Student Success Statement

"It's not about how to achieve your dreams. It's about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the karma (destiny, fortune, good luck) will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you." - Dr.Randy Pausch

In order to live a good life, we must do good. You must believe in yourself first before getting whatever you want. You must give it your all because you only get one shot in life and you must take that opportunity and never let it go. If you want to become and artist, keep drawing until your hand hurts. If you want to be an olympic runner, keep running til' you can't stand anymore. If you want to have a good life, always traveling around the world and have the fanciest things in life then work for it. You gain nothing if you don't even try. If you really want this do not ever give up. Sure it will be hard to achieve it but all the hard work will be worth it in the end. Keep fighting for what you're aiming for and nothing but you yourself can stop you from reaching your dreams.

Student Success Statement

"Take responsibility for your own mind, body, and spirit. For your own physical, mental, and spiritual well-being." - Mr. Haymore

No one but we ourselves can control our body, mind, and spirit. We ourselves can control our actions, our words, our thoughts, and opinions. It is our choice whether we put them to use for the better or the worse. If we do something bad because of our actions then we must take responsibility for what we have done. Instead of doing bad, we can do good. And doing good can help our Body, Mind, and Spirit.

The Goal Of True Education

"Intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Having both Intelligence and character are good things everyone in the world needs. It balances your life. Not having the other can become negative to your life. For Example, you may be very smart but not having character can change what others think of you. You can be cold and mean, people will call you a jerk and they wouldn't care for your intelligence. Another example is when you may have a really good character but you're not that intelligent. You never study, or do your homework, and never pass your test. Colleges and Universities won't want you in their school no matter how good your character is.

Student Success Statement

"We need to courage to start and continue what we should do, and the courage to stop what we shouldn't do." - Richard L. Evans

Many times, when people are going to make a decision, they think rational and don't think about what could happen. Also, when someone wants something but it is bad for them, they choose to get it without thinking of the consequences. For example, Someone wants to try a drug, even though it is highly dangerous and could ruin their life, along with others, they'll choose to take it. But it can be stopped if one thinks of the consequences of taking the drug. Another example would be when some friend is at a friend's house and can only stay there, but they want to go somewhere else for awhile. They should have the courage to know that they cannot go without their guardian's permission. We should have the courage to stop what we are going to do and think if it is the right thing.

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"When you tell one lie, it leads to another." -Paul Hatch.

If you tell one small lie, it can lead to you telling another lie and the another, and then you have to tell even bigger lies. Sooner or later you are going to be caught, and everyone will know that you lied so you wouldn't have to get in trouble. But instead of lying, you can just tell the truth instead of saying the small lie. It's better to tell the truth then to lie because then you won't be in so much trouble. An example would be the reason why you were late. You arrive to school and they ask why you were late? You tell them that there was traffic and you live far. Your parents ask you why you were late and you say that the school made a mistake and you were early. But someone saw you when you were on your way to school. And you went somewhere different. If that person tells you have to make up another lie and say they are lying. But when they find out the truth, the school and your parents will find out you went somewhere different and not to school and you kept lying. That will get you in more trouble rather than saying where you went before school.

Student Success Statement

"Always do right." - Mark Twain

I think sometimes everyone should live by this quote. And I say that because sometimes to do good you have to do bad. I believe that Our world would not function properly if it were all bad or if it were all good, I believe that our world needs to be be balanced between good and bad. Yes there are times when you have to do good like, sharing things or just being nice and helping someone out. I think people are wrong when they say it's a cruel world. The earth is a beautiful place that is controlled by humans, some are selfish and greedy and want power. This world is good but some people in it aren't. Many want to see them change, but how can they when there isn't a good example in front of them? You can be the example. You can change yourself to be good and many others will start to follow. That is all it takes to make this place better. Isn't that the correct answer?  As much as I would say you should always do the right thing, I still believe that there must be bad in this world to have balance in all of our lives. I don't know where I was going with this.

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"If we do what's right, we have no need to fear."-Evan Stephens


I think everyone can agree that when you have done something wrong, you get scared of getting caught. You don't want anything to happen to you. You fear of the consequences that will come after what you did. But you don't have to fear, you don't have to wait for them to give you your punishment. You don't have to as long as you are doing good. If you are behaving and not doing anything wrong, there will be nothing to fear of because you have done no harm to anyone or anything. Many people regret what they have done after it's done, that's when they fear of the consequences that come. It stays in your mind all day and it's hard to dismiss as if it were nothing. Maybe there will be something to distract you for a while but it won't be long before it's back on your mind. You'll begin feeling bad and you'll feel guilty for what you've done. None of it has to happen unless you do what is righteous and good. No harm will be done to you, there will be nothing to worry about.

Student Success Statement

"1. Can people trust me to do what's right?
 2. Am I committed to do my very best?
 3. Do I treat people the way I want to be treated?
If the answers to these questions are yes, there is no way you can fail." - Lou Holtz

These questions let you know whether you are doing the right or wrong thing in life. If you say no to one of these questions, you can fix them. It is never too late to fix something. You know you are doing good if you answer yes to all the questions. If you say no then start treating people the way you would like to be treated. Make people know you are trustworthy. Commit yourself to do your very best, not just in school but in life. Doing this will help you succeed in life, many great things can come when you do the right thing.

