I think that this situation is being blown out of proportion! Just because Jason Collins is openly gay doesn't make him a lesser person to anyone else. I believe that everyone should be treated equally. I think that this is so popular in today's society because everyone is so judgmental now a days. I feel like they pick on every little thing that they don't like and make it known to everyone and I also think that they blow it out of porportion.

I feel like the “Big Wigs” if you will, make this such a big deal because there not accepting of it. Which I feel like is wrong! I also believe that we should all be treated the same no matter your preference or race. I feel bad for what he has to go through just because his preferences are different then some people’s.

Lastly, I think that if you play a good game it shouldn’t matter if your gay, bi or straight. All that should matter is how good you play and that you love the sport you play.

Mr Jones

     When I first came to the Academy I didn't know anyone here or new where anything was. I had Mr. Jones for my first period. He always came in with a big smile on his face and made everyone laugh bright and early in the morning. I've never understood math. None of my previous math teacher's EVER took their time to help me understand math or just sit next to me and try to explain what we were doing in a different way. But Mr. Jones did! He helped me a lot and helped me understand math from the bottom up. 

     Mr. Jones helped me understand a lot abut life other than math. He helped me understand why we learn what we do even though we may not need it in our future. He also listened when I needed someone to listen to me. Mr. Jones was like a father figure to some of these children at the Academy. He showed that there are good people still in this world. 

     Losing Mr. Jones is really hard for me and everyone else on the Academy campus. He never failed to help anyone who needed help. As I walk through the halls I hear everyone saying " The Academy will never be the same.." I feel the same way as they do!  Mr. Jones gave me a different out look on life, he taught me to step back and try to find different ways to look at different situations. Mr. Jones will definitely be missed by the Wolf Pack! Rest In Peace Mr. Jones !