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The box of expectations
Sometimes I spit in the face, of grammar? the relationship i and capital letters have is strained at best. My spelling is closer to alphebet suop than english vernacular. My essays lack formatting and are rarely Spectacular.All my writings and ideas lack real consistency. I have only one piece of advice to all who want […]
To the Seniors of ’21
Tanner Lux wrote this poem using the emails, texts, and remembered snippets of conversations of Jim Thorpe Area High School’s Class of 2021.
The Artist
Being creative reveals the designs you have created for your life. Don’t change them for anyone.
Holding Punchlines
I’ve calmed down in recent years. I used to get into verbal fights, but I’ve learned to hold my punch lines. It’s not so easy – sometimes, they write themselves. I have a friend named Joy, who’s diagnosed with depression. I’ve taken a cooking class from a vegetarian kid named Hunter. Heck, my name is […]
Life Altering
People rarely change their values and beliefs unless influenced by a traumatic event.
Friends are not always trustworthy
Beware the people you become friends with, because they can turn on you.
The Car Broke Down, and My Life Changed
A wealthy young person learns to appreciate what she has and the gift of bringing joy to others at Christimastime.
Stress Won’t Last Forever
I was always a very funny and happy kid, and I had lots of friends. Then, when I turned 12, I started to feel differently. I was upset because I couldn’t do anything at all. Suddenly, it was almost my thirteenth birthday and my first year of middle school. I was in 7th grade, and […]
Pandemic Positivity
A high school student takes action to help people feel more positive during the pandemic, honoring her father in the process.
Over-powered
A middle school student learns a valuable life lesson: Power and influence can change someone for the worse, so don’t change who you are when you acquire power and influence.
Earth needs a home
Take a stand to protect our beautiful land, The mother of the fish and sharks, Tadpoles and frogs, Tigers and tigresses, Lions and lionesses, Branches and trees, Grass that is sometimes brown or green, But most importantly, you and I – Or rather you and me. You and I know of all the commotion going […]
Be Careful with Your Words; Gossip Can Ruin a Reputation
Next time, before you spread a rumor, take a moment to think about what you are doing. If it can be this detrimental to a large human enterprise, consider how much worse it can be for a single person.
Ode to the Impossible Whopper
Tanner really likes the meatless burger offered by a popular fast-food restaurant.
The Crazy Cat Lady, Snowball, and the Pink Coin
Editor’s note: In Creative Writing I class, we used a product called Writer Igniter to generate writing prompts. Katelynn Bos, the author of this piece, enjoyed the process very much, and it shows in her writing.
The Rescued
In the year 3061, twins Anthem and Kayla lead the development of a new economy: The World of the Rescued.
A Hybrid’s Legacy
Read the story of Ryu, a dragon-hybrid who lives and works with the humans of Kaaven.
The Stars. – Jaiden Hodge
Shining bright with heavenly light, A star that shone within the darkness of night. Its energy sparkled and its fire rose high. However, it knew the end was nigh. As time raged on, so did its flame. Until there was nothing left but a fiery flame. Its body was fading and melting away. It fought […]
Cars – Crystal Furler
We all want to be luxury cars The fastest, most efficient The sleekest design, the highest quality interior Some of us aren’t built to look nice We were built to get things done People, our significant others, want the best They want the fastest, most efficient The sleekest design, the highest quality interior Sometimes we […]
Today Is the Day – Shanise Nicholas
A young woman wants to cross the road to adulthood, but knows that for all she’ll gain, there will be loss.
You Matter – Kirstin Philipovich
You will get through the tough times because YOU MATTER.
The Dying Star. – Jaiden Hodge
Shining bright with heavenly light. A star that shone within the darkness of night. Its energy sparkled, and its fire rose high. However, it knew the end was nigh. As time raged on, so did its flame. Until there was nothing left but a fiery frame. Its body was fading and melting away. It fought […]
