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Joe Deuitch, St. Paul Humboldt. The senior midfielder played the part of playmaker in the Governor's’ 10-0 rout of St. Paul Johnson on Sept. 17. Deuitch tallied five assists along with his first goal of the season, leading the Governors. Deuitch leads the state with 13 assists this season, based on stats submitted to the MN Soccer Hub.
Read the full article here from the MN Soccer Club.
It was difficult for Humboldt coach John Pucci to believe that Oo, whom he coached last year as a sophomore, was the same player who showed up for this season. Oo, a Thai refugee of Karen descent, was 6 inches taller and significantly heavier. Pucci moved him from forward to the center back position, and a potential star was born.
“He’s been lights-out back there, a real force for us,” Pucci said. “He’s probably the best center back in the conference.
Coaches from other teams are asking about him.”
Read the full article here on the Star Tribune.
(Photo: Yah Naing Oo, St. Paul Humboldt soccer - Star Tribune)
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By Don Allen (MNSU, Moorhead - Advanced Rhetoric, 2020)
“Hugh Blair” – Preacher – Professor
of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres
Blair revered greatly the work of Quintilian and often quotes it in his own writing most especially excerpts from the Quintilian’s institutio oratoria. Blair considers some characteristics of a speech primary and definitive. These characteristics are taste, style, language and eloquence. Cohen in a publication shared with other scholars on the Rhetoric society quarterly believe that the most significant passage in Blair’s lecture is a passage at the beginning of lecture X which is basically about style and language (Einhorn, Cohen, Corbett, Kneupper, Skopec and Warnick, 1987). Of style, Blair says it is not easy to describe it precisely. He however defines it as: “…a peculiar manner in which a man expresses his conceptions by means of language”. Blair emphasized that style is different from ordinary choice of words. He said further that an author’s choice of words may be appropriate and flawless while his style may be riddled with flaws. Blair is of the opinion that style is tightly connected with sentiments and that as a matter of fact they cannot be separated. Blair in his lectures, admonished that author’s should embrace their manners or style and not imitate. This can be viewed as his advocacy for individuality which he believes is very important even in delivery; Blair in his words said that ‘Room must be left for genius.’
According to Blair, in lecture II, “taste is the power of receiving pleasure from the beauties of nature and art”. There are two parts which are involved in the concept of taste according to Blair. They are: the senses and thought processing. The sense organs can be used to feed the taste while thought process is used to discern pleasure derivation. Blair believes that everybody possesses taste as an intuitive faculty and it can be improved. A common assumption Blair shared in is that taste offers the society some benefit. It is believed that taste which is directly related to the appreciation of aesthetics sharpens and enhances the intuition of individuals and causes them to be more virtuous (Agnew, 1998). Blair believes there is a relationship between rhetorical proficiency and moral virtues as the classics have associated them. To Blair, taste is related to developing virtue and its exhibition.Blair
believes that language is a reflection of the values that are inherent in a
culture and that it is instrumental in further developments of the society.
This he demonstrated using the Greek and Roman language. He described language
as a vehicle that is used to transmit the most delicate and refined emotions of
the mind. In lecture XVIII, Blair talks about the use of figurative language
and how its use is a factor of imagination which varies individually. He
defined imagination as a power that must be gotten from nature and should not
be acquired. Use of figurative language generally implies deviation from
simplicity of expression. It is mostly used to make impressions stronger and
clearer. In lectures XIV to XVII of the first volume, Blair explained the
origin and some of the applications of figurative languages. Popular
conclusions are that figures of speech were developed in later periods when
language advanced but this is inaccurate. Humans have used them ever since.
Consider the early periods when humans had no choice than to employ these figures
because expression of meanings were limited due to availability of few words.
So of course, they used comparisons, metaphors, allusions and others which we
came to know as figures of speech. Blair also noted that it is not strange to
see people who have not studied figures of speech make figurative statements.
Blair
describes eloquence as speaking to the purpose. He also pointed out that
regardless of the subject, eloquence is possible. One should be attentive to
the rhetorical situation and the reason behind the subject so that we can say
things that match the situation. Blair also advised that sincerity is important
to attain eloquence. “Nature teaches
every man to be eloquent, when he is much in earnest”. According to Blair,
language employed should be natural and constructed simply. He warned of
garnishment and how it can affect eloquence. Blair in lecture XXVII while
talking about the “eloquence of popular assemblies” advised that one should
never attempt eloquence which one’s genius
is not in support or capable of. Blair
also highlighted the difference between conviction and persuasion. He said “true eloquence is the art of placing truth
in the most advantageous light for conviction and persuasion”. According to
him, conviction of the brain can be done with proofs which make the person
aware or knowledgeable but persuasion of
the will gets him or her to do. Blair said in volume I that “the end of popular speaking is persuasion;
and this must be founded in conviction. Argument and reasoning must be the
basis, if we would be speakers of business, and not mere disclaimers”.
