This document contains a health portfolio created by Nicholas Swafford. It includes sections about his personal health history, family tree, an interview with his grandfather, information about his great grandfather, and his family health history. It also shares details about Nicholas's fitness, nutrition, sleep habits, social life, and closest friends. The health portfolio provides an overview of Nicholas's physical, mental/emotional, and social health.
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This document provides a summary of Emily Peterson's personal health history, family history, fitness testing results, activities, and goals. It includes information about her name, family tree, interviews with her grandfather about health and exercise, pictures from her life, favorite songs, and views on media influence. She provides concise but thorough information about herself and her family in a structured portfolio format.
This document provides a summary of Emily Peterson's personal health history and family background. It includes information about her name, date and birthplace, family tree, interviews with her grandfather about his health habits and concerns, fitness testing results, favorite activities and hobbies, and goals for her future education and career. The document also shares Emily's perspectives on media influence, body image, and developing confidence in her own uniqueness.
This document provides an overview of Kayla Young's personal and family health history through a series of sections:
- Kayla provides details about her birthdate, name, and family origins.
- She interviews her grandmother to learn about health, lifestyle, and popular culture in her grandmother's youth.
- Kayla describes her family's health history, including longevity and common illnesses.
- The document includes sections on Kayla's fitness data, social life, schools attended, and a health triangle self-assessment.
- A timeline of pictures from Kayla's life is presented to illustrate her development.
The document provides biographical information about Alan Truong, including details about his family history, birthplace, hobbies, and future aspirations. It also contains sections highlighting his aunt Cindy and includes photos from different points in Alan's life. The health and fitness sections analyze Alan's sleeping, studying, media usage habits and provide results from physical fitness tests.
The document provides biographical information about Alan Truong, including details about his family history, birthplace, hobbies, and schooling. It also contains sections highlighting his aunt Cindy and presenting photos from different points in Alan's life. The final sections discuss Alan's future aspirations, self-portrait, and unique qualities.
This document summarizes a high school student's health portfolio. It includes sections on the student's personal and family medical history, interviews with family members about health habits when they were teenagers, current fitness and nutrition data for the student, and goals for the future. The student aims to follow in his electrical engineer father's footsteps by pursuing the same career path.
1) Angel Chuang was born in San Diego, California on June 6, 2002. She has a large extended family and enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.
2) Angel hopes to accomplish traveling around the world with friends and family. She sees herself in 10 years working for a media company and living in LA with a roommate and puppy.
3) While the media influences Angel's awareness of brands and popular images, she tries not to favor something just because of its popularity but rather chooses clothes and music based on personal preference and what makes her feel comfortable.
Bryson Allen was born in Indiana and has also lived in Florida. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing sports like football and basketball, and engaging in activities such as watching TV, using the computer, and going to his friend's house. His goals are to graduate from high school and get a good job in the future.
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This document provides a summary of Emily Peterson's personal health history, family history, fitness testing results, activities, and goals. It includes information about her name, family tree, interviews with her grandfather about health and exercise, pictures from her life, favorite songs, and views on media influence. She provides concise but thorough information about herself and her family in a structured portfolio format.
This document provides a summary of Emily Peterson's personal health history and family background. It includes information about her name, date and birthplace, family tree, interviews with her grandfather about his health habits and concerns, fitness testing results, favorite activities and hobbies, and goals for her future education and career. The document also shares Emily's perspectives on media influence, body image, and developing confidence in her own uniqueness.
This document provides an overview of Kayla Young's personal and family health history through a series of sections:
- Kayla provides details about her birthdate, name, and family origins.
- She interviews her grandmother to learn about health, lifestyle, and popular culture in her grandmother's youth.
- Kayla describes her family's health history, including longevity and common illnesses.
- The document includes sections on Kayla's fitness data, social life, schools attended, and a health triangle self-assessment.
- A timeline of pictures from Kayla's life is presented to illustrate her development.
