College Comp & Research Portfolio
Maddie Spath
About Me
My name is Maddie Spath. I'm a senior at Chillicothe High School in Chillicothe, Missouri. This is my portfolio containing all of the essays that I have written in College Composition and Research taught by Dr. Jill Watkins. I plan on attending Missouri Western State University in the fall and majoring in Theatre/Cinema with a concentration in Cinema.
Band
I have been in symphonic band for 7 years, marching band for 6 years, and pep band for 4 years. I play flute and piccolo.
Key Club
I have been a member of Key Club all four years of high school. In my four years, I have contributed over 500 hours of community service. I have also held the offices of secretary, vice president, and president.
Drama
I have also been a part of CHS Players all through high school. I was an extra in High School Caeser and have been stage manager for High School Musical, A Christmas Carol, and Beauty and the Beast.
Essays
College Application Essay
In the College Application Essay, I talk about my experience with volunteering at Camp Rainbow.
College Application Essay Link
"Isn't it Fun at Camp Rainbow?"
Narration Essay
In the Narration Essay, I talk about the value of money and how it has impacted my life.
Narration Essay Link
"Money First, Standards Second"
Analysis Essay
In the Analysis Essay, I analyze the "reality" of reality television with the show Cheerleaders.
Analysis Essay Link
"Change the Channel to RealTV"
Definition Essay
In the Definition Essay, I discuss the use of grades and how grades are doing more harm than good.
Definition Essay Link
"Grades are Failing"
Summary/Response Essay
In the Summary/Response Essay, I talk about the judgments that Millennials are facing and how the judgments wrongly portray this generation.
Summary/Response Essay
"Judged for Being a Millennial"
Argumentative Essay
In the Argumentative Essay, I argue that meat is not a necessary part of our diet.
Argumentative Essay Link
"No Meat Please"
Videos
"Top 5" Lesson
In this "Top 5" Lesson I give my top 5 ways to be successful in Dr. Watkins' College Composition and Research class.
https://youtu.be/G4aBV0xqv30
Reflection of Best Piece of Writing
In this video, I talk about my Definition Essay and what I felt that I did well on.
https://youtu.be/mdDd3CXQV3A
"Did You Know?"
In this greenscreen, I discuss the health benefits of a vegetarian diet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVaM8lyeu5U