Bleacher

The book “Speak,” by Laurie Halse Anderson, is about a girl named Melinda Sordino who is starting her freshman year in high school. She’s had something horrible done to her, however, she won’t tell anyone what happened. During a party before school starts, a junior named Andy Evans raped her. When she calls the police, but she can’t bring herself to tell them what happened. During her phone call with the police, another person sees her and all her friends and everyone at the party begins to hate…

After embarking upon a “handicap” adventure, it is clear that Lycoming College is in fact handicap acceptable, with a few exceptions. Being able to take a walking tour of the campus opened my eyes to the harsh realities that disabled humans face every day. It is the simple tasks that one takes for granted such as, using the bathroom, water fountain, and stairs. Furthermore, being a handicapped student at Lycoming College is manageable, but would still be a struggle at times. Additionally, I was…

Suddenly, I realized I was past the finish line and the prelim race was over. Unsure of my placement I breathlessly began strolling back to the bleachers. At this point I didn't care how well I ran, I was just glad the race was over and my nerves had vanished. I listened to the announcer report those who advanced to the final round. Random names of girls were being listed out, then I surprisingly…

Achieving literacy in the English language is impressive, being literate in a foreign language as well is an accomplishment. Literacy in the Spanish language for me means that I have a strong understanding of the language and am able to comprehend what is being communicated to and around me. Thanks to Señor Jimenez, what I learned in my Spanish classes is something that I can take and practice for the rest of my life. The road to get there was not painless, but it was worth it. After four…

An important theme in The Wednesday Wars is if someone is kind to others they most likely will be kind to that person back. Events that support it is when Holling apologizes to Meryl Lee, when Danny gives up his mickey Mantle ball for Holling and when Mrs. Baker gets two Yankee players to come and play with Doug, Danny and Holling. Holling is very mad at Meryl Lee because she showed her father Hollings drawing and he used it. Then Holling realized how much Meryl Lee was sorry, so he was sorry to…

H is for Halloween Dance The Halloween Dance was one of the best Dances I have ever went to. The Halloween Dance was a dance celebrated on the last weekend of October on Friday. You got to wear a costume to the dance, but the costume couldn't be bloody, it couldn't bring fake weapons or real, and you also couldn't wear a mask. Before the dance, if you are in SAC (a meeting for students and staff only), then you work there, but you can still dance. You can get in for free, but you got to get a…

“Swish,” you just made the game-winning-shot, the team crowds you. Everyone yelling your name, holding you over their heads.The coach brings your team the trophy. Moments like these help you with stress and get you self esteem. Sports at school can give you exercise and happiness. One reason schools should keep sports is because they provide health and exercise. Many people around the world are overweight. They probably didn’t play sports as a kid. Sports can burn off fat by running, lifting…

The Keychain My entire life I have been stuck in a wheelchair everywhere I go. I never realized I was disparate until I was 4 years old; I guess I perceive the world differently than others. Seeing my best friend Ryan playing football in the summer league on a beautiful day while I observe in my wheelchair makes me jealous of him. I'm proud of my best friend, but I'm starting to wonder when it will be my turn to shine. Playing football and not be known as different is my ultimate dream. A…

It was a cool fall day in Galveston Texas. It was my freshmen year in high school and I was in the gym with my friends Eusebio, Kevin, and Joey. As we were sitting in the bleachers my friend eusebio came up with the idea that we should sneak out of school and go to Kevin’s house. We all agreed that we should do it, so we did. We snuck through the girls locker room and found the nearest exit. Once we got outside we started walking. As we were walking we saw a school security guard riding around…

you are but, I think you aren’t manly enough to say so.”(Bloor 211). Luis is showing Paul with his own situation, to not be afraid of Erik. Luis’s tone is angry towards Erik for was angry for what he did. As Luis spoke Paul watched from under the bleachers… he saw it all happen. Truly, Luis Cruz is a Mentor towards Paul by…