Classroom Science Initiatives

There was no post yesterday, the first regular college class day of the week, because I only got to school after lunch and there was a laboratory class immediately upon arrival. And I had to leave at 5pm.

The closing ceremonies for the sports camp were great. Highlight of the evening was the fireworks from Enchanted Kingdom, which for the first time ever was set off inside the campus. I hope that it would be a regular occurrence now, at least for the graduation ceremonies.

Besides that, two great bands that had played in the previous events of the college (talent quest and the band fest) played for the athletes. I especially appreciate one band learning “We Are the Champions” by Queen.

What the event actually lacked were guest celebrities. We would have enjoyed having one or two there.

I know that there were some in the opening ceremonies, but there should be just as much fervor for the other bookend event.

I guess it was an indication of the success of the event that the participants wanted it to be extended, not realizing that the organizers would have wanted it to end as soon as possible. That the pressure and harassment on the part of those behind the scenes was not felt is a great measure of success.

@@ Personally, I had a lot of fun manning the robotics training part for the students with no more games.

I liked the dedication of the students in wanting to finish their robot even though the dinner bell call already went out.

I also marveled at how they were able to improvise finishing the robot they wanted to make from the start even though other groups had already taken up the parts that were specified in the manual.

@@ I wish there was a better way to measure technical musical skill better than Rock Band and Guitar Hero.

As it is, just because someone you look up to who happened to have spawned you says that you are doing great doesn’t mean that it’s true, especially if you see that there are fewer people around when you finished playing than when you started. It also doesn’t help to hide behind the “artistic appreciation” clause.

If that were true you could go to some deep dark hole and play there where the rats and worms will not boo at your playing, but don’t force yourself into our events where we know what kind of music we want to hear play (the good kind) and our taste will be judged by who we allow to play.

@@ Daily Leadership Lesson October 28 - Do good with no thought of return and gratitude will fill your heart in the joy of service. - Anonymous

@@ October 29 - No person is ever honored for what he received. Honor is the reward for what he gave. – Anonymous

My take on this: well, technically, someone is honored if he takes a bullet for his country, which some might say is actually giving up his life, so it’s still giving rather than receiving. Anyway, I’m just being a bit contrary.

It still ties in with all the previous lessons for this month where it’s all about living your life for others.