Montgomery, Alabama

“What do you want to be when you grow up, Caleb?” My first-grade teacher has never let me forget my response, “ First I’m going to be a fighter pilot, then when I get old, I’ll be a doctor, pharmacist, and a physical therapist.” Although this childish fantasy was slight overkill, my passion for the field of medicine has remained steadfast. Though many have an unrivaled fear of the doctor’s office, visits to a physician have fascinated me since a very young age, finding the visits to be educational

Alabama’s Confederate Flag Controversy The outlining issue here is the Confederate Flag and its perception amongst the Alabama population. Debating on whether the flag should be taken down in respect to citizen who are offended because of its close relation to the history of slavery in America. The opposing side felt that it is a part of southern/the south’s history, pride and should be honored. Also, the opposing side feels that with other issues happening in the community; this debate is not something

Alabama By Isaac Hilton ‘Climbed lone Nebo’s Mount to see, Alabama, Alabama!’ You painfully hike up the last bit of Alabama’s highest mountain, with an elevation of 2,411ft. When you get to the top, a feeling of pride washes over you for conquering this colossal mountain. You’re so thirsty, you could drink the whole ocean. Instead, you drain the rest of your quarter-full water bottle. You’re as starving as a shark, ready to kill its’ prey. You eat your whole sandwich in 30 seconds. Now you sit down

Abernathy spent his childhood in Marengo County, Alabama. His family was almost completely self sufficient and lived off of about five hundred acres of land. After serving in the military in 1948 Abernathy became an ordained minister. He completed College at Alabama State College, where he majored in Mathematics. Abernathy then finished his Masters degree in Sociology at Alabama State College. He was the Pastor at First Baptist Church, in Montgomery

have many goals to obtain my college degree. I have had many conversations about attending college. Some conversations being very helpful and persuasive, some being very negative and nerve wrecking. The school that I chose to attend in the end was Alabama State University. I promised myself that this school will make me the best teacher since I chose my favorite teacher. Choosing my career, that was not entirely easy. Back in Elementary School, I had a couple of teachers that were very good to me

strengthen their credibility and appeal to Ethos. Governor Wallace attended the University of Alabama and graduated with a law degree, which soon after he joined the US Army Air Corp. and was involved in a combat mission over Japan. Upon returning, he became an Assistant States Attorney, and later a judge of the Third Judicial Circuit of Alabama. George C. Wallace, campaigned for the Governor’s seat in Alabama and much to his dismay, he lost to his opponent who was a segregationist. Be that as it may

Kairos. January 1963, Governor Wallace is proudly standing where the President of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis took his oath of office. He is ready to address his fellow Americans with his inaugural speech as the newly appointed Governor of Alabama. This key location is where he and fellow Southerner, Jefferson Davis share the same views

True bravery is standing up for what you believe in. Does anyone else agree with that statement? Everyone is born with true bravery but it’s up to them if they will show it and a couple did. For example Atticus Finch and Martin Luther king jr, they both stood up for what they believe in and what was right. They never backed down they had the confidence to stand up and they did, stood tall and brave. Atticus Finch stood up for Tom Robinson. Martin Luther King Jr stood up for black rights. Rosa Parks

Alabama is divided into four main physical regions. First, the Coastal Plain dominates the southern half of the state. It is the home of the Black Belt, which contains rich, chalky soil, and consists mostly of lowlands and low ridges. Second, the Piedmont Plateau is situated just to the north in east-central Alabama. This area is known for its rolling hills and valleys, as well as Alabama’s highest elevation point—the Cheaha Mountain. Third, ridges and valleys surround the Piedmont Plateau to the

well respected within their community. Governor Wallace was born a farmer’s son in the year 1919. Though he received a law degree from the University of Alabama, he joined the military and was involved in a combat mission over Japan. Upon returning, he became an Assistant States Attorney, and later a judge of the Third Judicial Circuit of Alabama. Wallace