Super Size Me

 Fast food has become a regular for Americans and their children's meals. High fat, high sodium, and high sugar content is what is to be expected when eating these for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is widely known to Americans: fast food is bad for your health. So why do we continue to scarf down tons upon tons of burgers and french fries per year.

Video Productions

       The ultimate class at Groves High School. Every single person has taken it and it's loved by all. The Video Productions class, taught by Mr. McLaren is informational, fun, and interesting.  It is very interesting to learn about the different types of equipment and also the different computer programs used to edit and produce the videos.  We produce the school news show and make funny videos that are later presented to the rest of the class.  I believe that Video Productions should be taken by students all over the country due to the fact that it is a great learning experience for high school, but also for later in life.  Mr. McLaren is a major reason definitely a prime reason why the class is so enjoyable. This is why Video Productions is an incredible class.

Groves vs. Seaholm... THE MATCH

Preview Of the Game MIPREPZONE

I have seen Groves through it all... from the days of playoff-contending Divison 3 QB Joe "The Show" Mayone and RB NMU Commit Keon Collier, to the losing streak days of QB Nick Kizy. Never in my entire four years of high school, or ever in the history of Birmingham sports, have I heard of a more anticipating, nail-biting match than this one. For the first time in HISTORY, both Groves and Seaholm have undefeated, loaded squads that are competing for the gloating and bragging rights of the OAA Division title. The hype has already started with a new bleacher put in as the attendance is expected to be at ablazing 5,000 fans. The game is previewed for the Game of the Week on FOX TV and Mi Prep zone is writing gracious articles on this matchup for the ages (See Hyperlink above). Seaholm student section has been preparing heavily as they try to pressure the home field advantage with a "white-out" theme. The Groves student section will be repping the "black-out" theme with using neon shirts as their "playoff towels." If you think this game doesnt have enough hype already, listen to this. Many scouts I can promise you will be an attendance from big schools such as Big Ten conferences and ACC, something along those lines. Super-star all state projected RB Ross Williams has been lighting up the competition with 7+ 100 yard rushing games and averaging around 245 yards per game. I have been told from a Seaholm souce that they too have division one prospects. Don't forget to count out the beast himself Bryce Anderson. He is a 6-2 205 pound OLB/FB who has been seeing heavy interest from Eastern Michigan and even Purdue. This game is one for the ages, and I highly assure you to attend no matter what the weather looks like. My Prediction: Groves takes home the gold to the falcon's nest with a gut-wrenching 34-28 victory as Ross Williams will exceed the expectations and have 2 rushing touchdowns on the game. Don't be surprised when you try and show up at 6:30 and the lot is full. CANT WAIT.

Advertising (Product Placement)

I think that product placement is a poor attempt at advertising. It is never disguised well enough not to take away from the show/movie and make it sound corny. Here is an example from the TV show "Shark Tank."

As you can see, the attempt at trying to advertise for T-Mobile completely distracts the viewer from the show, and is awkwardly forced into the script.

Mean Girls Sum-Up

I thought that watching Mean Girls was a good way to end the gender unit. The movie did a good job of portraying the extremes of gender stereotypes. I think that schools definitely have a group of people that are more well-known, popular, than others, but I think that the portrayal of the "plastics" is over-dramatized. The want for attention and popularity, though, is accurate to high school life. Also, the "backstabbing" of friends and talking behind friends backs is something you see a lot in high school.

PowderPuff Football

Senior year spirit week is one of the biggest events of the last year of highschool. Costume days, decorated hallways, and ridiculous events are what make this week so special to so many seniors. One of these crazy events is known as the "PowderPuff  Football Game"
      The PowderPuff football game is the chance that the female population of the highschool gets a chance to represent their grade and class to the rest of the student body. I find this event of spirit week is a good way to keep the female student body present and attentive in the weeks festivities that could otherwise be dominated by male activities (such as the homecoming varsity football game)
      This tradition is also a way for the school to really get excited for this week of festivities that are out of the ordinary from the natural school week. It increases school pride while giving students an extra night of the year to spend time with class mates and a break from the constant barrage of homework and studies.
      The powderpuff football game pits the junior class against the senior class which also creates a healthy rivalry to bring classes together at the end of the week. Post powderpuff game, I believe that the classes have actually bonded closer than diverged apart and really sets the stage for the rest of the week.