I feel that fitness and exercise are becoming ever more popular and are being taken as serious hobbies. I wanted to explore this in my own school to see if others are interested in fitness and exercise.  

After sending out a survey that asked the questions above, I have learned that many people in my school do actually exercise. I learned that almost half of the people who do exercise, do it for a sport. The sports people are in and how people see themselves is largely what motivates people to exercise. Fitness and exercise are important to people because of the sports they participate in, and because it has become a hobby for many people that they enjoy doing. 

People in my school are all relatively new to exercising consistently. Many people enjoy training their back muscles the most along with arms coming in second. Many people are proud of their fitness journey and most proud of their consistency, their results, and their weight loss journey.

After completing this survey, I have learned that my classmates also train, and train for sports. A lot of people see the many benefits of regular exercise and are proud of those benefits they’ve earned. I am proud of everyone for staying consistent and disciplined with their training.

Ashton said his favorite season was Summer.

Gage said his favorite season was also Summer.

Caleb said his favorite season was summer too. 

Zoey said her favorite season was fall. 

2/7/25

The Historical Museums of Marble Rock are places that preserve the history of the town. They are important to help show the history of the town and people of Marble Rock and how they lived their daily lives. 

52 years ago in 1972, a group of citizens established the first Marble Rock historical museum. They wanted to preserve the past to benefit the generations to come. 

The first time I went to the Historical Museums, I was around 5 years old. I didn't think much of it then, but as I went back, I appreciated the preservation of history more and more. I learned much of the history of the town, its people, and even my own family tree. 

Lilly thinks that the historical museums are important because they tell the history of Marble Rock, which is important. After all, it's good to know what happened before us and what has changed since then. 

I was tasked with interviewing a school leader of my choice. I chose Wyatt Parcher who is an FFA officer and all all-around role model. The interview went as such;

Q: What leadership roles do you hold at school? A: An FFA officer and a hard working role model.

Q: How do you balance these responsibilities with academics? A: Don't get overwhelmed by work and keep working.

Q: What impact do you hope to make in your role? A: Be a role model for the underclassmen and the Junior High. 

Wyatt is succeeding relatively well with his goals, and his answers were all accurate. He is very hard working and can be a great person to look up to for the younger kids on the high school side of the school. 

I asked Alex how prom went for him, I asked him about the prizes he won, and if he spoke to anyone new. He said prom was fun and that he had fun with his friends. He won a Snap-On sweatshirt and some gift cards. And he did talk to new people at prom, but doesn't think that they will be friends after. 

Q: What is the biggest mistake people make when planning for life after high school?

A: People don't do enough research for multiple paths, and they don't look into things in the long run, such as what kind of careers can be obtained with specific degrees. High school students should talk to people who have graduated already, to maybe learn from mistakes they have made, without making them themselves. People should also make more than one plan, in case anything fails.

Q: When should kids seriously start thinking about their careers and lives after high school?

A: People normally start having ideas about careers between the 6th and 8th grades. People will naturally find interests that they should explore. These interests will change as kids progress into high school, but you should eventually narrow them down by the time they are in high school.  From there, people make a step-by-step plan for moving towards their interests. 

Q: What are some lesser-known opportunities and choices that get overlooked by just going straight into a 4-year college plan?

A: There are almost unlimited choices that fit into any specific person's interest. Many of the choices do not require a degree to be successful in. Gap years between high school and college can be helpful to explore paths and save money.

1.  "I am looking forward to the Washington, D.C trip.

2.   " I don't plan on trying anything new."

3.   "I am traveling to Washington, D.C."

4.  "I want to bench press 135 pounds before summer is done." 

1.  "I am looking forward to baseball."

2.   "I am going to try driving."

3.   "I travel to Des Moines for baseball tournaments."

4.  "One goal is to hit 5 home runs this year in baseball."

1.  "I am looking forward to baseball."

2.   " I am starting a new construction job."

3.   "No."

4.  "I want to work hard all summer." 

1. "I am looking forward to getting out of school." 

2.   "I want to try and find a new job."

3.   "Yes, going to Canada and Spain."

4.  "Get more work done."

1.  " I look forward to getting out of school." 

2.   "I am going to start working more often for Sonberg Tree Service."

3.  " I am not planning to travel anywhere."

4.  "I want to start building my house."