Welcome AEF students

6/11/2020

Welcome students to the online AEF-World History course. I am your instructor, Mr. Cosbey. A little about myself: I have taught World History for 13 years at Alhambra High School. In addition to teaching, I also coach Varsity baseball at AHS. In my spare time I enjoy listening to vinyl records (reggae and jazz are my favorites), traveling, and attending live sporting events and concerts. Please respond to the following questions and feel free to comment on any of your fellow virtual classmates. Your response will be recorded for attendance.

1. Click on Comments in the top right corner.

2. Please submit your full name and email the corresponding boxes.

3. In the Comments box please answer the following:
a. Your full name.
b. The school you attend regularly.
c. Clubs/Sports/Band/etc. that you are involved in at school.
d. What do you enjoy doing outside of school? Interests and Hobbies.
e. One travel destination anywhere in the world you most want to visit.
f. Optional: Please write any questions you have regarding the class.

4. Click Submit after you've finished.

51 Comments

Noah Ramirez

6/11/2020 07:11:23 am

My name is Noah Alejandro Ramirez. I attend Mark Keppel High School. I am in the Water Polo and Swim team. I enjoy to read books in all genres and play video games in my free time. If I was able to go anywhere in the world I would like to go to London.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 07:45:34 am

Welcome to the class Noah. If you have any questions email me at cosbey_chris@ausd.us

Richard Tan

6/11/2020 07:57:13 am

My name is Richard Tan and I attend Mark Keppel High School. As of freshman year, I am not involved with anything, but I hope to join some clubs in the near future. During my free time, I enjoy playing games with friends, and spend time watching anime. One place I would love to visit would be to Japan, because of its pristine scenery, Japanese cuisine, their society, and culture.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:02:53 am

Welcome Richard. I also want to travel to Japan in the future. Make sure to check the class website. I put a Remind app text code in for everyone to join.

Freddy Zhou

6/11/2020 07:59:18 am

My name is Freddy Zhou and I attend Mark Keppel High School. I am a representative for the Red Cross Club and dedicate most of my time either gaming or learning things about my career. If I could go anywhere in the world, I would like to go to Hawaii.

Mr. Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:05:59 am

Welcome Freddy! Hawaii is a beautiful place. I traveled there a few times. Hope to see Maui one day. I put in a Remind App. Go to the website and join using the text code.

Samuel Luu

6/11/2020 08:05:21 am

My name is Samuel Luu and I attend Mark Keppel High School. I am actively participating in clubs such as Red Cross and Key Club and dedicate most of my time playing games or designing items. If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would like to go to London

Mr. Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:08:51 am

Welcome Samuel. What do you design? Make sure to join the AEF Remind App by using the text code on the class website.

Gabriella Wang

6/11/2020 08:05:37 am

My name is Gabriella Wang but I prefer to be called Gabby. I attend Mark Keppel High School and was in the Gaming Club. I enjoy skating with my friends and watching anime in my free time. If I could go anywhere in the world, I would love to visit Japan.

Mr. Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:11:16 am

Hello Gabriella. Welcome to AEF. Make sure to use the text code on the class website and join the Remind App for this class.

Aidan Lui

6/11/2020 08:06:41 am

My name is Aidan Lui and I attend Mark Keppel High School, I am on the swim team. During my free time I enjoy gaming with my friends. If I could go anywhere I would like to go to Paris.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:14:03 am

Hello Aiden. Welcome to AEF. Great food in Paris. We will study the French Revolution next wek. Make sure to use the text code on the class website and join the Remind App for this class.

Tyler Minohara

6/11/2020 08:08:28 am

My name is Tyler P. Minohara. I attend Mark Keppel High School. I am a member of the gaming club and a Super smash bros team member. Outside of school, I like to play video games and besides video games, I like to work and exercise. I sometimes read books and usually watch TV. If I can go travel anywhere, I would like to go to either the Philippines or Japan.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:19:24 am

Welcom Tyler. Looks like everyone is in to gaming in this class! I played lots of Ms. Pacman on Atari in the 1980s! lol Make sure to log in to the Remind App for daily updates.

