Veterans Day is a celebration to honor veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Veterans Day is always on November 11 regardless what day it falls on.

This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day.

It is important to show honor on veterans day because it shows respect to those that went to war to protect us. We didn't go to war and see such horrible things, they did. Those men and women fought for our freedom, they risked their life for us.

Here are some ways you can show respect and honor:

1. Visit a veteran at a hospital and tell them thank you
2. Volunteer with an organization, such as Canine Companions for Independence, that provide therapy dogs to veterans.
3. Donate to your veterans
4. Write them letters
5. Attend to parades

I think this is a very special day. But we shouldn't just honor our veterans on November 11th, we should honor and support them everyday. These men and women have families of their own and they are risking their lives out there just for us, just for our freedom. These people deserve the best for doing so but sadly they don't receive the best. After they get back most get treated like they are nothing. I was reading the article US military veterans face inadequate care after returning from war – report  and it states that “Almost half of the 2.2 million troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan report difficulties on their return home, but many receive inadequate care from the US…” Do you think this is fair? Because i certainly dont. The sad part is that i can't really do anything about it because i'm underage but if you're reading this right now, help them. They have done so much for you and me and the whole US but the they doesn't treat them like they should be treated.

These are the 3 magic keys to living your life with integrity:

• 1. Have the courage to say no
• 2. Have the courage to face the truth
• 3. Do the right thing because it is right

-W. Clement Stone

If you have integrity, you'll live a happier and positive life. Everyone will remember your name and the good things you did because of your integrity. You should never let others take over you and your choices. If you don't want to do something say no, don't say yes because you feel pressure or because itll make you look cool. It totally won't look cool on your record. If you did something wrong and you're aware of the harm it caused you or others, say it was you. Don't lie about it, the truth will eventually come out and it'll be worse for you. Always ctr 24/7. You can never go wrong with ctr because it's always the right thing to do. Do something good and don't expect anything in return. Pass it forward and hope others do the same.

“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.”

-Proverbs 13:20

If you talk to/ hang out with bad influences, you will become a bad influence. People who are bad influences usually have bad grades, do drugs, drink alcohol, and are basically failures. If you choose to be around these people, sooner or later you'll become one. If you hang out with wise people, you won't be a failure. Wise people help you, support you, care about you and they would never let you do something bad or something that is completely wrong. Choose to be around these people. They value you for who you are, not for who they make of you. If you are a bad influences, choose to change for the better. Do it for your future. Don't become someone you don't want to become just because others want you to become that.

The Gainesville Tornadoes thank their unexpected fans

These guys can only play basketball a few times a year because they ctw. There is never a crowd of fans when this team plays against other high schools. Two players decided that they wouldn't play unless there was a crowd on the bleachers. They invited a crowd of people and these two boys asked them to cheer for the opposite team. The fans did cheer for the opposite team and the opposite team was so confused. They all said they would remember this day forever. I think this is a good idea in a way. It's a good idea because you avoid conflicts between the two teams and it shows respect and support. It's not as good because not everyone will agree with this, cheering for the opposite team and not caring about the score. These two boys ctw at first but then realized their mistakes and ctr. Which is good. This should be a motivation to others.

“The best recreation is to do good.”

-William Penn

If you want to change, you should do it for the better. You should change by ctr always. Don't hang out with people who ctw. Those people are not good influences. Hang out with people who ctr 24/7 and who motivate you to do the same. You may not be a ctr person yet but you can change that right now. It's never too late to become a ctr person. If you want to get straight A's on your next report card, study, work your butt off. Do anything possible to raise those grades. Start being a ctr person, it'll help you improve in your academics and in your personal life. You should always  ctr. If you don't yet make sure you start ctr.

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

-William Penn

You may think something is right to do because you see a big crowd of people doing it, but it's not. You're never going to get anywhere in life if you're a follower.. Be a leader. Leaders have a better chance of living a better life. Many follow the crowd so don't be afraid of standing alone. Choosing the right is always better than choosing the wrong. You'll never get in trouble for choosing the right. Choosing the wrong has many repercussions. Don't consume alcohol or any drug just because your so called friends are doing it, if they try to convince you they aren't really your friends. The right thing to do is to say no. If you're the only one who says no, who cares. This shows you know what you are doing. If you do decide to do it, you already chose the wrong. You probably did it to impress your friends or that one person you like, but that isn't going to take you anywhere. Don't do things to impress people, it's not worth it.

School Homecomings

A school homecoming is an annual tradition. It's a time to celebrate the school you are attending to, show school spirit and so others who used to attend the school come back..

On November 18, 1922, the University of Georgia, along with the athletic association and the Alumni Society hosted the first formal Homecoming event in university history. The first homecoming celebration began on Friday evening with a mass meeting of alumni and students, which consisted of spirited speeches from faculty, coaches, members of the team and the visiting alumni. The rally was followed by an evening of entertainment and dancing with a thaliana performance and the panHellenic ball.

We celebrate homecoming because it encourages students to have school spirit and pride

Theres many events and activities to a school homecoming

• A pep rally - A pep rally is when all the cheerleaders, color guard and band members do a performance the day of the game.
• A sports game (football, soccer, basketball, ect)
• A dance
• Dress days
• Lunch activities
• Door decorating contest
• Homecoming king and queen voting
• Parade

Its called a homecoming game because The game is usually the week of homecoming.

Homecoming Etiquette is behaving like you should every day: respectful, have school spirit and pride, have fun, and ect.

I think homecoming is going to be fun. Ive never been to homecoming because im a freshman but im really looking forward to it. Im in marching band so im really looking forward to the game, especially the halftime show.