Self-reflection surveys and synthesis make for an interesting Thursday

As I write this the Texas Rangers are leading the Toronto Blue Jays in the first game of their playoff series. I wonder how it will turn out... I've never been much of a baseball guy myself, but you do have to pull for the home team, eh? Go Rangers!?

Oh Dwight... you always know what's in my heart.

Sophomores, based on the expressions on your faces while you answered those survey questions, you were taking the questions seriously. Good for you! We (teachers) had to take a version of the same survey. I thought it was pretty darn thought provoking. We'll see if anyone actually does anything with the information they get from it. (whoever "they" are)  ILLUMINATI

Next Tuesday is DBQ day! If you're concerned, just change the first letter to "B" and everything is fine. No one is scared of BBQ day. Unless you're a vegetarian, but that's your fault. 

We have posted a veritable cornucopia of resources on the website for you to use to prepare for the DBQ. Amongst the many items there, we put the Colombian Exchange DBQ up along with a sample outline that Mrs. Garafola so graciously put together so you can see how it's done. Take a look and see what helps you. Again, you are a better writer than you realize. Just try not to freak out. 

A couple of reminders - put on your whappy pants because you've got ch. 25 due next Thursday, Oct. 15. In addition, don't let that Explorer's Expo creep up on you. October 26 will be here sooner than you'd like. 

As we wind down our exploration of ACL Festival artists, here is some new music for you. I highly recommend this gentleman's music when you just need to chill out. 
Here's your musical soundtrack for an unseasonably warm Thursday: