SPEECH 115 IS IN THE BAG!!!!

I want to start off by saying congratulations to everyone in my class.  WE DID IT!!!  We overcame all our fears and made it through the class.  I really enjoyed this class and everyone in it.  I was amazed at all the speeches we done and not 2 were alike.  I could really tell by the end of the class that everyone had overcome their nervousness and felt pretty comfortable in front of the class.  Whether you did or not it wasn’t noticeable.  I would also like to thank Hannah Z. for letting me do my last speech with her.  It was a really good one!!!  I have nothing but wonderful memories of this class that I will keep with me forever.

I also want to thank Candee for making this class seem easier that I thought it would be.  I know I dreaded this class and put it off till very last but the minute I stepped in the door you made me feel less nervous.  With each speech I gave it became easier for me.  I know Southern State may not realize how much they are losing a wonderful instructor but you will be missed.  With all this said (without getting to mushy) I want to THANK everyone again in my class for making this a wonderful class.  And the best of luck to everyone including Candee, I have faith that you all will succeed.

Annie

Everything is coming together!!

With graduation right around the corner, you can tell everyone is getting excited.  We have one speech left and then we have nailed this class.  Some probably never thought they would make it this far but to their surprise this class was easier than they thought. 

demonstration speeches were wonderful!  Everyone has demonstrated something different, no two demos were the same.  I demonstrated how to take blood pressure and the importance of keeping your blood pressure normal. 

The visuals were pretty amazing also!  All we have left is the persuasive speeches. 

Thanks to everyone for making this a great class!!!

Annie

What is Anna’s Army?

I was really amazed at how many people in my class did not know what Anna’s Army was.  When I first meet Anna I had no clue what Anna’s Army was or what they do.  But once I saw how adorable and strong she was I knew I wanted to help and get involved to help spread the word.  I mean look how adorable she is, wouldn’t you want to help also.  So I ask do you know what Anna’s Army is or what they do?  For all of those who don’t I’m going to share with you.

I think this is amazing what the Reno family is doing for Cystic Fibrosis.  Not too many families would be able to keep doing what they do especially after losing a child at such a young age.  I had a chance to meet Anna and her family when I went to bible school with my aunt.  During the bible school they were raising money for Anna and her family to buy Anna her own dresser because she had to share with her sisters and she wanted her own.  This was just a couple of years before she passed away.

Anna’s Army began when Anna Reno, a little girl from Hillsboro was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis.  Anna was diagnosed with CF when she was 3 months old, and her family started the Army, to help raise money for research and a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

Today I will share three things with you: 1-Cystic fibrosis 2-Anna’s story and 3^rd Anna’s Army

Cystic Fibrosis or CF affects the lungs and digestive system.  It is one of the most common chronic lung diseases in children and young adults, and may result in early death.  In 1965, Mary Weiss had 3 young boys who all had CF.  She began doing research on CF and done this without her boys knowing.  Until one night one her boys caught her and he told her he knew what she was doing.  And she asked him what he thought she was doing and he told her that she was researching “65 Roses,” which sounds like Cystic Fibrosis.  The term 65 Roses then became the term they used to tell children who can’t say Cystic Fibrosis.

Anna was 3 months old when she was first diagnosed with CF.  Anna grew up with CF she did everything most little girls do.  She was a cheerleader, played soccer, she made the honor roll, and loved the color blue.  Anna was 8 years old when she lost her battle with CF on March 29, 2009.  Even though she has passed her family has kept the Army going and it keeps getting stronger every day.  The Reno’s has done many events to help raise money for CF.  Every year there is now an Anna’s Army day in Hillsboro; it is the 3^rd Friday in April.  Anna knew about this day and was quite excited about it but she passed just weeks before the first big day.  The event still went on and continues to go on every year.  Each year the event keeps getting bigger, they have so much to do for the whole family and its all for a good cause.   Andi and Justin Reno, Anna’s parents says this day to them is their super bowl and they love this day.  Everyone in the community coming out to help them year after year is amazing and they are grateful for everyone involved. This year was the third year and they raised $18,000 just at Anna’s Army day, so far this year they have raised over $30,000, there goal for the year was only $25,000.   They do many events throughout the whole year.  Most of all the events are local and all money raised goes straight to the Cystic Fibrosis foundation.  Anna’s Army has raised over $160,000 since they started this Army.

Anna’s Army will keep continuing to be strong until a cure for Cystic Fibrosis is found.  Just remember someone with Cystic Fibrosis is just like everyone else except they take longer to heal.  If they get a cold it could take them up to 21 days to get rid of it where it would just take us a couple days or so.

In closing I have discussed what CF is, told you Anna’s story and explained what Anna’s Army does.  So, if you want to know more and what you can do to get involved you can go to  www.annas-army.com or join Anna’s Army on facebook.

Annie

This will be my LAST QUARTER of college

This will be my last quarter and I have put speech off till the end.  I am so afraid of this class and I really don’t know why.  But if I want to graduate in June I have to face it and every emotion that comes with this class.  I never liked the idea of getting up in front of a bunch of people and telling them what I feel or what I have learned.  It makes me so nervous, I feel like everyone is going to be picking out the flaws or just waiting to ask me a question that I won’t know the answer to.  But once I stepped into the class and realized I was not alone on all these emotions and feelings on this class, it made me feel so much better.  I just couldn’t believe it we have almost 30 people in our class and everyone feels the same way.  Some have even put the class off till the end like me and others are doing it to get it over with.  I just have to keep telling myself that a speech is like a conversation with a friend and I give speeches every day without realizing it.  With the help of other classmates and Candee I do believe I can overcome all these fears of speaking in front of a crowd.   Candee has made the class seem so easy and that it should be no problem.  And actually it’s that bad when you’re with a group of people giving a speech but when it comes time to stand alone, that will be the ultimate test.  I just have to keep telling myself that I have worked too hard for two years to come this far to let one class hold me back from graduating.

Annie