Current Event #27: Switching Identity/Past or Present
Due: Friday, June 1st, 2012
Recently, First Lady Michelle Obama, was asked by reporters if she could be anybody in the world past or present, who would she choose and why. She responded by selecting R&B/Pop Sensation Beyonce Knowles-Carter. She stated that she loves her dance routines and would have to learn how to sing in order to come close to the music icon. This indeed is a great compliment and honor for Beyonce, considering that the U.S. President's wife idolizes such a cultural musical giant.Michelle Obama's article can be found at the following Huffington Post link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/24/michelle-obama-wants-to-t_n_1543567.html
What You Will Do:
1. Select one individual past or present that you admire and would consider switching identity with. Be sure to discuss who the person is and what contributions or actions/influence he or she has had on society.
2. Explain why you chose the individual and what experiences would come from walking in that person's shoes for any amount of time.
3. Discuss at least one thing that makes you similar to the person you chose and one thing that you would have to change/do in order to come close to the talent of your person of choice.
Waad Husein
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I'd like to switch identities with Princess Diana. Lady Diana was the late Princess of Wales. She contributed to society in many ways by fundraising for international charities. She helped the lives of many in desperate by enriching it and providing them with hope.
I chose Princess Diana because she was very influential in society. She was also very regal and elegant, and admired around the world. From walking in her shoes, it would be very busy, but I'd learn how to handle everything with poise.
I'm similar to Princess Diana in the ways that I love to help people. I never get tired of helping and I like to work with people in need. I think what I'd have to do to change myself to become more like the Princess would be appearing elegant at all times!
Parker Larson
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1. Select one individual past or present that you admire and would consider switching identity with. Be sure to discuss who the person is and what contributions or actions/influence he or she has had on society.
Well obviously I would choose someone super wealthy or if we could choose fictional people, a super hero or something. But, if it was in the matter in character and influence, I think I would go with George Patton. for those of you that do not know, George Patton was a three star general from world war II. He was not only one of the best military strategists of all time, but a great philosopher. He is also one of the greatest Americans of all time.
2. Explain why you chose the individual and what experiences would come from walking in that person's shoes for any amount of time.
I chose him for his sheer determination, will, and courage. I'm sure being him for a day would dependently change someone to a true patriot.
3. Discuss at least one thing that makes you similar to the person you chose and one thing that you would have to change/do in order to come close to the talent of your person of choice. I would say my most similar characteristic with him is straightforwardness. he was never afraid to call things as he saw them, nor am I. I must say that the trait I would need to learn from his is leading, being a commander.
Raziyah Farrington
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5-30-12
I think I would want to switch Identities with Michael Jordan. He is a very wealthy man, and has a life on his shoulders. Michael Jordan has had a great effect on the history of basketball. His legacy is one of personified greatness. His game was beautiful, elegant and graceful and it inspired an entire generation of children all over America to "be like Mike." He set many records for basketball and also made shoe of his own, Jordan’s. Jordan’s are still greatly worn today. They are worn for looks, style, basketball, “swag”. The air Jordan was Michael Jordan’s first shoe that was a big hit on his fame.
I chose Michael Jordan because I think he is an important man to sports history, he’s wealthy, smart, and has his head straight. He has a personal life but he still gets his business done on the court. I think it would be great if I was walking in is shoes for any amount of time. I would get to see what it took for him to be where he’s at now.
I would say im very similar to Michael Jordan because we both love the game of basketball; also we started very young in what we do. There are two things I can think of right off the top of my head, one is gender, I would be a women in his shoes, second, we would have to change his high school choices, because I made varsity my freshman year and because of his size he didn’t. last but not least I would have to work way harder then what im working now to become like Michael Jordan.
Vatsal Parikh
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I would choose to be Bill Gates because he is one of the richest men in the world, and he created something that is very useful and important for the day to day life for most people. Bill Gates invented computer software that lets people easily use computers. I think that most people would agree that Bill Gates is very inspirational and innovative.
I chose the individual Bill Gates because, he created products that the majority of people seem to apreciate because of how much more productive the world has become through the use of his microsoft software. He also has a lot of money, but he is still generous because he donates a large portion of his money to poor people in Africa to make their lives better. I find this very good.
I think that I am similar to Bill Gates in the way that I am smart and make choices that I think are correct. Another common similarity is between us is that we both did not learn a lot in ninth grade social studies. Also both of us have black hair.
If I could switch identities with anybody in the world, I would pick a smart and rich person, such as Larry Bird. Larry Bird was a very skilled and talented basketball player in the 1970s and 1980s. He won NBA championships MVPs in his career with the Boston Celtics. However, not only was he a talented player, he was also a very good coach for the Indiana Pacers in the early 2000s. He won Coach of the Year in 1998, and helped the Pacer team reach the Eastern Conference Finals before losing to Michael Jordan's Bulls. Not only was he successful as a coach, he became the executive of the Indiana Pacers, and won NBA Executive of the Year in 2012.
ReplyDeleteI would choose Larry Bird, because he was such a good basketball player at the time. He averaged about 27.4 points a game. Not only was he a good player, he won NBA championships, unlike Lebron James. He was also a good coach and even an executive. He has been successful at nearly everything he has done in the game of basketball, and it would be awesome to experience such success. He would also be very rich due to his playing career and money earned from owning the Indiana Pacers.