The document provides biographical information about Alan Truong, including details about his family history, birthplace, hobbies, and future aspirations. It also contains sections highlighting his aunt Cindy and includes photos from different points in Alan's life. The health and fitness sections analyze Alan's sleeping, studying, media usage habits and provide results from physical fitness tests.
The document provides biographical information about Alan Truong, including details about his family history, birthplace, hobbies, and schooling. It also contains sections highlighting his aunt Cindy and presenting photos from different points in Alan's life. The final sections discuss Alan's future aspirations, self-portrait, and unique qualities.
This document summarizes a high school student's health portfolio. It includes sections on the student's personal and family medical history, interviews with family members about health habits when they were teenagers, current fitness and nutrition data for the student, and goals for the future. The student aims to follow in his electrical engineer father's footsteps by pursuing the same career path.
1) Angel Chuang was born in San Diego, California on June 6, 2002. She has a large extended family and enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.
2) Angel hopes to accomplish traveling around the world with friends and family. She sees herself in 10 years working for a media company and living in LA with a roommate and puppy.
3) While the media influences Angel's awareness of brands and popular images, she tries not to favor something just because of its popularity but rather chooses clothes and music based on personal preference and what makes her feel comfortable.
Bryson Allen was born in Indiana and has also lived in Florida. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing sports like football and basketball, and engaging in activities such as watching TV, using the computer, and going to his friend's house. His goals are to graduate from high school and get a good job in the future.
Andy explains that he was named after the religious figure Andrew. He lives with his parents and sister and has 7 cousins in Taiwan. Andy is Chinese and lived in Taiwan for 4 years before moving to Japan and California. In his free time, Andy enjoys playing baseball and soccer, creating things, reading, swimming, batting practice, jogging, and going to the harbor.
Joe Lippoli was born in June and has two sisters, one brother, a mom, and a dad. He enjoys basketball, lacrosse, football, lifting weights, and spending time at the gym or hanging out with friends. Joe is proud of playing in high school basketball tournaments and looks up to Dez Wells as a role model.
Mr. Green is a 68-year-old man from Detroit, Michigan who was interviewed about his medical history and daily living. He has diabetes, kidney failure, high blood pressure, heart failure, and depression. He receives care through Meridian Health Plan and sees various specialists. Mr. Green discussed his family history of illness, past injuries and conditions, and challenges with memory loss, hearing, and urination due to his failing kidneys. He relies on his wife for transportation and support and feels that his current needs are being met.
1) Matt Herrod was an honor student and athlete who suffered a traumatic brain injury after jumping from a balcony to avoid police at a party on April 1, 2011.
2) He was airlifted to a trauma center and was in a coma for three weeks, requiring extensive rehabilitation to relearn basic functions.
3) Through determination and hard work in therapy, Matt has recovered much of his abilities, but still struggles with speech, balance, and weakness on his right side. He uses his story to inspire others.
Tinille Medina shares details about her family and upbringing in the Philippines. She was born in 1998 and is the oldest of three siblings. Her father struggled financially after Tinille's grandfather passed away when her father was young. Tinille dreams of becoming a pediatrician and accountant so she can help kids in need of medical care and support her siblings' education. She also recalls her experience auditioning for a talent show as a positive memory that made her stronger despite not advancing.
1) Holt Elementary is building a storm shelter in the back of the school for students and teachers to use in case of bad weather. The shelter will be made of bricks and the fifth grade class will enter first followed by younger grades.
2) A Holt Elementary student discusses their love of basketball and how their coach helped them improve over five years of playing for the Holt Ironmen Ballers team.
3) Students at Holt Elementary are learning journalism skills like writing stories, taking photos, and designing newspaper layouts. Their favorite parts include photographing and learning about others.
Naleng Real Missionary - Personal Testimony 1 Dec 2019Paul Hughes
This document outlines the life story and ministry work of Naleng Real. She was born in Phnom Penh, Cambodia during wartime and faced great hardship during the Khmer Rouge regime, including the death of family members. After the country was liberated in 1979, she walked 550km to Kandal Province at age 4 while sick with measles. In 1980, her oldest sister found her and she lived with her family. She learned English from American missionaries and became a Christian. Since then, she has worked as a translator, spiritual coordinator, and volunteer in various ministry roles. Currently, she coordinates theological training programs and serves as a volunteer leader in her church.
