Swansboro

In the 1730s, a quaint town was settled on the coast of North Carolina bordering both the White Oak River and Atlantic Ocean. Today, this town boasts a rich history and the title "Friendly City by the Sea." Swansboro, North Carolina has grown and prospered in the 200 years since its official establishment in 1783. It has been threatened by the Civil War, pirates, and the Great Depression but persevered by having flexible industries and promoting growth. The history of Swansboro has been greatly influenced by three prominent men: Theophilus Weeks, Samuel Swann, and Otway Burns. Theophilus Weeks was born to Benjamin and Mary Chase Weeks in Falmouth, Massachusetts in 1708 (3). In the 1730s, the Weeks family moved to Carteret County in North…

apply themselves, starting in mathematics. Although he first taught them basic math, Mr. Escalante was confident in his students’ ability to excel in calculus and even pass the Advanced Placement exam. Mr. Escalante used unconventional teaching methods to help his students overcome the many diverse obstacles they faced growing up in a Hispanic neighborhood. His students not only saw him as a phenomenal teacher, but also as a mentor and friend. Mr. Escalante’s ability to impact the students who…

Giorgio Armani products and are only available in Giorgio Armani boutiques, selective high end department stores, and the official Armani website.( Marketing mix of Armani - Armani marketing mix, 2016) 2. Identify a successful retail business in your community. What marketing strategies have been employed by the business and have and led to its success? Yana’s Ye Olde Drug Store Restaurant is a local restaurant in my small town in Swansboro, NC. The restaurant is owned by Evelyn…

Where do I see myself five years from now? I haven’t ever been asked this question before so it never occurred to me to actually sit down and think about it. I’m seventeen years old so at my age kids don’t really think about the future and where we see ourselves five years ahead. I know for myself I am a live in the moment, looking for the next adventure type of person. Being asked this question really makes me slow down and think. Five years from now I see myself far away from the town of…

I am a boot-camp baby—a child conceived right before boot-camp. I was born in Greenville, South Carolina on a Monday afternoon. I was born as a military brat, and moved to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina about a year after I was born. Swansboro, North Carolina has been my home as long as I can remember. Here is where I grew into the woman I am today who values honesty, hard work, and kindness. The place where I live is very idyllic—crystal coasts, quaint little downtowns, the best beaches, and the…