I cannot think of any ways that I am similar to Larry Bird. In order to become somewhat like him, I would have to excel in one of my talents, such as baseball. Not only as a player, but understand the game and be a good coach and executive. There are only a handful of people like Larry Bird, so though striving to be like him is good, realistically, the chances are not very likely.
Everett Dang
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The person I would choose would be Jeremy Lin. He is a basketball play who plays basketball. He went to Harvard which is really cool. He is a Taiwanese American and now plays for the New York Knicks. He is in the process of becoming the best NBA player the world has ever seen after Linsanity broke out this year. I want to be him because his salary will soon be really good, he's my idol, and he's asian. Jeremy Lin is the greatest person alive. He inspires asian people everywhere.
My reasons for being Jeremy Lin are very good. He went to Harvard which would make my mommy extremely proud of me and it would make her brag about how successful her beautiful son is to all her asian friends. Another reason would be that playing basketball for a living would be fun. Plus the huge sum of cash money professional athletes get paid isn't too bad either. I would lead the Knicks to an NBA championship and win MVP all day.
Me and Jeremy Lin are both American born Asians. One of the reasons he is so popular is because of his race, which is pretty cool. Jeremy Lin is about to become a living legend, and of course I will too. We're both incredibly smart and good-looking.
i concur.
DeleteHuibo Qi
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If I could switch identity with anyone in the world, past or present, I would choose YouTube sensation, Christina Grimmie. She is a pianist, singer, and songwriter known for her song covers uploaded onto her YouTube channel, zeldaxlove64. Although she did not contribute much to society, she participated in the UNICEF charity concert and performed back-up vocals and openings for several singers such as Selena Gomez and the Jonas Brothers. Christina was also present at the Digitour, a tour specifically for YouTube artists.
There are many reasons as to why I chose Christina Grimmie and not a widely known celebrity. I am rather a lazy person and a dramatic yet ecstatic life is something I do not want. I cannot even imagine how hectic some celebrities’ lives are. Personality wise, I think we are alike in various ways and have similar interests. Given a few years, it is likely that her life will become more complicated and crazy, but that happens to everyone. To sum it up, Christina’s life seems to have a balance between fun and work.
One thing that connects us? Zelda. We both enjoy the Legend of Zelda series, but also other games, such as Mario and the Super Smash Bros. series. I know for a fact that Christina is engaged in more popular games than I am, such as Skyrim and the recently released, Diablo III; but we both retain an interest in Zelda games. The most obvious thing I need to have in order to come close to her talent is the ability to sing. I have no singing talents whatsoever; I’m more interested in writing.
Heather Fowler
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If I had to pick one person to switch places with, it would probably be Oprah. I admire how much she's helped everyone and how much of an impact she's left on the world. Oprah has helped millions of people with the money she's earned from her talk show and "OWN" network. She's donated to many charities and also started a school in Africa.
I chose Oprah just because I think it's amazing how modest and poised she is with all her money. She's one of the richest people in the world, yet she continues to give so much away. She just loves helping people, and be being her; I would get that same experience.
I'd love to grow up and do something that helps someone somewhere. I want to be a benefit to the world, and I want to know that I changed the world for the better. I think me and Oprah share that passion.
If I had to switch my identity with someone else it would be Mac Miller. He is a hip-hop artist who has been singing since he was an upper classman in high school. He grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is also good friends with Wiz Khalifa who also is from Pittsburgh. I listen to his music everyday and so do a bunch of my friends he is getting more popular every year with his annul new music flow.
ReplyDeleteBeing Mac Miller would mean basically doing everything he does making music, chilling in Pittsburgh, and going on tour. Hopefully I would make some good music and have a great time as a celebrity. I chose him because his music helps me get through my days. I listen to him in school and out of school. There would also be a lot of parties which is always fun.
I am not very similar to him other than I love music like him, especially hip-hop. Also that I wear snapbacks which people say he brought back from not being very popular as it was in the 80’s. If I had to change myself to be more like Mac Miller I would have to start getting serious about music like start with writing a song maybe or working on freestyles.
EMERY HARWELL
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i would totally switch places with taylor swift. shes super awesome. shes a great singer and guitar player and stuff, plus i'd like to see what its like being a girl. she does lots of charities and stuff and donates lots of her tickets to make a wish and gives tickets away to poor people. and i think she goes on mission trips. not sure though.
if i were her just for a day, i'd know what it would be like to be a girl, and what it would be like to be famous. these to things arent horribly important to my existence, however still rather interesting and maybe even helpful somewhere along down the line.
well we are both blonde and impecibly good looking. taylor swift, being such a great artist, has published some of the greatest songs of all time. i come close to her talent by performing her songs in my shower in the morning/night.
Jeffrey Williams
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I would want to be Brian Scalabrine of the Chicago Bulls. It would be great to be a benchwarmer in the NBA while spending time with future legends. It would also be cool to go into meaningless games in the NBA to say that I played in it.
I would know what it is like to be in the NBA, even though I'm not good.
