The Eagle January 27- Issue 2
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By: Ethan Hogan Effort is something that can’t be measured. There is no right or wrong way to give effort. To prove it you have to show it. Effort by definition is making a serious attempt to do something. Plymouth North High School recently held its first-ever "Effort Breakfast" to recognize and honor students who have consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic and dedication to their studies. The event, which was held in the school's cafeteria on Friday, December 16th, was attended by a number of faculty members, administrators, and family members. The Effort Breakfast was initiated by the administration and staff members. They wanted to find a way to recognize and reward students who excelled above and beyond in the classroom. "We noticed that there are so many students at our school who are putting in extra effort and going the extra mile, and we wanted to find a way to acknowledge and celebrate that," said Plymouth North Principal, Peter Parcellin. ""We noticed that there are so many students at our school who are putting in extra effort and going the extra mile, and we wanted to find a way to acknowledge and celebrate that," said Plymouth North Principal, Peter Parcellin.
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First Ever Effort Breakfast At the event, each student was. recognized individually, and presented with a certificate of achievement, along with a handwritten note from the teacher who selected them. “It really made me feel good when I saw the teacher who selected me and to be recognized by them,” said Will Anderson, Effort Breakfast selectee. Many of the students expressed their gratitude for the recognition. Seeing how their effort hadn’t gone unnoticed. I'm so grateful to be recognized for my hard work, it really means a lot to me to know that my teachers and my peers appreciate my efforts," said Effort Breakfast Selectee Max Sturtevant. The Effort Breakfast also hosted Plymouth North ELA teacher Elizabeth. Lazaretti who gave a speech. Lazaretti was selected by her colleagues to speak at the breakfast. Her speech talked about how you never know what people are struggling through, and by sharing your stories you could help others. Lazaretti talked about one of her former students David, who after hearing her story came out of his shell and pulled through.
How the effort breakfast recognizes students who go above and beyond
She connected this all back to the effort students chose for the breakfast shown throughout the semester r former students David, who after hearing her story came out of his shell and pulled through. She connected this all back to the effort students chose for the breakfast shown throughout the semester.. Lazaretti talked about one of he “I see that same heart in you students here today. Your teachers recognize that heart in you. You have effort, grit, determination, and I will tell you that will definitely see you through,” said Lazaretti. The effort breakfast is different from the honors breakfast because of how students are selected. To be selected for the Effort Breakfast, teachers decide based upon what they see in their own classrooms Exceptional academic grit, exceptional effort, significant academic achievement and improvement, and perseverance over obstacles to achieve academically is what was given out as a criteria for teachers. There were many teachers who used this, but also used their own criteria.
“Sometimes a grade doesn’t reflect everything that a student is capable of, and sometimes there is a lot of effort that is put in but their grade doesn’t reflect it," said Plymouth North Biomedical teacher Nancy Rozak. Now that the Effort Breakfast has been put in place, people are questioning whether the Honors Breakfast will still be held. “As of right now, I think so. We're going to tweak it a little but we're still figuring it out,” said Parcellin. Overall, the Effort Breakfast was a resounding success. Students and faculty have expressed appreciation for the opportunity to recognize and honor those who have worked hard to excel in the classroom. The school plans to make the event a biannual tradition and hopes to continue to inspire and motivate students to give their best effort in all that they do. You have effort, grit, determination, and I will tell you that will definitely see you through,