Letter To Senator Murkowski

I hope this letter reaches you in good spirts. As stated in my previous letter that I anticipated you had time to read I expressed many concerns about Betsy DeVos. As you may know Betsy DeVos was elected as the Education Secretary. This matter is very concerning to not only students but the Education Department as a whole. I am also extremely troubled by the direction of which the county may be headed towards. I can only expect the best for students in this county being that DeVos is an advocate for charter and private schooling. My goal is for this letter to influence you take the time and look into the education and the direction of the county.

The Vietnam War was undeniably huge loss for the United States. This is confirmed by the tens of thousands loss of American men, the excessive period of time it occurred, and it being seemingly unwarranted. The general public protested against the United States’ participation in the Vietnam War. A multitude of people, even those who had participated had frowned upon their involvement. People indicated their antiwar sentiments through different means of expression including music, art, writing. A particularly successful example of said antiwar sentiment includes the letter written by Sandy Kempner. Through the use of sarcasm, Kempner is able to effectively convey his particularly negative view of the war.

My name is Khoa Mai and I’m writing to you to actively support the nomination of Rand Paul as your party ‘s nominee for the office of President of the United States of America. Rand Paul is the only person who addressed many issues that many of his colleagues on both side of the political spectrum failed to address. Mr. Paul proposed the establishment of Economic Freedom Zones in which taxes are dramatically lowered on poor and struggling cities such as Detroit. Furthermore, he is the only Republican and Democrat candidate that has a solid plan for criminal justice reform. Rand Paul also addressed the National Security Agency scandal and he spoke on the senate floor for hours arguing against illegal and unconstitutional spying of Americans. Therefore; I’m here writing this letter in order to hoping you, with your big prestiges, would support him for the president election.

Dennis Rader: The BTK Killer Dennis Radar is a well-known American serial killer who killed 10 people over three decades. He came to be known as the BTK killer and was eventually caught and confessed to all the murders in 2005. Throughout the time he committed these acts, he frequently sent information and letters to law enforcement taunting them. His story allows people to study the behaviors of those within society who are deemed to be “normal” but have hobbies that tell a different story. Background History Dennis Rader was born on March 9, 1945, in Pittsburg, Kansas.

It wasn’t until that summer I walked across a bright yellow home. Through the windows, I could see an Asian woman was playing a beautiful song on her black grand piano. The sound of her music was like a stream of water running quietly through the green forest. From that moment, I became inspired to learn how to play the piano. I decided to take piano lessons with her and made it a goal to learn how to play the piano. My piano teacher, Ms. Li, was my role model because she showed me that there are unique and fascinating things people can learn to do in this world. As days turned to months and months turned into years, I continued to strive to become my inspiration. Many times, I felt like the Indians on the reservation and just wanted to give up because I felt it was too hard to make it to the top. Eight years later, I’ve completed my piano training. Today, people would always compliment my style of playing when I would play the piano. Sometimes I would come across a very young boy or girl who wanted to learn how to play the piano after they heard me play. I told them, “If you put your mind to it, you can do anything.” My piano teacher has been and will always be my inspiration and role model. Today, I have become a role model and inspiration for many people who want to learn how to play the piano. Role models and heroes are important in shaping people’s personalities and qualities because they provide people with goals to strive for.

At 11 years old, I sat outside Mr. Tilman Singleton’s porch waiting for my piano lesson. From outside the front door, I could hear the frustrated comments and the occasional bangs of his hands pounding on the piano. Slowly, I stood up off the bench and opened the door. “You never improve! This is trash and you know it. Your lesson is over. Next Victim.” I assumed the victim was me. At first glance, my piano teacher Mr. Singelton was a tall, startling skinny, man with thinning hair and a large pair of glasses. I still remember what he wore my first lesson: turquoise dress pants perfectly creased, and a pink plaid button down shirt. Every outfit looked straight out of an 80s magazine. He was the definition of eccentric. Today, I will be commemorating my former piano teacher Tilman Singleton; the man whose character, perseverance, and friendship will forever inspire my musical dreams.

I can say I’m a multi-instrumentalist. I can play the harmonica, the trombone, the ukulele, the bass, the piano, the electric and acoustic guitar, and I’m probably forgetting one. But really I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for her” (Montes). “One of the big things I teach my kids is how through hard work, you can accomplish anything. Whenever a kid shows up to a lesson, I always ask them if they practiced, and sometimes they say no because they don’t have a piano at home. It reminds me of the days when I couldn’t even afford a piano, but I push those thoughts away and work towards helping these kids fulfill their dreams as I’ve fulfilled mine. Music teaches the kids how to work through a tough song, and through time and practice, they always get it at the end” (LaBeau). Ronnie’s School of Music has performed annually for several of the city’s prominent events: the Arroyo Lighting at Christmas, Saint Anthony’s Fall Festival, Winter Texan festivals, and many more. LaBeau teaches students of all ages, from three to ninety seven. The majority of her students, however, come from Saint Anthony Catholic