We are similar because we are both awful at basketball, but we put our heart and soul into cheering on teammates that will eventually be legends.
Kefu Zhu
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I would love to switch places with Bill Gates. Bill Gates is famous for founding Microsoft, one of the leading computer software companies in the world. Microsoft created the Windows operating system which is probably the most widely used operating system in the world.
I picked Bill Gates because I love computers, and he has a lot of this thing called “money”. He does give some of his money away occasionally, but it would still be nice to have more money to spend at one time.
To get closer to him, I would probably have to learn a lot more about computers. I feel like I know a decent amount already, but not nearly enough as anyone employed by Microsoft.
just marry his daughter. computer=smart=asian=he would approve
DeleteI would choose to be Wayne Gretzky, the greatest hockey player of all time, he holds the record still today for most points.
ReplyDeleteIf i were him for a year i would know what true skill is and hard work.
Wayne and I are both hockey players, and Played since we were little.
Matt Dayton
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5/31/12
If I could choose to be any one I would be Troy Tulowitzki. He is the starting shortstop for the Colorado Rockies. Since I am from Colorado, I grew up watching and admiring Troy. He has put a lot of hard work into his job and I wish I could be as good as him some day.
If I was Troy Tulowitzki I could fulfill my dream in making it to the MLB. I would see how much work it would take to get there and how hard I would have to train. I would also learn what it is like to be at that level. Also I would learn how to cope with all the stress and fame.
We are similar in the fact that we both love baseball. We have
both been playing it since we were very young. We both had the dream to get to the MLB, and he has already fulfilled that dream. We both also love the Rockies. I think it would be awesome to switch places with Troy Tulowitzki.
Peter Williams
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If I could be anyone I would be Shaun White because he is a beast at snowboarding and really cool. He got a perfect score at the X-Games this year which no one has ever done before. I like snowboarding and he is the best in the world. He also gets to be in movies, which is awesome. If I was Shaun White I would get to travel the world and compete in snowboarding competitions. To become more like him I would have to practice a bit more but it would be worth it.
Ariella Hirsch
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If I had the opportunity to switch identities with someone else, I wouldn't take advantage of it. I would rather live my own life, have my own experiences, earn my own success, and fight my own battles. Everyone has their own problems, even the people society idolize. People think they know celebrities, but we don't. We see who they want us to see; everyone is capable of putting on a show. No one is perfect, everyone has their own problems and flaws, but that doesn't mean it isn't ok to have role models and people who inspire you. Life isn't fair, some people have it way better than others but part of self respect is being satisfied with who you are and the life you already have. Being satisfied with the life you already have doesn't mean you shouldn't work up to your potential, but it means enjoying the moment you're in and not letting small successes and joys be forgotten. Self respect isn't an easy value to remember, especially when you're constantly being told you aren't good enough, and you should be more like someone else, but it is something that we can all strive toward just like any other dreams we may have.
If i could be anyone i would be andy roddick because he makes so much money and enjoys what he does. He has a hot wife, which would be a big plus. Andy roddick is a tennis player. He won a lot of tournaments in his career and is successful. If i was him, i would be rich with a nice house and a wife that has a lot of features. One thing that makes us simlilar is that we play tennis and one thing that i have to change is having less swag.
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I would want to be the Dalai Lama if I could be anyone in the world. The Dalai Lama is the Head of State and Spiritual Leader of the Tibetan people. He's been trying to help Tibet call itself its own country from China. The Dalai Lama is supposed to be a reincarnation of enlightened spiritual leaders who have been reborn to enlighten others.
I just thought it might be cool to be the Dalai Lama because he holds a lot of wisdom and is trying to help achieve justice for Tibetans. Right now he's living in exile in northern India. It's be cool to stay away from the world sometimes, you know be away and just not worry about all the worldly matters.
Well the Dalai Lama has a lot of wisdom I don't think I have that, but he likes peace and harmony and I like peace and harmony, so we have some common interests.
Kristin Thompson <3
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If I had to switch places with some one it would probably be Khloe Kardashian-Odom. I just like her personality and attitude towards tough situations. She has proved her self to be a very strong woman.
Khloe is a very successful businesswoman, television personality, radio host, socialite, and model. She is also a very wealthy person. Klhoe seems to have her life together and seems to always try to be successful. I would love to walk in her stilettos for any amount of time, just to see where her drive for success comes from.
I think that Khloe and Is personality are some what similar because we both have like a very “care free” attitude. I think that one thing that I would have to work on to have Khloe’s talent would be not letting what people negative comment say affect me in any way .
Emilee Taxman, 2nd Period
ReplyDeleteIf I could switch with anyone, I would pick Lauren Faust. She is an artist, writer, animator, and show creator. She has also used her fame to give money to charity and inspire people to be unique. She works to write shows that break out of stereotypes and make it so kids shows can be enjoyed by everyone. Through joining and creating charity auctions, she has made thousands of dollars for good causes. Her shows have inspired many people to meet friends and be a lot happier. Lots of people look up to her and she is kind enough to answer their questions and talk to them.
