching staff. The head coach, and two assistant have been cheerleading for most of there lives. They also have what I’d like to call a veteran coach who has been coaching cheerleading for over 7 years. From practicing everyday in the month of August to only three days a week in September and October the coaching staff is pleased with the progress the team has made so far and can not wait for there skills to be put to the test.
The squad is anticipating an upcoming RISMA competition on October 26th 2009. RISMA stands for Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts which means the Falcons will be competing against squads from all over these two states. If the team places 1st or 2nd in this competition the will move onto a Regional Competition competing against a wider range of teams who have also placed high in there local meets. Its crunch time for these girls with only a few practices left before the big Competition, I interviewed one of the cheerleaders on the squad for an inside scoop.
Courtney Cabral, Age 12 of the 7th grade in Morton Middle School, Fall River,
This would have been Courtney’s third year cheerleading for Pop Warner but was forced to take a year off when the Fall River Team was joined with Sakonnet.
I asked how Courtney felt when she found out that Fall River was back to having there own Pop Warner team again.
Courtney Responded: “I was excited to finally cheer again, I love cheerleading and I was very disappointed when I couldn’t cheer last year.”
I asked Courtney how she feels about the teams overall progress
Courtney Responded: “I think the squad has come a long way especially myself, It is hard with the older and younger girls mixed together but it is great when we can work together, and teach each other.”
I asked “Are there any arguments between the girls, and lack of cooperation in terms of taking things seriously.
Courtney Responded: “The teams does have problems some of the girls don’t always come to practice or are always joking around, and being silly it’s not fair to the girls who are there because they want to look good, and place in Competition.
I asked “How do you feel as a cheerleader your team will do in the upcoming RISMA conference”
Courtney Responded: “I think our team has come a long way girls have gotten hurt, girls have quit but in the end I think we can all pull together and put on a good show we have the potential and the routine to place its all in how we sell it”
The RISMA conference will be held at Portsmouth High School, in Portsmouth, RI on October 26th, 2009 at 4:30PM if anyone is interested in going and supporting the cheerleaders I wish the best of luck to the girls, and hope to report on the results of the competition.
English11 A12
10/21/2009
Project3: News Story
Draft*
Falcons Cheerleaders Are Ready For A Fight!!
The Pop Warner Fall River Falcons team is back! Last year there was a shortage of girls and boys willing to play football, and cheer forcing the Fall River team to join with Sakonnet Schooners. (Another Pop Warner team in the league) The Falcons have made a full recovery this year with four football teams and two cheerleading squads. The Mighty Mite football team and Cheerleading squad range from ages 6 to 8. The Jr. Peewee football team ranges from ages 8 to 10, depending on the weight of the child, and the Peewee football team ranging from 10-12, also depending on the weight of the child. The oldest group is the Midgets, the football team and Cheerleading squad range anywhere from ages 11 to 15. What most interested me was the Midget cheerleading squad. With such a wide age group or girls it must be a challenge for everyone to come together as a team. The girls are lucky enough to have a huge coaching staff. The head coach, and two assistant have been cheerleading for most of there lives. They also have what I’d like to call a veteran coach who has been coaching cheerleading for over 7 years. From practicing everyday in the month of August to only three days a week in September and October the coaching staff is pleased with the progress the team has made so far and can not wait for there skills to be put to the test.
The squad is anticipating an upcoming RISMA competition on October 26th 2009. RISMA stands for Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts which means the Falcons will be competing against squads from all over these two states. If the team places 1st or 2nd in this competition the will move onto a Regional Competition competing against a wider range of teams who have also placed high in there local meets. Its crunch time for these girls with only a few practices left before the big Competition, I interviewed one of the cheerleaders on the squad for an inside scoop.
Courtney Cabral, Age 12 of the 7th grade in Morton Middle School, Fall River,
This would have been Courtney’s third year cheerleading for Pop Warner but was forced to take a year off when the Fall River Team was joined with Sakonnet.
I asked how Courtney felt when she found out that Fall River was back to having there own Pop Warner team again.
Courtney Responded: “I was excited to finally cheer again, I love cheerleading and I was very disappointed when I couldn’t cheer last year.”
I asked Courtney how she feels about the teams overall progress
Courtney Responded: “I think the squad has come a long way especially myself, It is hard with the older and younger girls mixed together but it is great when we can work together, and teach each other.”
