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Interviews Roger Clementine: Why were you driving a car when you don't have a license or permit?  I wanted to go to McDonald's but nobody would take me, so I figured, why not go myself? I look old enough to be 16. All I have to do is drive for a little bit and go get me a Big Mac. How did you get ahold of your uncle's car?  My uncle and I are neighbors, so I just walked over. He works late most days, and I know how to get into his house. He doesn't ever use the Studebaker. It's more of an heirloom of some sorts. I've always wanted to take it out for a spin. How did you learn to "drive" if you are only 13? My dad taught me when I was just a wee kid. All you have to do really is push the peddle. Use the blinker. Easy enough! John Jacob Jingleheimer-Smith: How long have you had your car? It used to my father's car, but when he passed, I bought it from my mother. So about 10 years Melba and I have had it. And now it's gone....

  The story starts with a man in a car and he's late for a wedding. The bride is clearly waiting for him, as are the other people involved in the wedding, so he must be in the wedding. He manages to go through everything that you don't want to have to go through on the road when you're in a rush. Eventually he makes it to the church, but the bride is holding hands with another guy, which makes it seem like he was the best man or a groomsmen, not the groom. Maybe he was the bride's brother. The man walks in and everyone stares and are clearly disappointed in his late arrival. ___________________________________________________________ NOTES Who: Man in car, bride, guy in chair, groom, bridesmaid, audience, minister What: Man is late for wedding, bride/man in chair is impatient, bride is nervous When: Midday Where: Wedding at a church, car guy was driving by fields and all sorts of environments Why: Car guy is anxious because he's late for the wedding How: ...

Short Answers: 1. Sen. Susan Collins,  John McCain, Lindsey Graham, and Bill Cassidy. 2. In 1969. 3. Devices for thieves to use to steal your credit or debit card number. 4. It'll help hire and keep the best employees and make shopping a better experience for customers. 5. British army officer Robert Baden-Powell. Long Response: 1. I didn't know much about this topic before I read the story. I don't really have an interest in events like this, or "drama," because I believe it's not worth arguing over. I think players should be able to peacefully protest whatever they want. President Trump feeding the fire over Twitter certainly isn't accomplishing anything, in my opinion. 2. I don't think NFL players should be required to stand for the anthem. I don't believe that it's really a big deal wether they kneel or stand. I think everyone involved is overreacting. 3. Though I don't really care wether NFL players stand or kneel during th...

_______________________________________________________________ LEDE Who: The student of the month - Ashley Barber, faculty, family and friends of Ashley. What: Ashley Barber won the title of student of the month. When: At the beginning of September. Where: James Bowie High School, Austin, Texas. Why: She was chosen for her academic achievement in school, and other things such as simply being a great friend and participating in extracurriculars outside of school. How: Students voted for who they wanted to be student of the month, and Ashley was chosen.  _______________________________________________________________ ✩ The Student of the Month ✩ On September 2nd, Ashley Barber, a freshman of James Bowie High School, was awarded the title of The Student of the Month, a special award given only to students who've worked extremely hard and put in a lot of effort. Barber has straight A's in all of her classes, has managed to land a 4.0 GPA, ...

First American man to walk on the moon 1969   On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 launched into space. The three astronauts aboard were Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldwin, and Michael Collins. Four days after they left Earth, the trio arrived at the moon, and Armstrong and Aldwin took the first human steps on the moon. I think this was one of the most important events in the 1900's because I mean, we're in space now! Before this, we wouldn't have even dreamed of leaving Earth, or if there was anything even out there worth seeing. It's pretty fantastic. Wright brothers Orville and Wilbur fly the first plane in North Carolina 1903   On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright flew the first "flying machine" in Kitty Hawk. They made four brief flights that day and timed them with a stopwatch. These brothers are credited as the inventors of the first airplane. This is a very important event because it sparked an idea of a new way to trave...

        Some additional sources are listed below. The school principal The student of the month's teachers The student of the month's friends and family The students who voted for the student of the month Why do you think your student received this title? She really deserved it. She worked so hard this month and was the pride of my class. I always used her work as an example to the other students. She's a great friend and just a fantastic students in all ways. How do you feel about your best friend becoming the student of the month? I feel fantastic! I'm so proud of her. She's been working so so hard this month and I'm very happy that she was awarded for her success and progress this month. If I had to pick anyone to receive the title of student of the month, I would for sure pick her. Why do you think your daughter deserves student of the month? My daughter has achieved many things this month. First, she got a 96% on her math test, which s...

Assignment #1-   Topic: School Uniforms       List three to five sources you could interview for this topic. The superintendent of the school district Principals Members of the school board Members of the PTSA Teachers and school staff members      Create 20 questions you could ask these sources. What is the reason behind introducing and enforcing school uniforms? How will it effect the learning environment in a positive way? What is wrong with the dress code we have now? What would the uniforms look like, and why would they look that way? Have the students heard and responded about this change? How will you enforce the new dress code and how strictly? What would be considered a violation of the new dress code? What will happen if a student does not follow the dress code appropriately? Will the students be able to accessorize? If so, how freely? What are your views on students dyeing their hair and getting piercings? Will thos...

Assignment #2-            List sources you could interview about this topic. The student of the month The principal The person/people who determine the student of the month The student of the month's teachers Friends and family of the student of the month       Create 20 questions to ask the sources.            I interviewed Ashley B.            Below are her responses. What is student of the month? An award that a student gets for working hard in classes and going above and beyond. What things have you done to deserve this title? I volunteered at Harvey relief centers, helped my neighbors with their garage sale, and turned in all my work on time. What extracurriculars are you involved in? I'm in band, and I also play soccer. How are your grades and is there room for improvement? I'd consider my grades fairly good, I have A's, but there is always room for i...

1. 100 FEMA workers 2. Steve Hicks struggled with alcoholism and he wanted to help others who had the same problem by providing the money for social workers. 3. 11:00pm to 6am. 4. Around $10,000. 5. Star Trek: Discovery. Long Response: 1. It was interesting that Pres. Trump did that because he made a deal with a Democrat, and he's Republican and as are his party members. And also because that's not what is considered normal in presidential decision-making. You're supposed to talk with your party members to know for sure wether it's a good or bad decision for the country and it's people. 2. I think Pres. Trump didn't want to be pressured to say "no," so he just went ahead and did it. He's made it clear that he likes to things his way and is independent. So I think maybe, he was annoyed that people didn't think he could anything himself, and he wanted to use this to prove he could. 3. I think the GOP leaders will get mad at Pres...

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