Evan Harkness: A Short Story

The book “Our Guys” is more of a cultural and sociological study than just a mere crime book. Bernard provides detailed information about the story of a young girl known as Leslie who was raped by the Jocks in a town known as Glen ridge in New Jersey. The story reports that the Jocks had been in trouble since their middle years in school. However they were considered the star athletes, golden boys in a town that valued competition and athleticism. The behavior of one of the young men was so inexplicable and revolting; however, he was never charged or punished for his actions. As Bernard puts it, you would walk in a high school with a cabinet full of trophies, game balls and other accoutrements, but surprisingly, you would not be able to find the honor roll list (Lefkowitz, 1997).

The parents of these “jocks” were also very respected within the community and refused to believe their children had any sort of problems. When Kevin Scherzer’s problems were brought to the attention of his parents they simply denied the existence of a problem and dismissed the situation. When the school wanted to take disciplinary actions against Kevin, the Scherzer’s would not allow it.

Many high school students identify themselves as either the nerd, the jock, or the rebel, while some students did not embrace their label, I did. I accepted my label as the so called “jock” for one main reason, leadership. Being the captain of the football team as well as the baseball team put a target on my head as someone to follow, look up to, and guide others in times of hardships and adversity.

High school is a big time for change in a teenagers life. They go through problems with friends, family, grades, and sports. For Andy Jackson, a 17 year old student at Hazelwood High School, he went through all of those troubles. He plays for the basketball team with his friends Rob Washington, Tyrone Mills, and B.J. Carson. One night after basketball practice, Andy was drinking alcohol and driving which led them to get in a car crash. Andy, Tyrone, and B.J. escaped the car with a few cuts and bruises, but Rob got stuck and burned to death. Rob’s death brought Andy to blame himself. He turns away from his friends, his girlfriend, Keisha, and his family. Andy changes negatively after the car crash; he becomes insecure, he closes up his feelings, and he turns emotionally weak.

Ernie has always been a little messed up, he has lived in Missouri for the 32 long years of his life. On the day that changed his life forever, November 22, 1996. Him and his family were driving to the mall and they got into an accident. His Mom and Dad both died and Ernie was very depressed. He got the notes, of what made the car accident happen, an inspection failure with the Engine. He did not know what to do with his life. He almost committed suicide, but then out of rage, the decided he was going to make the person who caused the car accident. He went searching for months, and finally came to the conclusion that the person that last assessed the car was Eddie Thompson.

In the story Eckles was going on a safari expedition back in time. He was told the rules that he had to obeid by. If he didn’t he would have to pay a very hefty fine of ten thousand of dollars. The safari people had a time machine that would take them back into time so they can hunt dinosaurs.

I, Junior Garcia, have been friends with the idiot Buzz Townsend since the first grade at Goldwood Primary School in Rocky River, Ohio. We used to play many sports together, but now he only plays football and I play basketball. Buzz is the middle linebacker for the team and is being recruited by Division 1 colleges to play for them. Today, October twenty-seventh, is senior night for football. This game was to qualify for the state championship. A few hours before the game, Buzz went to a tutor session with the class nerd: Spike Hooglehana. Spike was very poor, but did not worry because he would not have a problem with getting into college. Spike was always the victim of bullying, even by Buzz and I at one point. Everyone says he is an easy target because of how scrawny he is. He is known as one of the most impatient people in the multiverse. Buzz has told me that Spike has

Chris Sheller is a successful sophomore in High School. He is about to graduate into the 11th grade as the soccer team captain and with 3 honor rolls. His family isn’t the wealthiest, so he has learned how to be humble and support himself and others. He has great social intelligence and is driven to meet his goals. Chris will be graduating this year with his best friend, Rocky. Differing from Chris, Rocky is more laid back. He is a successful C-D student with more interest in women than his schooling. He is not favored by his teachers, nor by his bosses. Although he does have a desire to work in the medical field along with Chris. Years later, Chris and Rocky are confronted with an opportunity that could change their lives. An invitation to Harvard University. They both choose to embark to the college to see what is in store. Because a teenager’s choices through life can affect their reputation as shown in Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, teenagers often miss the fact that their reputation and the image that they uphold is incredibly important.

“The one thing more dangerous than ignorance is arrogance”, Albert Einstein. Many people who have heard the story of Chris McCandless have argued that McCandless was arrogant and ignorant to do what he did. But his attempt to survive in the Alaskan Wilderness has also inspired and spoke to countless people in many different ways. Some people actually believe he was intelligent to do what he did, but, in my opinion, Chris was actually a very brilliant person, he was very successful in his college classes and had straight A’s the last semester before he left. I feel that this is what led him to believe he could take on the Wild with the little preparation that he had, it was his arrogance that led to his ignorance of the wild, and the people

How would you feel if everything you worked for in life, was left to rot?

Timothy told Abigail his story-how he’d taken both bones but switched out Mr. Harwood’s for the real one. He told her what he meant to do with it. He told her about Mr. Crane knocking on his front door, and what happened later when he came back to his room to destroy the object, how he thought he’d seen her appear in his bedroom, followed by the Nightmarys, as the jawbone’s curse fought to protect itself from being

Walter Evan’s depiction of life and the people during the depression of the 1930’s consist of poverty, love, and dedication. In the picture of Bud fields and his family, they almost look poor. That can be depicted by looking at the ratty clothes, them having no shoes and the only small room that’s holding six people while one woman looks pregnant. Because of that said it portrays a depressed expression on the faces along with tired and worn out. While that’s been pointed out, it can be drawn that they value the word family and love and are close together. They all look like something towards helping the family. The value and love that goes towards this family is shown in the picture by the pictures and shelf of nick-knacks on the back wall.

"Mother says dinner is ready," Ellie grinned foolishly, knowing that little interruptions always pushed Monica's buttons. As Monica was saying goodbye to her friend, Ellie popped her head back into the room. "You also need to go pick up Ryland from the Wheeler's house." With that last statement, Ellie Harlind made her way down the stairs of their two floor home. Ryland Harlind was the youngest child of three at eleven years old. Ryland and Monica were as close as siblings could be. Even with their five-year difference, people would think that there was no chance the age difference was over three years.

When you think of meeting a guy and he could be your bestfriend and boyfriend while being everything you could ask for in a guy, do you think it’s too good to be true? On July 26th, 2015 I met that guy and five days later when we were sitting on his tailgate in my driveway, talking he asked me to be his girlfriend.Saying yes was one of the greatest choices I’ve made in my life. This wonderful guy’s name is Matthew Tyler Standish. He’s the best thing to come into my life and now I don’t know what I’d do without him. He never fails to be there when I need someone most, even if it’s three a.m- he comes with open arms ready to listen. He always makes me laugh and sometimes till I cry (in a good way of course). He never fails to impress me and he’s

Surviving high school is no easy task. From the very first day of class, students are forced to find comradery in various social circles. These cliques can range from sports jocks, to math and band geeks, to school club members, and to the social outcasts who could care less about school. While there are more various types of groups, the most common are the jocks and the nerds. As far as everybody in the school in concerned, the popular athletes and the “wimpy” nerds are from two very different planets. However, while there are a lot of differences between the two as far as physical appearance goes, I had the honor of being part of both worlds, and I know for a fact that they have more in common than either would care to admit.