Recomendation Report

RECOMMENDATION REPORT


TO: Mrs. Worley
FROM: Brandon Edward Griffith
SUBJECT: Recommendation to allow more independent projects in wood-shop

It has come to my attention that the students enrolled in wood shop classes are always pressing the teacher (Ms. Worley) for the possibility of individual creative projects.  The problem is that there is a set construction guide.  I have now been contracted to investigate the benefits of individualism in the curriculum of wood shop taught by Ms. Worley.

 RECOMMENDATION

As requested by many students in the class, students should be able to participate in more independently creative projects.  In doing independently creative projects the student can present their wood shop skills as well as displaying their personal ambitions and creativity.  This seems to produce better work ethic within the wood shop and also brings up the level of working condition by the students.  The reasoning behind all the better work is that it would weed out the students not at all interested in applying the class knowledge to their personal lives and gives students a larger and more personal interest in their desired outcome.

This should be put into effect with a lesson taught one week to teach technique and the following week of lesson would allow the students to apply the technique taught in a personally designed way.  This would be best displayed in the block scheduling periods.  Due to the allotted time on the block days there is more time to focus on working with less rush which results in a safer environment, also allows more time for cleaning and preparation for the woodwork, and lastly allows the instructor time to make way around the class and help more students.

Jerome Bettis 10 elements exposition

Jerome Bettis 10 Element Exposition

 

Birth Date and Place

Jerome Bettis was born in Detroit, Michigan on February  16th 1972.  Right after being born, Jerome was moved into a 24 hour care unit to make sure he was healthy.

Family Members

Jerome Bettis is the youngest of three children behind, middle brother, John Bettis III and ,eldest, Kimberly Bettis.  John (Jr) and Gladys Bettis are his loving but very busy parents.  They tried to provide all they could for their children especially in the rough neighborhood that surrounded them.
His uncle Leroy was also very influential in the life of young Jerome because he was the person who noticed Jerome's athletic abilities and influenced his mother (against her prior misconceptions about the sport) to allow him to play football.
Jerome has also started a family of his own marrying his long time girlfriend Trameka, and fathering his daughter Jada and newborn son Jerome Jr.

Childhood and Social Life

Jerome was always active in his neighborhood and busy playing sports with other kids on the block.  People always saw him with friends or making new ones.  Jerome has been described as having a very magnetic personality bringing out the best in people by always being the best he could be.

Once Jerome hit high school, he was instantly one of the most popular people on campus.  This probably had much to do with the fact he was a VARSITY football starter as freshman.

Hobbies, Interests and Activities

Growing up Jerome's favorite thing to do with a ball wasn't throwing it, running with it, or bouncing it but rather rolling it down a lane.  He was very fond of bowling and became very good at the sport.  His parents would take him to Central City Lanes and watch him compete in minor tournaments from a very young age of 7 years old.  Till this day he plays and follows the sport of bowling.

Surprisingly enough Jerome never considered football a hobby but more of a "love at first sight."  It consumed him and became his first love.

Career

Jerome Bettis also known as "The Bus" played for 2 NFL teams, the (Los Angeles/ St. Luis) RAMS from 1993-1995, and the Pittsburgh Steelers (1995-2006).  His career achievements include; AP NFL Rookie of the Year, PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year, he was a 6 time Pro-Bowl selection(93,94,96,97,01,and 04), 3 time All-Pro selection (93,96 &97), Superbowl Champion, AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year (96), Walter Payton Man of the Year Award (01), Three time Steelers MVP (96,97,2000), Sixth - Leading Rusher of All Time in NFL history, Pittsburgh All Team All three.  He rushed for a total of 13,662 yards, Averaging about 4 yrds per carry and accumulated 94 touchdowns.

Reason for Fame

Jerome Bettis became famous for being one of the NFL's greatest running backs, for his accomplishments on the field.  He revolutionized the way the modern NFL back is looked at.  He created the need for "fat backs" or power players that did more than block like a full back but were as versatile as a smaller speed demon like back.   he was a pioneer in his own form of playing and love for the game.

Anecdotes 

 Before every game Jerome "The Bus" Bettis would go and sit directly in front of his longtime friend and main blocker, fullback Tim Lester aka "the Bus Driver"(because he would lead for Jerome).  Then he would bust out his walkman and play "ME AGIANST THE WORLD" by Tupac Shakur and listen to it with Tim two or three times to let each other know how they had to put the team on their backs to win.  He would then walk up to each receiver and lineman and apologize in advance saying "Man, I am sorry for running up your back, for stepping over you to gain the extra yard or inch, I am not doing this to hurt anyone or to bother, but am only here to win the game and help the team, so when i do this please do not be angry because WHEN we win... I'm taking you all to my mama's house for dinner."

Later Life

Jerome Bettis is now an NBC football analyst that has his own part in a pre game show.  Since retiring he has opened a restaurant called Grille 36 in 2007.  now is currently the host of his own radio show transmitted everyday from Heinz stadium in Pittsburgh.

JOURNALISM PROJECT.

MORE THAN JUST A SPORT, BUT A WAY OF LIFE

By Brandon Griffith

           

           Often times, people find themselves dedicating more time to something that they find appealing in a strange and addictive way. This ‘something’ is sports. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), more than 7.6 million or about 55.5% of all high school students participated in a high school sport in the 2010-2011 scholastic year.  As great and overwhelming as that number is, not all of those people fit the kind of person we are looking for. We are not here to count those who only did it to say they did; or those who thought girls/guys would like them more if they were on the team. The people we are here to confront are those who are passionate and dedicated beyond anyone else’s comprehension.

Individuals who give more than just their time and talent, but also put forth their mind, heart and soul into what they do on the field are those whom this is for. In a sport like football for example, at the high school level size can become a crucial aspect of necessary change in a young player’s life. So to measure up to these standards you see athletes put their bodies through tremendous diets and workouts just to be able to be better at that sport. Same goes for speed and conditioning for track and wrestling, ball handling for soccer, the right swing or throwing motion in baseball etc., all of these things are focus aspects that can consume a player’s mode of thinking or outlook on themselves. Still, these are only some of the physical demands that help drive the true passionate individuals to stand out. We are talking about the first person to practice, weight room or film review, the person who pushes a little harder when everyone else seems to be quitting, the person who can rally their team and staff behind them by just their attitude or play on the field. LEADERS. These are the people who don’t see things as simply a sport… but as a way of life.