Tag Archive for: Okemos High School

Views of America

Jasmine, , October 15, 2018, Fall 2018, Showcase, 0

What is the meaning of being an American? Some would say that there are many views and values of...

Values are Changing

Kelsey, , October 9, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 10

America’s values have changed throughout history and they are still changing. We tend to focus on ourselves more than...

Free Thinking America

Jack, , October 9, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 5

If modern politics in the U.S. tell us anything, it’s that Americans have a hard time agreeing on anything....

Discovering A New Views On American Culture

Sloane, , October 9, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 5

What is American culture? American culture can be defined by many different people in many different ways. The internet...

The American Dream

Andre, , October 9, 2018, American Creed, American Dream, Fall 2018, Showcase, 3

Rags to riches. Started from the bottom, and now you at the top. That’s what most of us...

American values

alejandro, , October 9, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 2

American values Each American has certain values that they live by. A person’s beliefs and values differ based...

The Middle Ground of a Hot Issue

Bailey, , October 9, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 3

American creed and values have been an ever changing concept, heavily influenced by numerous factors that tend to change...

Free Write – Short Story

Owen, , October 8, 2018, Creative Writing, Fall 2018, Showcase, Stories, Writing, 0

Everything moved in unison. The three walked along the beach, stepping right, stepping left, right, left; much like they...

What are American Values?

David, , October 8, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 2

There are a vast amount of values, beliefs, and creeds across the United States that make America the diverse...

Is America free?

Bella, , October 8, 2018, Fall 2018, Showcase, 4

Being American means being free. Being free means we choose who represents us, we have a voice, and if...

My views on American values

Maxim, , October 8, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 2

Everyone has different ideas about what American values are. Everyone has different opinions on whether or not we are...

What it Means to me to be American

Megan, , October 8, 2018, American Creed, 0

When most people think of being American, they think of bald eagles and guns. But when I think of...

The Love Of Liberty

Shreeya, , October 8, 2018, American Creed, 1

American values can be different for many individuals. There are two in general that I believe every American cherishes...

The Greatest American Values

Sam, , October 8, 2018, American Creed, 0

Sam Carrier Mrs. Reed American Lit 1st Hour 4 October 2018 With America being the super power that it...

Equality The Greatest Value Of All

Praneeth, , October 8, 2018, Fall 2018, 4

We regard ourselves as the greatest country in the world. However what makes us so great, better than other...

America Vs. Fear: Who Will Win?

Mia, , October 8, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, 1

America is an interesting country. It’s a diverse country, but some don’t want it that way. It’s a free...

What do Americans value in a diverse society?

emily, , October 7, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 0

What do Americans value in a country full of differences? The answer is we value many different things that...

Diversity and Strength in America

Teo, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, American Dream, Fall 2018, Point of View, Rights, Showcase, Student-Centered, 2

What does it mean to be an American? That is a great question because there are so many perspectives...

America’s Most Important Values

Tristan, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 4

America’s Most Important Values American values are many and diverse. From documents as old as the Declaration of independence,...

Being D.E.F.I.T is being American

Abbey, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 1

Beliefs and values are often used by people to classify what, “makes you American”. In the United States we...

The “Land of the Free” Doesn’t Exactly Feel Like It

Jo Lane, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 0

Americans are supposed to live in freedom, we toss our flags to the wind and shout it from our...

What is your definition of “American”?

Vibha, , October 5, 2018, Fall 2018, Showcase, 2

Everyone has their own definition of what it means to be American. Some might say that this is the...

America is Diverse, but is it Equal?

Michelle, , October 5, 2018, Fall 2018, Showcase, 1

Many Americans believe that America is a place of freedom and equality, no matter what background a person comes...

Is The Idea of Freedom Still An American Value?

Matthew, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 2

American creed, culture, and values are not a set of finely tuned definitions or principals. Rather, they mean something...

Why We Stand

noah, , October 5, 2018, Fall 2018, Showcase, 1

The American culture is an important piece that makes up our country. The values and beliefs we all have...

What Values Define the People of America?

Rhea, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, American Dream, Fall 2018, Inequality, Racism, Showcase, 2

There has been a lot of discussion about what “American Values” are. What the things are that make us...

Political Corruption

Ari, , October 5, 2018, Fall 2018, Showcase, 0

Political corruption, we’ve all heard about it but not everyone knows what it is or the scope of the...

What American Creed Means toMe

Emilee, , October 5, 2018, Fall 2018, Showcase, 1

The American Creed can be preserved in so many different ways but I believe it comes down to core...

The Hidden American Values

Kristen, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 0

Freedom is one of the most known value in America. It can be seen throughout our country. It is...