I asked “Are there any arguments between the girls, and lack of cooperation in terms of taking things seriously.
Courtney Responded: “The teams does have problems some of the girls don’t always come to practice or are always joking around, and being silly it’s not fair to the girls who are there because they want to look good, and place in Competition.
I asked “How do you feel as a cheerleader your team will do in the upcoming RISMA conference”
Courtney Responded: “I think our team has come a long way girls have gotten hurt, girls have quit but in the end I think we can all pull together and put on a good show we have the potential and the routine to place its all in how we sell it”
The RISMA conference will be held at Portsmouth High School, in Portsmouth, RI on October 26th, 2009 at 4:30PM if anyone is interested in going and supporting the cheerleaders I wish the best of luck to the girls, and hope to report on the results of the competition.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Application Essay 2nd Draft
Cassie Lyne
English11 A112
10/11/09
Project2: Application Essay
2nd Draft
Prompt: Write a narrative about your life. This should include information about your accomplishments, family, educational expierence, and outside activities. Be creative rather than philisophic. Rememeber you are writing for a reader who knows nothing about your background.
I was standing just behind Mr. Howeyack, the announcer of the 2008 graduates of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. The next name out of his mouth was mine; "Cassie Ann Lyne" he announced finally. I could hear my classmates, and family cheering as I walked across the stage to receive my high school diploma. I paused so the photographer could snap a picture and was rushed along so they could continue and call the next student. As I was left the stage I remember thinking that this is the end, the end of one chapter in my life but the begining of another.
Graduating from high school was a significant accomplishment made in my life. Moving forward and going to Community College was also in my opinion another significant accomplishment not mention a huge change from high school. I have learned that accomplishments are almost like stepping stones in the path of my life because they all play an important role in getting my to my ultimate career goal. Simple accomplishments like winning a cheerleading competition along with my team, or even getting a perfect score on a test or quiz have also had an impact because they have all brought me to where I am today.
Family is a very important part of my life. I have a large family. I live with my Mother, Stepfather, and little sister who will soon turn 6. My grandparents, who I am very close to live in the in law apartment attached to my house. My father hasn’t always been a huge part of my life but I can’t say he doesn’t make an effort. I am closest to my grandfather, more than my mother or father. He has always been there for me to encourage me, and remind me to be the best I can be. I would say he is somebody I look up too, and can always go to for advice.
Throughout my education I would say I have been somewhat indecisive. During senior year in high school while everyone was filling out college applications I was focusing on my hair, cheerleading, and boys. I knew I wanted to go to college I just had no idea what for, or where I wanted to go. Later it was too late for me to apply to any other schools, and I ended up at my local community college. I have recently realized this was a good decision for me because it gives me these two years to figure out what I really want to do. I suppose you could say I am still somewhat indecisive however I am definitely more focused. I am now in the business transfer program which means after my two years at community college I transfer to a four year college to finish my last two years focusing on a certain business major like accounting, or marketing.
Other than school I have a part time job at Sky Lounge witch is a restaurant until about 11p.m then late night turns into more of a club/ lounge. My experience working there has allowed me to meet new people who have different perspectives of life because most of them are older than me. I have also always been really into cheerleading. It started when i was about 8 up until last year I was on an All Star Team. Now I unfortunately can no longer cheer myself, so I have taken the responsibility of assistant coaching a Pop Warner cheerleading squad of girls ranging from 11 to 15 years of age.
Throughout my life; my experiences, my accomplishments, my family, and my outside activities, all of these things have formed me into the person I am today. I believe the same is true for everyone through time the best experiences, and the worst make you who you are. When you make mistakes always know you can learn from them. I would like to finish by saying I think my life experiences so far have made me a well rounded person. I believe I am easy to get along and work with. I am more focused on my goals, and responsibilities. I have most of my priorities straight but I know I am still learning.
English11 A112
10/11/09
Project2: Application Essay
2nd Draft
Prompt: Write a narrative about your life. This should include information about your accomplishments, family, educational expierence, and outside activities. Be creative rather than philisophic. Rememeber you are writing for a reader who knows nothing about your background.
I was standing just behind Mr. Howeyack, the announcer of the 2008 graduates of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. The next name out of his mouth was mine; "Cassie Ann Lyne" he announced finally. I could hear my classmates, and family cheering as I walked across the stage to receive my high school diploma. I paused so the photographer could snap a picture and was rushed along so they could continue and call the next student. As I was left the stage I remember thinking that this is the end, the end of one chapter in my life but the begining of another.
