Monthly Archives: May 2017

Hello everyone. My name is Jack Morton and I am a junior at Hebron Academy. I enjoy the discussions we have in Ms. Waterman’s Honors American Literature class.  My favorite books in this class are The Road by Cormac McCarthy and The Things … Continue reading →

Humans have a tendency, a will unlike any other creature, to constantly strive towards improving our life and making a better future for ourselves and the next generations.  An example of this is the quintessential “American Dream,” an idea that … Continue reading →

Death is a topic that has intrigued and bewildered humans for thousands of years.  It’s mystery and the questions that it raises have given way to hundreds of answers and theories and speculation as to what happens after death.  In … Continue reading →

People can carry weights of impossible magnitude that far outweigh any physical thing in this world.  In Tim O’Brien’s novel The Things They Carried, the characters carry many things.  As soldiers they must carry the weight of numerous weapons and supplies needed … Continue reading →

Over the course of my academic career at Hebron Academy, I have learned a great deal.  A significant portion of what I learned was because of the tireless efforts of the exceptional teachers and illuminating classes that I was lucky … Continue reading →

The letter that represents my greatest mistakes is the letter P.  P stands for Procrastination.  Many times throughout my life I have procrastinated a school project or chore and it has come back to bite me.  Even though I had … Continue reading →

Eyes glued to the television, nearly none of the plush sofa behind me is being used, absorbing every flash of movement, every light and image that dances across the screen.  Thud…Thud…Thud..Thud.ThudThud.  My heart begins to race as the game clock … Continue reading →

Words can be as strong as steel.  They can be as soft as fur.  They transport you through decades and across continents.  The best authors manipulate words so that your heart begins to race and you hold your breadkth unwittingly. … Continue reading →

Pearl is a convoluted character, in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s book The Scarlet Letter, with a lot of controversy surrounding her true demeanor and purpose.  She is the daughter of Hester Prynne, a woman who has been convicted of adultery and must … Continue reading →

Hey guys! My name is Christian and I am in 11th grade. I am a junior proctor, and live in Atwood. My favorite sport is soccer, and I really like the beach. I really enjoy analytics writing as opposed to creative … Continue reading →