Student Success Statement

  "Doing what is right, fair and honorable is more important than winning or losing." - Chick Moorman


Most people don't like to lose, so that is why winning is so important to them. But winning isn't everything. Putting at least effort into your work is still as good as winning. If someone gets a low score, do not tell them they're an idiot. Encourage them to do better! If all you care about is winning, then you're just a loser. Winning is not important, it isn't a tittle that makes you better than anyone else, it is just a word.

  "He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of fools shall be destroyed." - Proverbs 13:20


You will be successful when you are with smart people. Fools that like to go out partying, drinking, and smoking are destroying themselves and will never be successful. Those who do good receive good, those who do bad receive bad. What these proverbs are telling you is that you have two options. One, you can be successful. Two, you can be demolished.  It is your choice, but being successful is better. You might be having fun for awhile but that will soon fade. It won't be worth it.

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  "Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it." - William Penn

Everyone should know what is right and what is wrong. Not everyone will choose to do the right, but you should be the one who stands up to choose the right even if you stand alone. If there is some other who does not want to do the right thing then let em' be. That is their decision whether you like it or not. You won't be able to change that. Worry about yourself and do what you think is really right. If everyone thinks you are a fool for choosing to do the right then don't listen to them. You are doing something for a good cause that is right.

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    "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches." Proverbs 22:1

Money is a common thing that is not important as having a good name. Having a good name is better than riches because when you're dead, everyone you thought loved you won't be at your funeral. They'll take your money and just disappear into thin air. Nobody misses a rich man. It is what is in your heart that counts. Not the money, or how many cars you have or the house that you have. None of that will matter when you are dead.

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 "A good name is better than anything you can achieve in this life." - Coach K. (Mike Kryzyewski)

In life, one of the most important goals is to have a good name. A good name can help you out in life. No one would want to be around someone, knowing they aren't good. We should set a good example for everyone around us. Soon everyone will do the same. Being bad will only get you a bad name thus leaving you alone with all the other bad people out there. If you already have a bad name, change yourself for the better. I believe everyone has a second chance no matter what they have done. That means for even the worst person in the world would still have a second chance in life within my eyes. You may not think the same but this is what I believe. If you are bad then change yourself for the better because everyone deserves a second chance no matter what they have done.

Student Success Statement

 "If your so-called friends urge you to do anything you know to be wrong, You be the one to make a stand for right, even if you stand alone. Have the moral courage to be light for others to follow." -Thomas S. Monson

If know someone is doing something wrong, do not take part in that. You know what is right and wrong. Stand up for something even if you're alone. When people see someone stand up they'll do it too! Don't go and do something with your "friends" if you know it is wrong. Stand up and say, "This is wrong and we shouldn't be doing this, it is not right." If they do not listen to you then leave them and stop being their friend. They're only going to bring chaos into your life if you hang around with people like that. Do not change something about yourself so they are pleased. You alone can not change the world. Set a good example for people. Soon they will follow your footsteps and choose the right.

Student Success Statement

 "A CTR champion is a person who makes a great human out of himself." - Noemi Trigueros

You aren't a champion if you have a bad character. It takes a good person to be a champion. Cheating should not be a way for someone to be a champion. You will get caught sooner or later. It is best to just be honest. If you cannot win a race then try harder and just keep doing your best. Cheating is not the way to go. Everyone is a winner in the end. We are all champions when we have good character.

Student Success Statement

"Success is not an accident. Success is actually a choice. Are the habits you have today on par with the dreams you have tomorrow?" - Alan Stein

You can choose to be successful. Or you can choose to fail. It is true that success is not caused by an accident. You must work hard to be successful. Neither should you cheat your way to the top. No one deserves success unless they work for it. You can destroy your bad habits and make new ones when wanting to become successful. For example, if you get rid of the habit of not doing your work, you can replace it by doing your work on time. If you stop your habit of cursing, you won't get in trouble like you use to. If you start being more active, you won't be as tired as when you are in P.E. 

Student Success Statement

 Obedience

"When obedience becomes our goal, it is no longer an irritation; instead of a stumbling block, it becomes a building block." - James E. Faust

This quote means instead of obedience being something that you don't want to do, it becomes something you have to do by your own will. It can make you stronger. It can build you a better life. For example, following the laws will not get you into trouble. Listening to your parents builds a strong relationship with them. Good things can come when you are obedient. When you are not obedient, your freedom can be taken away from you.

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Obedience

"Obedience is all the primary object of all sound education." -Elizabeth Missing Swell

Being obedient in school will help you with your education. When you are being disobedient you will be kicked out of class or school and miss out on your education because you were being disobedient.

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"Obedience is central to becoming, being, and remaining happy." - David Bednar

What this means is that being obedient can make you happy. Being obedient can bring good things into your life. For example, if you're being good in class you will get good grades. If you are obedient to your parents, doing what they tell you to do, you can receive good things like respect, love, maybe that new phone you wanted or going out to eat with your friends. It is better to be obedient than to be disobedient. I think it also depends on the situation you are in when being obedient. You will be happy if your are obedient. Good things will come to you when you are obedient.

Student Success Statement

 "When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad." - Abraham Lincoln. 

I sometimes feel the same way he does. Doing something good, does make me feel better about myself, but when i do something bad I feel disgusted with myself and regret it. I hate feeling like that. When I do good on a test, I feel proud of myself that I got a good grade on my test. When I hurt someone's feelings on accident I feel bad about it and apologize for it. I think we should live by it because it would help us make decisions in our every day life. We'll feel good at the end of the day and we might have helped people and have good outcomes from being good.