Veterans Day

precious pillow pet even has a name, Buzzy. That is because Georgia Tech’s mascot’s name is Buzz. Buzzy is invaluable to me for the sole reason that it has always been there for me, whether I’m melancholy, raging, or cheerful. If I had a corrupt day, all I have to do is go clasp onto…

change; to be perfect is to change often.” These words of Winston Churchill highlight the importance of change in one’s character. In Groundhog Day, Phil recognizes how growth is an important factor in one’s life. In addition, I also have acknowledged its importance. Both Phil and I pursue personal growth through the use of free will. In Groundhog Day, Phil develops new skills, talents and virtues through the use of free will to grow and change. For example, he learned how to play the piano,…

Renatta Oyles car driving down 84th street like she is has a velocity of a leftward direction and a leftward direction for acceleration. Velocity is defined as the speed of an object that is going in a certain direction. In this case her velocity is in a leftward direction because she is starting on the right and her car is moving to the left. She is starting on the right because in the diagram is shows that she was stopped on the right and those are the first dots in the diagram because she…

A monument is a particular structure created in remembrance of a person or event which has become a recognition of history. Society has different views on if monuments should be built or how monuments should be built. Monuments are worth the investment. There are several factors that influence monuments. For example, the location, structure, and resources. One of the few factors is location. Location plays a role in the development of a monument. The structure, for instance the Christopher…

ANZAC Day is a special day to all Australians as it is a time where we can all honour and commemorate the Anzac soldiers who have fought and died for our country. My name is Jessica Bell, a social historian, and I will be discussing the various aspects that make up the Anzac legend. The legend has played a crucial part in shaping the ways Australians interpret both the past and look into the future. It is a chance for each and every one of us to reflect on this everlasting spirit. The Anzac…

Monuments are a way people remember the past. They can represent people, events or a document. Some monuments are created that should not be. For example, they do not follow a certain criteria.When people create monuments, they should take into consideration the location and the historical significance. When people think of a monument, they automatically think of the location. If the location is somewhere "... with no historical significance." (Source A) why is even there? " The site of the…

Most people perceive a cemetery as a place of mourning and sadness. What most people do not realize is that a cemetery is a place for remembering loved ones, heroes, and givers. At Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier which represents those soldiers who fought and sacrificed many things, but were never found or identified. These soldiers deserve to be remembered, honored, and respected for everything that they did for their country. I believe that the…

Each year, Americans spend over $3.9 billion on candy during Halloween, with each trick-or-treater receiving an average of 250 pieces of sweet treats during the night. Candy wasn't always given out on Halloween, however. Children today may be surprised how trick-or-treating has changed throughout the years. Early Halloween Treats During the Medieval time period through the 1930s, England children would go door-to-door on Halloween offering prayers for the souls of the household in exchange for…

have been capable of discovering what others value through the things in which they sacrifice. Whether it is time, experiences, or happiness, many people have suffered with trying to balance all that life can offer. In the novel, The Remains of the Day, Stevens, the Head Butler, embodied the quality of sacrifice to the extreme. He was willing to sacrifice his personal life in order to perform his job to the best of his ability. Consequently, he struggled to find the balance between work and…

change the date of Australia day? This has been a heated argument that’s risen over the past couple of years, with many aboriginal and Torres strait islander people claiming that its celebrating the date (26 January) which began the long destruction of the indigenous people and their culture. Aslam Mr. Debono and fellow students. This speech will state arguments to why Australia should change the date of Australia day. Australia Day, Australia day is the official national day of Australia.…