What do you value most as an American?

Michael, , October 5, 2018, Fall 2018, Showcase, 2

To me, being an American to me only really requires that you are born or live in the United...

Why Diversity is STILL an American Strength

Jack, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 1

Diversity has existed in America since its inception. America is the land of “give me your tired, your poor,...

The Current Change of the American Dream

Matthew, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, American Dream, Fall 2018, Showcase, 1

I believe that there are many American beliefs and values but none are more important to the current common...

One Promise to All

EJ, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 2

The term American creed has many different meanings and notions for people around the world. As we start to...

Our American Values

Zaggam, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, American Dream, Fall 2018, Showcase, 0

America is a land filled with opportunity and new beginnings. Everyone can pursue what they want and can live...

Equality: A Value of High Importance in American Lives

Eliza, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 2

In America, there are certain values that each person lives by. These values that affect the lives of all...

America: Land of Immigrants

Konrad, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, American Dream, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2018, Immigration, Showcase, 0

To be an American is to accept all Americans. America is “…The home of the free…” (You’re A Grand...

Facing Our American Identity

Lillian, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 2

Through our history as Americans, our values have changed many times as our country developed. However, we have always...

The Meaning and Struggles of Being an American

Campbell, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 0

What does it mean to be an American? To me being an american is living the way you want,...

A True American

Jason, , October 5, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 1

To be an American means to be independent, hard working, and created equal. According to the Declaration of...

What Do We Believe in?

Dean, , October 4, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 0

What exactly is American creed? American creed is subjective; it is based on the individual’s cultural background, personal experiences, and...

What Does Being American Mean?

Rachel, , October 4, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 0

I think that the belief of the morals of the American creed would be that with hard work and...

A Michiganger’s View on American Values

Paulina, , October 4, 2018, American Creed, Fall 2018, Showcase, 0

Being American means I can kneel during the national anthem if I want to. Being American means we can...

The Importance of Creativity

Chelsea, , May 15, 2018, 1

Since I’ve been a young child, I’ve always had a way to express myself. From fingerpainting to holding crayons...

This I Believe…..to Succeed we must Fail

Lily, , May 13, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

This I Believe….to Succeed We Must Fail Has life kicked you in the ass before? If your answer was...

I believe in equal opportunity

Bryant, , May 9, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, This I Believe, 5

I believe in equal opportunity throughout the world. I believe that all people in the world are created equal,...

This I Believe

Owen, , May 8, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

I have been walking on this earth now for 16 years, 9 months, and 23 days. While that may...

I Believe in Self Confidence

Conor, , May 8, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, This I Believe, 3

I have always felt that self confidence is an important trait to succeeding in life, and I guess that’s...

I Believe Hard Work Accomplishes Goals

James, , May 8, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1

This I Believe I believe that through hard work, one can accomplish their goals. My example of this is...

This I Believe

Lillie, , May 7, 2018, American Creed, Showcase, Spring 2018, This I Believe, 0

I believe that women are just as capable as men. From a young age, boys and girls are told...

I Believe in Respect

Junhyoung, , May 7, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, This I Believe, 0

I believe that people today need to treat each other with more respect. Through personal experience, and seeing how...

I Believe in Family

Andrea, , May 7, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, This I Believe, 0

I believe in family. I believe that a family is the most important thing in someone’s life. A family...

I Believe in Sharing Your Voice

Rebecca, , May 7, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, This I Believe, 0

One of the greatest impacts we as a human race can have on this world is sharing our voices....

“This I Believe” – Confidence

Walter, , May 7, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

This I Believe I believe that it is of the utmost importance to exude an aura of confidence...

My Belief in Positivity

Hunter, , May 7, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Effort

Trinity, , May 7, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, This I Believe, 0

I believe that effort is the key to success. By putting your all into every task, goals can be...

Competition

Eli, , May 7, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1

I believe that competition allows us to grow and learn as people. Competition is a very important aspect of...

Never Giving Up

Nolan, , May 7, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

I believe in never giving up. Everyone in the world has given up before in their lives. It’s a...

This I Believe : Haiti

Grace, , May 7, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, This I Believe, 1

People all around the world are in constant need of help and support from others. Reaching out to others...

The Importance of Mental Toughness

Daniel, , May 7, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Ever since I began playing tennis as a nine-year-old, I have been taught the value of putting in work...

I believe in Teamwork in the Workplace

Sam, , May 7, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, This I Believe, 0

Teamwork is the combined action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient. Teamwork is a very...