If I was in her place, there would be a lot of very interesting experiences. It would be amazing to have her talent with art and writing. It also must be a really good feeling to see the change that she had made from her point of view. She works very hard but she also gets a lot of credit for her work so it would be worth it. She has lots of fans and lots of great praise.I am similar to Lauren Faust as I am determined and artistic. I also try not to follow gender and age stereotypes like her. We both like to do art and we are both creative thinkers. But if I wanted to be like her, I would have to have a lot more ideas and become a much better writer.
JJ Finkel
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If there was one person who I could switch places with; I think that I would choose Larry Bird. Larry Bird was one of history's greatest basketball players. He completely changed the way the game is played and is comparible to other great plays like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan. He brought his own special game to the court. He created turnovers, he had assists, he had pooints, and he had rebounds. He basically had the whole package. I wish I could possess a fraction of the skill and talent Larry Bird possessed. He played basketball with skills unrivaled by any player before him.
I chose Larry Bird because of how good of a basketball player he is. his basketball both his basketball IQ and talent are off the charts. He made so much happen in the games he participated in. When he played well, his team played well. He was the heart and soul of the Boston Celtics. I can only imagine myself being as great as him, and thayt is why I thought it would be really cool to trade places with him.
One thing that Larry and I probably have in common is our love for basketball. Both Larry and I have a love for the game of basketball. I would have to really improve my basketball skills in order to play the game on the level that Larry Bird did. Right now I can only dream of being as skillful as him, but possessing the talent that Larry Bird possessed must feel absolutely amazing. I would love to trade places with Larry Bird.
Elijah Moore
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I would switch places with Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of Facebook. Facebook is the largest social media network in the world. Zuckerberg has made billions of dollars and has contributed a lot of his money to very important causes and improvements towards technology.
i would pick Zuckerberg because he is rich and famous at a very young age. I would probably have a lot of fun as Zuckerberg, spending money, making new technology and name it myself. It would be fun.
The thing that Zuckerberg and I have in common is the fact that we want to get out of college and immediately have a successful career. We also have interests in technology.
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If i could switch places with anyone, I would switch places with demi lovato. she is an inspiration to many people, including myself. She went through some tough times and felt that no on understood her. She went to rehab for bipolar disorder plus an eating disorder and she is still rebuilding herself while being amazing and strong in every way. She's accomplished many things for her age which she is currently only nineteen years old. She won the favorite pop artist award at the people's choice award over katy Pery, Riihanna, Lady Gaga, and Beyonce. I think that it is such a great accomplishment.
Demi is also speaking out about bullying and she is helping kids who are going through tough times with bullies. Demi was bullied herself. Demi has inspired many girls, and she also saved the life of a girl who almost did not make it. I think that its incredible. Besides being an amazing role model, Demi is also a great musician. I would love to experiance being a talented musican, and a great actor that many young adults look up to. The thing that connects Demi and I, is that we have gone through similer struggles. But also for the love of music and passion to help others.
Morgan Mann
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One person I really admire is Carrie Underwood. She is a great singer and has good values. I am a fan of her music, and I think she has certain songs with a lot of meaning. You never see her in the media for anything negative, and I believe she is a positive role model for girls of all ages. She is determined and hard working and doesn‘t let much put her down. If I were to switch identities with her, I would have to learn how to sing and life would be pretty busy. I would be traveling constantly and have the pressure of creating new albums, though it would be worth it all I’m sure. It seems like she handles the business well anyways. I wouldn’t have a “normal” life anymore, and I’m not sure how I’d adjust to that. I am similar her only in the ways that, we are both Christian and like country music. I think she is a genuinely good person. Carrie Underwood won American Idol and moved on to bigger things and has been very successful. She is well known, and known for the right reasons.
Ian Mckeown
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If i could switch with one person, it would be harry potter. that crazy ass kid can freaking fly brooms and kill people. plus he is pretty much fricking immortal. he is fricking magic. hell yeah. either that, or voldemort. i respect his no nonsense approcah to discipline. i agree. they both can also do fricking magic. holy crap!
we have a lot in common. ginger friends. hatred of others. angre problems. scars. annoying pro and antagonists. murder. everything fits. no differences...i am the chosen one....i was meant to be...i will assend to new power...and watch as i crush every person who ever doubted my power. i will make the feel the wrath of a thousand dying suns going supernova before imploding on themselves. i would just shoot the people who got in my way with a curse. and maybe hire some people who could aim the freaking wand. i mean jesus christ, deatheaters had like 90 billion chances to kill harry and either missed, or pissed their pants and cried. i would have a companion to kill all with me and rule a perfect world. i would pop egos like balloons. i would seek revenge on all and leave no one alive but my loyal minions. bow down muggles and peasant wizards, a new dark lord has risen. my animal of choice as right hand person? definitely a rhinocerous. try beating that horcrux fool. i would require others to put on shows for me. for example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0loVd16NIOk this would be my leadership. accept it as your rules. i am all powerful. i am the skynet of america. i am the harbinger of death. i am the master. of. life. and. death...so yeah we have a lot in common.
