Figure 1: Photo by Steve Gatto (hubpages.com)
Figure 2 (benhamsports.com) Stock PhotoIn Figure 1, one of the most recognized superstitions in Major League Baseball is the Chicago Cubs and the Billy Goat curse. The photo shows historical Wrigley Field and the man who was not allowed into the park because he had a billy goat. This relates to our mission statement because superstitions in sports can relate to many other things like extracurricular activities in high schools. If there is a lack of extracurricular activities, then there can be a lack in players in on the major league level. The more players the more traditions and superstitions.
In Figure 2, it shows one of the greatest aspects of extracurricular programs, teamwork. Baseball is one of the many sports and activities that teach students the value of working with others because it is nearly impossible to win when the rest of the team is not supporting. It also teaches that nobody is perfect. Even the professionals have an off day and it is important to acknowledge that if you win or lose, it is as a team. No single person is personally responsible for the outcome of the game. This concept carries over to most other activities. Football, theatre, music, and volleyball are just a few of the many. All of them are drastically different but all of them have teamwork as a vital part to success.
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ReplyDeleteThis picture is of a toddler hiding his face and the shadow of an adult hand about to hit the child. This picture shows an example of child abuse. Most children who are abused are young children who don't know any better. This picture gives the message of what's happening without being to graphic.