The document introduces several students from Bandung, Indonesia. It provides their names, ages, birthplaces, religions, schools, hobbies, favorite foods, drinks, music, movies, sports and future aspirations. Each student introduction is 2-5 sentences in length.
The document provides autobiographical information about Blake, including his birthday, age, where he is from, and hobbies. It describes a typical school day for Blake and things he enjoys like baseball, basketball, and football. The document also outlines Blake's participation in a food drive to help stock a local pantry and his wish to help feed the hungry and give shelter to the poor.
Poetry for Hope is a collection of poems written and illustrated by 4th grade students in Greensboro, North Carolina. The theme is close to their hearts, since it relates to their immigration journeys, struggles and life challenges. It's not perfect, but it is authentic because it portraits their lives.
I am a 14-year-old Taiwanese student who lives in Taiwan with his family and friends. Basketball and table tennis are his favorite sports, and he had an enjoyable family vacation in China this past summer.
Tommy Gentry is a 75-year-old senior at Auburn University pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. He first attended Auburn in 1960 but failed to graduate. Inspired by his wife to finish his degree, Gentry returned to Auburn in 2014 at age 71. Despite facing challenges due to his age, Gentry is achieving excellent grades with support from professors and classmates. He serves as an inspiration by proving it is never okay to give up on your dreams and goals.
In her autobiography, 13-year-old Ciara Okumura introduces herself, sharing that she enjoys subjects like English and physical education in school. She is very active in sports like hockey, football, soccer, curling, volleyball, and basketball throughout the year. Some of her favorite activities are playing piano, watching movies, drawing with chalk, and listening to music. Ciara hopes readers enjoyed learning a bit about her through her autobiography.
Jacob Jay Nair was born on July 10th, 1989 and is majoring in Exercise Science/Health Promotion. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, trying to stay positive, and occasionally letting loose. He has a close relationship with his sister Tori, who is studying Pharmacology. His hobbies include playing football, basketball, and baseball since childhood as well as outdoor activities like fishing and hunting. Professionally, he hopes to manage a GNC after college or work as a strength coach or athletic trainer while also volunteering with kids. In 10 years, he wants to be married with 2 children, a dog, a truck, a house with a basement, financial stability, health for his family
The document provides biographical and health-related information about Ashley Rianne Wong. It includes details about her family history, birthplace, physical fitness scores, daily activities, social relationships, and progression of photos from childhood to age 15. The document also shares an interview with her mother discussing health, fitness, diet and lifestyle in high school during the 1970s.
This document provides an autobiographical portfolio for Ashley Rianne Wong. It includes sections on her personal health history, family tree, fitness data and nutrition standards, social and emotional health, future aspirations to become a pediatrician and cure cancer, and reflections on how media influences society's standards and her desire to think independently.
The document summarizes the personal and family health history of Omar El-Qoulaq. It includes details about his family tree on both his father and mother's side, an interview with his grandfather discussing his life growing up in Palestine and moving to Saudi Arabia as a refugee, and information about Omar's own health, fitness, social life, education and personal achievements.
This document summarizes Courtney Dowse's personal health history. It discusses her name and birthdate, family history on both her mother and father's side, a family health history interview with her grandmother, inherited health issues in her family including heart attacks and cancer, her current fitness data and nutrition, social/emotional health including sports/hobbies and friends, and her overall health triangle assessment.
The document provides biographical information about Matthew Moore, including his name meaning, birthplace, family health history, hobbies, education history, future aspirations to join the Navy and become a doctor, and how media has influenced his style and gear choices related to his activities and favorite athletes.
The document provides biographical information about Matthew Moore, including his name meaning, birthplace, family health history, hobbies, education history, friendships, aspirations to join the Navy as a medic, and how media influences his style and purchases.
The document provides biographical information about Matthew Moore, including his name meaning, birthplace, family health history, hobbies, education history, friendships, aspirations to join the Navy as a medic, and how media influences his style and purchases.
