Amy Wilson Carmichael was born on December 16, 1867 in Millisle, Ireland. As a child she was very close to God, and
Amy Wilson Carmichael was born on December 16, 1867 in Millisle, Ireland. As a child she was very close to God, and
Laura secord Many people know the story of Lara Secord but some of you may be a bit fuzzy on the details. Laura Secord was born Sep.t 13,1775 a Wednesday. When laura was 8 years old her mother died leaving Four little girls to her father. Her father remarried 3 times and had a large family, by his third wife. Laura was married at the age of 20 in 1797.…
Suzanne Collins is an American writer who is known for writing The Underland Chronicles and The Hunger Games series. Suzanne Collins was born on August 10, 1962 in Hartford, CT. Some of her family consists of her father, Michael, her mom, Jane, a sister, Kathy-Janie, and her brother, Drew. In her early years she ended up moving several times to places such as New York City and Brussels because her father, Michael, was an Air Force pilot. During her time of moving she enjoyed doing gymnastics, training in sword fighting, reading, running, and spending time out in nature.…
In the fairly small town of Sherwood, OR, there is a very controversial mayor. The mayor is Krisanna Clark. The controversial mayor has done numerous things to help Sherwood become a better, safer, and happier place to live for all ages. Recently, Krissana has done things many people do not agree with, such as taking away one of the best places for kids and working out, the YMCA. Countless people have gotten very angry with her for that idea and it has caused backlash from a great deal of families.…
“The Death of Innocence” On August 6, 1990 a girl named JonBenet Patricia Ramsey was born. JonBenet grew up in her Boulder, Colorado mansion. She grew up in a very wealthy household. She was also quite involved in pageants, she only competed in nine, but she made a reputation for herself through them.…
In the summer of 1952, Dr. Samuel Sheppard’s Fourth of July had no celebrations, in fact the day began in tragedy. That night Dr. Sheppard claims an intruder entered his lakeside home and brutally murder his wife. Sheppard was awoken by the sounds of his wife’s screams and left his place from the couch downstairs, running to his bedroom on the second level. Once entering his room Sheppard saw a figure and then was struck on the back of the head and rendered unconscious. When he awoke on his bedroom floor he heard noises downstairs and when he went to investigate.…
Nellie McClung Nellie McClung is a Canadian hero because she fits the definition of the word hero. A hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Nellie McClung was born on October 20, 1873 in Chatsworth, Ontario. She was born on a homestead in Souris Valley to a Methodist father. Even though she was able to go to college, she did not attend school until the age of 10.…
Arcenia Ellis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a child, she always remembered praying for her family and having dreams. She was a dreamer from a child but never could understand the meaning. Through discipleship and mentoring God revealed that these were one of the ways that he communicates. She learned about the word of God by crying out to God.…
Michelle Theer was a bright young woman, who earned her doctorate degree in psychology. She married Captain Frank Martin “Marty” Theer who had a career with the Air Force. Marty’s career would often separate him and Michelle for months at a time. This separation leads to Michelle turning to the Internet to meet men and have sexual escapades to fill the void of her husband’s absence. While living in North Carolina, Michelle meets an Army sniper, John Diamond, on the Internet.…
Mrs. Jessica Allan is a Special Education teacher, and a School Associate at West Delaware High School. The reason she is a hero in my point of view is because she helps out with people with disabilities. “I work with people with disabilities,” Jessica says. She knows how to work with kids, “I grew up with two other siblings. One was even a twin!”…
Emma E. Akin came to the oil Boomtown of Drumright, OK in 1920 to teach at the many elementary schools strewn about the oil patch. It wasn’t until 1930 that she would be required to add the segregated school of Dunbar, named for the African-American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, to her roster. Prior to this assignment, Mrs. Akin had no interaction with the African-American race and was not overjoyed to find herself in this position. However, after a year of working with the faculty and students at Dunbar School, she fell in love with this community.…
Sue Monk Kidd had various events influence her life and career. These effects that had taken tolls on her are seen in her some of her books. Sue’s childhood experiences, family beliefs, and socialization with peers are the most driven based themes that are in her writing. Sue Monk Kidd grew up in a house in Sylvester, Georgia that had bees in it. In her family’s guest room, the bees lived in the walls and tried to enter through the cracks.…
1. Nicole Richie Amy Winehouse Drew Barrymore Nicole Richie was born on 21 September 1981 and is the adopted daughter of Lionel Richie and Brenda Harvey. At the age of 18 due to her boredom Nicole started abusing the drug cocaine. Nicole went to a rehabilitation center to stop using cocaine but shortly after that she started abusing heroine.…
Teresa Palmer has been in the limelight for a good few years now, and has moved audiences with her performances. Even still, not many people know about this star. Here are more facts about the actress that not many people know. Number Eight: She's Often Mistaken for Being Kristen Stewart…
However, a remarkable journey to Calcutta sparked her life of service. She began to teach, and later became principal, in an all girls' high school in the impoverished parts of Calcutta. Nevertheless, Christ played a significant part in her early life. Agnes became a nun, experienced "a call within a call," and decided to work directly with the poor.…
I’m Sarah Parker. My parents are happily married and we have an everyday house. I'm an only child. I don't have any special talents and I don't play any instruments, but I do sing. Even though I would never let anyone hear me, I'm in my schools chorus.…