"History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are." David McCullough
Welcome, class of 2011! As you meander the halls of Skyview, familiarizing yourself with your schedule and school day, consider Mr. McCullough's quote. To what degree are we shaped by the past? As individuals? As a school? As a nation? To that end, to what degree does prior knowledge and experience shape what is to come (behavior and outcomes)?
For extra credit, reflect on Mr. McCullough's quote. In the comment box, please share an example of how the past has bearing on your present or future. Please be certain to identify yourself (first and last name) and period number in your comment. As example is listed for you below.
4 comments:
Barb Fettig
Period (doesn't apply)
In reflecting on Mr. McCullough's quote--AND the beginning of the school year--I was reminded how past, present, and future can be linked. As a Skyview senior, I took American government from Mr. Jette. In doing so, I discovered a passion for politics. For the next several years, I took as many political science and history classes as I could at the University of Montana. Eventually, these became my major. He also influenced my decision to become a teacher. As luck would have it, I ended up teaching at my alma mater. So, past became future which is now my present.
Stephen Ouldhouse
Period 0
Mr.McCullough said it perfect. Looking back on my past I see the mistakes I have made and the changes I believe I need to make. For example, I have made school second for much of my life and I am really trying my best to change that. Since my grades have been improving and is setting myself up for success now and in my future. These sort of checks I make for myself has helped me in so many other ways in addition to that. This quote Reflects my actions perfectly.
In responce to your blog i thought about the qoute and came up witha response. To what degree are we shaped by our past? I believe it has to do with how much you participated in your past. In school if you just floated by like it wasnt even happening your probably not going to remember it very well and it wont have that much of an affect on present day. what you have now has built up over the years and what you dont have now you didnt work to achieve over the years. So in conclusion i think the answer or responce to his quote would be the old sang you get out what you put in.
Ivy Shields
history-0
As the semester ends I feel this is the time for me to reflect on Mr. McCullough's quote. The history we learned about this semester, which seemed extremely short, has taught me we always need to be looking at the past so we can see our past errors. We need to continue improving instead of being stuck in our ways. WE need to be able to change to over come our difficulties. We need to remember the past to improve the future. History is a characteristic in all of us that we need to embrace to end up better than we were originally. We need to focus on what we could have done differently, so if we are ever placed in the situation again in the future we can come out of it better than before. This semester has taught that we always need to be remembering because that is the only way we will ever get something done at least semi-decent.
Olivia Calabrese
History 0
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