Andy explains that he was named after the religious figure Andrew. He lives with his parents and sister and has 7 cousins in Taiwan. Andy is Chinese and lived in Taiwan for 4 years before moving to Japan and California. In his free time, Andy enjoys playing baseball and soccer, creating things, reading, swimming, batting practice, jogging, and going to the harbor.
Joe Lippoli was born in June and has two sisters, one brother, a mom, and a dad. He enjoys basketball, lacrosse, football, lifting weights, and spending time at the gym or hanging out with friends. Joe is proud of playing in high school basketball tournaments and looks up to Dez Wells as a role model.
Mr. Green is a 68-year-old man from Detroit, Michigan who was interviewed about his medical history and daily living. He has diabetes, kidney failure, high blood pressure, heart failure, and depression. He receives care through Meridian Health Plan and sees various specialists. Mr. Green discussed his family history of illness, past injuries and conditions, and challenges with memory loss, hearing, and urination due to his failing kidneys. He relies on his wife for transportation and support and feels that his current needs are being met.
1) Matt Herrod was an honor student and athlete who suffered a traumatic brain injury after jumping from a balcony to avoid police at a party on April 1, 2011.
2) He was airlifted to a trauma center and was in a coma for three weeks, requiring extensive rehabilitation to relearn basic functions.
3) Through determination and hard work in therapy, Matt has recovered much of his abilities, but still struggles with speech, balance, and weakness on his right side. He uses his story to inspire others.
Tinille Medina shares details about her family and upbringing in the Philippines. She was born in 1998 and is the oldest of three siblings. Her father struggled financially after Tinille's grandfather passed away when her father was young. Tinille dreams of becoming a pediatrician and accountant so she can help kids in need of medical care and support her siblings' education. She also recalls her experience auditioning for a talent show as a positive memory that made her stronger despite not advancing.
1) Holt Elementary is building a storm shelter in the back of the school for students and teachers to use in case of bad weather. The shelter will be made of bricks and the fifth grade class will enter first followed by younger grades.
2) A Holt Elementary student discusses their love of basketball and how their coach helped them improve over five years of playing for the Holt Ironmen Ballers team.
3) Students at Holt Elementary are learning journalism skills like writing stories, taking photos, and designing newspaper layouts. Their favorite parts include photographing and learning about others.
Naleng Real Missionary - Personal Testimony 1 Dec 2019Paul Hughes
This document outlines the life story and ministry work of Naleng Real. She was born in Phnom Penh, Cambodia during wartime and faced great hardship during the Khmer Rouge regime, including the death of family members. After the country was liberated in 1979, she walked 550km to Kandal Province at age 4 while sick with measles. In 1980, her oldest sister found her and she lived with her family. She learned English from American missionaries and became a Christian. Since then, she has worked as a translator, spiritual coordinator, and volunteer in various ministry roles. Currently, she coordinates theological training programs and serves as a volunteer leader in her church.
The document introduces several students from Bandung, Indonesia. It provides their names, ages, birthplaces, religions, schools, hobbies, favorite foods, drinks, music, movies, sports and future aspirations. Each student introduction is 2-5 sentences in length.
The document provides autobiographical information about Blake, including his birthday, age, where he is from, and hobbies. It describes a typical school day for Blake and things he enjoys like baseball, basketball, and football. The document also outlines Blake's participation in a food drive to help stock a local pantry and his wish to help feed the hungry and give shelter to the poor.
Poetry for Hope is a collection of poems written and illustrated by 4th grade students in Greensboro, North Carolina. The theme is close to their hearts, since it relates to their immigration journeys, struggles and life challenges. It's not perfect, but it is authentic because it portraits their lives.
I am a 14-year-old Taiwanese student who lives in Taiwan with his family and friends. Basketball and table tennis are his favorite sports, and he had an enjoyable family vacation in China this past summer.
