Back Bay Experience (Junior Year)

I don't even know where to start from, Back Bay has been such a big help. I plan on going back to my home school, CMHS, but I wouldn't be able to go there without Back Bay's help. When I came to this school my grades and transcript weren't looking to good. Now I have good grades, good attendance, and I have enough credits to go back to Mesa.

I've had so many good times I don't know where to start from. This year has been something new, something exciting, and different. Playing basketball in the 3 on 3 tournament was the best. Competing is something that I love to do, and I got to compete with some new people. Anthony Astorino, Fernando, and my twin brother, Ray Garduno. We did really well and won the championship, went undefeated in the tournament, and got rewarded with some great tasting pizza from Mr. Kovac. That was definitely the most exciting/memorable moment that I have had at Back Bay. 

The only this that Back Bay could do to make this school better is to get some sports going on. If we started our own basketball and football team here and Back Bay, I think we could do really well and compete. We have a lot of talented kids at this school, some kids want to show that. If we couldn't get our school to change that, then at least let us play a sport at a different school while were attending Back Bay. 

I'm going to miss a lot of things that are at Back Bay. The teachers, the students, and especially the things that go on at Back Bay. The classes that this school schedules you for are pretty intense classes. I love all the classes that I'm assigned. Art, Horticulture, and Walking class are my favorite. Mrs. Moore would have to be my favorite teacher on campus. She is super cool, very energetic, and is always in a good mood. She has helped me out a lot at this school and is a very cool teacher to talk to. 

My Last Summer as a High School Student...

This summer has to be one of the best; I have to make this a summer that will never be forgotten. This summer I plan on working, going to the beach, hanging out with friends, and going to the gym more. Im looking forward to playing a lot of basketball over the summer, winning some tournaments, and going home with one of those big trophies.

Since this is going to be my last summer before my life changes, I have to make the best of it. To make the best of it, it's going to cost me some money; so that means it job time. I'm going to be working at the OC Fair this year, that's how I'm going to have money to do what I want to do. Having a job isn't the funnest thing, but it's definitely worth it. Working at the OC Fair is actually a pretty cool job, I get to be around a fun environment so it's not like I'm ever bored at work. 

Going to the gym over the summer is really important to me this year, I need to get my beach body going, and i also need to get in shape for Football and Basketball. Going to the gym isn't that easy for me, I usually don't have enough time to make it to the gym. I'm going to have basketball practice from 7-9am, so that means right after practice I'll be heading to the beach right after practice. A good bike ride to the beach after a fun practice is always good. 

Hanging out with my friends is another thing that I am going to make memorable, or at least try to remember. Last summer I was always with my friends, we would always go to the fair, beach, or go on an adventure to somewhere we haven't been before. So I plan on having a recap of that this year. I'm going to do anything to make this summer the best, that's a promise. 

4. Should Marijuana Be Legalized?

I believe that marijuana is NOT a drug; it helps many people in the world get through the day a whole lot easier. The government has actually thought about making Marijuana legal, but they would only do that if they could tax it. If they legalize marijuana and tax it, the cost for marijuana is going to rise, which is going to cause people (donators, users, and patients) mad because its going to cost them more to get what they need to live a day in "peace". People aren’t going to be so happy about that. So in my opinion, Marijuana should NOT be legalized; its just going to cause a lot of ruckus and more people are going to try to sell marijuana on the black market. People are going to be having farms of marijuana growing everywhere you go. If you have your Medical Card, you’re allowed to have a mini farm in your house, or on your property. People are going to be taking advantage of that IF marijuana ever becomes legal. Marijuana, Mary Jane, or whatever people call it now days; should stay illegal. It’s just going to cause a lot of changes to California and they aren’t going to be good. 

Missing Dog!!

Please Find Me..

“Brownie”

Went missing on Adams St.

date missing on 6/4/11

Please call 714-555-1420

Garduno.daniel21@yahoo.com

REWARDDDDDD!!! $400

3. Gritsss.. x__x

If you feel like dying, just go pick up a pack of cigarettes!! People may think its cool to smoke, but they're really damaging their lungs and filling them up with tar. It changes the way you look, feel, and it messes with your health. Smoking cigarettes stains your teeth, so that means no more nice smile, which also means, nasty breathe. When you’re like this, people don't want to be around you. People won’t want to talk to you; no one will want to be your friend. Sometimes people smoke just to be cool and so they could be part of the group.  Smoking while pregnant can hurt you, but it can also affect your baby. Many people don’t know that, but a lot of people don’t really believe it. Tobacco/Cigarettes kill more people than any other drug, more than alcohol, and even more car crashes put together.  2^nd hand smoke is also a lot worse than first hand smoke. So if you have kids, please don’t smoke around them, you might not think you’re hurting them, but you really are. If you don’t want cancer, baby problems, bad teeth/breathe, then stay away from cigarettes, it’s just that simple.

2. KIDS

Do you know what your children are doing at all times? The movie KIDS is an incredible movie about the life of teenagers during their crazy moments. They all have their moments and their nights. In my opinion, I think KIDS is a great movie; is all they do is party and do things that teenagers do for fun now a days. Kids are all about having fun and doing things that we only get to do as teenagers. After your teen years are gone, its all about work and kids, there is no more party scene for you. Teenagers are all about going out, hanging out with friends, and experimenting over the summer. That's exactly what these 'kids' do. I would rate this video a 4/5 stars; it had its funny, violent, and drama scenes, which made this movie intense. There was always a surprise coming up, it was just unpredictable when it was going to happen. Your always in for a treat when your watching teenage movies like this, but you would never expect some of these things to happen. If you want to laugh and see how teenagers are all around the world; watch this movie.  Nuff’ said!

