High School – haleigh.fitzsimmons

Looking Back, Looking Forward

May 14, 2018 haleigh.fitzsimmons Comments 0 Comment

Growing up at Lincoln Lutheran came with numerous blessings. Providing a faith based education, a chance for change of character, and opportunity that escapes many. Seven years spent with the same people, in the same building, and doing the same thing gave countless key moments to grow. Through competing against adversity (and all the silly teen problems that occur in the adolescent process) everyone knows adversity will teach you more valuable life lessons than a life filled with ‘perfection.’ As…

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Community Response 3

April 27, 2018 haleigh.fitzsimmons Comments 0 Comment

Haleigh Fitzsimmons Community Response 3 April 30 2018 The Sheldon Art Museum feat. An Automatic Light Phenomenon As I walked towards the museum with haste, the wind blew against my hair. Ruining the twenty minutes spent taming the wild beast earlier that morning. The cold temperatures turned my nose a rosy shade of pink and I did my best to focus on the beautiful sculpture ahead of me. The vibrant colors stood out among the vast grey sky, and the…

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“Cry, The Beloved Country” Reaction Post 2

April 26, 2018 haleigh.fitzsimmons Comments 0 Comment

One of the main characters, Kumalo, is facing an endless battle. One of sorrrow, fear, and stress. He longs for his missing son and peace within his heart. Kumalo is beginning to lose hope not only in his religion, but also in his efforts to find his son around the middle of the novel. As he speaks with another character, Father Vincent, Kumalo begins to nearly lose his mind from the overwhelming emotions. With a stern voice Father Vincent finally…

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Heroism Critical Essay

April 18, 2018 haleigh.fitzsimmons Comments 0 Comment

Heroism Critical Essay Haleigh Fitzsimmons Wiederrich, 7 18 April 2018 “A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Heroism in society is like tinted glass. Breakable, fragile, and difficult to see through all the impairments. With so many controversies and postmodern thought it becomes challenging to grasp a clear picture. Newton’s first law of motion states, “An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays…

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“Fahrenheit 451” Reaction

March 14, 2018 haleigh.fitzsimmons Comments 0 Comment

How does a hero react when he/she recognizes a problem in society?: We are all familiar with the “classic” superhero. A fashioned suit of tight spandex material accompanied with knee-high boots and a cape. Some type of mask to keep a true identity hidden from the world and a famous symbol to reassure the world of its saving existence. While Batman, Superman, Wonderwoman, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and so many others hold differences in abilities they all share a similair mindset…

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Hey Siri, can you fix this problem?

March 1, 2018 haleigh.fitzsimmons Comments 0 Comment

Haleigh Fitzsimmons Mrs. Jank February 29th, 2018 Hey Siri, can you fix this problem? Investigating the advancement of technology and time, interest in reading and writing among a teen and children education has decreased rapidly. Reading, engaging in writing, and literature is detrimental to a child’s brain and cognitive development and will leave lasting impacts into their teen lives. With limited book availability, lack of literary/writing encouragement, and the increasing popularity of tablets, a need for reform is present. These…

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In Between the Lines of History Books

February 2, 2018 haleigh.fitzsimmons Comments 0 Comment

Haleigh Fitzsimmons Mrs. Jank English 4 2 February, 2018 In Between the Lines of History Books Growing up, I thought I knew everything about Indians. My father’s ancestors date back to Native American tribes and Royal personnel within the tribe. From ages seven to eleven, I convinced myself I could feel the “Indian senses” coursing through my veins. I took pride in this, even insisted on walking barefoot in the summer in order to “channel my ancestors”. Looking back on…

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Semester Reflection

December 21, 2017 haleigh.fitzsimmons Comments 0 Comment

Reading: Throughout the Semester I feel as though I have grown in my ability to analyze text even further. Looking at my Literary Analysis paper to understanding the text of the Shakespearean play, Hamlet, I find myself with more knowledge that I have before. Just last year reading Macbeth to know I see a sudden shift in comrehension and appreciation for Shakespeare. I have advanced in looking deeper into the text and processing feedback along the way as well. With…

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Community Response Jazz in June

December 21, 2017 haleigh.fitzsimmons Comments 3 comments

A soft wind cascades my hair across my face, As if the flow of the late afternoon will never cease, And whisk me away into the night. I precariously walk into the mass of strangers, Fully aware of crowds and their dangers. However, the feeling of curiosity gave me the courage to push forward – Despite my inevitable case of awkward Sounds of laughter fill the air, Pure happiness glows from the people without compare. This feeling must be rare….

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Narrative Essay Final Draft: Friendships, Buddy Systems, and Pre-School Shenanigans

November 16, 2017 haleigh.fitzsimmons Comments 0 Comment

Narrative Essay English 4 Haleigh Fitzsimmons Friendships, Buddy Systems, and Pre-School Shenanigans Dear Reader, For this essay I took a lighthearted approach to writing, rather than my adversity essay two writing projects go. I wanted to write about something that could inspire others to live out a vocation of love and service through buddy systems. I’ve featured personal stories from my life to further express this idea of companionship seen through others. I focused heavily on grammar and conventions in…

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