Tommy Gentry is a 75-year-old senior at Auburn University pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. He first attended Auburn in 1960 but failed to graduate. Inspired by his wife to finish his degree, Gentry returned to Auburn in 2014 at age 71. Despite facing challenges due to his age, Gentry is achieving excellent grades with support from professors and classmates. He serves as an inspiration by proving it is never okay to give up on your dreams and goals.
In her autobiography, 13-year-old Ciara Okumura introduces herself, sharing that she enjoys subjects like English and physical education in school. She is very active in sports like hockey, football, soccer, curling, volleyball, and basketball throughout the year. Some of her favorite activities are playing piano, watching movies, drawing with chalk, and listening to music. Ciara hopes readers enjoyed learning a bit about her through her autobiography.
Jacob Jay Nair was born on July 10th, 1989 and is majoring in Exercise Science/Health Promotion. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, trying to stay positive, and occasionally letting loose. He has a close relationship with his sister Tori, who is studying Pharmacology. His hobbies include playing football, basketball, and baseball since childhood as well as outdoor activities like fishing and hunting. Professionally, he hopes to manage a GNC after college or work as a strength coach or athletic trainer while also volunteering with kids. In 10 years, he wants to be married with 2 children, a dog, a truck, a house with a basement, financial stability, health for his family
The document provides biographical and health-related information about Ashley Rianne Wong. It includes details about her family history, birthplace, physical fitness scores, daily activities, social relationships, and progression of photos from childhood to age 15. The document also shares an interview with her mother discussing health, fitness, diet and lifestyle in high school during the 1970s.
This document provides an autobiographical portfolio for Ashley Rianne Wong. It includes sections on her personal health history, family tree, fitness data and nutrition standards, social and emotional health, future aspirations to become a pediatrician and cure cancer, and reflections on how media influences society's standards and her desire to think independently.
The document summarizes the personal and family health history of Omar El-Qoulaq. It includes details about his family tree on both his father and mother's side, an interview with his grandfather discussing his life growing up in Palestine and moving to Saudi Arabia as a refugee, and information about Omar's own health, fitness, social life, education and personal achievements.
This document summarizes Courtney Dowse's personal health history. It discusses her name and birthdate, family history on both her mother and father's side, a family health history interview with her grandmother, inherited health issues in her family including heart attacks and cancer, her current fitness data and nutrition, social/emotional health including sports/hobbies and friends, and her overall health triangle assessment.
The document provides biographical information about Matthew Moore, including his name meaning, birthplace, family health history, hobbies, education history, future aspirations to join the Navy and become a doctor, and how media has influenced his style and gear choices related to his activities and favorite athletes.
The document provides biographical information about Matthew Moore, including his name meaning, birthplace, family health history, hobbies, education history, friendships, aspirations to join the Navy as a medic, and how media influences his style and purchases.
The document provides biographical information about Matthew Moore, including his name meaning, birthplace, family health history, hobbies, education history, friendships, aspirations to join the Navy as a medic, and how media influences his style and purchases.
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The document provides an overview of Josiah Rivera's personal health history, family history, fitness levels, interests, and goals for the future. It discusses his family's migration to the US, his healthy lifestyle habits like exercise and nutrition, and how his girlfriend Lexi has had a positive influence on him. It also includes results from his California Standards Fitness Test and summaries of his social, emotional, and mental well-being.
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The document provides an overview of Josiah Rivera's personal health history, family history, fitness levels, interests, and goals for the future. It discusses his family's migration to the US, his healthy lifestyle habits like exercise and nutrition, and how his girlfriend Lexi has had a positive influence on him. It also includes results from his California Standards Fitness Test and summaries of his social, emotional, and mental well-being.
The document provides biographical information about Alan Truong, including details about his family history, birthplace, hobbies, and future aspirations. It also contains sections highlighting his aunt Cindy and includes photos from different points in Alan's life. The fitness data, social media use, and self-portrait sections give insights into Alan's health, habits, and artistic abilities.
This document provides an overview of Brandon Mitchell's personal and family health history. It includes details about Brandon's name and birthplace, interviews with his grandmother about family health issues like high blood pressure, cholesterol, asthma, and allergies. It also includes Brandon's fitness testing results, daily habits like screen time and sleep, hobbies, schools attended, and future aspirations which include being successful in his desired career.