Graduating from high school was a significant accomplishment made in my life. Moving forward and going to Community College was also in my opinion another significant accomplishment not mention a huge change from high school. I have learned that accomplishments are almost like stepping stones in the path of my life because they all play an important role in getting my to my ultimate career goal. Simple accomplishments like winning a cheerleading competition along with my team, or even getting a perfect score on a test or quiz have also had an impact because they have all brought me to where I am today.
Family is a very important part of my life. I have a large family. I live with my Mother, Stepfather, and little sister who will soon turn 6. My grandparents, who I am very close to live in the in law apartment attached to my house. My father hasn’t always been a huge part of my life but I can’t say he doesn’t make an effort. I am closest to my grandfather, more than my mother or father. He has always been there for me to encourage me, and remind me to be the best I can be. I would say he is somebody I look up too, and can always go to for advice.
Throughout my education I would say I have been somewhat indecisive. During senior year in high school while everyone was filling out college applications I was focusing on my hair, cheerleading, and boys. I knew I wanted to go to college I just had no idea what for, or where I wanted to go. Later it was too late for me to apply to any other schools, and I ended up at my local community college. I have recently realized this was a good decision for me because it gives me these two years to figure out what I really want to do. I suppose you could say I am still somewhat indecisive however I am definitely more focused. I am now in the business transfer program which means after my two years at community college I transfer to a four year college to finish my last two years focusing on a certain business major like accounting, or marketing.
Other than school I have a part time job at Sky Lounge witch is a restaurant until about 11p.m then late night turns into more of a club/ lounge. My experience working there has allowed me to meet new people who have different perspectives of life because most of them are older than me. I have also always been really into cheerleading. It started when i was about 8 up until last year I was on an All Star Team. Now I unfortunately can no longer cheer myself, so I have taken the responsibility of assistant coaching a Pop Warner cheerleading squad of girls ranging from 11 to 15 years of age.
Throughout my life; my experiences, my accomplishments, my family, and my outside activities, all of these things have formed me into the person I am today. I believe the same is true for everyone through time the best experiences, and the worst make you who you are. When you make mistakes always know you can learn from them. I would like to finish by saying I think my life experiences so far have made me a well rounded person. I believe I am easy to get along and work with. I am more focused on my goals, and responsibilities. I have most of my priorities straight but I know I am still learning.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Aplication Essay: Postwrite
Cassie Lyne
English11 A112
10/02/2009
Project2: Application Essay
Postwrite
I did find the application to be a well thought out assignment. However, I was not fortunate enough to find an application essay for the school I am interested in transferring to next year, and I figured this would help me for when I actually did need to write one. For the students who were fortunate to do this I think this assignment was more in there benefit. I do feel the assignment did benefit me as all of them do in bettering my writing when receiving feedback on how to improve it. Also, with this type of assignment prepare me for an application essay even if it is not the exact one. The question I choose was from the book and though I knew exactly what I wanted to say it was somewhat difficult for me to put everything together as you may have noticed in my first draft. I hope my partner can help me out with this so I can better my second draft.
English11 A112
10/02/2009
Project2: Application Essay
Postwrite
I did find the application to be a well thought out assignment. However, I was not fortunate enough to find an application essay for the school I am interested in transferring to next year, and I figured this would help me for when I actually did need to write one. For the students who were fortunate to do this I think this assignment was more in there benefit. I do feel the assignment did benefit me as all of them do in bettering my writing when receiving feedback on how to improve it. Also, with this type of assignment prepare me for an application essay even if it is not the exact one. The question I choose was from the book and though I knew exactly what I wanted to say it was somewhat difficult for me to put everything together as you may have noticed in my first draft. I hope my partner can help me out with this so I can better my second draft.
Application Essay Draft
Cassie Lyne
English11 A112
10/2/2009
Project2: Application Essay
Draft
I was standing just behind Mr. Howeyack, the announcer of the 2008 graduates of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. Finally the next name out of his mouth was me; Cassie Ann Lyne. I can hear my class, and family cheering as I walk across stage to receive my high school diploma from the Superintendent of Schools wait for the photographer to snap a picture and move along so they can call the next graduate. As I was leaving the stage and moving the tassel on my cap to the other side it occurred to me that it was the end, the end of one chapter in my life and the beginning of the next.
