Stand Up Paddleboards in Dana Point Harbor
Dec 6, 2018 12:51:03 #
JCam wrote:
And we wonder why so many of the school systems have gone to h_ _l, and the kids don't get good jobs. Many the colleges have had to develop remedial courses in math, English, history--many High Schools don't even bother with that, Sciences, etc.
Dec 6, 2018 13:35:21 #
Shellback wrote:
You're right - it's not their fault - that failure falls directly on the shoulders of their parents... And the future doctors, lawyers, and Indian Chiefs will be the top performers leaving the average behind to become sheeple...
But if "those kids can't make a proper speech presentation, write a decent essay and/or do the research for it, they surely won't be the future doctors, engineers, teachers, and Chiefs of anything. I doubt any of those kids will learn what they need to know in an ever more technical world they will be living in the rest of the 21st century while they are playing on the water. They may learn to sail well, but the last time I looked at a commercial harbor there were very few sail powered commercial boats in sight.
Getting hired for that first job takes a lot more than just showing up for the interview!
Dec 6, 2018 13:53:34 #
jaymatt wrote:
Credit? Really?
It's California! You would be surprised at a lot of the credit class subject available.
I'm a native and they seem like: "....why wouldn't they?" to me.
Dec 6, 2018 13:58:47 #
in the first photo it looks like one of the students needs to put on pants...
Dec 6, 2018 14:55:20 #
Let me begin Shellback, by saying I generally agree with you. In my former life, I was an educator/administrator in the 19th largest school district in America. Despite how hard we tried, not every student was successful. At least I'm pretty sure that no educator is being blamed for entering the profession for financial gain or profit. We came to the profession to make a positive difference. My professional motto..."Whatever It Takes!"
If there is blame, I blame our liberal parents/judges/society who have diluted and weakened many of the values of the education system we once knew and still support. The kids you reference who can't make change, can't read or write, etc, are the ones you likely meet in minimum wage jobs....they flip burgers and stock shelves...man check-out lines, etc. (And, there are those who wish we will raise the minimum wage to support these minimally qualified workers. After all, they are not trained nor qualified to do better. They are the quitters....the ill-performers...the misfits. They are those who had little or no positive parental support growing up. They are those who started school behind the others.....and who would never catch up. Educational systems struggle to provide services...but....
In contrast, I believe that ANY student who wants to learn and who values a good education (NOTE: I'm primarily talking positive parent support here), can get it at pretty much any school in America. We have Advanced Placement courses, International bachelorette programs, magnet programs (STEM, engineering, arts, medical/veterinary, etc), Fundamental Schools, etc that provide exemplary education/training to our youth. But, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink.
We used to have a strict dress-code standard, an expectation that we stand for the Pledge to the Flag, and for a moment of silence, that teachers were to be respected, that education was to be valued. Then liberalism happened.
Now, back to the original image of students on paddle boards. I will tell you that for many students....art, music, athletics, vocational studies, etc, are the very courses that keep them coming to school. I was an academic....but I was also a band kid. I did very well in school and prospered...but for me, playing in the band was my love. Those kids on the paddle boards may have similar passions. Please don't judge. They are not to fault.
If there is blame, I blame our liberal parents/judges/society who have diluted and weakened many of the values of the education system we once knew and still support. The kids you reference who can't make change, can't read or write, etc, are the ones you likely meet in minimum wage jobs....they flip burgers and stock shelves...man check-out lines, etc. (And, there are those who wish we will raise the minimum wage to support these minimally qualified workers. After all, they are not trained nor qualified to do better. They are the quitters....the ill-performers...the misfits. They are those who had little or no positive parental support growing up. They are those who started school behind the others.....and who would never catch up. Educational systems struggle to provide services...but....
In contrast, I believe that ANY student who wants to learn and who values a good education (NOTE: I'm primarily talking positive parent support here), can get it at pretty much any school in America. We have Advanced Placement courses, International bachelorette programs, magnet programs (STEM, engineering, arts, medical/veterinary, etc), Fundamental Schools, etc that provide exemplary education/training to our youth. But, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink.
