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The chart above shows my GATE/Tech classmates’ reading grades. The average of these grades is 89.4166667 %. The highest grades were two 100′s and a 98 %. These students, Amanda, Angelo, and I feel proud about our grade. Angelo says he is surprised that he got that grade, but he also says it’s because his class isn’t boring. Amanda feels that her class is easy, which is why she got a high grade. I, on the other hand, think that reading has just been one of my best subjects since I was little.

The lowest grades on this chart were 70%, 74%, and an 83%. Mary, who got an 83 % says that she did not turn in her make-up work, but can improve her grade by completing her work next time. Tamara, who got the 74 % says that she recieved a low grade because she did not do her projects. She said she’ll improve this grade by re-doing her project. The student who got the lowest grade, which is Jaderianne, says she feels normal about the grade she received. She doesn’t really know why she got that grade.

I asked all of my GATE/Tech classmates how many schools they have attended, and the chart above shows the results. It shows that the total schools my classmates have attended, including me, is 41. The average is 3.416667. My conclusion is that Jaderianne, Stephanie, Amanda and Anthony have attended the least amount of schools, and that I have attended the most schools.

1) According to the timeline, which two innovations are the oldest and when did they exist?
- Latte Stones and canoes ; they existed before 2, 000 B.C.

2) What is the importance of the Plaza de Espana?
- It was chosen to be the location of the Spanish government. It had also been destroyed during World War II, with only a few structures that had survived.

3) List the three Catholic churches and years when they were originally built. What is the impact of these churches to the people of Guam?
- One is Saint Joseph, originally built in 1680. The church houses the remains of Father Jesus Baza Duenas, Guam’s local martyr executed by the Japanese.

Another is San Dionisio, originally built in 1681. It is one of the two remaining churches following World War II. Due to many typhoons and earthquakes, the church has been reconstructed.

Another is Dulce Nombre de Maria Church, originally built in 1669. Its impact is due to the Sånta Marian Kåmalen statue, which the annual procession is on Dec. 8, as to us, is now a public holiday.

4) What is the impact of the San Antonio Bridge? What changes did it bring after World War II?
- It has connected with two of the most populous barrios, San Ignacio and Bilibic. It’s area has suffered some of the worst damages during World War II. The river was re-routed during reconstruction, but the damaged Spanish stone bridge was left in place.

5) Name the innovation described in the Malesso Kombento and Inalahan Historic Distric? What changes do you think the innovation brought to the people in the South?
- They are used as homes of the pastor of the Merizo and Umatac perishes. I think they brought changes by reconstructing them as homes, while containing some importance of Guam’s past.

6) Name the innovation described in building the Taleyfac Spanish Bridge. Go to Google and search for the innovation. Click on the link from Guampedia.com, and read it. What impact did this innovation have on Guam’s structures?
- The innovation described is the masonry of mamposteria. It had an impact on Guam structures because if the buildings were built out of stone, which makes it safer if ever a typhoon or strong winds occur.

7) What is Fort Soledad’s impact on the Spanish period? Find the name of two other forts on Guam.
- It’s impact was to protect galleons from Acapulco on their way to Manila, from pirates. It was also used to keep Spanish soldiers safe from Guam’s hostilities. Two other forts built on Guam were Fort Santa Agueda and Fort Santa Angel.

8 ) The Lujan house and Guam Institute had an important impact to the people of Guam in the 1900’s. What is it and what changes did it bring to Guam?
- It was the first private school on Guam.

9) What is the impact of the Merlyn G. Cook School? Go to Google and search “first school on Guam” with quotation marks. There are two different information. Name the years and who started them.
- It was one of the first American schools build on Guam. It was open from 1931-1942 when the Japanese re-opened it as Mountain Town School.

10) What do you think was the impact of the Humatak Outdoor Library?
- It was unique, and was originally sheltered by a hut.

11) Read the World War II section. Find three innovations described in the article. What are the impact and change of these innovations?

