The Performing Arts ~ T#1 ~ page 136

We went to a PATH production. They used a microphone, spotlights, sound system, and amplifiers for the instruments. I am sure there are other things, but that is all we noticed.

The Performing Arts ~ SB #5 ~ page 136

For Fine Arts, I sang a vocal solo. I practiced once a week for two months. Performing a solo is different than performing with a group because with a group, you depend on the other people to do what they are supposed to and performing solo, it is only you. I prefer working in a group because there is less stress about messing up; I have a smaller part to play. The preparations are different because in a group everybody needs to be available and you have to work around everybody's schedule. With a solo, you can practice any time so long as you have your materials with you.

Travel ~ SB #3 ~ page 40

I wrote to Jefferson, MO chamber of commerce to get information about their city. Here are a few cool things that I want to do when I visit this city:

• The state Capitol - free
• Cole County Historical Museum - $3 for adults, $1 for kids
• Missouri State Highway Patrol - free
• Museum of Missouri Military History- free

On the Court ~ SB2 ~ Pg 162

My coach taught me a lot about basketball.
A foul is when you grab or touch another player while guarding them.
A foul shot would be given when a player is fouled while they are shooting, or if the other team already has more than ten fouls, adding another gets a foul shot. A foul shot is specifically shot from the foul line. Usually, you get two foul shots when fouled while shooting. If you are getting a shot because the other team has more than ten fouls, you may only get one shot.
A double dribble is when you pick up your dribble and then start dribbling again.

The three basic positions are: Guard, Forward, and Center.

The Guard has two different names. The point guard brings the ball down the court and calls the plays. The point guard must be able to dribble well with both hands and pass well. The Shooting guard is the one who can shoot well from all positions. They are also very fast and good at dribbling.

The Forward also has two different names. The Small forward is usually very good at rebounding or can shoot well from a long range. They should be a good passer, hard driver, and good runner as well. The Power forward is the one who goes for short range shots and lay-ups. A good Power forward will be able to get lots of rebounds. They fight for an opening to do lay-ups.

The Center's job is to block shots and get the rebounds. They are rarely expected to shoot or dribble much. Mostly, they are really good on defense.

I learned how to hold my dribble all the way down the court, pass the ball to other players, and make a basket from the foul line. Usually, when I played basketball, I was a center.

Invitation To The Dance ~ SB1 ~ page 126

I was a part of the Dance Team at my school. Before starting practice, we would do several exercises to warm up. These included splits, pike, straddle, butterfly, triceps stretch, quadriceps stretch, I.T. stretch, cobra, palm tree, and the shoulder stretch.

Home Improvement ~ SB2 ~ page 34

When we were moving in to our apartment, I helped Mom paint our bedroom. We painted each wall a different color. I chose lime green and my sister chose purple. We used two different shades of each color. Then later, I helped Mom finish painting the room. This project was begun while I was a Junior, but finished while I was a Cadette.