Jacob Announced Winner of “What Patriotism Means To Me” Essay Contest
Essay winner What child would want to write an essay when it’s summertime? Someone who wants to win a pool party! That’s exactly what 11-year old Jacob did! With the encouragement of his grandmother, Jacob decided to enter the contest. The contest was open to readers of the Union Star and Altavista Journal of Brookneal, VA and was also handed out in area libraries and other events. Jacob won a pool party on our Main Brookneal Campus. He was allowed to invite friends and family and was provided with snacks and drinks Jacob said his grandmother was the driving force behind [...]
Kate’s letter to Congressman Donnelly – Indiana
Dear Mr. Donnelly,Thank you for taking the time to read and reply to these questions. I suppose because I am not meeting you in person, I should tell you a little bit about myself. I am 12 years old and a strong writer, and I enjoy my many interests. I remember my family and myself being at a community event. I’m sure you don’t recall, but I was one of those little second graders toddling over to you, interrupting your meal, and asking you questions for our classroom newspaper. That was a fond memory of mine. You were the first [...]
John Lyons “America’s Most Trusted Horseman”
Written by WTK Reporter, Hannah M, Age 15. I got the privilege to talk to Mr. John Lyons through a phone interview. I learned a lot of interesting things about his life and I really enjoyed doing this interview. John Lyons started his career in horse training in 1980. He knew he wanted to become a horse trainer when he watched another trainer train. He thought it was dangerous, and saw how much people wanted to learn. He thought he could teach people and help keep them safe. Phoenix, Arizona is where he grew up and went to school. His favorite [...]
Mr. Mourdock OUR PRIVATE Backstage
Interview by WTK reporter Kate age 12. Mr. Mourdock OUR PRIVATE Backstage INTERVIEW WITH The Man running for U.S. Senator Politics is a complex subject. And everyone has different views on how we should run our country. We caught some time with Mr. Mourdock after he went to a religious service at Nappanee Missionary Church in Nappanee, Indiana. Well into his campaign, and pressed for time, Mr. Mourdock nevertheless Gave us thoughtful answers and undivided attention to our nonpartisan questions. He is running for U.S. Senator representing Indiana. Our questions our written in this font, and Mr. Mourdock’s answers are [...]
GOD BLESS AMERICA – We The Kids
As we gather to celebrate the birthdate of America's independence
WTK REPORTER RACHEL- POLICE K9 Training
Written by Rachel Ann S. K9-Police Dogs South Bend, IN: Local news I met with Sergeant Dan Demler, and Corporal Bryan Miller. Dan and Bryan are K9 trainers with the South Bend, Police Department. We talked about how K9s are chosen, training for them, types of dogs, and the "traits", or "drives" of the K9s. After the meeting was fun too. Usually the dogs are gotten from different kennels around the country. Most of the dogs, like the German Shepherd or the Belgian Malinois, are imported from Europe! When choosing a K9 officer, officers like Dan and Bryan look for [...]
Audie Leon Murphy – Most decorated hero of WWII by Meredith Sandler
Have you ever seen the movie Pearl Harbor?
C.J.
Just recently I went to the Indiana State Capital to meet with Daren Gardner. Mr. Gardner is riding his motorcycle across America. You can read more about him at Constitution Ride Across America. http://www.craa2010.com. He is riding across America meeting with State representative asking them to sign a Constitutional pledge. Here is a copy of what he is asking the state representatives to sign. *Constitution Resolution for America * *WHEREAS “We the People” of the United States of America are the most gracious and generous in the world and God has seen fit to bestow many blessings on us. [...]
Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Signers of the Declaration of Independence – Hancock Posted on 08 June 2010 by admin Rachel Ann John Hancock was born in Braintree, Massachusetts on January 23rd, 1737. He was the first of 56 people who RISKED THEIR LIVES by signing the Declaration of Independence. John is and was well known for his extra large signature on the Declaration. He was the only one to sign this big and afterwards he exclaimed, “There, I guess King George will be able to read that!” John’s father died when he was just 7 years old in 1744. This must have been very [...]