Katie McLeod created a digital portfolio that provides biographical information about herself. It includes details about her family history and ancestry on both her mother and father's sides. It also shares information from an interview with her grandfather, results from fitness tests, charts tracking her weekly study, sleep, technology and media use, as well as photos from her life and descriptions of influential people like her brother Connor. The portfolio aims to give the viewer a sense of who Katie is through sharing personal details and reflections.
Katie McLeod created a digital portfolio that provides biographical information about herself. It includes details about her family history and ancestry on both her mother and father's sides. It also shares information from an interview with her grandfather, results from fitness tests, charts tracking her weekly study, sleep, technology and media use, as well as photos from her life and descriptions of influential people like her brother Connor. The portfolio aims to give the viewer a sense of who Katie is through sharing personal details and reflections.
Michael Ramirez created a personal health history portfolio containing information about his family's health, fitness data, social and emotional health, and future aspirations. The portfolio included interviews with family members, pictures from his childhood, and a letter to his stepfather Kurt thanking him for the positive influence he has had on Michael's life. The portfolio provides a comprehensive overview of Michael's personal health and family medical history.
Muskaan Gill was born on May 24th 2001 in Brampton, Ontario. Her name was originally going to be Sazel or Simran but her parents chose Muskaan instead. She enjoys celebrating Diwali with her family and friends. Her favorite activities include playing games with friends and having swimming parties for her birthday.
Muskaan Gill was born on May 24th 2001 in Brampton, Ontario. Her original name was going to be Sazel or Simran but her parents chose Muskaan because it means smile and they wanted a smiley child. She enjoys celebrating Diwali with her family by lighting fireworks, eating sweets and dinner together. Muskaan has objectives for her life such as improving her organization skills, being a supportive friend, becoming more devoted to God, and learning to cook for her family.
Muskaan Gill was born on May 24th 2001 in Brampton, Ontario. Her original name was going to be Sazel or Simran but her parents chose Muskaan instead. She enjoys celebrating Diwali with her family and friends. Muskaan has goals of improving her organization skills, being supportive of friends, growing taller, and becoming more devoted to God. She describes what family and friends mean to her.
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1. ENS Power Point PortfolioBy: Nick SwaffordENS Online Period 4
2. Personal Health History How I got my name? Meaning/Origin of my name? Date and place of birth?
3. Personal Health History My parents named me Nicholas because it was a name that they both liked and agreed on. My name is Greek and it means “People of Victory”. I was born November 5th, 1994 at Mary Birch Hospital in San Diego, California.
7. Family Health History After reviewing my family tree, I learned that both sides of my family have traits of cancer. My Grandma Wanda, my Dad’s mom, passed away from colon cancer at the age of 63 and my Lama, my Mom’s mother, is a survivor of breast cancer. She was diagnosed at the age of 50. Going further back, I learned that my Dad’s grandfather and my Mom’s grandmother also passed away from various forms of cancer.
8. Fitness Data and Nutrition Fitness Testing: Due to my back injury, I was unable to complete the fitness testing. Studying per Night: Depending on homework assignments and tests during the week, I study between one and three hours per night. The total I studied during the five days was seven and a half hours. Sleep per Night: During the school week, I get an average of nine hours of sleep per night. The total I slept over the five days was forty-seven hours. TV Watching per Night: After I complete my homework, I watch an average of thirty minutes to an hour of sleep per night. The total I watched TV over the five days was four and a half hours.