Graduating high school was a significant accomplishment made in my life. Simple accomplishments like winning a cheerleading competition along with my squad, or even getting a perfect score on a test or quiz have also had an impact but some more than others.
I have a large family. I live with my Mother, Stepfather, and little sister who will soon turn 6. My grandparents live in the in law apartment attached to my house. My father hasn’t always been a huge part of my life but I can’t say he doesn’t make an effort. I am closest to my grandfather, more than my mother or father. He has always been there for me to encourage me, and remind me to be the best I can be. I would say he is somebody I look up too.
Throughout my education I guess you could say I am somewhat indecisive throughout high school when everyone was filling out college applications I was focusing on my hair, cheerleading, and boys. I knew I wanted to go to college I just had no idea what for, or where I wanted to go. Later it was too late for me to apply to any other schools, and I ended up at my local community college. I have recently realized this was a good decision for me because it gives me these two years to figure out what I really wanted to do. I suppose you could say I am still somewhat indecisive however I am definitely more focused. I am now in the business transfer program which means after my two years at community college I transfer to a four year college to finish my last two years focusing on a certain business major like accounting, or marketing.
I have a part time job at Sky Lounge witch is a restaurant until about 11p.m then late night turns into more of a club/ lounge. My experience working there has allowed me to meet new people who have different perspectives of life. I have also always been into cheerleading so not being able to cheer myself I have taken the responsibility of assistant coaching a Pop Warner cheerleading squad of girls ranging from 11 to 15 years of age.
Throughout my life; my experiences, my accomplishments, my family, and my outside activities, all of these things have formed me into the person I am today. I believe the same is true for everyone through time the best experiences, and the worst make you who you are. When you make mistakes always know you can learn from them. I would like to finish by saying I think my life experiences so far have made me a well rounded person. I think I am easy to get along or work with. I am more focused on my goals, and responsibilities. I have most of my priorities straight but I know I am still learning.
English11 A112
10/2/2009
Project2: Application Essay
Draft
I was standing just behind Mr. Howeyack, the announcer of the 2008 graduates of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. Finally the next name out of his mouth was me; Cassie Ann Lyne. I can hear my class, and family cheering as I walk across stage to receive my high school diploma from the Superintendent of Schools wait for the photographer to snap a picture and move along so they can call the next graduate. As I was leaving the stage and moving the tassel on my cap to the other side it occurred to me that it was the end, the end of one chapter in my life and the beginning of the next.
Graduating high school was a significant accomplishment made in my life. Simple accomplishments like winning a cheerleading competition along with my squad, or even getting a perfect score on a test or quiz have also had an impact but some more than others.
I have a large family. I live with my Mother, Stepfather, and little sister who will soon turn 6. My grandparents live in the in law apartment attached to my house. My father hasn’t always been a huge part of my life but I can’t say he doesn’t make an effort. I am closest to my grandfather, more than my mother or father. He has always been there for me to encourage me, and remind me to be the best I can be. I would say he is somebody I look up too.
Throughout my education I guess you could say I am somewhat indecisive throughout high school when everyone was filling out college applications I was focusing on my hair, cheerleading, and boys. I knew I wanted to go to college I just had no idea what for, or where I wanted to go. Later it was too late for me to apply to any other schools, and I ended up at my local community college. I have recently realized this was a good decision for me because it gives me these two years to figure out what I really wanted to do. I suppose you could say I am still somewhat indecisive however I am definitely more focused. I am now in the business transfer program which means after my two years at community college I transfer to a four year college to finish my last two years focusing on a certain business major like accounting, or marketing.
I have a part time job at Sky Lounge witch is a restaurant until about 11p.m then late night turns into more of a club/ lounge. My experience working there has allowed me to meet new people who have different perspectives of life. I have also always been into cheerleading so not being able to cheer myself I have taken the responsibility of assistant coaching a Pop Warner cheerleading squad of girls ranging from 11 to 15 years of age.
Throughout my life; my experiences, my accomplishments, my family, and my outside activities, all of these things have formed me into the person I am today. I believe the same is true for everyone through time the best experiences, and the worst make you who you are. When you make mistakes always know you can learn from them. I would like to finish by saying I think my life experiences so far have made me a well rounded person. I think I am easy to get along or work with. I am more focused on my goals, and responsibilities. I have most of my priorities straight but I know I am still learning.
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