Teens Turned Heros (newspaper- The Outsiders)
TEENS TURN HEROES
Juvenile delinquents save children from burning church
by: Sidney McGill Around lunch time in the late spring three juvenile delinquents saved five children from a fiery blaze up on J mountain in Windrixville. “The blond haired one went in first.” a witness said, “Then the smaller lookin’ one, followed by the bigger guy.” She paused, “They saved the children, their heroes!” The first one to enter the church is named Ponyboy Curtis (14), he has suffered from smoke inhalation and minor lacerations. The second to enter was Johnny Cade (16). And the third was Dallas Winston (17). Dallas also has suffered from smoke inhalation and second degree burns on his arm. Unfortunately Johnny Cade has smoke inhalation, third degree burns all over his body, and a broken back. Just five days before the church burned down these ‘heroes’ were wanted for manslaughter. Robert Sheldon was stabbed and killed by Johnny Cade. “Robert was drunk, he was looking for a fight.” Sherri Valance, Roberts girlfriend exclaimed. Johnny Cade and Ponyboy Curtis had been hiding out at the church so the police could not find them. Some think Johnny was just using self defense and should be let off easy. According to Ponyboy, Johnny wanted to go back and turn himself in because he didn’t want Ponyboy’s brothers, Darrel and Sodapop Curtis (20 and 16) having to worry about him. Ponyboy and Sodapop Curtis may both be put into separate boys homes after living with their older brother, Darrel. Their parents died eight months ago when a train hit their car. “Ponyboy is a good student,” one of his teachers said. “Darry (Darrel Curtis) always makes sure that Ponyboy does his homework, he keeps him in line real good.” Keth Mathews, one their friends said. A hearing will be held to talk about the death of Robert Sheldon, and whether or not Ponyboy and Sodapop Curtis will be sent to a boys home or if Darrel Curtis is a suitable guardian for both of them.
Juvenile delinquents save children from burning church
by: Sidney McGill Around lunch time in the late spring three juvenile delinquents saved five children from a fiery blaze up on J mountain in Windrixville. “The blond haired one went in first.” a witness said, “Then the smaller lookin’ one, followed by the bigger guy.” She paused, “They saved the children, their heroes!” The first one to enter the church is named Ponyboy Curtis (14), he has suffered from smoke inhalation and minor lacerations. The second to enter was Johnny Cade (16). And the third was Dallas Winston (17). Dallas also has suffered from smoke inhalation and second degree burns on his arm. Unfortunately Johnny Cade has smoke inhalation, third degree burns all over his body, and a broken back. Just five days before the church burned down these ‘heroes’ were wanted for manslaughter. Robert Sheldon was stabbed and killed by Johnny Cade. “Robert was drunk, he was looking for a fight.” Sherri Valance, Roberts girlfriend exclaimed. Johnny Cade and Ponyboy Curtis had been hiding out at the church so the police could not find them. Some think Johnny was just using self defense and should be let off easy. According to Ponyboy, Johnny wanted to go back and turn himself in because he didn’t want Ponyboy’s brothers, Darrel and Sodapop Curtis (20 and 16) having to worry about him. Ponyboy and Sodapop Curtis may both be put into separate boys homes after living with their older brother, Darrel. Their parents died eight months ago when a train hit their car. “Ponyboy is a good student,” one of his teachers said. “Darry (Darrel Curtis) always makes sure that Ponyboy does his homework, he keeps him in line real good.” Keth Mathews, one their friends said. A hearing will be held to talk about the death of Robert Sheldon, and whether or not Ponyboy and Sodapop Curtis will be sent to a boys home or if Darrel Curtis is a suitable guardian for both of them.