9. Fitness Data and Nutrition Computer Use: Depending on homework, I am usually on the computer an hour a night. During the five days, because of the ENS project, I have been on more. The total time spent on the computer during the five days was twelve hours. Phone Use: I am on my phone a lot however I am using it to text, go on the Internet to check Learning Point and to take notes. I rarely use my phone to call anyone. Over five days, I used my phone twelve and a half hours. Totals: During the five days, I spent 76.5 hours either studying, sleeping, watching TV, using the computer or using my phone
10. Social and Emotional Health Hobbies, Talents and Sports: I enjoy watching and playing sports. My favorite sport is baseball. I have been playing baseball since I was four years old. Currently I am playing for the Westview Freshman Baseball team. My favorite position to play is 3rd base. I am very talented at playing 3rd base. When I am not playing baseball, I am watching other sports on TV such as baseball, basketball, football and hockey. Pets: I have one cat. She is a three year old Siamese cat that we adopted as a kitten from Helen Woodward. Her name is Keela. Travel: Since I have been playing travel baseball since I was eight years old, I have had the chance to travel to many places for tournaments. In July 2004 I went o Orlando , Florida to play in a tournament at The Disney Wide World of Sports Complex. I went with my family and my baseball team. With my family and team I also have gone to Las Vegas every September for the past six years to play in the Triple Crown Fall Nationals. In August 2007 I went to Cooperstown New York to play in a tournament. During Spring Break 2009 I went on the 8th Grade Washington DC trip. We went to Washington, Philadelphia and New York. This was a trip of a lifetime. I went without parents and just friends from school. Of all the trips I have been on my favorite has been my trip to Cooperstown. It was a week of playing baseball, living in a dorm with some of my best friends and having a blast.
11. Social and Emotional Health Closest Friends: I have a lot of friends but there are a few that I hang out with all of the time and that I consider close friends. They are: Drew Valentine, Matt & Lucas Saintarbor, Austin Fellows , Ryan Kincaid and Torrey Munoz. Schools Attended: Preschool – Early Explorations, Tierrasanta Kindergarten: Vista Grande Elementary, Tierrasanta First Grade – Fifth Grade: Deer Canyon Elementary Sixth Grade – Eight Grade – Mesa Verde Middle School Ninth Grade – Westview High School Clubs I am in or interested in joining It’s not really a club but I am on the Westview Freshman baseball team. Besides that, I am not really interested in any other clubs.
13. Health Triangle Explained Right now, my triangle is balanced the way it is because I am recovering from a back injury. I broke my back in football and has changed the way that I am able to do things. Before breaking my back, I was always active playing baseball, riding bikes, skateboarding and hanging out with friends. After my injury, I was unable to do the things I used to do. My friends would ride bikes, go to the beach and have sleepovers and I couldn’t go. At first, my friends would call and invite me but I always had to say no so, they stopped calling. My social life dramatically slowed down. Not being around friends and being a normal teenager made me sad and frustrated. It also made me realize that I needed to do whatever it took to recover to get back to my normal life. It also made me realize who my true friends were. I wouldn’t wish this injury upon anyone but I have grown from the experience.
24. Picture Timeline 7 Years Old May 2002 Deer Canyon Sock Hop 6 Years Old Dec. 2000 North County Fair 5 Years Old July 2000 Cousin Allison’s Wedding 9 Years Old July 2004 Mira Mesa All Star Team 10 Years Old April 2005 Opening Day at Petco Park 8 Years Old June 2003 Mrs. Harper’s End of the Year Party .
25. Picture Timeline 11 Years Old June 2006 Deer Canyon Graduation 13 Years Old August 2008 RPPW Marauder Football 12 Years Old August 2007 Cooperstown Dreams Park, New York 15 Years Old Nov. 2009 Westview Football 14 Years Old November 2008 Scripps Ranch Falcons Baseball
26. Personal Crest Passing Mr. Strachan’s Class in 8th Grade Hitting a homerun in Cooperstown, New York Owning a Home Study Better Athletic, Smart, Funny, Skydive Nicholas Taylor Swafford
27. Unique Self I feel the song Lean On Me by Bill Withers represents me and what is going on in my life right now because at some point in everyone's life, we all need a friend to help us keep going. The first verse of the song is especially meaningful to me because it’s message is that no matter what is going on today, things will be different and hopefully better tomorrow. I can relate to this because some days I was in pain and left behind because of my back injury, but I knew there were better days ahead. This song shows that if you are positive, good things will come and even though friends might leave you out, they are always there for you in the end. This song has meant a lot to me this past difficult year.
