Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement
“It’s a great moment when someone has character to step up and do the right thing at the right time.” - Pam Knox

I try to do the right thing at the right time. They may just be little things, but usually they make the difference between winning and losing. In life, try your best to do the right thing. Have fun while you're alive. Take advantage of every asset you have. Don't take anything for granted. Sometimes it is better to lose and do the right thing than to win and do the wrong thing.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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" Kindness is the essence of greatness." - Joseph B. Wirthlin

Being kind is one of the best things you can do. It can change the way people see you, in a good way. It also helps change people's attitude. Kindness is something everyone should receive. It can cheer someone up and make them feel better. Be kind to everyone, and everyone will be kind to you. Being kind can be just being nice to someone, even if you don't really like them. Be respectful to others and their interest. Help someone out when in need. Even sharing things like your school supplies can be kind. Giving money to the homeless so they can buy themselves food or giving them clothes.  There's many things you can do to be kind to someone that will effect greatly.

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 "Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself." -Henry Ward Beecher



If something goes wrong, do not blame others for it and take responsibility. If you know it is your fault don't try to blame it on someone else so people will not make you feel guilty. There are many people who do this. But even if they are doing it, it is not right. No matter how many people do it.

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  "If it is not right, do not not do it; If it is not true, do not say it." - Marcus Aurelius


If something isn't right, do not do it. If smoking isn't good, do not do it. If breaking the law is not good, do not do it. Everyone knows what is right and what is wrong. If it is not true, do not say it. If you hear rumors about someone, do not tell others if you know it might not be true. If you have false information about a certain thing, do not say it because it is not true.

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  "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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    "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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 "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.

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"Do what makes you happy, not what makes others happy." - Andrea Temores.

You shouldn't do something because someone said you should. It would make them happy, but your happiness should be your priority rather than theirs. It is your life, do what makes you happy because one day you'll be gone and regret what you never did. It is your decision, not theirs. For example, if someone told you to stop watching a show or movie, but it makes you happy but it makes them hate it, would you do it? If someone told you to not eat something just because they didn't like it would you? If you were reading your favorite book but someone said they didn't like it would you stop reading it? I think the answer would be no. Just because they're not happy with your decision shouldn't mean you shouldn't be happy about it either.