This I Believe “Iron Edge”

Will Jones, , May 6, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

The rules of society are limiting, too polite, too forgiving of failure — giving up, losing. I’ve found in...

Roots

Owen, , April 24, 2018, American Creed, American Dream, Family, Showcase, Spring 2018, The Fifth Column, 0

My Great Grandfather, Lewis J. Minor, is proof that the American Dream is real. Just the son of an...

Sam Cornish I.S.O

Ben, , March 14, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Modeled after Sam Cornish’s “Sam’s World” a good friend of mine is such a joyful spirit so free ...

Where I’m From

Zoe, , March 13, 2018, Creative Writing, Happiness, History, Memoir, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2018, Stories, Where I'm From, Writing, 1

I am from Nestle Crunch bars, from Airstream and Herman Miller. I am from the crystal-clear panels that let...

Aubiography of a Writer

Zoe, , March 13, 2018, A Day in My Life, Creative Writing, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Day 01 I have never labeled myself as a ‘good writer’. This is mostly because I don’t often write;...

I.S.O Nikki Giovanni

Zoe, , March 13, 2018, Creative Writing, Happiness, Nature, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

summers are everlasting but i’ve learned to love the days spent in the sun with my mother soaking in...

I.S.O Victor Cruz

Zoe, , March 13, 2018, Creative Writing, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

DAZED AND CONFUSED WITHOUT MY MUSE AS THE DAYS GO BY I MISSED MY BEST FRIEND WHO EMBARKED ON...

Summer

Gabe, , March 12, 2018, Creative Writing, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

the bright sun beaming through my window the warm waves of heat comforting me like a hug the fresh...

Cold and Wet

Gabe, , March 12, 2018, Creative Writing, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

COLD WET WHY AM I OUTSIDE WINTER TIME I WAS OUTSIDE IN THE WINTER IN THE WOODS ON...

A Challenged Voice

Adelle, , March 2, 2018, Religion, Showcase, Spring 2018, 4

DISCLAIMER: This post is a reflective writing journal about leaving the Catholic Church. If you think you may not...

Another Poem

Kevin, , March 2, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

midsummer i am trying to sleep in the hot summer night the AC is on but alas the...

Winter Poem

Brandon, , March 1, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Winter Poem one by one the red orange and green leaves fell to the ground softly and kindly as...

Inner Voice

Gabe, , March 1, 2018, Creative Writing, Showcase, Spring 2018, 4

Inner Voice The voice inside me has changed a lot through my lifetime. I remember my “voice” was always...

Inner Voice

Gabe, , March 1, 2018, Creative Writing, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Inner Voice The voice inside me has changed a lot through my lifetime. I remember my “voice” was always...

The Voice You Will Always Hear

Paul, , March 1, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, 2

I hear my voice, even now, as I type out these words, formulated only a moment ago in my...

Cats Can Be Shockingly Smart

Brandon, , March 1, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, 3

Cats can be so smart. It was a cold, winter day. It was after school and I was walking...

Animal Anecdote

Zoe, , March 1, 2018, Animal Protection, Creative Writing, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Tracks in Snow My audience for this piece is children. I would like my anecdote to have a younger...

The Boy with the Teddy Bear

Katie, , February 28, 2018, VoiceThread, 3

Once, there was a little boy named Nova from Indiana who loved to play. He liked Legos, building, and...

Alaskan River

Cole, , February 20, 2018, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2018, 4

Cole Hetrick I.S.O Giovanni Alaskan River The river rushed between my legs while i looked around to see...

Wonder – ISO Giovanni

Valerie, , February 17, 2018, Creative Writing, Happiness, Nature, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2018, Wonder, Writing, 5

i was young when pink and white flowers grew on the dogwood tree in the front yard of the...

A Poem

Kevin, , February 16, 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, 9

Something I did for class, but I am really proud of it The Dragon and The Knight ...

Song of Myself Poem

Paige, , February 16, 2018, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2018, 2

Song of Myself by: Paige Duren Rejoice today and everyday Rejoice in the fact that we are alive...

Autobiography of a writer

Kariah, , February 16, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, Writing, 6

Writing is not the easiest for me. I have trouble putting everything on the paper, for example, detail and...

“Through My Eyes”

Paul, , February 16, 2018, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1

I am so much, and yet, so little. I am a giant and yet simultaneously, I am more miniscule...

Where I’m From

Brendan, , February 16, 2018, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

I am from soccer ball, From Nike and Adidas. I am from the wet, green grass That smelled of...

Where I’m From

Joseph, , February 16, 2018, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2018, Where I'm From, 4

I am from flowers, from MiracleGro and gardens. I am from the yellow and bricked house with the blazing...