28. Unique Self Lean On Me Bill Withers Sometimes in our lives we all have painWe all have sorrowBut if we are wiseWe know that there's always tomorrow Lean on me, when you're not strongAnd I'll be your friendI'll help you carry onFor it won't be long'Til I'm gonna needSomebody to lean on Please swallow your prideIf I have things you need to borrowFor no one can fill those of your needsThat you don't let show Lean on me, when you're not strongAnd I'll be your friendI'll help you carry onFor it won't be long'Til I'm gonna needSomebody to lean on If there is a load you have to bearThat you can't carryI'm right up the roadI'll share your loadIf you just call me So just call on me brother, when you need a handWe all need somebody to lean onI just might have a problem that you'd understandWe all need somebody to lean on Lean on me when you're not strongAnd I'll be your friendI'll help you carry onFor it won't be longTill I'm gonna needSomebody to lean on Lean on me...
30. Future Aspirations One person who has made a positive impact on my life is my 8th grade teacher Mr. Greg Strachan. Mr. Strachan taught me and others valuable lessons on how to get prepared for high school. He was very strict and very hard at times and some days I didn’t want to go to his class. He drilled us on reading, note taking, organization and studying skills. His class was one of a kind and I couldn’t wait to get out. It wasn’t until the first week of 9th grade I realized how fortunate I was to have him as my teacher. I was more prepared for high school than any of my other friends. Because of the things I learned from Mr. Strachan, 9th grade study habits have been no big deal.
31. Future Aspirations March 29, 2010 Mr. Greg Strachan Mesa Verde Middle School 8375 Entreken Ave. San Diego, CA 92129 Dear Mr. Strachan: I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am that I had you for a teacher. When I was in your class I didn’t think I would make it through. I was completely lost. Through the middle of the year I began to understand that you meant business and that we needed to get our acts together because the next year would be the “big time”. I thought your class was so hard and the things we were learning were not that important. None of my other friends in other classes were doing what I was doing. Even though you told us many times you were preparing us for high school with the workload, note taking and organizational skills, I still did not believe it. It wasn’t until the first week of 9th grade that I got it and I understood what you meant. I actually told my mom that I was so glad I had you for a teacher. Those were words I thought I would never say. That first week we were asked to do just about everything you had told us about. My other friends were shell shocked by what was expected but I was not phased by it. It was like they picked up your class where you left off. I was ready and organized to take on my freshman year. Even though there were some rough times, looking back it was all worth it and I have you to thank. Sincerely, Nick Swafford
32. Future Aspirations Where do I see myself working, living and family life? 3 Years? In three years, I see myself working at Vons over the Summer and Fall to get money for food, dates, and my car. I see myself still living with my parents because I will be a senior and starting to look into colleges. 5 Years? In five years, I see myself at college at Cal State Fullerton playing baseball. I would probably be living in a dorm at CSF with a some guys who know and can relate to me on baseball. At college, I would try to start finding a career to make a living off of for later in my life. 10 Years? In ten years, I see myself working as a Rawlings Baseball Company Representative. I will have bought my own house and have gotten married, possibly even having a kid.
33. Future Aspirations If I could accomplish one thing in my life, it would be… To work hard, be driven and make it to the Major Leagues. I would love to be a third baseman for any team in the MLB.
35. Media Awareness In my opinion, the media decides what is cool and fashionable and what is not. Some people let the media take control of them. For example, a teenage girl is going to most likely want to purchase an item if it was advertised by their idol rather than an ordinary person advertising the item. A lot of skin cream commercials show young, skinny, beautiful actresses putting on the cream and having soft skin. Most likely some woman will purchase the item because she thinks she can look like the actress advertising the item. The media controls what people wear and do throughout their day and it is ruining some peoples lives. I can see how the media can affect some people but it doesn’t affect me. I wear what I want and what is comfortable for me. I play baseball because I enjoy it, not because the media says its cool. Lastly, I listen to the music I want to listen to because it either soothes me, or pumps me up.