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I have always wanted to be a professional stunt double but knowing that I could potentially get hurt or, worse, die just makes me scared for my life. When I was a little kid, I would jump off couches and act like a professional actor or something like that. However, I had an accident when I was jumping off the couches. The original spot that the couch was in seemed to have moved an inch or so, and this caused me to miss the couch I was trying to land on. I landed on the ground so hard that it...
Teachers play a huge part in kids' lives since they give the children words of wisdom. How Teacher Appreciation Week began is still up in the air, but one thing is certain: in 1944 a teacher, whose name was Mattye Whyte Woodridge who had taught students in an Arkansas School, felt that there should be a day to honor teachers. Therefore, she had a great idea to write letters to political leaders to request a national day for teachers. Eleanor Roosevelt, who talked to the 81st Congress in 1953...
If I had the chance to swap a day in life with anybody, it would be Bruce Lee. The reason I chose him is that his entire life was like a roller coaster ride of surprises and adversity. Many people consider Bruce to be an inspiration for the younger generation. He dealt with racism in the acting business with such care and respect that people loved him. The chance to swap a day in his life would be amazing....
Easter is a special holiday to most Americans and many foreigners for the reason that it gives people time to spend with their love ones. Easter's origin is still up in the air, but many people believe its first name came from a pagan figure called Eastre. According to gotquestions.org, the Saxons celebrated the pagan figure as the goddess of spring. The famous bunny, which is associated with Easter, was the figure's symbol. The origin for eggs supposedly has pagan roots as well. Freedom School...
Flu season this year has made many Americans sick, but the question is how might flu season be different from in past years? Well, for starters, each year there are usually a few different strains of the flu virus circulating around. This year the flu strain is the Influenza A virus. This epidemic has been the most contagious in three years. The worst flu season was in 2014-15, which saw almost 34 million people come down with the flu. There is not really a defined count of how many people have...
I would say my biggest influence is Bruce Lee because he understood that nobody should ever use his or her fists for violence but instead for peace and love. What made me have respect for him is that he wanted to give people the chance to defend themselves. The first time I learned about Bruce Lee is when my dad bought a movie about Bruce's life and let me watch it. This really intrigued me. Ever since then he has been a huge influence in my life....
Valentine's Day initially celebrated a man named Saint Valentinus. Now it is celebrated to show affection to someone you love. However, that does not mean that you are in love with them but instead want to show them that you care for the person. Many people celebrate their love and care for the individual by sending cards or letters, and giving gifts. The most common Valentine's Day symbol is Cupid, because in mythology Cupid used his arrow to strike the hearts of people. Many individuals that...
New Year holds a very special place in many people's hearts because with the coming of a brand new year it means that everyone gets a fresh start. The United States celebrates this very important holiday by having a big party that includes a ball drop in Times Square in Manhattan, New York City. Across the United States, a range of cities and towns hold their own versions of the ball drop. Along with the New Year, many people make resolutions for themselves to make improvements in their lives,...
Oh, how the Christmas tree has changed over the years to become such a great tradition for Americans. What is a Christmas tree, you ask? Well, it's pretty much an evergreen tree that was used to celebrate the winter season that occurred before the birth of Christ. The history for the evergreen tree is long, so let me shorten it for you. The first ever Christmas decorated tree was in Latvia in 1510, while Germany is credited with the origin of the Christmas tree tradition used today. The tallest...
Recently this reporter had the opportunity to speak with Yamila Galindo, who is a senior at Freedom Public School. "Yam," as her friends know her, plans to attend college at NWOSU or OU and earn a degree in accounting. Yamila's dream job is to become an accountant. Her goal this year is to pass all of her classes. When people smack their food while they eat is Yamila's biggest pet peeve. Her favorite meal is lasagna. Her favorite school activity is participating in FFA. Yamila considers herself...
The students in Mrs. Selfridge's desktop publishing class and fifth-hour computer class recently worked on a collaborative project with the pre-K through second-grade students. The high school students had so much fun making Thanksgiving cookbooks for the pre-K through second-grade classes. The cookbooks were based on how the little kids think they celebrate Thanksgiving. The high school students spent time talking to the children about the holiday and recipes for Thanksgiving. Then the high...
Recently this staff writer had a conversation with Angel Cardenas about his senior year at Freedom Public Schools. The following is that conversation: Q: What are your plans after high school? A: I plan to be an electrician. Q: What college/Career Tech do you plan to attend? A: I would like to go to Texas A&M. Q: What is your favorite school activity? A: My favorite school activity is academic bowl. Q: Which of your accomplishments are you the most proud, and why? A: When I changed my friend...
The National Family Partnership created Red Ribbon Week in honor of Enrique (Kiki) Camarena. Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Agency agent who really wanted to make a difference in people's lives, but his life was cut short when he was murdered in Mexico in 1985. Freedom Public School celebrated Red Ribbon Week near the end of October. Each student was given ribbons, candy and stickers throughout the week to remind them to be Drug Free and Bully-Free. Students and staff were encouraged to wear...
When I was asked what I wanted to be in the future, the first thing that came to my mind was why not be a professional sleeper? So, I did some research and, to my surprise, there is such a profession! You might ask what is involved. Let me tell you what I discovered. Some common jobs for a professional sleeper include: bed and mattress tester, exhibitionist sleeper, and scientific research subject. This is not really a common career for anyone who is looking for steady pay. In fact, the salary...
Recently the United States remembered the tragic events of September 11, 2001, which is known to the United States of America as the largest death count on American soil. Many people believe that 9/11 was the first attack on the World Trade Center, but in reality the first attack was in February of 1993, and it killed six people. That attack was instigated by 19 people affiliated with al-Qaeda. 9/11 made the United States of America stronger, not weaker, because it showed no matter what, we the...
We, as part of the high school boys basketball team, feel very confident heading into pre-season. Under the direction of new head coach Michael “Germany” Schatz and our awesome assistant coach Grace Tepe we feel that we can elevate on the success of last year, come out and make a jump in Class B. As players on the team we can only guarantee our hardest work and dedication to the team, the community, and the pride of our entire school on and off the court....