Song of Myself

Mattie, , February 16, 2018, Creative Writing, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0

Song of Myself I celebrate myself, my heart and my soul, The rhythm of love and the dance...

ISO Giovanni

Abigail, , February 15, 2018, Animal Protection, Creative Writing, Music, Nature, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2018, 6

a harsh chaotic melody echoes through the storm drenched clouds and orchestral raindrops and i sit and smile and...

Song of Myself (In the Style of Walt Whitman)

Katie, , February 15, 2018, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2018, 2

In me there is a love greater than the sum of my being Greater than the universe himself And...

I.S.O Coatsworth

Brandon, , February 15, 2018, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2018, 2

Bird, if you go outside and fly in the wind, You will toss and tumble straight to the ground,...

Song of Myself

Adelle, , February 15, 2018, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Showcase, Spring 2018, 4

I came into this world deafeningly. I will exit it the same, And I will occupy it with nothing...

Reflection of my Research Paper

Sean, , January 11, 2018, Fall 2017, Showcase, 2

When I first began this project I was stressed because I was never a great writer but, very slowly...

The terrifying repercussions of concussions

Tyler, , December 22, 2017, Fall 2017, Showcase, 4

Imagine you’ve just woken up. You know that today is an important day but you can’t remember why. You...

The relationship between anxiety and error-related negativity across development

Emily, , December 21, 2017, Emotional Health, Fall 2017, Showcase, 0

Clinical anxiety that is characterized by persistent “worrisome thoughts, physiologic arousal, and strategic avoidance behaviors” (Moser,2013, 2) is one...

Euthanasia Survey Results

Srihita, , December 21, 2017, Fall 2017, Showcase, 2

Above are the results from my survey that I conducted for my research project. The answers as a...

Writing Experience

Gubi, , December 21, 2017, Fall 2017, Showcase, 1

This is a reflection on the writing process for my final Expository Writing class paper. It had its ups...

The Adventures of Extroverts and Introverts

Gigi, , December 21, 2017, Fall 2017, Showcase, 4

Throughout this research essay, I have learned many different techniques for improving my writing ability. A part of this...

All Done.

Violet, , December 21, 2017, Fall 2017, Showcase, 0

Almost two days ago I finished a ten page research page about globalization, but it was definitely a process....

How Media Affects Sports

Deepu_K, , December 20, 2017, Fall 2017, Showcase, 2

Athletes like Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, and Wayne Gretzky are notorious for their athletic ability and admirable character on...

The Achievement Gap

Ariel, , December 20, 2017, American Dream, Argument, Biases, Black Lives Matter, Call to Action, Community, Debt, Decision Making, Economy, Education, Goals, Health, Housing, Inequality, Latino Power, Point of View, Politics, Poverty, Racism, Showcase, The Fifth Column, 1

The achievement gap is the measurable disparity of the socioeconomic statuses and educational performance of different groups of people...

Wendy on My Personal Shadow Box: “Dear Joseph, Your shadow box is really nice and I can clearly see what demonstrates…” Oct 17, 17:33
Brian on TRUE COLORS by Latrell Thomas: “Dear Latrell, My name is Brian and I am a 9th grader at Life Academy. My favorite part of your…” Oct 17, 16:26
Lupita on My Shadow Box: “Dear Jessica, I am astonished by your shadow box. I love how in your artist statement you explain how…” Oct 17, 16:26
Marleni on My Shadow box: “Dear Kenya, Your shadow box is really beautiful. I like how you incorporated many pictures and objects to express…” Oct 17, 16:25
Juan on My Shadow Box: “Dear Janie, I am excited by your shadow box because I like how everything was organized.As well, how you explain…” Oct 17, 16:24
Maria on LA LLEGADA A UN NUEVO PAÍS: “Estima: Rodolfo Tu escritura me parece muy interesante ya que muchos emos pasado por la misma situación o estamos…” Oct 17, 15:33
Claudia on Maltrato al niño: “Si, esta muy interesante la historia Rolando. Cuando quieras te puedo ir contigo a la librería para buscarlo.” Oct 17, 15:28
Claudia on Maltrato al niño: “Si Erika, la historia es muy triste pero es la verdad pasan muchas cosas terribles. Su mamá era muy mala…” Oct 17, 15:25
Grace on Should Bottled Water Be Banned?: “Your comment, "Instead of just using tap water, which would be roughly $0.49 a year for eight glasses of water…” Oct 16, 15:31
Sophie on Values are Changing: “I agree with your staement about how in this day and age we are turning from moral obigations to materialistic…” Oct 16, 04:20