World War II war hero Doris “Dorie” Miller was born in Waco, Texas on October 12, 1919, and played football at Waco’s A.J. Moore Academy. He dropped out of school at the age of 17 and enlisted in the US Navy in 1939 at the age of 20. He was a mess attendant, one of few positions available to African Americans at the time. Then he was eventually elevated to Cook, Third Class and was soldier of West Virginia at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.…
Only 1.5 % of people will get pancreatic cancer in their lifetime. Unfortunately Diane Schendezos was one of them. Diane was a strong person who inspired people to to give up hate, and be loving. So be lovin gand generous in her honor. Her personality was as hard as a rock but as loving as a puppy, and she had enough tough hope for 5 people.…
Andrea Yates, born July 2, 1964 in Houston, Texas, was just another average American girl. She was a remarkable student and ended up being her class valedictorian at Milby High School in Houston. She went to college at the University of Huston for nursing and continued her education at the University of Texas, School of Nursing; she graduated in 1986. In 1993, she married Rusty Yates, a devout follower of Michael Peter Woroniecki’s teachings which communicated that if a mother didn’t bring her children up correctly, she and her children were doomed to hell. Andrea, convinced he was right, later referenced some of Pastor Woroniecki’s teachings in court. The fertile couple had four sons over the period between 1994 and 1999. In 1999, Andrea attempted suicide twice before she was treated for her post-partum depression which was already provoked by her present mental imbalance, the family’s overcrowded living conditions, and Andrea’s refusal to take her medication. The doctor told Andrea and Rusty not to have any more children. Andrea was prescribed medication and sent back home to mother her children. She appeared to be getting better and Rusty began pressuring Andrea to…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Distressed, out of cash and in disguise, a missing Georgia bride-to-be turned up on a seedy stretch of Route 66 and told authorities Saturday she'd been abducted, then copped to the truth - she fled the pressure of her looming wedding.…
Kayla Cloward died October 28th due to blunt force trauma to the head in a car crash at the age of 14, and was born March 17th. Kayla’s childhood was what you could call good. She lived in Blackfoot all her life, and never got a chance to experience what it’s like to live in another state, let alone a town. Sure, she had her up’s and down’s, but she did things without a care. Some would say her childhood was lovely, she had one younger brother and an older brother, and two caring parents who loved her dearly. When she was younger she played on a little hill by her house, and in the winter, her and her brother’s would often go sledding down it. Besides that little hill, she would often go on walks with her parents.…
On February 7th, 2017 Betsy DeVos was confirmed as the Secretary of Education. Betsy is a billionaire from Michigan who has little to no experience with education. The only experience she has with education is the schooling that she had taken part of when growing up. She never experienced education in the role of a professional educator. The Secretary of Education doesn’t mean much to most people but this cabinet position touches and deals with the education that is given to our youth and future. DeVos also has no experience with the disabled. She stated that she was unfamiliar with the law that protects the students with disabilities. Electing Betsy is a huge concern for myself and many others. As a future educator, I know and understand the…
My person’s name is Heidi Phillips. She was born in Bryan, Ohio on June 4th, 1973. Her parents are Diane and Jim Phillips. She has one sister named Sarah Phillips but she is married so her name is Sarah Bostater. Heidi Phillips lived in Sherwood Ohio, Oxford Ohio, Dayton Ohio, Littleton North Carolina, Emerald Isle North Carolina, Fredericksburg Virginia, St. Robert Missouri and Bowling Green Ohio. She has gone to Sherwood Elementary, Fairview Junior High, Fairview High School and Miami University. Heidi Phillips has blue eyes, dark brown hair, is skinny and has a ivory skin tone.…
Living in a rural area of Northeast Georgia gives Laura Motes the opportunity to appreciate the bounty of nature that surrounds her home. She loves placing bird seed and suet in various places around her yard, so she can watch the local bird and wildlife eat during the day and night.…
Princess Potsy. A Princess combined with Potsy, or Potluri. What is this strange name? Well, it’s mine. It started out as my brother as a joke within the debate team, but then, I came along. The days where I started working on debate were the days that Princess Potsy became viral. Some say it’s because our facial structure is exactly alike, but when a kind person named Daisy, who you probably know as Jenna, decided to call my brother Queen, I got stuck being Princess Potsy, or Princess for short. My brother Vamsi got the nickname Queen Potsy, and I inherited his old nickname, as I with other things, and now I am Princess Potsy.…
Ayanna Pressley, the first female person of color elected into the city of Boston’s council in 106 years and more. Pressley, was born on February,3 1974 in Chicago Illinois. The only thing that set her apart from the other kids back then was (other than the color of her skin) the fact that she was raised by her mother and only her mother. This being so, she grew up with a found conation with her mother especially on election day. “ My mother was never cynical about the role that government, compassionate government could play in our lives. On election day, from a very young age, I felt powerful. Pressley was educated in Boston University, but when her mother lost her job their lives to an unfortunate turn and she had to drop out of school so she could help…
The overwhelmed police were unable to stop the attacks. As one internal police report described the scene, “Women, accompanied or not, literally ran a ‘gauntlet’ through masses of heavily intoxicated men that words cannot describe.”…
Since 2006 I've watched a number of Sandra Lee's "Semi-Homemade Cooking" episodes on The food Network; what captivated me from the beginning was both Sandra Lee's impeccable personal style and the elegance of her kitchen, which she changes for each episode. Sandra Lee is remarkably easy on the eyes - a modern-day throwback to the style, grace and beauty of the 1950's. That crispness is what she represents. Sandra Lee's originality is beyond compare and while she gives credit to her beloved paternal grandmother for instilling in her the love of baking and decorating, Sandra Lee's inventiveness is entirely her own. Many have grown up in challenging circumstances but not everyone can tastefully design a small apartment with inexpensive fabrics.…
Chloe, a thirty five year old female called police regarding alleged abuse by her husband, she quickly came to her senses and admitted to police that she should be the one being arrested. Chloe said that she had physically and verbally abuse her disabled husband; unfortunately law enforcement officers did not arrest or detain Chloe and the abuse continued (Malenfant, 2001).…
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