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A Day in the Life: USMC Pvt. Tilley Fall 2011 The Rebel Word Page 4 By: Jennifer Graham Hello! You’ve all been wondering and asking about Cody Tilley. Well, he isn’t Cody Tilley anymore. He is Private (Pvt.) Cody Tilley who just graduated from USMC (United States Marine Corps) Boot Camp. Pvt. Cody Tilley graduated from boot camp on 110923 or September 23rd, 2011. He spent three months getting dirty in the mud and getting yelled at by drill instructors. He has always wanted to be a Marine and he wanted to be part of “The Few the Proud”. “I joined because I wanted a challenge & most of all, a life I could be proud of. It’s not an easy road to become a Marine. I’m proud to be a U.S. Marine as hard as it gets, because I know I’m a part of something now. I’ve earned a title no one can take from me.” When I did a text and letter interview with Pvt. Cody Tilley, I asked him what he thought was the hardest and easiest thing about USMC boot camp. He texted back saying “It’s hard not knowing what’s next and it’s really tough mentally. So it’s mostly emotionally and mentally tough and that’s the hardest part. There isn’t anything easy about USMC boot camp either…” “The hardest part of boot camp was more emotional and mental because there is constant pressure & stress. You have to push yourself to do simple things like stay standing when you want to sit so badly or not to scratch your face even though it itches so damn bad. It teaches you how to push yourself with everything so you never give up. The easiest part of boot camp is sleeping because it is easy to give in to fatigue. You know you have to get up or stay up to get your gear in order or iron your uniform, so doing that teaches you to stop procrastinating and it helps you become proactive. The truth is that nothing is easy about it but you learn how to become very efficient because instead of using your time unwisely and wasting it you are prepared for everything ahead of time. You learn to adapt to everything around you under stressful conditions and you learn to use things around you in many different ways. What helps get you through the hardest times are the fellow recruits on your left and right pushing through the same challenges. You learn how to carry each other through & you take care of one another at all costs.” “Well, one day in the chow hall I stood up with food in my mouth, and three drill instructors got in my face yelling at me. They told me not to swallow my food until morning, but I swallowed my food right after they told me not to and they said they were going to IT (intense training) me the next morning. I was hoping they would forget. They didn’t...” Pvt. Cody Tilley joined the Marine Corps not only to be part of “The Few the Proud” but to also fulfill his Grandfather’s dream. Pvt. Cody Tilley said “It was nice seeing my Grandfather at my graduation. He looked really proud and happy, which made me feel really good.” Pvt. Cody Tilley is now at Marine Combat Training. His MCT will only last a month and then he is on to Military Occupational Specialty training. Cody may or may not be back until Christmas or later. The hardest thing about him being in boot camp was there was no contact except letters. “Receiving letters motivated me a lot and helped me get through it.” Pvt. Cody Tilley told me this at his Marine Graduation. He was really happy that everyone wrote him a lot; he said when he read the letters it took his mind off of what was coming next. More Halloween Fun at South Burlington! Yes, this is Mr. Burke, our faithful principal. Some of our wonderful Rebel Word Staff! Animal Magnetism, classic Ms. Schaefer... Nice shiner, Rocky! The S.B. Guidance ... they work hard! Pig in a blanket anyone? This aging beauty queen smiles for our camera!
College Adventures Fall 2011 The Rebel Word Page 5 By Carly Kemp Tereza Kacer “Since I graduated from SB last June, I have been leading my idea of a perfect life. I do what I love to do most - travel - and make a living doing it. I just came back to New York recently after spending the summer back home in Europe and it is time to get back to work as a model. I ride a scooter - one of the basic ones that you have to push off of the ground for - around the city to get castings, shoots and shows and eat bagels during my free time.” Aya Alnamee “UVM was the last on my lost for colleges I only applied there because the application was free. I was accepted and eventually I decided to go there. I wasn’t excited at all for this experience. But when the school year started it was a different world a completely different experience than what I expected. So many opportunities for students to get involved, study, and have fun. I’m enjoying my college experience a lot. I’m a senator in the student governor association and also a Green House resident. I recommend UVM to every student who wants to get good education and have fun in the same time!” New Gym Classes Come to SBHS By: Vika Bespalov Most schools have traditional gym classes, where everyone does a variety of activities throughout the course. Last year this was one of the few options we had for gym class. Now we have many new options and a new requirement; every student must have .5 credits of a fitness class, there are three classes that students have to choose from that focus on one area of fitness. The options are cardio, muscular, or speed, agility and balance. After that, students have to take four classes worth .25 credits of electives of their choosing. Some of the 13 options include Dance, Individual Personal Fitness, Intro to Skating/Ice, Activities, Period Zero-Basketball/ Ice Hockey/Speed School, Self- Defense, The Outdoor Experience, and Yoga. This is a big change to our gym system. Some say that it gives people the opportunity to focus on something that they want to try, rather than doing numerous different activities. Cool choices like yoga, self-defense, and ice skating are not regularly offered at other schools. So take control of this opportunity and check out the new classes to see what you think!
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