Ashley's Hope Awareness

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What thoughts did this video bring to mind? Have you ever heard of teenagers trying to get high off helium? Were you aware of the dangers of helium? Would you consider it a red flag if you saw an adult at a party? Why or why not? Who or what do you think killed Ashley - peer pressure, the "adult" at the party, helium, or herself? Why?

To Spank or Not To Spank

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How do you define a spanking? Were you spanked as a chid? Do you think it's okay to spank children? Is spanking effective? Do you think spanking can have negative long-term effects on children as stated in the video? Do you consider spanking child abuse?

Yes, another high-school shooting

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Describe your reaction to the video. Do you think something similar could happen at WHS? Why or why not? What, if anything, can be done to prevent horrible incidents like this one that took place in Ohio?

Kennedy Controversy

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Whose side are you on, the nurses' or Mr. Kennedy's? Why? Do you think the lawsuit would have been filed if the father's last name wasn't Kennedy? Why or why not?

Duke of Hazzard

This is for you, Dylan Butler (you better be here today)!! Have you ever heard of Austin Rivers? Are you a fan? Austin Rivers is obviously one of Dylan Butler's role models. Who do you consider a role model and why? If you had a chance to meet someone famous, who would it be and why?

Gator Boys

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Describe your reaction to the video. How would you describe the "gator boys"? Would you ever do anything similar to what they are doing?

Affirmative Action in College Admissions

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What do you think? Should colleges be allowed to consider race in deciding whether or not to admit a student? Why or why not? Have you ever felt overlooked because of your race? Explain.

Laptop or Bullseye?

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What do you think of the father's response to his daughter's obscene post on Facebook? Was his YouTube video appropriate or abuse? Explain. Did the daughter deserve public humiliation and/or a blown up laptop? Why or why not? Have one of your parents done anything similar or worse to what this father did as punishment?

World's Strongest Kids

Were you impressed? Do you think it's a good or bad thing that the boys' father puts them through such a difficult regime? Why? If you knew training your children would make them famous, would you do it? Why or why not?

Chilling details of UVA lacrosse murder

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Had you heard of the UVA lacrosse player's death? Describe your reaction to the news story. Based solely on your gut feeling, do you think the jealous boyfriend is guilty of murder? Why or why not? Do you think Yeardley Love could be partially to blame for her own death for mixing even small amounts of Adderall and alcohol? Why or why not? Does this story make you think twice about dating?

Which person's story surprised you most? Explain what you think the statement, "if you've never failed, you've never lived" means. Has there been a time when a failure in one area of your life paved the way for success? Why do you think we must fail in order to succeed?

High School Medical Mystery

Describe your reaction to the video.  Do you think the parents are right to accuse the school systems?  Do you believe social media could be partially blamed for the mass hysteria? If you think neither are to blame, what do you think is causing this mysterious illness? If you found out social media sites were causing illnesses, would you stop using them?

54th Grammys

What did you think of Jennifer Hudson's take on Whitney Houston's famous song? Also, how did you feel about the death of the 48 year-old Houston? Who were your favorite winners at the Grammys last night? If your favorite artist didn't win an award, who were they and what did you want them to win? If you didn't watch the Grammys, what did you do instead?

Got Service?

I know, I know... two inspirational videos in a row.  I'll have something different next week! 

What did you think of the video?  Did you learn anything from the video?  Do you think the students at WHS treat people with "service" in mind, or do you think the students are more self-centered?  If you were being truly honest with yourself, do you treat others with "service" in mind?

Facing Our GIANTS

What makes this clip from "Facing the Giants" motivational for you? Describe a time when someone pushed you to achieve more than you thought possible. What goals have you set for yourself this year? In your opinion, what factors determine whether or not people achieve the goals they set for themselves?