Blair is clearly against the notion that rhetoric does not belong on the
pulpit. As a preacher himself, he believes the conception is inaccurate and
that every sermon should become a persuasive oration since the end of every
sermon aims at persuading men to be good.
Blair’s
writings were timely to the American independence and it encouraged the unity
and adoption of a national language by the Americans. His lectures have over
130 editions and the lectures on rhetoric were the most reproduced and distributed
during its period.
Editor's Note: This story was written just before school was closed for COVID-19 concerns.
by Raymer - Staff Writer
There were a lot of people. First it felt like a giant school and then I learned all my classes and where everything is at. I like all my classes. All students should, it’s a greater chance of learning new things that will benefit me in my future.
Sixth grade is hard but I try my hardest to understand and stay focused. In the beginning it was super tuff but I proved to myself that anything and everything is possible if I try, now I truly can say I’m proud of myself and proud of the young man I’m becoming.
I have a long journey ahead of me and numerous goals I’ve set and nothing can stop my achievements!
In 2020, I’m in 7th grade.
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by Melley M. - HHS Editorial Staff
St. Paul, Minn...This is not like any other school year. This school year, kids are all at home instead of in school. There are no first day school bus rides, no walking together with friends to classes, or seeing who has lunch together. This year, students are in distance learning.
Usually on the first day back to school I am nervous and a little panicked because I feel as if everything is new again. Typically, the first thing my friends and I do when we see each other is see if we have any classes together. This year, my friends and I are Snapchatting each other to discuss our classes.
Some positives out of going to school at home are for one, I don’t have to worry about finding my classes. Secondly, I get to work at my own pace with the school work. Htway also said “Something positive is that I can do things at my own time and not stress about it. I also am able to keep myself and my family safe.” 6th grader Lucas also said that “I’ve enjoyed meeting new people through google meets with his teachers and classmates.
However, there are many more things that I miss about not being at Humboldt. I miss seeing my friends. I also miss just being out of the house. It is hard to do school work at home, especially since I’ve had to be at home/locked down since March. I sometimes get bored at being home all the time, so it would be nice to get out for a few hours. 8th grader, Htway stated that the “hardest thing is getting used to online school and not going to the bus every morning.”
6th grader, Lucus stated that the “Hardest thing is that I am new to everything.”
There are some things that I am looking forward to. For one, I am looking forward to not seeing some people that I dislike. I also like that I am getting more familiar with using my ipad and exploring different apps and technology.
By David Brancaccio, Candace Manriquez Wrenn, and Daniel Shin (Sep 18, 2020)
A new study from Deutsche Bank shows Black and Hispanic Americans are also experiencing a “racial tech gap,” which could threaten their future ability to gain meaningful employment and grow wealth in a digitized economy, according to Deutsche Bank Global Technology Strategist Apjit Walia.
“The staggering divide in the numbers we found was when it came to race, especially in urban areas, with Black and Hispanic communities 10 years behind the white community for the last 20 years,” Walia told “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio.
The first week of school feels a little different this year. For me, there's nothing like the exhilaration of a new school year. So many possibilities, so many new opportunities - and so many new faces! This week, we begin a new year in a new way. For most of you, your connections will be through distance learning. Others will resume their commitment to serving children in childcare settings or delivering meals to families throughout our community.
No matter your role at SPPS, I want you to know your work is important and you are valued.
I will never forget putting the key in the door of my first classroom. There was extra excitement because it was my former classroom as a student in the same school. I had wonderful mentors and colleagues, shared stories of success and failures, but what I enjoyed most was how my students truly brought room H6 to life. Each class was a community, made up of students with different talents and interests, personalities and life stories.
You have likely heard or read me espousing the importance of working together in all that we do. In an organization of our size, it can feel daunting. As for our work assignments, we represent different schools, departments, grade levels, content areas, languages spoken, specialized services. Each of us also possess rich and unique backgrounds and histories. My plea is that you recommit to working together, not because it sounds like the right thing to say. More importantly, our success as a district depends on it.
I am calling on you to create the time and structure for relationships, our family pulse surveys overwhelmingly indicated this was the greatest concern. I know you will all do a great job welcoming students back.
Finally, I would like to take this time to restate and reframe a previous message I sent. Earlier this week, I referenced joint language in our ongoing collaborative work. A portion of the statement read, “...agree to maintain learning equity for our students during this time.” I received and read my statement just as you did. I failed in articulating my beliefs about my commitment to equity. The word maintain may very well assume that our past and current system supports an equitable experience for students, staff and families. I do not believe this for a minute. I apologize for this poor attempt at framing my beliefs about equity. The call for equity means that we hold ourselves accountable for ensuring the same high level of expectations for all students, and that we create whatever support is necessary to ensure access and success.
I am grateful to be your colleague and join you in being a proud member of Team SPPS.
In partnership,
Joe Gothard, Superintendent