Daniel Ferreira 5th Period
ReplyDeleteIf I were to be anyone in the world it would be Federer. He's made 70 million dollars alone off of tournament wins and on top of that he holds pretty much every record possible in tennis. He's great at what he does and on top of that he makes a ton of money. It would be awesome to play tennis for a living and be good at it. The only thing similar between me and Federer is that we play tennis, but he's obviously a bagillion times better than me. That's not even a word but it;s true. I would pretty much be any pro sports player relating to soccer or tennis if I could that is remotely good. But if I had a choice it would be him.
Caroline Liu
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I could be anyone, I would be Taylor Swift. She is down to earth not a snob like the rest of the celebrities. Her songs have a deeper meanings of the world around us, not like the trash that the rest of the singers like Ke$ha who talk about partying and getting wasted. Also, she's pretty clean cut. Taylor told Rolling Stone that she's never experimented with cigarettes or drunk even a bit of alcohol. Taylor is also a good role model: she doesn't put up with stuff from bullies. When people treated her rudely, she got over it and didn't let it affect her. She uses that negative energy for good. "As I was setting up my equipment to sing karaoke at the town summer festival, the kids would shout horrible things." Taylor told Self magazine, "The only thing I can do is look back and thank [those classmates]. If I hadn't been so driven to music because I didn't have anyone to hang out with, if I hadn't written songs because I didn't have anyone to talk to, I wouldn't be sitting here right now." That's something we can all learn from. I really admire that. Just like Ellen DeGeneres once said " The world is better place with Taylor Swift in it."
Ria Das
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I'm really not sure who I would switch places with. Most likely it would be Natalie Portman. She is a Harvard graduate in psycology and she has won an Oscar. Also she is pretty, rich and famous. It would be cool to see what life is like being an actress and being famous. I don't think I really have anything in common with her, but I would also like to go to a good college when I graduate highschool.
Melissa Turner
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I would want to switch places with Beyonce. I would pick her because she is a very good singer and she is very multi-talented. She is an actress, singer, song-writer, dancer, and helps multiple causes. She is also very rich.
She supports multiple causes like children in Africa and helps make them more known. She is a great influence to the world because she does not use her fame for bad causes she actually uses them for good.
We dont have a lot in common but we both love music and we also are very ambitious. We also both want to help the world in some way or another and thats how I think we are alike.
Jeremy Werden
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Even though i a am a huge sports fan, the person i would want to aspire the most to be is Larry Ellison. The majority owner, and founder of Oracle Corperation. When I grow up O want to be an entrepenuer, and Larry Ellison is one of the most fierce, sucessful entrepenuers of all time. His is an bacholer, who parties hard and works hard. Something i look up to.
Larry Ellison is working hard to pass three fellow North Americans to become the richest person in the world. I respect this because he is very competitive and wont stop until he has accomplished his goal. he is very different in my opinion than the other worldy elite. And it would be amazing the reach the kind of sucess he has.
Sadie Frank
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1) My role model is Audrey Hepburn, because she is classy and talented and was never corrupted by her fame. She made a lot of contributions to society in the form of movies and other artistic endeavors, but she remained true to herself the way that I would like to.
2)Walking in Audrey Hepburn's shoes would help me experience the kind of life she led, and learn from the things she did by experiencing them firsthand. This would help me to grow as a person and a member of society.
3)I am similar to Audrey Hepburn because I think we can both be perceived in a certain way, as being distant or something similar. To be more like her, I would have to be more talented and have a lot more poise, because she just oozes poise.
Nate Bolon
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If I had to switch places with some one it would probably be Khloe Kardashian-Odom. I just like her personality and attitude towards tough situations. She has proved her self to be a very strong woman.
Khloe is a very successful businesswoman, television personality, radio host, socialite, and model. She is also a very wealthy person. Klhoe seems to have her life together and seems to always try to be successful. I would love to walk in her stilettos for any amount of time, just to see where her drive for success comes from.
I think that Khloe and Is personality are some what similar because we both have like a very “care free” attitude. I think that one thing that I would have to work on to have Khloe’s talent would be not letting what people negative comment say affect me in any way
Hugh Kelley, 5th
ReplyDeleteIf I could switch identity's with one person it would be Will Smith. Will smith is a very well-known actor and is respected for his work.
I would switch with Will Smith because he is a very respected well known actor. I would also switch with Will Smith because his wife is very hot.
I am similar to Will Smith by we both enjoy expressing ourselves through acting. Will Smith is Very cool.
Sam Herbert
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I would love to switch places with Bill Gates. Bill Gates is famous for founding Microsoft, one of the leading computer software companies in the world. Microsoft created the Windows operating system which is probably the most widely used operating system in the world.
I picked Bill Gates because I love computers, and he has a lot of this thing called “money”. He does give some of his money away occasionally, but it would still be nice to have more money to spend at one time.
To get closer to him, I would probably have to learn a lot more about computers. I feel like I know a decent amount already, but not nearly enough as anyone employed by Microsoft.
Jeanie Stouffer
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If I switched my identity with anyone, it would be my grandmother, Anne Kerr Stouffer. She died when I was just three years old. She grew up in Asheville, North Carolina. She was not successful, but she had a really big heart. She was warm and friendly to everyone she met. She was also really patient. But most importantly, my grandmother loved The Lord. She was a very strong Christian, and she did as much for The Lord. She was very close with the ladies at her church. My grandmother traveled with them a lot, and she sent postcards to my dad and his siblings. She loved knitting and she loved her children and her grandchildren.
