Posted by: whitneyjh on: November 9, 2008
The Caregiver
Characters in movies often inspire us to be a different person, to step out of our cardboard box and reveal to the world who we really are. These characters come in all shapes and sizes, and they each have a special spark that latches on to us and drags us into their world. [...]
Posted by: zachv15 on: November 9, 2008
Dean Koontz is one of those rare authors who has the ability to take his readers ona journey into the intriguing realm of the human psyche and reveal their innermost thoughts and flaws. Koontz’ uncanny gift to tap into the complex weavings of the mind and create a story from its far reaches captivates readers [...]
Posted by: copleyang on: November 7, 2008
A Competition to Remember
On a chilly November morning my mother and I decided to cheer on our Logan High varsity cheerleaders in their regional cheer competition. Our cheerleaders have always been known for their ability to perform an awesome routine, so we were excited to watch them. We headed off to the Civic Center [...]
Posted by: xerinhx on: November 7, 2008
The Olympics, World Series, and Super Bowl are three of the most famous sporting events in today’s culture. Large amounts of money are contributed to promote these affairs and attract as many ticket buyers as possible. People will shell out thousands of dollars to see their favorite team, but they won’t donate a dollar [...]
Posted by: deecubed on: November 6, 2008
A scene that will lay forever in the pages of my thoughts
I could not believe my eyes as I watched a police officer pick up an iron, and
threaten to hold it to a new born baby’s face. I felt my whole body tense. A man dressed in
a uniform, sworn to protect and serve. As the [...]
Posted by: jasyn7 on: November 6, 2008
Homecoming Fate
It was a warm Friday morning in early October. I awoke to the sound of my cell phone playing the Halloween theme song. A little shocked by the sudden awakening I frantically scrambled for my phone. After I found it hiding under my clothes I had thrown on the floor the night before [...]
Posted by: sgibson09 on: November 6, 2008
Digging Up the Past
As I grab the white bag that contains all of my pictures, I begin to contemplate on
what three pictures to choose to write about. I have so many choices; each picture has a
different meaning to my past. I lay out all of the possibilities, mostly the ones that mean
the most to [...]
Posted by: justynblankenship10 on: November 6, 2008
August 29, 2008
The day is still fresh in my mind. The sights, sounds, excitement, and feelings are all still there as if they will never leave. This date is not just any ordinary date. August 29, 2008 is the date that we proved to everyone that anything can happen with determination. This is the [...]
Posted by: twillis09 on: November 5, 2008
The City That Never Sleeps
As I walked down the over-crowded streets of the big city with the overpowering bright lights and noises, I realized that I was in the fascinating city that never sleeps, New York City. This city is a kind that one must visit at least once in their lifetime. I, on [...]
Posted by: neal12 on: November 5, 2008
“Wake up boys,” was the first thing I heard that morning. It was six o’clock in the morning on March 12, 2008, which meant only one thing, it was the opening round of the West Virginia State Basketball Tournament. I rolled over and turned on the light to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. My [...]
