Secondary orality

Early adulthood is often marked by a ritual that marks the emergences from adolescents to adulthood. For example, in Kenya when a child reaches between the ages of fourteen and sixteen, they perform the child has their genital area circumcised (Dennison, 2014). After which, the children are put into seclusion with adults of the same sex between four and twenty-four weeks receiving wisdom from their elders (Dennison, 2014). Where in America there is no definite defined ritual for the entire…

“You’re a minority of a minority of a minority,” Mr. Moreno scoffed at me. “What does that even mean?” I asked innocently. “You’re a first-generation, female, Vietnamese college student. Good Luck,” he elaborated. At that time, I did not really understand what Mr. Moreno- my math teacher- was trying to say about my minority status. Although his words did not discourage me, it made me doubt my chances of going to a college. Some months later, senior year happened like lightning. College…

Whether or not community college should be free to attend is a widely debated issue. It has the nation split on what choice would benefit the nation. Some say providing tuition free community college would benefit the lower income students of the nation who can't afford the nation’s top rated universities. They would settle for free community college than an expensive four year university. Others believe that providing tuition free community would just create more problems than it solves and…

The University of Southern Mississippi means growth. In the three semesters I have attended this university, I have grown more as a person than ever imagined. The most significant thing I have learned is that there is no limit to the quantity that one can grow and the amount one can learn. I have grown as a leader, and discovered that I really enjoy being in a position of leadership through my time here. There has also been significant growth in my interpersonal relationships. Homeschooling my…

I’ve been in school for about 11 years, every year is different, but yet the same. Because we are at the same school for years, it’s the same people, same school, and same everyday routine. Some years are better than others, but the overall best year that I’ve experienced is or was, 8th grade. The fun field trips to places, High School acceptance, and it’s the last year of middle school. For starters, in eighth grade we took fun field trips to celebrate the last year that we’ll be in eighth…

Many have asked, is there really a difference between community college and a four year university. The answer is, yes, of course because of the smaller classes, academics, and advantages one might receive from a community college experience. Four year colleges, on the other hand, have bigger classes, higher academic standards, and a completely different atmosphere. Community colleges offer more one on one help, because of the class sizes. In a four year university students do not receive…

When making decisions, you don't always know whether or not you've made the right one immediately. I was deciding on which high school I wanted to attend; I chose to go to public school, even though I had previously gone to private school. Why would a kid choose to go from a class of 24 to a brand new school with 1700 kids without knowing anyone? That sounds crazy to me, but my 14 year-old self thought that it would be just fine. At my old school, I was the most outgoing and talkative person in…

Wilma Rudolph Loryn Link Gold medal goes to Wilma Rudolph with a time of 44.5 seconds in the 400-meter relay race! You’ve probably heard of the Olympic Games, right? Anyway, Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals in just one Olympic Games. Enjoy these amazing flashbacks from the time of Wilma’s early years to the time of her death. Let’s begin! On June 23, 1940 Wilma Rudolph was born prematurely. She was the 20th out of 22 children. She wanted to become an African-American track and field…

I believe that I should be chosen for the New Prague Honor Society chapter, for many reasons. Growing up receiving a private catholic education, k-8th grade, I was always taught to live by the four pillars. School does not always come easy to me, but I am a very hard worker. I am also involved in sports, which in order to excel, you need to put your education first. My first year on the Dance Team I received “Most Improved Dancer” award. Then to letter as a Varsity member my next year on the…

My first two years of high school were spent at Immaculate High School. There I met some amazing friends and improved my level of play in sports. I challenged myself with honors courses and got involved as much as my schedule permitted. During my freshman year, I asked my counselor if I could take more challenging courses. She agreed and by sophomore year I was in honors chemistry, geometry, English, and history. While it was more difficult, I enjoyed the challenge of the higher level courses.…