Addiction or Relaxation ??

The following is a quote from an internal Philip Morris memo from 1970 on the tobacco industry’s brand ethos: “We are in the business of relaxing people who are tense and providing a pick up for people who are bored or depressed.  The human needs that our product fills will not go away.  Thus, the only real threat to our business is that society will find other means of satisfying those needs.”

What are your thoughts?  Are big companies fulfilling a need for relaxation and a relief for boredom, or are they fueling an unhealthy and dangerous addictions?

Furthermore, how have social media companies stepped in, to fill those same needs and voids?  Has social media become the latest addiction to pass the time, feel connected, and get your "fix" in today's world?  Read this article on what happens when you take a social media purge...

Progress Reports!!

Progress Reports go home on Monday, Sept. 24th.

Any missing assignments/ work not turned in by FRIDAY, Sept. 21 will be logged as a zero (0).


Reminder: missing work isn't frequently allowed in the work force.  Any work that is late due to your own negligence or laziness will be counted at a lesser grade.  
10 points off for each late day.

Two Great Reads

Check out this article ... Turns out Millennials are sober spenders compared to their predecessors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, being 30 today is a lot harder in some ways than it was just a few decades ago.  Sure, today's 30-somethings may get flack for overpriced coffees, a slow breakdown in communication due to electronics, and a predilection for fancy toasts, but it's not all fun and games...

Go deeper: explore the differences between being 30 today and 30 years ago

Food for Thought:

"I have a theory that children 

remember two things -- 

when you weren't there 

and when they threw up."

                                        - Nora Ephron

Always Keep Moving Forward:

Porto, Portugal

- Santiago de Hoyos

Diversity:

Susan Lyne, past president of ABC Entertainment, and current president and founder of BBG, states:

"The best companies are the ones that have truly diverse teams. I don’t think the ultimate goal is to have all-female teams or for every start-up to be female-led. When you have too many people who look alike and think alike, you’re less likely to explore every side of an issue before you make a decision. I’ve seen that many, many times. I’ve seen it in companies that are predominantly male, and in ones like Martha Stewart that are predominantly female. There are things that make women better leaders and things that make men better leaders, and the ultimate goal should be finding a way for teams to be truly integrated.

Age diversity is also valuable. Anytime you get too many people working together who have the same background, same race, same gender, same education, who are of the same generation, use the same thought process, you can end up making mistakes because there aren’t enough people in the room who’re going to offer a different opinion. My partner at BBG Ventures is thirty years younger than I am, and it’s one of the reasons we make a good team."

You can read more of her interview with Goop here, if interested.   

News of the Day:

Today is Club Day!! Make sure to stop by the tables during all three lunches to learn more about joining a club.

Want to be better prepared for the pre ACT and the ACT?  Go to https://academy.act.org/

Set up your account and begin practicing!  Easy!

The College and Career Fair is this Friday.  Come prepared with great questions to ask our visiting college reps...now is your time to make good impressions, learn about colleges you are interested in, and get the help you need/want for college!

Senior Makeup portraits are one week from today, Tuesday, September 18.  This is your last opportunity to have a photo taken for the yearbook.

Remember:

“Don’t cut corners because people 

tell you it will get you to your goal faster.

Trust your intuition: It’s your strongest ally.”

- Kirsten Kjaer Weis

Happy Monday:

Some happenings for the first half of the week.  Come out and support our Titans at their various sport events!

Monday - 9/10

*Golf v. Orchard Hills GC

*Volleyball v. Hickory HS

*Soccer v. Hickory HS

Tuesday - 9/11

*School Yearbook Pictures !!

*5:30 Senior and Parent Night in the cafeteria and classrooms

Wednesday - 9/12

*Club Day Sign-Ups in Commons during all three lunches

*Tennis v. St. Stephens HS

*Volleyball v. St. Stephens HS

*Soccer v. St. Stephens HS

Make Great Habits:

1. Take yourself seriously. (if you don't, why would anyone else?)

Your life, career, health, family, finances, relationships, education, hobbies and interests, ...the list goes on and on.

2. Make everything you do worth the time.

Do things right the first time.  Why waste time and energy repeating everything?

3. There is always room for improvement. (aka - don't expect to win every time). 

Search for ways to continually better yourself and your situation.  Make the decision to improve.  Repeat this often so that it becomes a habit, and a natural part of your thought processes.

News + Updates:

Parking Passes will only be sold from 7:30-800 each morning. You will need to come to Ms Hall's office for those. (Her office is in the back of the main office)

The PSAT is an optional test for 10th and 11th graders. The test date is: Wednesday, October 10, at 8:00am, and will last approximately 4 hours.  Students can sign up in Student Services.  

Keep in mind: Yearbook pictures will be taken Tuesday, September 11th.  

CLUB DAY: Wednesday, Sept. 12th, during lunches

Senior Portrait Makeup Day: Tuesday, Sept. 18th.  (This will be the LAST day)
* The session fee for portraits is $5. If you do not have the fee on picture day, plan on taking your portrait anyway. The fee covers the cost of the proof package you will receive. If you don't pay the fee, Prestige Portraits will bill you before sending your proof package. Do not let the fee keep you from taking your portrait.

Happy Tuesday: