HomeMy WebLinkAbout0031 At every marching practice and
performance, junior Sarah Strait, carries a
sheet of music with her from freshman year.
She began this custom after receiving
wisdom from a senior who told her that it is
better to carry luck than to wish it.
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This Sigmund Freud action figure was
given to, Psychology teacher Katie
Dorkowski. by her Advanced Placement
students. She stated that every time she
glanced at it, revolutionary ideas popped
into her head.
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Some people believe that lucky Lucky charms may be silly to some.
charms can have an effect on their but for others they may represent
everyday lives, ranging from courage something more meaningful and dear to
to symbols of hope. For example, their heart. When, junior Ashleigh
y while sports players are in the Blackburn, discovered that her aunt had
comfort of their locker room, they stage four breast cancer, she purchased
utilize their personal talisman to bring a bracelet. She considers it lucky
them hope in having a successful because her aunt is "now in remission
game. and feeling better than ever."
The charms can be an object that is There are a variety of meanings
bought, made or even a ritual which behind lucky charms. They exist all
has been passed down. Freshman around the world and used by many.
D.Wayne Hiliary, was creative and For instance, elephants have more than
made his own good luck charm, a one meaning. They can symbolize
turtle's foot. Hiliary said, "I cut it off wisdom, power, loyalty, and intelligence.
the turtle myself," and for that reason, A four leaf clover is one of the most
he considers it lucky. Turtles are popular symbols of luck due to
considered to symbolize wishes for a St.Patrick's Day. Some amulets are
long life as they are said to be a link even considered irreplaceable because
between Heaven and Earth. they provide a source of meaningful
inspiration and are objects of faith.