As a senior, I was tasked with a completing an action project. For this project, I had to go out into my community and find a way to serve. I have always had a passion for sustainability and taking care of the environment. Because of this, I centered my project around cutting down on the use of plastic in my community. I did this by working with the restaurant I work at to switch to more sustainable options for containers…
Dear Readers, As an assignment for English, we were tasked with creating an exhibit focused on adversity. In this exhibit you will find seven simple steps to overcoming adversity. Adversity is something that everyone can relate to in this life. I attempt to illustrate the process of overcoming and facing adversity with additions of art, music, and videos. I hope readers will find some benefit in exploring this exhibit. The goal of this curation of pieces of art and media is…
English 2 Sem 1 Final
From the guillotine in the 1700s to the lethal injection in modern times, capital punishment has had an impact on people all over the world for ages. This punishment set by the government has affected many people in our country. Many families and individuals have also been affected by capital punishment not only in the United States but also in countries on the other side of the world. Because of this, there is great controversy around this topic. The death…
Kino vs. Chris When faced with life changing struggles, no two people handle problems the exact same way. Kino, from The Pearl, is faced with problems when he finds a giant pearl. The pearl causes strain within his small family. In The Pursuit of Happyness, Chris’s family is divided when they no longer have enough money to live comfortably. Kino and Chris face problems within their family, but the way they handle these conflicts will greatly impact their lives forever….
For an assignment in English class, we had to write a This I Believe essay. We followed the NPR (National Public Radio) guidelines. This I Believe stories were started in the 1950s. While writing this essay, I had to look within myself and figure out what I truly believe. This I Believe “As long as you work hard, everything will work itself out.” I have lived by this statement that was spoken by my father for many years now. In my family,…