Ring of Honor

world. There are many different Lord of the Rings games for different consoles and gaming devices. I would have to say that there are very few that I have not played or heard of, but the games meant more than just a waste of time, money, and brain power as some would argue. As a counter-argument, the games allowed for me to explore the world Tolkien created for myself and from many different viewpoints. The most memorable was a game titled Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II. My…

In J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, the Riders of Rohan, or Rohirrim, are horse loving Men who live on the plains of Middle-earth. The Rohirrim’s initial respect for the land contrasts their later ambivalent and destructive use of it, therefore reinforcing the need for both biblical utilitarian and morally intrinsic perspectives when forming a sustainable community. While The Riders of Rohan use and protect the land at first in an agrarian-based society, they grow indifferent to both…

A few years after his journey, and the death of Thorin Oakenshield, Bilbo was sitting comfortably in his hobbit hole, reading a novel, when he heard knocking on his door. He assumed it to be the Sackville-Baggins. But his guess was incorrect as it was a much taller, but skinnier dwarf that he had never seen before. His name was Fendrel, shield of Dain. He was a personal bodyguard of dain. “Greetings Bilbo Baggins, I am Fendrel Shield of Dain” “Come sit down and have some tea-” Bilbo replied, but…

on how to serve God and live for Him daily. The truths in this book still apply to us today. Romans 1-8 gives a basic idea of the worldview a Christian should have. God commands Christians to live differently than the rest of the world. We are to honor Christ in everything that we say and do. It is important for Christians so fully understand what it means to have a biblical worldview. Romans lays out what a Christian should think regarding the natural world, human identity, human relationships,…

I believe that I would be a good member of the National Honor Society, for many reasons. The main reason is the fact that I am a member of the Washington City Youth Council, so I know what kind of commitment this would take and am willingly to make that commitment. I have been on the Washington City Youth Council for 2 years and am currently on the executive board. The executive board gives me more responsibility than being on the regular council and I have been able to learn much more. Being on…

I am very honored to be invited to apply for membership to the National Honor Society. So many activities and experiences in my life demonstrate the key ingredients to be an outstanding member of National Honor Society. I love being engaged in school activities, such as band, pep band, gymnastics, vocal jazz, theatre, Swedish club, swimming, French Club, UWM Horn Choir, and I would like to join additional activities if I could. On a normal day, I come home at around 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and…

Being considered to be in National Honor Society is a great privilege that I never thought I would be given. This organization has an incredible impact on society that I would like to be a part of. I highly believe that I can become a valuable member of this organization because I am hardworking, dedicated, and reliable, as seen with my activities that I participate in. Most of the activities I take part in revolve around music and that is because music is something I am passionate about. This…

With so many styles, and types of engagement rings out there in the world, shopping for an engagement ring can be tricky business. Especially if you are in the market for something more unusual and unique. Antique engagement rings are becoming quite fashionable due to the timelessness and beauty of the designs, but what era is the right one for you? The first thing you should know is that in order for a ring to be antique it has to be over 50 years old. That means if it was made after the year…

The American spies of the Revolutionary War, also known as the Culper Spy Ring, changed the course of history, helped save America and shaped the future of military intelligence as it is known today. In the summer of 1776, the future of America’s colonies was unclear, would America continue to be under British rule or gain independence. The first artillery fire was in Boston, but fear and mistrust were spreading throughout all thirteen colonies. After the continental army defeated the Regulars…

Alex Cochran Mrs. Locke Honors English IV 17th Nov. 2015 There and Tolkien Again From Elves and Goblins, to mortal Men and powerful Rings, Tolkien created them all. Regarded as the father to the nerdish race, Tolkien is the master of fantasy and imagination. Through reading this dynamic and fact filled essay, let’s dive into the whimsical world of Tolkien, and discover what put this man among other legendary writers, such as Charles Dickens, Gary Paulsen, and Karl Marx. John Ronald Reuel…