September 27, 2007
Introduction
Wow, so it's weird going on a website and see a giant floating head of yourself at the top of the page. Sorry about that.
Despite that giant floating head, I really intended this blog as a way for all high school students to talk about issues that are important to them, not as my personal soapbox. Just because many of us can't vote or drive or drink (well... legally), that doesn't mean our opinions are not important.
This seemingly clichéd phrase is something that many adults will willingly say, and yet it seems few of them actually listen to us. In my town of Monroe, and many towns across Connecticut, schools are underfunded, as those who can vote repeatedly reject budgets that benefit education. Teachers teach students how to pass standardized tests instead of teaching us how to be creative. Time and time again, town, state, and national governments impose standards on the way we are taught and cared for, taking their own morals and experiences into account, but never ours.
Ok, so maybe this is my personal soapbox? The point is, I think there needs to be a forum for Connecticut teens to talk about their experiences and opinions, and I really hope that this blog can do this. From freshman jitters to college applications, from teen health to new trends, I'll attempt to cover it.
Sorry, too, for the lame title. You would not believe the school-related puns I went through before settling on that. If you can think of a better one, please leave a comment.
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