David Alcala

6/11/2020 08:09:25 am

Hello, my name is David Alcala and I am attending Mark Keppel High School. During my freshman year, I was a part of the varsity baseball team, however had to leave due to an after school class. Outside of school, I enjoy riding my bike, playing basketball, swimming, playing guitar, and watching Netflix. if I could travel anywhere in the world, I would choose to take a trip to Paris. I've always been intrigued by their culture and ways of life, and would like to experience it myself.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:23:04 am

Welcome David. The last baseball game we played before Covid19 ended everything was against Keppel. I was the 3rd base coach. I wont remind you what the final score was! lol Make sure to log in to the Remind App for this class. Code on the home page.

Nathan Nguyen

6/11/2020 08:10:12 am

Hi my name is Nathan Nguyen. I am a member in Red Cross. I enjoy playing video games, golf, and watch anime outside of school. If I could travel anywhere, I would visit Japan.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:27:31 am

Welcome Nathan. Who's your favorite golfer to watch on tv? Make sure to join the AEF remind app. Code is on the home page.

Irvin Qi link

6/11/2020 08:10:50 am

Hi my name is Irvin Qi and I attend Mark Keppel High School. I am a part of the swim team and also swim competitively outside of school. Outside of school I play the piano and I also game in my free time. One place in the world that I would like to visit is Tahiti.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:29:48 am

Welcome Irvin. I suggest you listen to Thelonious Monk, one of the great jazz pianists of all time. Make sure to join the Remind App for this class. Code is on the home page.

Leonardo Campos-Yu

6/11/2020 08:11:49 am

My name is Leonardo Campos-Yu. I'm from Alhambra High School.
I am not involved in any clubs at school, but I plan to join some in the future. Outside of school, I enjoy playing the piano and sports, like soccer. A destination I would most like to visit is China.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:32:43 am

Welcome Leonardo. I hope to visit Shanghai and Hong Kong in the future. Make sure to join the Remind App. Code on the home page.

Britney Huynh

6/11/2020 08:12:10 am

My name is Britney Huynh and I attend Mark Keppel High School. In my freshman year, the only club I joined was CSF (California Scholarship Federation). In which, I would love to join more clubs next year. During my free time, I enjoy playing piano, reading books, as well as drawing. If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would love travel to Japan.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:35:36 am

Hello Britney. Welcome to AEF. Please join the Remind app for this class. Code on the home page. Japan is a destination I hope to travel to as well.

Matthew phan

6/11/2020 08:14:56 am

My name is Matthew Phan, and I attend Alhambra High School. I am only on the Volleyball team, which is pretty sad. :( Outside of school, I mostly play games with my friends and study for upcoming tests and quizzes. If I could go anywhere, I would like to go to Hawaii.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:38:46 am

Welcome to AEF Matthew. Nothing sad about being on the volleyball team. Thats a great thing! Make sure to join the remind app for this class. Code on the home page.

Joseph Yip

6/11/2020 08:15:32 am

My name is Joseph Yip, but I go by Joey. I attend Mark Keppel High School. Currently I'm not involved with anything at school. Outside of school, I'm either talking to friends, playing games, or working out. The one place that I would want to visit the most is Hawaii.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:43:26 am

Welcome Joseph to AEF! Working out is good! Vitamin C/D and exercise are strong factors in building a healthy immune system against Covid19. I do HIIT workouts at home with Youtube videos. Make sure to join the Remind app. Code on home page.

Allison Vu

6/11/2020 08:19:01 am

My name is Allison Vu. I attend San Gabriel High School. During my freshman year, I joined a club called Helping Hands. I enjoy traveling and hanging out with my friends. If I were to choose one place to travel to, it would be Australia.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:48:09 am

Welcome Allison to AEF. Helping Hands sounds like a great service club! Make sure to join the remind app. Code on home page.

Nikki Tang

6/11/2020 08:20:01 am

My name is Nikki Tang and I currently attend San Gabriel high school. During my freshmen year I participated in cross country and track and field. Outside of school I enjoy eating and spending time with my friends and family and one place I want to visit is Australia.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:51:34 am

Welcome to AEF Nikki. A great movie about cross country is called McFarland, USA. Its based off a true story. I think you would like it! Make sure to join the Remind app. Code on homepage.

Khanh Tu

6/11/2020 08:20:26 am

My name is Khanh Tu. I attend Mark Keppel high school. I am currently in my school marching and it's very fun. I like to sleep and eat because it help me get through stress. I would like to travel to Singapore because Singapore have good food.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:54:06 am

Welcome Khanh. I really want to go to Singapore and eat there! Exercise is one of the best stress relievers you can do. 30 to 60 minutes a day will be very beneficial for you!

