Signing Off

Let me first start by saying that this year has been the first year I can say I truly enjoyed learning US history. From starting with the difference between empathy and sympathy to a grand finale of the showing of the movie 13 Days this year has certainly held a lot. I think my ability to retain and even discuss history reflects more on Mrs. Lawson's ability to find new ways to teach and engage a classroom full of teenagers, who haven't studied US history since approximately 8th grade. So thank you for that Mrs. Lawson! I miss your class next year. With your help I've learned to look at and write about movies and articles in a more analytical light but still keep my voice within my writing. Our watching of 13 Days is just one example. Even though I may not be writing about it in a full on paper or in a separate blog post I can still say that with Mrs. Lawson's help I was 1) able to see the movie in a positive light, 2) enjoy the movie, and 3) learn more about the political hierarchy in the Kennedy term. I learned that 'DEAFCON2' is a status of the need for protective measures during war time or coming to war. But out of all of what I've said I think it says the most that I remember the first activity we did and it still impacts to this day. I can't help but think about it each time I apply the term in my life. So thank you Mrs. Lawson, you've made my last year of History the best year I've had so far!