- The aircraft carriers used to transport the planes used in bombing the Japanese occupying Guam.
Another innovation was a small boat because it rescued one from a deserted northern shore.
Another innovation were the bunkers. It helped the Chamorros hide from the bombings.

An important innovation in my life is technology. There are many inventions of technology; without it, I would be so bored. I know we have to be active and what not, but I want to use technology for entertainment purposes too. I love to go on YouTube, MySpace, and Friendster. I’m glad that we have technology because if we didn’t, I wouldn’t be able to chat with my family who are off-island. I also love to chat with my friends! Some phones these days can even go online. I wish I had that! Oh well, I guess I have to use my computer. Microwaves and toasters are also important to me! I love to eat.

Lessons Of My Christmas Break

My outline:

                       I. Use your time wisely

                                   A. Don’t overfeed yourself!

                                           1. When I was full, I still ate and got a stomache ache.

                                           2. I guess I got hungry every other hour.

                                   B. Have fun! Or use/do something to use your time if you have nothing to do.

                                           1. If your home is dirty, do some chores…or any projects (if you have)

                                           2. I stretched because I felt so lazy since all I did was go online.

                       II. Be happy with your family

                                   A.  Don’t be cranky on Christmas and New Year

                                           1. I went to church at midnight even though I was sleepy.

                                           2. I had my bestfriend(s) come to my house on New year & Xmas(:

                                   B.  Everybody should be nice on a NEW YEAR!

                                           1. I called 2 of my friends during New Years

                                           2. I tried not to get irritated by the overly loud noise!

Journal # 10

During my Christmas Break, I learned a few lessons. After Christmas, I “overfed” myself and got a horrible stomache ache. (Haha, & ouch!) I also spent the other days procrastinating about my projects. I really had nothing to do, but I don’t know why I was so lazy. I stretched because I didn’t want to feel that lazy!

On Christmas, my family and I went to church at midnight. I almost became unconscious until we had to stand up and sing. On New Years, my neighbors were so loud! After a few minutes of midnight on new years, I called my friends because I got bored. I also tried not to get irritated by the noise because I should’ve been happy!

To take a good picture, you must watch your background. It is important because your background might have soomething silly, so it will make your picture look weird. You could also go outdoors if possible because natural sunlight produces better photo lighting results, BUT you must not have too much lighting because that will be too bright. You could also use a flash outdoors because bright sun can create dark shadows, especially around faces.

It would be good to move in close to your shot so you can get a better view, but don’t go too close or too far because that will look just akward! Move your subject slightly off the center so your shot won’t be boring. Sometimes, the length or width of your photo might not match your subject, so just learn when to take vertical pictures. Not everyone likes “cheesy smiles” , so it would be good to joke around a little so the person’s smile won’t look “forced”. Be aware of your surroundings! ; make sure some surroundings that affect your picture are the good type. Take lots of pictures because there might be a setting in your camera that you never knew of! ; I know I was like that because I never knew my camera could have a black and white & sepia tone setting. 

Hi readers. My questions on the survey were “What is your favorite movie/book that became a movie?” , “What are your hobbies?” , and “What word would you use to describe yourself?” I chose these questions because they were the questions that popped up in my mind. I also wanted to know their hobbies and what word they would really use to describe themselves. I found the answers pretty interesting. I laughed at some, and was actually surprised.

To be honest, I thought Alyssa and Reuben’s survey was the most interesting. Reuben’s own made me laugh. Alyssa’s own was pretty cool. The questions were random and I was pretty happy to answer them. So, those are my favorite surveys.

Alyssa’s Blog

Reuben’s Blog

 On October 31, 2008,  most Untalan Middle School students dressed up in costumes to school. I saw some students and teachers dressed as fairies, witches, and angels. There was a dance activity, a game activity, a Twilight party, a movie activity, study hall, or detention. I chose to go to the Twilight party. The party was amazing — it was so … TWILIGHT THEMED!

Tara S. is a 7th grader at UMS who decided to go to the Twilight party. She wore black to get in, even though she didn’t read the Twilight book. She saw our classmates as “blood-drinkers”, and food! She loved the food and games. She had a good time.