due 6/25

Brattleboro Union H.S., Class of 2007
6/16/2007 -- Ida Adam "Things like that happen to everybody." Those "million things that can bring embarrassment your way" are simply rites of passage, he said.
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said he went from "stressing about social acceptance to giving a speech to my graduating class without wetting myself."
But, he reminded his fellow graduates, "We survived those crises. We can take on anything."
He also told the Class of 2007 not to worry about what other people think of them as they go out into the world.
"Fitting in is such a ridiculous idea. Live in a way that allows you to be comfortable with what you have accomplished."
Valedictorian Alyssa Dandrea asked Salutatorian Aidan Smith and Emily Potter to share the podium with her.
"Only a matter of decimal points separated us," said Dandrea, adding "it's truly been a privilege to grow up with amazing individuals who care about one another and the community."
"Cherish the little things and appreciate those who helped make us who we are today," were Potter's words of wisdom for her fellow graduates.
"Think for yourself," said Smith. "Ask questions and don't follow people blindly."
Paraphrasing Star Trek, Smith told his fellow graduates to "explore strange new worlds, seek out a new life and possibilities and boldly go where no one has gone before."
During a somber moment for the crowd, scholarships in memory of Kelsey Wells and Kevin Squires were presented for the first time. The pair died in a car crash last fall, killed by an intoxicated driver.
"Kelsey will be most remembered for her generous and giving spirit," said Sue Wells, whose daughter graduated in 2006.
Christina Nelson and Heather Cleveland received the Kelsey Wells Scholarship.
"He was a dedicated and hard working student," said Melissa Whitney, who presented the Kevin Squires Scholarships to Brandon Bucossi and Wemyss Scott . "Whether in the class or on the field he always gave more than 100 percent. He never gave up. He will be remembered for his big heart."
Squires graduated with the Class of 2003.
One speaker reminded the graduates they are moving into uncertain waters.
"The Class of 1942 was where you are today," said Gerta Swanson, who presented the 1942 In Memoriam Trophy and Scholarship . "We had much trepidation and there was a war going on. You are in the same circumstances," but she assured the graduates, "everything is going to be fine."
Also, a first time scholarship for further study in the arts was awarded to three graduates.
"People often do incredible things," said David Dunn, the chairman of the school board. Ralph Eames, whose father was a custodian at Brattleboro High School years ago, left a sizable fortune to BUHS after he passed away last year. The bequest, in the amount of nearly $2 million, is the biggest in Brattleboro's history.
This year, the school gave away three $7,500 scholarships -- the Eames Award for Further Study in the Arts -- to Molly Steinmark, Abigail Nace and Alyssa Dandrea.
Next year, said Dunn, the school hopes to disburse six scholarships and the following years it will disburse up to nine.
"Thank you Mr. Eames," said Dunn. "You will not be forgotten.



This article has somthing to do with module one because teens died in a car crash and car crashes are the number one reason why teens die.

part 2, YAW means traction to the tires is lost causing the vehicle to spin around its center of gravity or "yaw" axis.

ROLL means the vehicle weight is transferred to the side tire when turning or cornering loss of traction can occur.

PITCH means the vehicle weight is transferred to the front or rear tires when braking and accelerating. loss of traction can occur.

part 3, fringe, central and peripheral vision. Fringe vision is the part of your peripheral vision that is closest to your central vision. It also helps you monitor zone changes. Fringe vision is used in driving to detect changes in the rear view mirror and monitor reference points for vehicle position. Cenral vision helps you see clearly while looking straight ahead. Central vision is used in driving to check you’re your target area and front zones. Peripheral vision is the areas that a person can see to the left and right of central vision. Peripheral vision is used in driving because it’s the one-hundred and eighty degrees around.

part 4, target area is the part of roadway were your target is. target area helps you travel because you pick a spot far down the road and it makes the car travel were you want.

part 5, transition pegs help you make good turns and identifys the target area while the turn is happening. transition peg helps you make precise actions on braking accelerating and turning. when turning left or right you can use it by looking in your rear view miror