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Last year I was a part of the Lady Blast travel softball program. It was such an amazing experience that I will never forget. I only played three years of city softball prior so I tried out for the team competing against other girls who have played travel ball all their life. I was so nervous the two days of tryouts. At the end of tryouts, the coach said they would email us that night to let us know if we made the team or not. I was beyond anxious for that email, constantly updating the emails every thirty minutes. It was ten o'clock at night and it finally came. I opened the email next to my mom and the first words we saw were “Congratulations!”. I was so ecstatic. At weeks went by, we would have team bonds such as going shopping, going out to eat, or just having a sleepover. I never expected that those girls I was so jealous of their softball skills would become not only my best friends, but my sisters. We have such an inseparable bond that it's crazy to think what I would have done without them. We have even went to Disneyland and went camping together. It's also nice that all our parents get along and treat each other like family. These friendships meant a lot to me considering that I am an only child. In addition to having great friendships, I also had the chance to better my abilities in throwing, hitting, and pitching. The coaches and older girls were always so helpful and nice in showing me the right ways to do it. Softball is also
The 1964 Civil Rights Act The 1964 Civil Rights Act was historically important piece of legislation which improved the quality of life for African Americans and other minority groups. Even though civil rights had a long history as a political and legislative issue, the 1960s marked a period of intense activity by the federal government to protect minority rights. The 1964 Act did not resolve all problems of discrimination, but it did opened the door to further progress by decreasing racial restrictions…
was passed by 63% of the Arizona people. The bill was put in motion by a man named Ron Unz, who helped pass a similar bill in California. This bill states that English is the national public language of the United States and the state of Arizona, even though no national language has ever been declared by the United States. In 2006, Arizona voters made English the official state language, which was 6 years after Proposition 203 was passed. The bill then claims that English is the language of prosperity…
overcome adversity to succeed. The two that stand out in my mind are Bill Gates and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lets discuss their contributions to society as a whole, the problems or issues that they resolved, and how they were able to come up with their solutions. Contributions to Society Self made multi-billionaire, entrepreneur and philanthropist Bill Gates was born in Seattle, Washington in 1955. We recognize the name Bill Gates; it is hard not to be famous when you are the richest self-made…
S government officials should look at the Dream Act bill and pass the bill to give innocent young kids the opportunity to fulfill their dream after high school. The Dream Act would open the door to college for undocumented immigrant U.S high school graduates by creating a path to legal immigration status and allowing them to receive some limited forms federal financial aid, such as student loans. By providing access to higher education, the bill will foster the economic potential of a generation of…
limits on GI Bill 8891 removes armed service segregation 1947 1954 brown vs board of edu. reemergence of Ku Klux Klan and White Citizens Councils Montgomery Bus Boycotts, Rosa Parks MLKSouthern Christian st Little rock 101 airborne 1957 civil rights act 1960Greensboro, N. C.; segregated lunch counters; sitins Student NonViolent Coordinating Committee organized 1963March on Washington, MLK’s “I have a Dream Speech” 1964 Civil Rights Act 1965Voting Rights Act of 1965; Twentyfourth…
American Dream There are many brilliant minds in the U.S that unfortunately are being wasted. Many of these minds are undocumented immigrant students. The majority of these adolescents were brought as children to the United States by the parents. Therefore, many of these young people, coming to U.S wasn’t by own choice. Unfortunately, these thousands of adolescents are paying for their parents’ mistake; their parents brought them to the United States with the hope for a better future, however…
Walker February 28, 2012 Outline I. Thesis Statement II. Introduction III. Early Life IV. College V. Microsoft Thesis Statement By learning about Bill Gates early life and the background of Bill Gates, one will understand the fame and accomplishments of one of the richest men in the United States. Bill Gates came from a family of entrepreneurship and high-spirited liveliness. William Henry Gates III was born in Seattle, Washington on October 28th, 1955. His father, William…
There has been a discussion about the right to carry a concealed weapon on Texas campuses. For one to carry a concealed weapon with them the law that one must have a permit, which in this case it can be similar to, that issued for gun license or it can be of a different nature requires it. Concealed weapons are weapons, especially handguns, which are kept hidden on one's person, or under one's control. (US LEGAL) Without a permit, it is considered a violation of the laws and one can be charged on…
The target audience will be people of all walks. This range from high school students are about graduate to the elderly in society. I would utilize so many ways to reach the larger audience. The internet has penetrated every social life, to the point that not a day goes by without someone browsing through the internet. Social media will be my first outlet. I will take advantage of my Facebook page to spread the information among friends by creating and posting a video. I will also encourage them…
Marta Yacobi Allan Honors Advanced Exposition 30 May 2014 Not Everyone is Bill Gates Bill Gates is one of the most successful men in the United States, he is a philanthropist, investor, computer programmer, and inventor. Gates is the former chief executive and chairman of Microsoft, the world’s largest personal-computer software company. Truth reveals, he did not attend college. Some may say college is not necessary in a person’s life to be successful and achieve their goals and use this man as an…