The WaterBoy

Director Frank Coraci has a background of making very interesting comedies. He directed the movie Click, which won 2007's People's Choice Award for Favorite movie comedy. The WaterBoy still holds the tittle of being the number one grossing sports comedy of all time. His first independent film, Murdered Innocence, which he also co-wrote, won Best Feature Film Award and Best Directorial debut at the Long Island Film Festival. 

Adam Sandler played the main character in this movie and did it very well. He went from being a kid getting hired as a WaterBoy, to being the playmaker in the game. He isn't really a violent person in the movie, he is calm, funny, and i would say a little odd. Adam Sandler also writes and produces many of his own films and has composed songs for several of them.  

1. Kobe Bryant

The youngest player to play in a NBA game at 18 years 2 months and 11 days. He became the youngest all star in the NBA history in 1998; won 3 consecutive NBA Finals (2000, 01, 02) also scored 81 points in a game against Toronto in January 2006, that would put him in 2nd place for most points scored in a game. He also was awarded defensive player of the year for the 9th time. Phil Jackson has left the head coach position open this year and Mike Brown is the one to take that this year. Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant were very close, they had a very good friendship. Kobe Bryant had no comment, no suggestion, and was never given a heads up about the new hire. No one is to sure if this is going to effect Kobe Bryant, we will have to wait until next season to find out the answer to that. It honestly shouldn’t matter to Kobe Bryant about the new coach. He already knew that he was going to have a new coach. Kobe just has to play his game and do what he does best on the court. Bryant is a very good basketball player, I’m sure that the new coach won’t be an issue for Kobe.
 

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Colored Self Portrait..

Compare and Contrast...

In the movie Monsters Inc. Mr. Roger Ebert said that kids are scared of monsters, but that monsters are scared of kids as well. In my opinion i think that's is not true, monsters are bigger and stronger than kids. Their is no reason why a monster should be scared of a kid.  Mr. Ebert is right, the only thing that we didnt know about monsters scaring kids is that they save their scream. Its called Monstropolis, the only reason monsters jump out of closets and scare kids is to collect their screams, which are to Monstropolis as power plants as to the rest of us. 

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My Dream School..

If I could pick any College to attend after graduating from high school I would go to USC.  The University of Southern California has been my dream school since I was a little kid. I want to go to USC not only to get my Teacher’s Credential, but to also play football as a Trojan.  I would pick USC over any other school because that is truly my dream school and where I want to end up.  I believe that USC could help me get to where I want to be in life and I know I would have a great time there. 

In 5 Years...

Do you know where you’ll be 5 years from now? My first year I plan on graduating from Costa Mesa High School with a 4.0 GPA; I’ll be playing football, basketball, and baseball as a Mustang. I’ll have a Part-Time job at Pizza Hut so I’ll be able to pay for college. I’ll be working at the OC Fair over the summer, so I’ll get enough money to get myself a car.

My second year ill be attending IVC working on getting my teacher’s credential. I’ll also be working on getting a degree in Sports Training and maybe for an accountant. I like working with numbers, but I also like to work with kids and play sports. I want to play football and basketball while attending college. I’ll be looking for my own place and saving some money to move out and get my own apartment. . Since this is my first year out of High School, I’m going to get out of California and explore. I want to go to Amsterdam with a few of my friends for a little vacation.

Going into my third year, I’ll be working on getting an apartment. Most likely I’ll have a friend as a roommate so I could save some money for school. I’m going to have a new job by now. I’ll be working at Sprouts for my brother, this new job will help me get the bills paid and put money away for school as well. After being out of High School for 2 years now, I want to go on another vacation, at least one every year. I’ll probably go to Virginia to go visit some of my family that I haven’t seen since I was little.

After being in College for 2 years, I’m going to need a break. I’ll be 21 and I should have my own apartment, car, and girlfriend. Since I just turned 21, most likely ill be taking a trip out to Las Vegas. I want to have a kid before I turn 22 so I’ll be working on that as well as working on getting a house for my family.

I plan on being done with college in 4 years and getting a job as a teacher at Costa Mesa High School. I know what I have to do to get to where I want to be; I just have to try to get there. If the teacher job doesn’t come through, I’ll try to be a Sports Trainer. My goal is to become a Sports Trainer for the Los Angeles Lakers. 

Letter of Rec.

April 1, 2011

Mr. Walske

Computer Teacher

Back Bay High School

390 Monte Vista Ave.

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Dear Mr. Walske:

Daniel Garduno is one of my best students in class. He is always on time, on task, and is very energetic. Daniel is a very hard worker; he always does his work and can help out other students when they’re in need. He has a very positive attitude and is always in a good mood. He works well with others and can also get the job done by himself.

Daniel is an athlete as well as a great student. He plays football, basketball, and baseball. Daniel is very dedicated and also very competitive. He isn’t afraid to compete and he likes a challenge. He has been playing sports since he was very small; he stuck with sports and is now a great athlete.

Mr. Garduno does a lot of work outside of school. He is taking college classes at OCC and is also playing basketball with a club team, Old School. Daniel makes the best of his time and does the right things to get him to the right places.

Sincerely,

Daniel Garduno

My Favorite Sport

Taylor Mays, one of the hardest football players in the game. He always got the crowd on their feet yelling for the Trojans to win. This is why football is my favorite sport, their is always someone getting hit, and something exciting happening every minute.

You can always count on Taylor Mays to save the day and not let anyone score. He has so many big hits through out his career. You can best believe that Taylor Mays comes to every game looking for a head to take off.