I would switch places with my grandmother because I want to have as big of a heart as she did. My dad tells me how I remind him of his mother. I want to really be nice and care about people the way that she did. I want to be as strong as a Christian as she was. But also, she loved me. She spoiled me until she was sick, seven months before she died. A few times a year, she would come down to Galveston, Texas, where I used to live before I moved to Chapel Hill, and she visited us. She was not a spoiled, snobby, rich, famous, celebrity. She was a typical woman with a kind heart. She did not do nice things for people to get attention, but she did it for the love of The Lord.
I have always been told I am like my grandmother, and I look like her. She had big eyes and thick brown hair, just like me. She loved to travel, and I hope to travel as much as she did. She was also not competitive, and she cared about bigger things in the world, and I think that way. There is more to life than winning awards and having lots of money. We were on this world for a purpose, and winning awards and having lots money is not one of them.
I guess, from an objective standpoint, I would switch lives with someone very, very rich.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I don't think that, given the chance, I'd take it. I wouldn't like being rich because of someone else' accomplishments. The best thing to do would be to achieve highly for myself. Of course, I have people that I admire and would like to emulate, but to switch lives with one of them at its culmination would be cheap.
Alexa Parvey
ReplyDelete1. to be honest the person I look up to and admire is also Beyonce Knowls. I would want to switch with Beyonce because she has is living her life right and she is smart. She dated, got married, then had a baby which isn’t what some women do.Beyonce is very beautiful and I love her music. I have always looked up to her since I was very young. Many young girls look up to Beyonce because she is a prime example of how a woman should act.
2. I think that if I switched places with Beyonce I would learn how to deal with bad situations better. When it comes to bad situations I usually don’t think to long about it and make rash decisions.
3. Beyonce is a singer and I love to sing! For me to have any type of talent comparable to Beyonce I would have to take singing lessons ! and be taller and learn how to dance is high heels. Beyonce has so many talents and she is a very good role model for young girls.
Jack Jansen
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If I could switch places with anyone, I would switch places with Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers. Aside from being a very good quarterback, and winning Superbowls, Aaron Rodgers has done many different things to benefit society, He has given millions of dollars to charitys, and done many different thigns to give back.
I would switch places with Aaron Rodgers because he is my favorite player in the NFL;I am really curious to see what it would be like to be him for a day. I think I would learn how to be more humble and down to earth if I was Aaron Rodgers. As good as he is, he doesn't really broadcast it, and is a regular person much like you or me.
What Aaron Rodgers and I have in common is that we are both atheletes. In order to come close to his talent I would have to practice and train a ton.
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6/1/12
I admire Albert Einstein and would consider switching places with him. Albert Einstein was a famous scientist most known for his work in physics. He came up with numerous theorems and postulates, the most famous of which is the theory of relativity. He is also known for revolutionizing the way that we think about radioactivity and how it gives off energy. He also laid the groundwork for many fields, including Nuclear Physics, Quantum Mechanics and the discovery of photon particle behavior. He was involved in the Manhattan project as well.
I chose Albert Einstein because he completely altered our thinking about physics, the structure of the universe and molecular theory. His work was revolutionary and without him we would be nowhere in science at this point. He also warned FDR himself about the possibility of the Germans building a nuclear weapon and highlighted the danger of such a weapon. He experienced so many things in his lifetime, such as WWII and the development of the Nuclear Weapon. It would be facinating to be able to walk in his shoes and see what he saw.
Albert Einstein and I share one major thing in common; we are both very interested in Physics. I would love more than anything to work as an experimental physicist after I get out of college. That is the big similarity between Albert Einstein and I. However, I would have to alter my plans for after I get out of college. Where I plan to live does not have the best Physics labs near it. I would also have to take a few different classes, such as all the AP Physics classes offered at Chapel Hill. I may also have to try to get into the Durham School of Science and Math so I could better follow his career path.
Louisa Fine
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If I could be anyone for a day, I would be Carrie Underwood. She is a country music singer, who is a good influence on many people. She works with several charities and is well known around the world for her great personality and voice.
If I was Carrie Underwood I would get to meet many other artists and win awards and be able to have a huge influence on children or in charities in a positive way. I would get to use my publicity to help others in a way that I would never be able to do as myself. She supports at least thirteen charities including the Humane Society and Saint Jude's Hospital.
Carrie Underwood and I both like country music, we like to help people in need and have a fun-loving spirit. Haha to change to be like her i would have to become blond.
Blaire Sobolewski
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If I could switch places with anyone I would want to switch places with Beyonce. I would pick her because she is a very good singer and she is very multi-talented. She is an actress, singer, song-writer, dancer, and helps multiple causes. Plus she has a lot of money.
She supports multiple causes like children in Africa and helps make them more known. She is a great influence to the world because she uses her fame and money for good causes unlike some people.
We don't have a lot in common but we both do love music. Something I would have to change to come close to her talent is learn how to sing. We also both want to help the world in some way or another and that's how I think we are alike.