Astrid Castro

6/11/2020 08:23:44 am

Hi, my name is Astrid Castro and I attend San Gabriel High School. I am not involved in any clubs or sports but I am planning to join some the upcoming school year. During my free time I like playing fps games, drawing, dancing and listening to music. I would like to travel to Peru and South Korea.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 08:55:56 am

Welcome Astrid. I also want to travel to Korea. Korean food is incredible! Make sure to join the remind app. Code on home page.

Allie Scanlan

6/11/2020 08:41:25 am

Hi, I'm Allie and I go to Temple City High School. I'm not currently in any clubs or sports, but I got into a film class for next school year.I like to edit, take pictures, paint, hang out with friends and play with animals. I have always wanted to go to Italy.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 09:00:42 am

Welcome to AEF Allie. I have 5 cousins that attended TCHS many years ago. Film class sounds like a great course! Make sure to join the Remind app. Code on the home page.

Rachel Wu

6/11/2020 08:42:36 am

Hi, my name is Rachel Wu and I attend Mark Keppel High School. During freshman year, I wasn't in a team or many clubs. Now, I am in the MKHS dance team. Outside of school, I like drawing, painting, and playing video games. I also like watching anime, which is also why I'd like to visit Japan. I'd also like to visit South Korea and many other popular travel destinations such as Paris, Italy, or just Hawaii.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 09:03:48 am

Hello Rachel. Welcome to AEF. Thats great you are involved in so many things. South Korean dance videos on Youtube are epic. Make sure to join the Remind app. Code on home page.

Stefanie Woo

6/11/2020 08:54:30 am

My name is Stefanie Woo. I attend San Gabriel High School. During my freshman year, I joined the Environmental Club. Outside of school I enjoy going shopping and hanging out with my friends. I would like to travel to Singapore because I saw many pretty pictures of the place, and I want to see for myself.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 09:06:11 am

Welcome Stefanie to AEF. Im so glad to hear you are in the Environmental Club. Watch the documentary Chasing Ice. It is a must watch for anyone concerned about Climate Change. Make sure to join the Remind app. Code on home page.

Emily Zhang

6/11/2020 09:01:22 am

My name is Emily Zhang and I attend Mark Keppel High. I am a member of the MKHS orchestra. Outside of school, I like to read books, watch movies, and listen to music. I am interested in photography, fashion, and art. I would like to visit Paris because I really want to go to the Louvre Museum.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 09:09:39 am

Welcome to AEF Emily. A great documentary about kids in Venezuela learning to play in the Orchestra is called El Sistema. You might enjoy it. Please join the Remind app. Code on homepage.

Alice Branicio

6/11/2020 09:04:05 am

My name is Alice Branicio and I attend Mark Keppel High School. I am apart of the Aztec Color Guard and recently joined the ASB. Outside of school I like to paint and learn new languages (I'm currently fluent in four languages). If I could go anywhere in the world, it would most likely be Antarctica because I love penguins, but I wouldn't mind visiting France either.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 09:12:21 am

Welcome to AEF Alice. Tudo bem! 4 languages is great! Make sure to join the Remind app. Code on the home page. Obrigado!

Ashley Ng

6/11/2020 10:30:08 am

My name is Ashley Ng. I attend Mark Keppel High School. I am a member of the club Paws for a Cause. I love listening to music and reading books of all genres during my free time. I would love to visit Australia.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 10:56:11 am

Welcome Ashley to AEF. Please make sure to follow the class website and the due date times. If you have any questions please ask. Also, please join Remind app. Code is on the homepage.

toby zhou

6/11/2020 11:39:08 am

My name is Toby Zhou. I attend Mark Keppel High School. I am a member of ASB. I like making art pieces and I would love to visit Bora Bora.

Mr Cosbey

6/11/2020 11:41:48 am

Welcome Toby. Please review the website daily agenda. Also please join the remind app for AEF. Code is on the homepage. Please be on time for attendance and grading.

Steven Ngyen

6/11/2021 10:40:27 am

My name is Steven Nguyen, I attend San Gabriel High School. I didn't attend any clubs but next year, if there's something interesting that I want to attend, I will attend it. I like to play video games mostly on PC and I like to visit Japan or the UK.

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