Pearl Harbor

The Bombing of Pearl Harbor was a tragedy. We were defenseless and venerable. Pearl Harbor was when the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the US in Hawaii killing a lot of people and that attack dragged the US into World War II. A total of 2,403 people died that day. It happened on December 7 1941.

Some famous quotes from pearl harbor are “May God have mercy on my enemies, because I won’t” from Gorge S Patton. "We must be the great arsenal of democracy. For us this is an emergency as serious as war itself. We must apply ourselves to our task with the same resolution, the same sense of urgency, the same spirit of patriotism and sacrifice as we would show were we at war." Franklin D Roosevelt. The second oldest surviving member of Pearl Harbor Jim Dowring said that he felt “Surprised then lead to Fear then led to Anger…”. There is now a memorial site in honor of those lost in Pearl Harbor that floats over a ship that was sunk in shallow waters.

Semester test study tips

The first thing you should do is make a study guide with the vocabulary and their definitions first. The second thing you should do is put on all of the other things that you think you might need to know on the study guide. The third thing that you should do is study with another classmate. The forth thing you should do is have another classmate quiz you so you can figure out what things you need to study. The next thing you should is if your teacher gives you a review to study from do it because it will help you know what kind of questions expected on the semester test.

According to https://www.fastweb.com/student-life/articles/the-20-study-tips-for-finals. You should study things that are not on your study guide. You should also make a study schedule. Creating a study schedule will help you from getting overwhelmed. According to http://college.usatoday.com/2014/12/08/25-crucial-study-tips-for-finals-week/. You should make a to-do list so you can make sure you have enough time to study before your semester test. You should be reviewing your notes daily to remind you what things mean and how to do them. The next thing you should do is to answer questions you didn't know the first time. If you need extra help studying go to your professor, tutor, or teacher to get extra if needed.

Matthew Bailly - Assistant Bowling Coach

I sat down to ask one of the coaches for MCM’s Bowling Team to find out what he thought of his team, and how he himself was introduced to the sport.  I was curious to see what he thought were the strongest and the weakest point of our team and here is how he responded. “The strongest aspect is how well the team gets along with each other. We could use more work on learning how to aim and focus on bowling.” After asking him these questions I wanted to know how he thought we could improve in matches he reciprocated with “The team can improve by taking practices more seriously and listening to what the coaches are explaining to them.” Then to some up these questions I asked how he thought we were going to do against West Central. “That all depends on how serious MCM takes it, because their practices haven’t been taken too seriously” was his response.

To find out a little bit more about the coach I asked how he got into bowling, and his response was a very simple his parents, and they surprisingly also taught him how to bowl. I was curious to find out what he thought his strengths were as our coach his response was, “Being able to watch how students throw and seeing what they are doing wrong.” I wanted to know if he saw any improvements with our team and what they were, he came up with “Yes, students have started paying attention to what the coaches are saying.” The final question was just to see who among the students he thought the biggest leaders are, and what they brought to our team. “I would have to say Bryce and Dylan for the guys and Faith for the girls, and they bring knowledge that they can share with the team” was his response. 

Winter is Coming

Winter is coming. It's that time of year again. Living in South Dakota, we can expect to see inclement weather. The holiday season is also among us which means more travel in South Dakota. Although the South Dakota Highway Patrol is doing what it can to be proactive and prevent crashes, we would like to remind the residents and visitors of the State of South Dakota you are a key component in keeping yourself and the roads safe. Here are a few tips for travelers driving in winter weather conditions to help keep you safe and help join our mission to prevent crashes and injuries this holiday season:

1. Always Wear Your Seatbelt. It goes without saying but this is one of the most important tips. Crashes cannot always be prevented but injuries can be as long as you are doing everything you can to ensure your safety. Making the decision to put the seatbelt on is the one thing we all can have control over.
2. Check the Weather. Before you leave on a big trip check the weather to see what you might expect to run into on the way. For weather conditions in South Dakota, you can dial 5-1-1 for the most up-to-date information on road conditions. You can also refer to safetravelusa.com for information on road conditions.
3. Put Your Phone Down. Distracted driving is becoming more and more of a problem. If you need to divide your attention from driving, wait until you are in a safe place to stop and use your phone.
4. Don't Set the Cruise Control. Using the cruise control when the road is wet could cause you to hydroplane. Using the cruise control when the roads are slippery could cause unwanted movement of your vehicle as you are driving.
5. Watch Your Speed. Although we have posted speed limits, it's not always safe to drive those limits. These limits are safe at clear and ideal road and weather conditions. When these conditions change, such as when the road is slippery or wet, you may need to reevaluate what speeds the road and weather conditions will allow you to drive.
6. Don't Be In a Hurry. Give yourself extra travel time to get where you need to go in case you run into inclement weather conditions.
7. Defrost Your Windows. Give yourself the advantage to see what's in front of you and be sure that your windows and mirrors are clear of ice and snow.
8. Be Smart. We understand that the holidays are a time of celebration and family for a lot of people. We would like to remind you that if you decide to drink, don't drive.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol would like to thank you for your attentiveness and your role in helping to keep the roads safe. We wish you a happy holidays and a happy new year.

Written By: Trooper Tori Gordon and Trooper Weston Fischer