The Influence of Extra-Curricular Activities

Many students take advantage of the opportunity to participate in sports or other extra-curricular activities at MHS.  Why might students choose to not participate in sports or other extra-curricular opportunities?  What can students learn from taking part in these activities?  How might a team sport or event influence a person differently than an individual one?

Whirligig Response

In the novel Whirligig, Brent's accident changes his life.  His placement of the whirligigs around the country later influence others' lives.  What is one thing you have done that has significantly changed your life or the life of others, OR what is something that has occurred which significantly changed you?