After learning about the Vietnam war and reading historical books a lot of questions came to mind. For example; what was a typical day the soldiers, how was training, and especially how some were able control their emotions. I interviewed Mr. Christensen and really talked to him about his experience going to the Vietnam War in 1975.
Did you become a Vietnam Soldier by Choice? Were you drafted? How and when did you get drafted? Did you know you would be in the war when you heard about the draft? How did you feel when you heard about it, and how did you feel when you were drafted? Were you scared?
Mr. Christensen did not expect to be a war. He was drafted to go to Fork Polk Louisiana in 1967. A part of him was scared but when in war there was no time to react because it was so overwhelming. He had to separate his emotions from reality. Continue reading
Fear! Everyone is at least scared of something! It’s part of being a human. Whether you’re a guy or a girl, young or old, we’re scared of something. Heights, sharks, report cards, etc. But I know one thing most teenagers are most afraid of… getting rejected by their school crush! My biggest fear is getting rejected by HIM!
I’ve known this guy for about a few months now, and never thought I was gonna fall head over heels for this guy. I see him everyday and talk to him everyday. I met him through friends and followed him online -not in a stalking way though. My first impression of him was, I thought he was shy and a goody-goody. But then we became friends and we get to know each other. We shared laughs and crack jokes during math class. Talk in the hall ways, and mess around during free period. Continue reading
You know that feeling, when you haven’t seen your best friend in awhile? And then the moment when you finally do, you feel overwhelmed, excited. You feel as if they were never really gone. You feel complete! Well that’s the feeling I get at three o’clock everyday when I get to see my mom!
My mom and I were always really close. I always thought that because she was my mom, she had to be. Like she had no choice, you know? But then everyday, that theory is proven wrong. Continue reading
“Our Ruby taught us all a lot. She became someone who helped change our country. She was part of history just like generals and presidents are part of history. They’re leaders, and so was Ruby. She led us nearer to knowing each other, the white folks and black folks.” -Ruby’s Mother, Lucille Bridges
Ruby Nell Bridges was born on September 8, 1954, in Tylertown, Mississippi in a small cabin. Ruby grew up on a farm, with her parents and grandparents. In 1958, Ruby was 4 years young, when her parents decided to move to New Orleans for a better life. Her father, Abon Bridges, got a job as a gas station attendant. Her mother, Lucille Bridges, took night jobs cleaning floors and bathrooms. Soon, Ruby had two younger brothers Jonah and Malcolm, and a younger sister, Michelle. Even though Ruby’s parents were struggling a bit, Ruby’s education was still important. Continue reading
Ever wonder why the Berlin Wall was built? Or Why the Berlin airlift happened? Or why Stalins Blockade happened? Stalin’s actions of the blockade caused the Berlin Airlift which caused the Berlin Wall.
On June 1948, Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin tried to force Allies out of Berlin by blocking all roads into the city. ” The Berlin Blockade was an attempt in 1948 by ability of France, Great Britain, and the U.S to travel to their sectors of Berlin, which layer within Russian- occupied East Germany,” (History.com). They blocked the western allies, railways, roads, and canal access to the sectors of Berlin under allied controls, which cause the Berlin Airlift. Continue reading
“Squeak, squeak, squeak” a strange noise came from underneath my bed. “THUMP” a hard bang was heard from downstairs. Pitch black, my room was darker then the night sky. Frightened, I tried to go back to sleep, wanting the morning sun rise to come soon. Curious, look at my alarm clock next to my bed, 12:47. Annoyed, I toss and turned, fluffed my pillow, and put on a thicker blanker.
Tired, my eyes just wouldn’t stay shut -12:50! As I get up, something brushed against my ankle, I jumped and ran to the light. I noticed it was just my fuzzy bing-bang that made my heart rate rise! I opened, my curtains to let the full moon light shine down through my Continue reading
After 29 weeks of waking up at six a.m. and heading to school, the day finally arrived! May 16th was the day my 6th grade classmates and I left for an adventure! We had to meet at school at six a.m. sharp! It was a two hour drive and, to be honest, I didn’t care who I was driving with. An hour and 40 minutes had passed and we saw a big boat. As we got closer the boat got bigger. I knew then that this was going to be an unforgettable experience!
Title: The Real Story Behind Utah County Dad’s Viral Short-shorts Photo
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 11 2013
Source: Deseret News
Nowadays, shorts-shorts are just regular shorts to us teens, right? We say it’s “the fashion”, “it’s popular”, “everyone is doing it” etc. Well, a father of four daughters and three sons, in Utah County decided to do the same! He and his family always have a family night every Monday; however this family night was like no other! When his teenage daughter, Myley, decided to dress a bit “slutty” he says. Mrs. Mackintosh asked her daughter to change into something more appropriate and Myley, without hesitating answered with a NO! Instead of yelling at her, or lecturing her on being disrespectful and inappropriate, Mr. Mackintosh decided to be “in the fashion”. He got a pair of his old pants Continue reading
Dear Ms. Christensen,
I’m really looking forward to this year, because it’s my last year of middle school at O.T.A.! I want to make this year my BEST year ever, I want to make it memorable! How am I going to do that? Well simple, I’m going to interact with my classmates and include them in everything. I’m taking a pledge to STOP gossiping, because I know how much it hurts and plus you don’t learn anything from it ESPECIALLY since its all just rumors.
Apart from being a “social butterfly” I want to get good grade and work really hard to finish my work on time! I LOVE math, it’s easy for me. My brain somehow calculates everything in seconds! Language Arts… its fun, I struggle a bit on reading, like pronouncing words, or even reading out loud. I also don’t understand some words or have a bid vocabulary, but I’m working on it. Science is my 3rd favorite subject, I’m fascinated with Health Science -but I don’t want to be a doctor, too much blood- its fun to see how my body works. I love to watch Dr. Oz or The Doctors because they give you health tips. Continue reading