As a team we decided to focus on the problem meal prices. This is because we agreed that ever since elementary or middle school that meal prices has gone at least a quarter. And now we think that the meal prices are outrageous for a family that just makes enough to get by having to pay for overpriced meals.

Letter concern

Dear Neal Abercrombie,

Hello I am Branden Pascual from Moanalua High School and it has come to my attention that meal prices are escalating. In the state of  hawaii the lunch price is $2.50 and for a second lunch it cost $5.00. Its really sad for me to see that some students cant afford lunch and having been able to starve. Also if you come to school in the morning to eat lunch and breakfast its cost around $4 everyday for five weeks which comes to about $20 a week and $80 a month. Thats a lot of money for my parents to keep up with and for me to go through the whole year its about $960. Money that could be better off spent somewhere else toward my education then eating overpriced lunches. I propose a cut in the school lunches so its much more affordable. Since hawaii imports most of their food from the mainland it. About 90% of the grocery items come from the mainland alone and only a fraction of our grocery items come from here. It makes sense that the food we eat will cost more in Hawaii. But if we are able to grow our own crops and make our own food from the local stores. I believe food prices not in schools but everywhere else also would start to decline.

                                                                                                               Sincerely,

                                                                                                                                                                 Branden Pascual

Tribute Exercise

Draft Graphic

Allusion Poem

On a planet with blue circles and red liquid 

a war breaks out

coming from parents with great athletic ability 

i gain the advantage

with a strong heart 

strong legs

and strong body

as i step onto the battlefield

with a helmet 

and a spear

i travel into the battlefield 

hyped up with adrenaline 

i do not fear anything

my resilience 

family

my opponent fearless

a valiant warrior

I've met my match

Complaint Essay

5180 Likini St. Apt#302

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96818

November 12, 2012

Salt Lake Shopping Ctr

848 Ala Lilikoi St

Honolulu, HI 96818

Dear Islander’s Administration

In the past I have always been a loyal customer towards islanders and its delicious food. The reason why I keep coming back is the different choice of food you serve there.

Unfortunately in my recent visit I had some concerns about the health and safety the food that you produce is up to par with the health code. When I approach the counter and I look to see inside your kitchen area, there are remains of food on the floor and trash that haven’t been cleaned in weeks. I was truly stunned and speechless to see how unsanitary your work area was. But I am still a loyal customer towards islanders and I know that their food is always great. So out of my way even though seeing that putrid kitchen I still order food. As the day has gone by and I head towards home my stomach grumbles. And I suspect that I have food poisoning. I know that I was jumping into a conclusion but it was for sure I had food poisoning when I got home and I headed straight to the bathroom. And from then on I was always spectacle about ordering food. As an owner to your restaurant, food and customer service should be priority. And to have good criticism about your food you must make sure you kitchen can produce edible food. Like some examples of clean and neat kitchens are Thai Herb Kitchen and Himalayan Kitchen. I believe that these kitchens are very well cleaned and cared for and I hope to see the islanders like that.

Some examples that I took from the F.D.A that could improve your kitchen is by to put leftovers away promptly, prevent cross contamination by wiping your knives and your cutting boards, and to clean your sink daily so that bacteria and germs don’t get on your dishes.

In addition to all of this your customer service is not all that great. By reading your reviews on yelp it seems like people have been complaining about a lady giving attitude towards your customers. But some of the reviews on yelp do have positive feedback about your food, which is awesome no doubt.

All I wanted to say was to keep your kitchen clean and neat so more customers will be coming in. overall you have been doing a great job running your restaurant.

Sincerely,

Branden Pascual

Risky Business Draft

America today is faced with many health problems obesity, diabetes, and cancer. But one major concern that affects teens today is alcohol abuse. Studies show that in the recent month over 50% of sophomores through seniors got drunk because of alcohol abuse. Teenagers now are abusing alcohol more than ever, parents need to know how greatly in danger their teenagers are and how highly they are influenced to do it.

            When teenagers often drink alcohol they are more likely to drop academically. Studies show when teenagers don’t drink alcohol they are more likely to excel in academics and achieve A’s and B’s. But on the other hand when teens take the other route they are rather getting grades like C’s D’s or even F’s. So parents do play a big role into teens academic wise because if your child is getting low on grades and you know he/she is abusing alcohol you should do something about it.

            Parents if you know, that your son or daughter is drinking alcohol you must do something about it. Encourage your child not to drink alcohol and tell them the risk and consequences that could happen because you abuse it. For example if a teen were to abuse alcohol they might feel withdraw from family members or starting arguments with your family. Also fatigue, glazed eyes, and a negative attitude. You would not want that for you child parents. So parents you must take action into letting your teen know that the legal drinking age is 21 and that drinking can cause serious health injuries. In addition to talk to your kids about how to say no to alcohol because it’s most likely that there being peer pressured into do it.

            Parents need to get more involved in teens today because of the easy access of alcohol. Parents not only need to watch over their teenagers but also keep an eye out on their own alcohol at home. Make sure teens can’t have that access to alcohol without your permission or knowledge. Also talk to your teens about alcohol ads because they are everywhere and even though they might not be targeting teenagers they are very persuasive ads that could get anyone into abusing alcohol. Teach you child a lesson whenever your sitting on the couch as a family and a alcohol ad pops up, tell them how bad abusing alcohol can be dangerous towards you life.

            Now you know the terrible consequences about alcohol abuse in teens because its one of the nations major causes of deaths, drinking has been a problem ever since. Parents also now know how to prevent their child into abusing alcohol and telling their child how dangerous consuming it can harm teens. I hope that one day teens will forever know the horrible things abusing alcohol can not only affect you but people around you as well.