My Experience With A Girl From Pennsylvania

In the novel My Brother's Keeper: Virginia's Diary; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 1863 a young girl named Virginia Dickens is left by her father and her brother Jed, who is eighteen years old, from their home in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to help Virginia's Uncle Jack hide his horses from the Confederate soldiers.Virginia Dickens, who is a nine year old in the year of 1863 wants to go with them, but her father says that the safest place for her is right in her own hometown, Gettysburg, with Rev. McCully's

different eyes than my peers. When reading, I micro-analyze the fine details, decoding the meaning of the words while subconsciously searching for any grammar errors, inconsistencies, or loopholes. I am also quick to defend my beliefs and ideas, yet consider the perspectives of others with an open mind and concede when I am wrong. Whenever I experience a sudden bout of curiosity, I take pleasure in researching extensive information on my latest muse; and-- to the shock of many of my fellow schoolmates--

screeches and screams could be heard by the people walking in the parking lot. As the sun began to set in Derry township, Pennsylvania, the temperature had started to decrease into the low forties. This was only the beginning of a memorable night for two girls who were trying to the make the most of their trip from California. On Kelly and Natalie’s first day in Pennsylvania, spending the day out with their younger cousin was the plan. Related by sisters, Kelly, 19, and Natalie Duong, 23, paid

Throughout the semester, while reading the For the Record documents, my mind always wandered back to one central idea: humans too easily dehumanize one another. Many of documents illuminate injustice and reflect how the author respected or disrespected other humans. The documents show who the author deemed human. It makes me wonder, when in my life have I either intensely valued another human or ignored the humanity of another? It may sound silly, but the first thing that comes to mind when I think

about my family history. I was told that my mom’s side was from Germany and that my dad’s side is from Ireland and while I was able to verify that I also learned so much more. I was about to located two different 4th great grandparents on Ancestry.com and uncover over 40 relatives that I never knew about dating back until 1800. I am grateful for what I have learned in the process of writing this paper because without it I may have never learned about my true culture and the family I come from. My

As I closed my eyes I felt the chill of the mud splattered on me. It was raining out and I was afraid that all my hard work had gone out the window. It was one of the first practices, that were much needed, in order to get the team educated on the game of soccer. I stood in a worn out men’s soccer uniform discouraged and frustrated. As I opened my eyes, I watched as several different girls started sliding face first through the puddles of mud. They were determined laughing and talking together

As I closed my eyes, I felt the chill of the mud splattered on me. It was raining out and I was afraid that all my hard work had gone out the window. It was one of the first practices, and I needed to get the team educated on the game of soccer. I stood in a worn out men’s soccer uniform discouraged and frustrated. As I opened my eyes, I watched as several different girls started sliding face first through the puddles of mud. They were laughing and talking together. They embraced what the environment

Phoenix, Arizona where my dad had a job as an engineer. Within a few months of moving to America, my mom became pregnant and my dad lost his job. They moved to Lake Forest, California, where my dad owned a condominium and hoped to look for a new job. While my dad was still looking for a full time job, my mom gave birth to a baby girl, my sister, named Millie in April 1987. My mom raised Millie for the first few months of her life, but due to my dad’s unsteady job and that my mom needed to study for

March 30, 3016 Ms. Kristy Muschick Southwest Pennsylvania AHEC, Inc. 6 Loop St., Suite 3 Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Dear Ms. Muschick, My name is Elana Sanguigni, and I am a sophomore student at Pine-Richland Senior High School in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. My interest in the Health Career Academy is immense, and I exhibit a profound interest in a future career in the health industry. The Health Career Academy, would provide enlightening educating opportunities to gain valuable knowledge, pertaining

women who is now ready to face the next chapter in her life--college. My high school experiences-- challenging classes that have taught me to precisely express my thoughts, extracurricular activities where I am able to expand and express my ideas, and a social action trip in Chicago-- have helped shape my intellectual and personal outlook, creating a strong foundation for my career as a student at La Salle University. In my Freshman Honors English class, the teacher assigned the daunting task of