Samuel Morse

disruption of school activities, or (2) a reason to forecast a substantial disruption of the school environment. Tinker, 393 U.S. at 504. An actual disruption requires an interference with the school’s activities or educational mission. Id. Compare Morse v. Frederick, 551 U.S. 393, 291 (2007) (holding that a student’s banner that said “Bong Hits 4 Jesus” was not protected speech because it elicited responses of illegal drug use at a school event), and Bethel Sch. Dist. No. 403 v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675

The first amendment in part states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.” This amendment is said to be written for all and various groups of people, but can we say that children are also included in this group of people and are guaranteed the full extent of this right? Since the mid-20th century, various litigations and disputes have proven to put this question to debate

the unknown land. The history behind the colonization is very known although many times the acute details of the home life are not spoken of. Thanks to the book Home Life in Colonial Days written by Alice Morse Earle, one becomes aware of the settlers day-to-day life. In the book, Alice Morse Earle writes about all characteristics in regards to the life of the colonist in the new land. Every part of the life of colonists including the struggles they faced, type of homes that were built, how they

There is a lot of debate on what type of free speech is protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution. Free speech is a basic right of all Americans, but this right comes with restrictions. In public schools, the school administration sets strict rules and regulations that the students are required to follow in order to keep things running smoothly and not cause a disruption within the school. Based on the school’s rules set for the students, the students at Palmyra Area High School are not

4 Jesus" Principal, Deborah Morse, told Frederick to put away the banner, because she was concerned it could be encouraging illegal drug activity. Frederick refused to take the sign down, so she took the banner from him. Frederick was suspended from school for 10 days for violating school policy, which does not allow any use or advertisement of illegal drugs. But later, Frederick took the principal in front of a jury to settle the consequences. Frederick believed Morse was going against the First

Symbolic speech in schools has been debated for decades. It can be seen as subtle words used between classmates, or quite evident like a shirt containing graphic material. In all cases, a basic school of thought must be applied: the effects on learning. In the eyes of the law, the freedom of speech is overruled by the freedom to learn. The freedom to learn may not be as easy to interpret in the bill of rights, but is present nonetheless. For example, students cannot wear articles of clothing that

principal Deborah Morse after refusing her request to take down a 14-foot banner he was displaying at a school-sanctioned event which read “BONG HiTS 4 JESUS.” Born as a seemingly trivial civil lawsuit in which Frederick sued the school for violating his First Amendment rights to free speech, the case made its way up to the U.S. Supreme Court, and the long-awaited ruling of Morse v. Frederick has finally been released. In a 5-4 split decision, the court ruled in favor of Morse and upheld the school

In the case Morse Vs. Frederick, a supreme court case that questioned the first amendment, the main argument set out by Frederick was that the school’s principal, Morse, was that Morse violated Fredericks first amendment right. Juneau-Douglas High School was in session during the Olympic Torch Relay for the 2002 winter Olympics. The school decided that it would let its students and faculty out for a short period to watch as the torchbearers passed the school. This was considered a school event

In all of American history, there are many men who stand out and emphasize the history ofour country. This man, John Hancock, is one of those extraordinary men that stand out.John’s life began on January 16, 1736 in Braintree, Massachuchetts.John was the middle child of three. He was the son of (Rev.) John Hancock, born on June 1, 1702 in Lexington, Massachuchetts and son of Mary Hawke, born on October 13, 1711 in Hingham, Massachuchetts. Mary was once married before she married John Hancock

When I experience Samuel Barber's Adagio with my brother, the message I receive is clear, but it is not the same as the message my brother receives. It is likely that Samuel Barber intended neither. Nevertheless, the piece is effective art, since it communicates messages. Even so, there must have been some intention with which Barber wrote