Student-Bibbs

Greetings! My name is Adriana Bibbs, and I am a senior at B.E. Mays High School in Atlanta, Ga. I was born in Virginia Beach, Va. but i later moved to Atlanta in 1996. While I am currently enrolled in high school, I participate in Varsity Cheerleading (Captain of Basketball Squad), Co-Captain of Academic Decathlon, Member of the Student Government Association, Member of the Advanced Choral Ensemble, The Summit Newspaper Staff Writer, on the Yearbook committee, and inductee to the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. I am also in Top 10% of my class. Outside of high school, I am an employee of Applebee's Bar and Grill. At the end of my 2nd semester of high school, I plan on graduating with top honors and I plan to attend Virginia Tech in the fall. I wish to major in psychology and work to become a child or sports psychologist.

Monday, September 15, 2008 I can remember the day as if it would only yesterday. I was sitting at my table in my 5th grade class next to my best friends Ezana and Justin. My teacher rushed in the class room with a stern expression, and she spoke in a worrisome tone. "Quiet class! We just had a terrorist attack, and you all are making all this noise!" she said as the class slowly stopped laughing and talking. I remember hearing the word "terrorist" before, but i never knew what it meant. Some time later, students were being dismissed early from school because parents were worried for their children's safety. I would be the only to remain until the end of the day. When I arrived home, watched the news to find out the meaning of terrorist. I watched the planes crash through the towers, then into the pentagon, and then in an open field. I didnt understand why all this was happening. Why were people crashing into plans and buildings? Could it have just been an accident? "Its no accident, sweetie." my dad said as i sat on the couch looking confused. "Terrorist are those who try to invade and harm other countries." he said. Its amazing how I remember this day in depth. I guess I will never forget that Tuesday, September 11th. September 11th has changed my life. My uncle is enrolled in the military, and has served time in the Middle East to fight and protect our country. I worry about his well being, and I hope and pray that he makes it home everytime. The attacks have effected the country by enforcing a tough and top-notch security.

Web 2.0 Assignment- September 17, 2008 2 Other web 2.0 websites/links http://en.oreilly.com/web2008/public/content/home http://www.web2expo.com/ In the first four years of the Web 2.0 Summit, companies have focused on the industry's challenges and opportunities, displaying in the particular business models and leaders driving the Internet. But as they pondered the theme for this year, one clear signal has emerged: the conversation is no longer just about the Web. Now is the time to ask how the Web—its technologies, its values, and its culture—might be designed the world's most pressing limits. Or in another way, and in the true spirit of the Internet entrepreneur—its most pressing opportunities. //**Web 2.0**// is the term describing changing trends in the use of the internet technology and web design that aims to enhance creativity, information sharing, collaboration and functionality of the web. Web 2.0 concepts have led to the development and evolution of web-based communities.

In my opinion, Web 2.0 is an experience that can help develop the knowledge and internet connection with one another. Web 2.0 has lead to the development of a better connection with one another around the world. The advancement of technology has allowed students, like myself, to observe the world in a different light. I believe that web 2.0 can lead to a better understanding of global issues and concerns without leaving your desk top.

Web 2.0 Plan for Mays High September 23, 2008 (1) A particular way that my high school can advance to the levels of Web 2.0 is by sending announcements through e-mail or text. Everyone within my school owns a cellular device or and e-mail account. By sending the announcements technologically, students and teachers can receive the information that may have been missed throughout the day. (2) A second way would be to develop more online courses. Online courses will allow students to interact with the world wide web, and will help them to become more computer savvy, as technology advances. (3) A third way Web 2.0 can be incorporated within the school is through the use of the computers for special projects and assignments. This will help save more on book work and paper work for both teachers and students.

My Political Profile October 14, 2008 As I took the survey in order to figure out my political profile, I discovered that I am more of a conservationist and that I am more of an authoritarian/libertarian. The questions I answered lead me to the conclusion of this political stand point. An authoritarian is someone who want total authority over a government, a libertarian is someone who is some what liberal. I am a both according to my survey results.

Sec. Colin Powell Response October 20, 2008 My response to Powell's support for Barack Obama is not all to surprising. I am happy that he is willing to support Obama, and I agree that he is a refreshing face in the political campaign. With Powell's support, Obama will have or should have increasing support from voters. Obama is now in the lead by ten points according to latest polls, but with new support, he should have a stronger lead than his opponet, McCain. I personally hope Obama wins, for he will cause great change to the face of America. Which will cause different worlds to look at us in a different light.

November 3, 2008 Presidential Election Opinion Over the pass 20 months, we have been awaiting to see who our nest commander in cheif will be. Two democrats we set to make history as a woman and a black man ran for the ticket. Now in one more day, we will hopefully see history happen when Barack Obama is elected president. Jonh McCain has constantly been the bottom choice of most voters because of his elderly age and strong similarity to current president George W. Bush. Barack plans to bring change to the country and spread the wealth between those in the mid-class and the wealthy. If I was allowed to vote, I would vote for Barack Obama because he represents the voice of the people, he plans to spread the wealth between all people, and because he looks like me (in a sense of race).