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I’m honored to be soon a part of the National Honor Society. I hope you will decide to choose me. Why, you may ask. Well I, Brandy Lares, a senior at Crestwood High School, have a deep passion for helping others in need of assistance, and volunteering for several tasks. I hadn’t done Silver Cord hours during my freshman and sophomore year because I wasn’t aware what they were for. Towards the end of my junior year, I had a total of 35 hours done. It may not seem much compared to others, but…

Religion played a key role in many ancient societies including the Romans and Greeks. The daily lives of the people in these two distinct yet in some ways similar cultures were greatly impacted by their religious beliefs. Both the Greeks and the Romans were polytheistic and had gods or goddesses that controlled many elements. However, the adaptability of the gods and the amount of religious freedom of both cultures varied. In both Greek and Roman society, the gods and goddesses were important…

When Christianity first arrived in Rome around 60 AD it was regarded with superstition. Early converts to Christianity were heavily persecuted but this did not deter their faith. Christianity continued to spread relatively unhindered throughout Rome, but Christians also faced intense persecution from citizens that were still following their Pagan traditions. Even though Christianity spread steadily throughout Rome, it did not do so without conflict, often this conflict was from Pagan religions…

My report is about the book "Pompeii" by Ron and Nancy Goor 1986.The book is 118 pages. The book tells of the pre-death, death, and rediscovery of the roman city Pompeii. In this report I will be focusing mainly on exploring the pre-death of the city but will touch upon the death and rediscovery as we continue. This is the story and culture of Pompeii, a living ghost town. Our story begins on August 24th,A.D 79, the day Mount Vesuvius erupted. At around one p.m, as many pompeiians were eating…

Aztecs Being Conquered by the Spanish and Cortes Sara Cabrera History 20 Leann King The Spanish and Hernan Cortes are very important throughout history. Conquering the Aztecs was very important to Cortes, who was captain. Him and his soldiers planned and landed in Mexico in 1519; with 550 men, sixteen horses, and ten cannon. Hernan Cortes was a soldier in the expedition of Cuba that was led by Diego Vasquez and then later they sent him to Mexico and they were…

The overall climate of the Appalchian region can greatly vary depending on which area is being focused on. In most areas, the climate is temperate and humid under 2000ft of elevation, and gets colder as the elevation increases. Also, the climate is temperate as the mountains are in very close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Furthermore, fog is usually present year-round because cold waters from the Labrador Current collide with warm waters from the Gulf Stream. Moreover, the air pushes the…

After reading and obtaining information about different countries that have dissimilar types of governments I came to the conclusion that I would discuss two countries that I would write about Ethiopia and Puerto Rico. Ethiopia which is a country ran by dictatorship is located in what is called the Eastern region of Africa, also known as the horn of Africa. Ethiopia shares that region with other countries like, Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia. In contrast, ran by democracy Puerto Rico is an…

Roman and Greek Mythology What is mythology? According to Merriam-Webster, mythology is: “The myths dealing with the gods, demigods, and legendary heroes of a particular people” (Merriam Webster Dictionary). The Roman and Greek religions were a central part of the lives of the Roman and Greek peoples. These two vastly different cultures were unified through their similarities in the religions. Both cultures considered themselves as highly religious and thought being highly religious would…

The people whom we want to be are often not the people we are. In fact, we are molded by so many things in the society around us that our true nature gets lost early on. As people, events, and objects influence and change us, we often drift far from the actual person we are. In times of conflict when we lose so many of these objects we thought had molded us; that is when we discover who we truly are. In All the Light We Cannot See, Anthony Doerr proves that in times of conflict, the true…

In Pompeii, religion shows an influence Egyptian culture. In particular, the Egyptian goddess Isis, goddess of health, marriage and wisdom, had a notable presence in Pompeii. One of the most notable influences Isis and the Egyptian culture had on Pompeii was the Temple of Isis, erected in devotion to her within the city. The temple was situated near the Large Amphitheatre in the Pompeiian Forum. Source A also shows the influence of Egyptian culture. It depicts a marble statue of Isis, found in…