Honors World History-1st Period
ReplyDeleteIf I could anyone in the world I would want to be Lil Wayne, the rapper. Lil Wayne is very creative and has a lot of power of the music industry. When New Orleans was affected by Hurricane Katrina, he returned to his hometown to help recover from the storm.
If I was Lil Wayne, I could basically do whatever I wanted. I would try to see how it felt to have it made for a day and to be worry free. I think that I would try to do something memorable while I was him. I think that me wanting to be someone important for a day, I should do something important.
Lil Wayne and I both like to be different and free-spirted. We also both like to be our own person, not following what everyone else is doing. To change to be like him I would have to be a male, dark-skinned, and have dreads.
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ReplyDeleteI think I would want to switch Identities with Michael Jordan. He is a very wealthy man, and has a life on his shoulders. Michael Jordan has had a great effect on the history of basketball. His legacy is one of personified greatness. His game was beautiful, elegant and graceful and it inspired an entire generation of children all over America to "be like Mike." He set many records for basketball and also made shoe of his own, Jordan’s. Jordan’s are still greatly worn today. They are worn for looks, style, basketball, “swag”. The air Jordan was Michael Jordan’s first shoe that was a big hit on his fame.
ReplyDeleteI would switch places with Aaron Rodgers because he is my favorite player in the NFL;I am really curious to see what it would be like to be him for a day. I think I would learn how to be more humble and down to earth if I was Aaron Rodgers. As good as he is, he doesn't really broadcast it, and is a regular person much like you or me.
What Aaron Rodgers and I have in common is that we are both atheletes. In order to come close to his talent I would have to practice and train a ton.
I would switch identities with Jeremy Lin. He is an aspiring NBA player and has recently stormed out with the support of all his fans and some excellent playing on the court. Also, he graduated from Harvard, which is pretty cool, especially for an NBA player. Jeremy Lin is also a very humble person, taking little credit for himself, and isn't super snobby like some other athletes. Because he is a Harvard graduate, he is also set after his NBA career, if he chooses to continue working. He has created a nice cushion for himself, along with his other athletic and academic achievements.
ReplyDeleteWhat Jeremy Lin and I have in common is that we're both asian, and both Taiwanese American.
Kat Westover
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I would switch places with Taylor Swift. She is an amazing singer, songwriter and she can play multiple instruments. She does a lot of donations to different charities. She is a big inspiration for many people and I appreciate how she takes that responsibility seriously. She is an overall good person and makes a difference to make the world a better place.
I chose Taylor Swift because even though she is famous, she is able to still able to be herself. She doesn’t conform to any of the typical celebrity stereotypes and I respect her for that. It would be an interesting experience to be famous. I think it would help me learn how to be more diplomatic. It would also show me what celebrities have to deal with and the lack of privacy most of them have.
Both Taylor Swift and I love music. I love playing the piano and I am learning how to play the guitar. I would need to learn how to sing and how to write songs if I wanted to be her. I would also have to be a lot more careful if I was her. Many things she does becomes public and it would be hard for me to learn how to deal with that.
If I could switch places with anyone in the world it would probably be Michael Phelps. He has the most Olympic gold medals ever for one man in one Olympics. He also gets paid a ton to do nothing else but swim. Thats like a 3-4 hour work day at most. I would switch places with him because I swim as well. Plus I'd have been in the Olympics and would have done none of the work to get there. He's also loaded, compared to other swimmers, so that'd be nice to. Besides the fact that we are both swimmers I'm pretty sure we have nothing in common.
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If I could be anybody, I think I would pick to be Taylor Swift. I think she’s a great songwriter, singer, and she’s an overall humble and sweet person. Her songs can relate to a lot of different situations, which I really like.
She’s funny and outgoing. I don’t think she is the kind of celebrity that is around because of the fame, but because she enjoys making music and writing lyrics to help others. Her songs are like advice, but in a song. I know that her songs definitely helped me in certain circumstances. Her songs are also catchy, which is a plus!
I like to make music. I don’t write my own, but I enjoy playing the guitar and learning new instruments. Taylor Swift is very talented. Her songs have reached out to all kinds of people, which I really appreciate.
Olivia Donahue
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If I could be anyone, past or present, I would want to be Meryl Streep. I would want to be her because even though she is a very wealthy and highly regarded actress, she seems to be very down to earth and humble. She is a marvelous actress and has won numerous awards for her work, including three Academy Awards, with seventeen total nominations. Besides her acting prowess, she has many humanitarian efforts including many monetary donations to various shelters for women. All in all, she seems like a really talented and smart woman, and that's why I would want to be her for one day.
Lianna Malawski
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if i could be anyone,past or present i would want to be Mia Hamm. i would like to be her because she is my soccer idol. I've loved her ever since i found out about soccer. I've always wanted to meet her and have her watch me play soccer so she can give me tips and some advice on how i can change my playing for the better. She won a gold medal and had played on the UNC college womens soccer team. she even plays my position! if i could be anyone for one day i would be Mia.