We used to have a strict dress-code standard, an expectation that we stand for the Pledge to the Flag, and for a moment of silence, that teachers were to be respected, that education was to be valued. Then liberalism happened.
Now, back to the original image of students on paddle boards. I will tell you that for many students....art, music, athletics, vocational studies, etc, are the very courses that keep them coming to school. I was an academic....but I was also a band kid. I did very well in school and prospered...but for me, playing in the band was my love. Those kids on the paddle boards may have similar passions. Please don't judge. They are not to fault.
Dec 6, 2018 15:13:26 #
BrentHarder wrote:
Once again I was out in my kayak with my camera......this is what I shot: Stand Up Paddleboards in Dana Point Harbor.
The large group was from a local High School. This was a class they could take and get credit for!
The large group was from a local High School. This was a class they could take and get credit for!
Brent, excellent set.
Greg
Dec 6, 2018 15:27:20 #
BrentHarder wrote:
Once again I was out in my kayak with my camera......this is what I shot: Stand Up Paddleboards in Dana Point Harbor.
The large group was from a local High School. This was a class they could take and get credit for!
The large group was from a local High School. This was a class they could take and get credit for!
Why not in 1966 I got 1 1/2 credit hours each for Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Surfing.
Dec 6, 2018 18:42:29 #
Dec 6, 2018 19:26:26 #
Largobob wrote:
Looks like good exercise, and likely they get a credit in Physical Education. To me, it makes a tremendous amount of sense offering students "life sports" rather than the old useless crapola we once took in high school P.E. When I was in college I had two P.E. requirements. I took SCUBA and tennis. I can't begin to tell you how often I used those skills later in life.
Nice images.
Nice images.
Thanks for checking this thread out Largobob and your comments about PE. I agree with you about the LIFE SPORTS!
Dec 6, 2018 19:28:33 #
Shellback wrote:
Can they read - or write - or do math? No, but they paddle well...
HAHHAHAAHAHAHAA.....Dave, I'm sure the SUP class does not supersede the readin', writin' an rithmitic classes!
Dec 6, 2018 19:32:41 #
Unclehoss wrote:
Just curious has to how you transport your camera before, between and after shooting images. Do you have a dry-bag or anything the camera resides in unless you are actually photographing something/someone? I will be doing some paddling around Christmas and New Year's and haven't decided what to do with the camera when I am not actually using it.
My kayak is an open "on top" type kayak. Between my legs I lay down a towel, then the camera goes on that and another towel over the top to shield it from drips from the paddle and the sun pounding it. My kayak is very stable and because of that, I so far have not had any problems with taking a chance of dumping the kayak.
Dec 6, 2018 19:34:30 #
phv wrote:
Great shots as usual! Always enjoy your perspective on all things water!
Thanks so much phv. If you follow my postings you have noticed that the majority of my photos does have something to do with the water. Thanks for the "great shots" comment too!
Dec 6, 2018 19:36:45 #
Susan yamakawa wrote:
I took a class in archery and highland fling😄😄😄
Susan, what the heck is "highland fling"?
Dec 6, 2018 19:43:13 #
JCam wrote:
And we wonder why so many of the school systems have gone to h_ _l, and the kids don't get good jobs. Many the colleges have had to develop remedial courses in math, English, history--many High Schools don't even bother with that, Sciences, etc.
JCam, my oldest son grew up here near the coast in our home and he was (like me) an avid surfer. He loves surfing so much he wanted to get a good paying job so he could live in Orange County. BTW, Orange County is a very expensive county to live in. He majored in "finance" so he could make lots of money. After getting a couple of finance jobs he realized that he was not happy doing that. Since then he has taken a new path of being a professional photographer and videographer. He is much happier now and actually bought a home, but not in Orange County! He now lives in South Jordan Utah! Here is his website:
http://shaneharderphotography.com
It's funny how life throws curve balls at ya!
Dec 6, 2018 19:49:41 #
CLF wrote:
Brent, excellent set.
Greg
Greg
Thanks for the positive response to this series Greg!
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