Annie Oakley

class by giving them a visual and fun way to learn about Pawnee Bill. The exhibits in the museum were both informative and attractive. I had so much fun walking through the museum and learning about not only Pawnee Bill, but also Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, the Wild West shows, how ranches operated, the tools that were used by the people that lived and worked there. There was a small version of what the Wild West show would have looked like during one of their busiest times, and it really put…

Should girls be allowed to be on a sports team with boys? Certain people don’t think that this should be allowed, others do. Before that question is fully answered there are some women that should be mentioned for their superior work in sports. When it comes to tennis there are very important athletes that helped the sport grow and become more popular. Some female athletes have really helped the sport become more popular by playing well and getting rankings. As of right now the 10th best…

Cowboy mounted shooting is the fastest growing up and coming sport in the equine industry. Not only do the riders get to ride a horse fast and hard through different patterns, they also get to shoot real guns. Before you become Annie Oakley there are a few things the shooter needs to know. First they need to have some equipment before anyone can perform. A horse is kind of a given but I am going to tell you what makes a good cowboy mounted shooting horse. In the equine species there are several…

At St. Luke’s Nursing Center, in Carthage, Missouri; safety is paramount and is taught through oral communication and the Disaster Manual. The oral communication is carried out on a daily basis in regard to safety of the resident’s general living environment. There is always a focus on the safety of the residents pertaining to their health, dietary needs, and transfer assistance for low or non-ambulatory residents. For this type of safety, there is a large amount of oral communication between…

“Shotgun Wedding” is a short story by Bonnie Jo Campbell that explores some interesting themes through the eyes of a young woman at her sister’s wedding. Campbell grew up on a farm in Michigan. Her experience in such a setting is evident in the way that “Shotgun Wedding” takes place “in rural and small town Michigan” (Campbell). “Shotgun Wedding” follows a woman’s observation of her younger sister’s wedding, during which she has a flashback of a time when she protected her sister from a…

knowledge on this particular subject, should give the reader a sigh of relief that the author has the knowledge and academic background to write this book. She also wrote a number of books on the lives of women, these include: The Life and Legacy of Annie Oakley, Divorce, Confronting Race:…

During the Civil War, competition within opponents greatly increased the demand for better, sturdier weapons, and newer, more innovative ideas that helped them secure an advantage over each other. New ideas cultivated the birth of industrial America such as railroads, light bulbs, and telegrams emerged to help improve citizen’s lives. As a result, after the Civil War, American economy had feverishly boomed. As more immigrants flood into the U.S, the U.S becomes more populated with a greater…

College or professional, even in high school, a rivalry between two teams is always a big deal. The stakes are even higher when this rivalry comes between a city. Rochester Hills is home to two very different colleges, Oakland University and Rochester College. When the two meet it is much like the U of M versus MSU during football season. The RC versus OU hockey matches, known as the Battle of the Jug, is one of the biggest hockey series of the season. The Battle for the Jug is one of the few…

When we think of the Wild West, the first things that usually come to mind are cowboys, gunfights, revenge, duels and Indians. The typical cowboy we think of is a rugged, tough looking man, dressed in a “cowboy” hat, a vest, leather chaps and boots with two revolvers holstered around his waist, always at the tips of his fingers. While these images, in part, reflect reality -- there were cowboys and bandits and Indian raids -- they are primarily based on popular culture, the movies, TV shows,…

started his own company after his father’s death. He started the Wild West show in 1883 throughout America and began touring in Europe in 1887 (Berthier-Foglar). He put on a huge show for the Paris exposition, he even recruited American sharpshooter Annie Oakley to perform. He had the Fair packed every night he was there. He had gun shows, as well as an animal park and petting zoo, he had horse riding competitions and live country music shows. This was out of the ordinary for the otherwise…