Arturo Tornero
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I see most people have chosen rich people because they could be set for life. I choose a very famous person not because of this wealth but his talent. Sacha Baron Cohen is from England and starred in three recent popular comedic movies. He also hosted a comedy show in which he would interview some of the most brilliant people alive and acted completely stupid, without telling the people it was a joke (Ali G show). Sacha Baron has many comedic talents, and his main one is changing his voice, which he has used in all of his acts.
Dilay Uras
ReplyDeleteIf I could swich places with someone, I guess it would be Oprah. That is because she is a very wise person. She could probably be consider her as a World Wide Teacher. One woman who is able to change the world just by donating money that she earns. She uses her network "OWN" to motivate people to change.
I chose Oprah because I want to know how it feels to have so much money and not be corrupted by the it. I want to learn how to be such an amazing person with lots of respect. She enjoys helping people and she doesn't want anything from it except for the people to be happy and safe.
I would love to grow up and be so powerful, rich, and to benifet the world in so many ways. I would love the world because of my doing.
Sunny Osment
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If I could switch places with someone, I think it'd be Michelle Obama, actually. I really respect the way she exemplifies independence, respect, strength, love, motherliness, put-togetherness, and an actively advocating person. She grew up in the Southside of Chicago and beat the odds of not getting a good education and attended Princeton undergrad and Harvard Law School. She then became an advocate for civil rights as a lawyer in a Chicago firm where she met her future husband and the future president of the United States, Barack Obama. I chose Michelle Obama because her life is the life I hope to live someday and make such powerful statements as she does. I hope to become a good mother like she is and an advocate for good health.
Julia Haines
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I wouldn’t want to be anyone else. Who would want to live a life that isn’t their own? If I am going to be the person that I want to be, I want to get their by myself. However, I will write about a person that I really admire, even if I wouldn’t want to be them.
I really admire the actress Julie Andrews. She played Mary Poppins, Maria in the Sound of Music, and was in many other great movies and plays. She is a really good actress and singer, and is good at playing the loving, kind, motherly figure. Like I said, I wouldn’t want to be her, I just admire her. I can’t sing or act, and I have very severe shyness, so I couldn’t be like her at all.
I would have to take acting lessons, singing lessons, and a class on public speaking or something to come anything close to Julie Andrews. I would also have to age about fifty years.
Elisa Frazier
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I was to be anyone then my self i would be singer/song writter, Taylor Swift. I really admire her. She is such a good singer and such a good person. I choose her because when uyou listen to her songs you can actully like visualize what is happening. All her songs are basicllly like a story to me.
One way that i think i am similar to her is that i love music. And she just happens to be extremly good at music.
I am not really sure if i would like to switch places with anyone... I think it would be very confusing and awkward. My life is fine the way it is, and although there would be bonuses to be able to sing, or, act, or be rich for a day, there wouldn't be much fun in doing it for just one day. I am happy enough about my own life, and although I wish I had some people' characteristics, I do not wish I had their lives.
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1. If I could be anyone I would choose Andy Mckee, because he is an amazing guitarist and he composes good music too. His songs are really or highly addictive to listen to and I would love to play one of his songs called “Rylynn.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsD6uEZsIsU
2. I would want to be in his shoes because I would love just picking up a guitar every day and start playing it for a job or LIFE!! Also it would be pretty had composing music from scratch like he does, or like any other guitarist in the world.
3. I like playing the guitar in my free time, and it also helps me in many circumstances where I feel stressed or angry. In my perspective, I would love to have the skills and talent to play guitar like he does, because I can’t let go of the songs he has composed
1. Select one individual past or present that you admire and would consider switching identity with. Be sure to discuss who the person is and what contributions or actions/influence he or she has had on society.
ReplyDeleteI would want to switch places with Bill Gates. He is one of the richest and smartest men in the world. He is the founder of Microsoft and one of the founders of the internet.
2. Explain why you chose the individual and what experiences would come from walking in that person's shoes for any amount of time.
He is not only loaded he is a very smart and nice man. He gives away a lot of money and a lot of people like him.
3. Discuss at least one thing that makes you similar to the person you chose and one thing that you would have to change/do in order to come close to the talent of your person of choice...
Well I don’t have anything that relates him to me but I need to work on becoming a super smart technological person.
Alex Haggis
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If I had to switch identities with one person it would probably be Louis Armstrong. He is one of my favorite musicians and has given us some of the best music ever written. He was one of the original pioneers of Jazz and he did it all under the oppression of being a black man in the 40s and 50s, it must have been pretty hard. He was also a strong advocate for social change and supported the civil rights movement. Of course I'd have to learn to play the trumpet a bit better but that wouldn't be hard.
Carolyn Deutsch
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6/5/12
I would want to switch places with Demi Lovato. She has gone through so many struggles recently such as bipolar and an eating disorder and went to rehab or them. But she didn't give up and is back making a difference and speaking out. She also helps with bullying, she was bullied in school and now she speaks and helps out with campaigns to help raise awareness and stop bullying. Demi is also a very talented musician.
I would really lie to know what it is like to be her and also to be a musician and she is making such a difference and is a great role model for children and young adults I think it would be amazing to see what it is like to be her.
I love music just like Demi but and I want to know what it is like to be so a famous performer and I think she is so talented and really speaks out and is making a difference.