Achievement Medal

Who is Colin Powell you're probably wondering? Why is he so significant? I can answer your questions! Colin Powell was a considerable and a well-made man. He accomplished many tasks that resulted in him receiving many awards and achievements in his life due to the good choices he made and the tenacity he exhibit.The strengths that made him rise to success were drilled into as he drilled his ancillary in military strategies. For instance, he went to City College of New York and graduated with…

A serial killer is a person who commits a series of murders often with no apparent motive and typically following a characteristic predictable behavior pattern. According to the FBI a serial killer is somebody who murders over three or more people within a month with an emotional cooling off period in between. Robert Lee Yates born on May 27, 1952 is an American serial killer from Washington. From the years 1996 to 1998 Yates murder over 13 women. Oh 13 woman were prostitutes working on E…

individual who best symbolizes the intent and spirit of Space Flight Awareness. In 1967 she won the NASA Lunar Orbit Spacecraft and operating team award. As her highest achievement was receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama for her work at NASA. Katherine Johnson also achieved many things that didn’t come with a medal or a shiny trophy. She was one of the first African American women to work as a computer. She co-authored 26 scientific papers. Johnson also was the first…

having a cape or a superpower at all. Heroes are everyday people, that go on with their day not realizing or trying to be a hero. Here is the definition of a hero of the internet “a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities” Heroism can be demonstrated by a hard-working soldier defending our freedom and risking their lives for another instead of being lazy and doing nothing. An example, a hero could be a firefighter because every day they…

The Marine Corps shows more than 40 streamers, the Navy 32, and the Coast Guard uses 43, unadorned by either stars or lettering. Stars on the Marines and Navy streamers follow the practice initiated during the World War II period for ribbons and medals—that is, a bronze service star for each action, and a silver star in lieu of five bronze stars. The Navy applies stars to appropriate ribbons throughout its history, whereas the Marine Corps uses stars to commemorate service starting from 1900.…

seeing Tommie Smith beating everybody. The moment he won the race. The energy that would have been in the air as he crossed the finish line. Then imagine when Tommie goes up to be awarded his gold medal that he worked so hard to win. I can only imagine how Tommie was feeling walking up to get his medal knowing he was about to do it. Was he excited to be there? Nervous? Or a snort?…

Olympics through the century's The Olympic games was created originally in ancient Greece hosted in Olympia from 776 BC to 393 AD it took about 1503 years for the Olympics to take place again. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The Olympics started as a religious festival for Zeus at Olympia a ritual sanctuary site. All who competed where male and had the same language as well beliefs. Men would come from all over the Greek world from Spain to Turkey all…

female athletes were allowed to take part in the Olympics’ setting new records like Jackie Joyner kersee who has been called the world’s greatest athlete. She competed in 4 back to back Olympics (1984-1996) and won three gold, one silver and two bronze medals. She helped to show young girls that hat they can be as good as men. “If a young female sees my dreams and goals come true, they will realize their dreams and goals might also come true.”(Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes p 1& 2) On July 7th 2007…

Is Fear the Cause of His Ultimate Demise? Imagine a life of someone who carries a constant burden on their shoulders. The burden whispers into the person’s ear everyday probably around noon or right before bed. The burden causes a constant fear that sends chills down their spine when the syllables drop from the burden’s lips. It might sound something like, “You aren't good enough” or “It was all your fault”. This fear can consume someone especially when it is driven by self hatred, guilt or the…

Elyse Hopper KIN 468-001 Dr. Brent Hardin December 3, 2016 Trials Finding the Medal The documentary, Trials Finding the Medal, directed by Daniel Koenig, follows the lives of four para-rowers. The film gives insight on the everyday life, goals, training, experiences and difficulties of an elite athlete. We are shown a glimpse of the lives of elite rowers, Daniel Ahr, Andrew Johnson, Margaret Stran, and Joshua Langston-White. We witness each athlete be tested on and off the water, and the…