Word: effortful
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Horrocks was one of the original teachers when the school opened in the fall of 1996. She vividly recalls sitting with other teachers early in the morning of the first day of school trying to put together desks. Although it was a valiant effort, the first day of school started with students coming into rooms with carpets--and little else. The first year was rocky. Two teachers left abruptly because they felt they had not received adequate support and the original executive director left after conflicts with the board...
Last night's forum, Allison said, marked the beginning of the Caspian Studies Program, a three-year effort to educate Kennedy School students and national politicians about the region...
While Allman has not always been the most vocal leader in the locker room, he has never shied from admonishing his mates for lack of effort. Not a flashy offensive talent, Allman leads by example as a gritty, third-line checking center who plays excellent defense and picks up the occasional goal by being the hardest worker...
...think we are going to need a total team effort on offense," Bala said. "Every team has guys that you look to produce but everyone needs to have success...
Mazzoleni is well aware of the effort it takes to balance an academic workload and an athletic career in college. As a senior at Michigan State, he was awarded the Blue Line President's Award, presented to the team's top scholar-athlete...