My Major Accomplishment The thing that comes to mind that I would say makes me the proudest is working so hard all those years in high school to get good grades just so I could get into the best college in Florida. The day I got accepted into University of Florida was the day I felt proudest of all my accomplishments in high school. I would not say it was easy though, I managed to maintain my high GPA while holding a job, participating in sports, and even doing a lot of chores most kids would…
org/contextualizing.htm When Bridget Jones 's Diary was published in 1996, Helen Fielding was praised by masses of readers and reviewers for the authenticity of the narrative voice. However, not everyone was willing to accept the hapless comic heroine as the typical thirty-something single woman of the 1990s, and more demanding critics noted the ways in which Bridget 's character and her story are problematic, particularly from a feminist point of view. Bridget sets goals - to get to work on time…
the Drum Major of a marching band is an incredible honor. This statement is particularly true for the Dunmore High School marching band. The DHSMB is renowned for having an amazing band, led by amazing Drum Majors. To be a Drum Major, one must possess a tremendous amount of skill and abilities that extend beyond playing an instrument. Some of these skills include: being a skilled musician, an innovative leader, and an effective motivator. I, Nico Summa, am the best choice for Drum Major for the 2016…
The 2 Major Accomplishments By the Akkadians A guy named Sargon was a ruler of a city-state called Sumer. Sargon lead his country with pride and he created a strong army.The two main accomplishments the akkadians accomplished were, King Sargon and his army conquered mesopotamia/Sumer and sargon kept control of the empire. Sargon was a strong general. He was a great general/teacher to his army to teach them all they needed to know for fighting battles. Sargon had amazing strategies. One great strategie…
His first major accomplishment was that his first single was one of the most successful debut singles in the history of country music. His first release was also his first number one billboard country hit. The song “Austin,” shot right to the top when it was released. The…
all amounts to nothing. I have kept a honorable character throughout high school, and will continue to strive to keep my character by treating others as I want to be treated as well as having respect for authority and my peers. Service is also a major part in my life, in school and in my community. I participate in organizing Catholic retreats for junior high children as part of my youth groups. Also, I am an altar server and usher in my local parish, Our Lady of Lourdes, and help at Our Lady…
Zidane (born 23 June 1972) is a retired French World Cup-winning footballer. Widely considered one of football's all-time greats, Zidane played for club teams in France, Italy and Spain, and was a member of the French national team. His career accomplishments include helping France win the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000, in addition to winning the 2002 UEFA Champions League as a galactico with Real Madrid. One of only two three-time FIFA World Player of the Year winners along with Ronaldo, Zidane was…
Fred Austerlitz, or as we know him Fred Astaire, was born May 10, 1899 in Omaha, Nebraska. At the age of four his parents put him in a dancing class with his sister. Astaire and his sister were very good dancers so their family moved to New York so that they could continue their training. Fred and Adele, his sister, performed in Vaudeville in 1905. Shortly after that they changed their names and started performing in musicals. From 1917 through 1932 the Astaire siblings performed in ten musical productions…
Herbert Hoover was the thirty first president of the United States. His term was from 1929 to 1933. He was the first president born west of the Mississippi river. He was a self made man who rose from humble beginnings. He became a millionaire through his mining career. He was a humanitarian who helped people in Europe after World War I. through his success in government being the head of the food administration and secretary of commerce he was able to win the the presidential election. Soon after…
slightest discrepancy in behavior became a reason to name someone as a witch. One of the greatest examples of how the hysteria brought upon lethal allegations for some of Salem’s citizen is the case of Bridget Bishop, the first person to be tried and executed for witchcraft in Salem. The story of Bridget Bishop is a sad yet enlightening account on the events that took place throughout the course of the witch hunt. Bishop’s case involves every dynamic thought likely by historians to have aided in the…