Mark Demmsteader Research Paper

Twenty-one years ago this month, on September 6, 1992, the decomposed body of Christopher McCandless was discovered by moose hunters just outside the northern boundary of Denali National Park. He had died inside a rusting bus that served as a makeshift shelter for trappers, dog mushers, and other backcountry visitors. Taped to the door was a note scrawled on a page torn from a novel by Nikolai

Silas Deane was born to a blacksmith in Groton Connecticut. After climbing his way up the political ladder he was selected to go to France twice, the second of which was with two other prominent figures of the time, Benjamin Franklin and Arthur Lee. There they arranged a treaty of alliance with France. However he was not on good terms with at least one of his travel partners. Arthur Lee accused Deane of using his advantages to make a private fortune. Although the allegations were never proved, Deane was recalled from his position of Minister Plenipotentiary and it was all downhill from this point, as in 1781 he had written questionable letters stating that newfounded America should "patch up their quarrel with England." These letters were intercepted

Daniel (Dan) James Moody Jr. was born in Taylor, Texas, on June of 1893. He was the son of Daniel James and Elizabeth Moody. After graduating in 1910 from Taylor high school and in 1914 from the University of Texas, Moody was accepted on the bar immediately and started practicing law in Taylor. However, during WWI Moody left to serve in the military. When the war was over he began a period of public service, where he would serve as county attorney of Williamson County, district attorney of the Twenty-sixth Judicial District, attorney general of Texas, and governor of Texas for two terms. During his term as district attorney of the Twenty-sixth Judicial District from 1922-25, at the height of the Ku Klux Klan’s (KKK) agitation, he prosecuted

Jeffrey Dahmer was a notorious serial killer in the late 70’s throughout the early 90’s. What made him stand out from most serial killer’s was what he did to the bodies of his victims. During this research paper, I will cover his childhood life, what led to his lifestyle of killing and cannibalism and also the crimes that were committed during his murderous acts. I will also compare what theories relate to Jeffrey Dohmer and what could possibly be the reason why he did what he did.

Gregory Mears Sr., my grandfather, was born on October 20, 1945 in Baltimore Maryland. His mother Myrtle Elizabeth Dalton Bailey and father Henry Saile Bailey were also born in Baltimore Maryland. Growing up Gregory had seven brothers and sisters Eddie, Myrtle, Matthew, Del, Mildred, Melvin, and Marie all of which were born in Baltimore Maryland. Although at the moment the occupation for Myrtle is unknown, Henry worked as steel worker for Armco Steel. Gregory left high school under the direction of his mother to get a job. He left the twelfth grade leaving only a few credits short of his diploma to become a steel worker for Bethlehem Steel. Although, my grandfather did not continue his education each of his siblings continued their education

Serving as the Pastor of Camp Creek Baptist Church, Randy Mellichamp makes time to spread God’s love and word to the football players of Buford High school.

The Legend Dan Gable One of the biggest arguments have sports fans have is: “Who is the best athlete or coach of all time, regardless of sport?” For the athlete part of that question, the most common answers are Michael Jordan, Michael Phelps, Muhammed Ali, and Bo Jackson. For the coaches’ part of the argument, Phil Jackson, Vince Lombardi, or Joe Torre are talked about. However, Dan Gable is one in both areas that deserves consideration, at the very least when talking about domination in one’s sport.

A school teacher, a husband, and a father, Dan Coughenour is a very dedicated man. Dan was born on January 22, 1969 to Richard and Sue Coughenour. He grew up in Macon, Georgia where he lived with his mom and dad and two brothers. He was the middle child in his family and didn’t mind it at all. As a young boy, he went to a private school. Once he went to highschool he decided to go to a public school. As a child, his favorite memory was getting to see his grandparents in North Carolina. They lived eight hours away so he didn’t get to see them but once or twice a year. He also enjoyed going to Sunset Beach, NC every summer. After high school he went off to Valdosta State College planning to become a school teacher.

Chris McCandless was horribly misled by his literary heroes. I think that Chris McCandless was misled by his literary heroes because it got him to think differently and got him to pursue a different path. His literary heroes were Jack London, Tolstoy, and Thoreau. Chris McCandless believed everything that the each author has done despite them being hypocrites and not following their own writings. I think that Chris McCandless was influenced by the author Jack London, Thoreau,and Tolstoy.

War, war never changes. From the trenches of WWI to drones used currently, nothing truly changed. Men fight. Men die. However, for 75+ men fighting at Hacksaw Ridge that wasn’t the case. Desmond Doss single-handedly saved 75 men during one of the bloody campaigns in WWII.

SHREVE -- When it comes to questions about the history, proper handling, display, care and disposal of the American flag, chances are, Jason Winkleman has the answer.

Did you know that before he was a professional football player Michael Oher had a very unique, underprivileged early life, and was born into a terrible circumstance? He says, “It's true that we can't help the circumstances we're born into and some of us start out in a much tougher place than other people. But just because we started there doesn't mean we have to end there” (Biography.com). Michael’s mom was a drug addict, and his dad was murdered in prison. He was in a bunch of foster homes, but when he was 16, he was taken in by a family named the Tuohy’s, which changed his entire life. Despite Michael Oher being a foster child, being split from his siblings and mother, and facing many more hardships in his early life, he still

What makes a person a hero is their unhabitual nature to inspire others to believe that anyone can do what they want. One such man has earned his way to becoming such a hero: Chris McCandless. Christopher McCandless was a young man who decided to leave his old life, to become Alex Supertramp, and go out to do whatever he saw fit. The controversy around the life and death of Chris McCandless has been highly debated on whether he should be admired as a hero or shamed for being a fool. Chris McCandless has gained the right to be admired for being free-willed, iconic, and brave.

“Jashia, you have to work for things to earn them.” these are the words Mr.Harry Bonner always reminds me of. Let me tell you a little bit more about him he runs the kids At Hope center. Which is where kids go after school and do programs,or they help plan things in the community. He love children all he always tries to do the best things for them that he possibly can. He is married with 4 children he go on a lot of trips to see his family. He love being involved in the community. Let me guess you already know who my hero is Mr.Bonner he’s my hero because he is hardworking, helps me with my up and downs, he keeps me an good programs. And that's how i want to be some day but the children would be hair.

The Dred Scott Decision of 1857 ruled that African-Americans, even ones who were not enslaved, were not protected under The Constitution and could never be citizens. This brings up questions that will be answered in this paper. Should slaves be American citizens? Is it morally correct for one to own another human? Does the Dred Scott decision contradict The Declaration of Independence which states that every man is created equal?