Ever since I was a little boy, I had dreams of becoming someone great in life. I always imagined myself doing wonderous things and traveling the world. I was born Jeffery Lawrence Culverson Jr on July 29th, 1980 to Tammy Collins and Jeffery Culverson in Las Vegas, Nevada. All though I had big aspirations as a little boy, I learned quickly in life that what you want is not always what you get. My parents had three children; two girls and myself, but they were never together while I was growing up. I was taught the violin and other musical instruments at an early age, but because my mother moved around a lot I went to many schools, and eventually lost touch with my musical side. I never

Derek became an acclaimed concert pianist by the age of 10. His longtime piano teacher, Adam Ockelford, explains his student’s unique relationship to music. Adam encouraged his obvious musical interest and ability, although it was obviously natural. Adam gave him lesson as child understanding

Through weekly private lessons, chamber, wind, and orchestra ensemble playing, and assiduous independent practice, I have improved immensely as a trombonist and musician. My work paid off when I was accepted into Boston University’s Tanglewood Institute. At this nationally competitive program, I spent six weeks with talented, dedicated students while rubbing shoulders with the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO). I had never heard elite musicians live before the BSO. Their concerts brought tears to my eyes and my drive to make music at the highest level grew. After receiving instruction from these musicians and hearing their own performances, I refined my technique and made more tasteful musical decisions.

Studying “The Hero’s Journey” in English class reminded me about how our lives are shaped by our choices and how we choose to respond to what is out of our control. I was reminded about how small and almost insignificant the human race is when compared to the information we have about the Universe in astronomy class. Now I know what my dad always meant when he said, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” During multi-cultural studies, I was reminded no matter how insignificant we may be in the long run, we are significant now and respect should be a birth right. I had multiple chances to observe teachers in the classroom during the early education courses and in addition to studies I also got to perform on my instruments! I performed on the flute in the school band, flute and base flute in three wind ensembles, and performed solos on the flute, piano and guitar. I have never been more proud of myself and confident in what I have to offer this world. I am a talented musician with a strong passion for sharing this art to children and being of guidance to them as they

I sat and listened to the beautiful yet invigorating song being played on the piano. I reminisced about the future, when I would be able to play such a complex piece of music. Six years later I sat awaiting my turn to perform this piece of music I had so long dreamed about. I felt butterflies dancing in my stomach, but at the same time I felt a sense of peace and contentment. I played this song flawlessly and from that moment on, I knew that I wanted to use my knowledge and talent of playing the piano to change the world for the better. I desired to impact young, aspiring piano students just as the song that impacted my life so long ago. I long to do so by studying music in college and continue to teach piano.

My life has always been tied to the piano in some shape or form. I can remember the first notes I ever produced. They came from a large Cable upright piano that had sat unused and out of tune for decades. From my early childhood and on my relationship with the piano consisted of nothing more than fleeting encounters. Some days I would sit down and simply play notes I thought sounded nice, but mostly the piano acted as a decoration in my home. It wasn 't until moving to Oklahoma to be with my mother 's family that anything serious developed concerning the piano. I had always been far away from my family, so when I met up with my grandmother we took the time to catch up. She mentioned that my mother used to play the piano quite well. Up until that point I had never given the piano much thought, but I began to think about my mother and all the old piano books she had accumulated from her adolescence. That set in motion my desire to learn how to play and an eventual reappraisal of the way I looked at music and the world around me.

Imagine where you might be if it was not for your supportive, loving, engaged, and dependable family and friends? In our first couple years we get to live through a vast amount of experiences that we most likely do not recall even though they will influence and guide us in our future. Most of us do not constantly wonder who and what helped shape us into who we are today, but according to Some Early Childhood Experiences Shape Adult Life, But Which Ones? a study published in Child Development uncovered that “the type of emotional support that a child receives during the first three and a half years has an effect on education, social life and romantic relationships even 20 or 30 years later.” Our family and friends deserve recognition for their inspiring work and dedication which shines through the person we have become. As annoying and frustrating it is having your parents control your childhood, you will be appreciative of their engagement as an adult because you will realize how much they impacted your success in life. People’s life decisions are instigated by uncountable factors, but their environment and what drives their judgments and treatment of others are fundamental aspects directing their life path.

If you were told by three witches that you were to become the next ruler of an entire country, what would you do to ensure that it happens? In the novel Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, a story told about Scotland and its nobles against Macbeth and his horrid ways. What Macbeth did was drastic and evil compared to what a normal person would do. The wife of Macbeth played a few large parts in Macbeth’s downfall. While Lady Macbeth helped him gain power, Macduff was working on taking it away. Without thinking, the sons of King Duncan fled Scotland leaving all the power to Macbeth. The desire for power is the fuel that drives Macbeth; it drives him to destroy his relationships and turn everyone he loves against him. Macbeth had taken the throne ruthlessly, but when all of Scotland and England turned against him that power was no use.