Category: Impressions

My Girl

My Girl

[ 3 ] 01/30/2012 |

Riley O’Connell ’15 An angel came to me in a dream last night And to me the angel said, “I am here to see you, girl Please do not be afraid.   You are not alone,” he said, “I am here with you. I saw you struggling so I have traveled across the sky so [...]

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Snow

Snow

[ 0 ] 01/12/2012 |

Jamie Klingensmith ’13 The Snow falls so patiently on the ground The ground so accepting of the snow The ice builds up on the grass But the blades don’t mind, they think it grand Why can’t humanity be more like the grass? So willing to accept and carry the weight of others We should learn from the [...]

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Impressions Club honors veterans

Impressions Club honors veterans

[ 0 ] 11/18/2011 |

On Veteran’s Day the Impressions Club hosted an event in the library that allowed anyone to share a poem or play the piano to show their support for past and present troops that have served our country.

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Veteran’s Day essay

Veteran’s Day essay

[ 0 ] 11/11/2011 |

This essay is written from the perspective of Staff Sergeant Merle Doubek, with whom I conversed and befriended…

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The Veteran

The Veteran

[ 0 ] 11/11/2011 |

The sun’s oppressive heat pressed down on the dry desert ground…

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The Invention of the Automobile Revs Up America

The Invention of the Automobile Revs Up America

[ 1 ] 04/09/2011 |

Slam! The door to the front house loudly shut as Jack and his wife Martha walked towards their shiny new car. As Jack opened the trunk lid to the 1959 Ford Crown Victoria coupe, he paused. “Do you really want to go all the way to Stockton? [Dominic Fante '11]

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Infected

Infected

[ 0 ] 04/09/2011 |

Ben opened his eyes slowly; the bright sunlight crept over the mountains and through the blinds. He sat up and blinked rapidly. His head was pounding. He took his hand and brushed it across his scalp. Glancing across the room, he saw Sarah sitting in a chair reading her book. [Evan Sanderson '11]

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Karma

Karma

[ 0 ] 04/09/2011 |

“I’ve been waiting for three and a half minutes.” “Sorry sir, they should be here by now I’ll call to…” “Don’t bother, you’re fired.” Mr. Graham was furious. Was there no assistant in the world that could handle his standards? [Chris Kennedy '11]

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My College Essay

My College Essay

[ 0 ] 04/09/2011 |

The record plays on the needle: Breathe. Breathe in the air. The clock on my desk reads 8:37. I look out the window and accept the typical, yet perfect Denver sunset. A mockingbird rests on a tree, taking a break from its rhythmic patter. [Brett Runyan]

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For Lack of Need

For Lack of Need

[ 0 ] 04/09/2011 |

Translucent orange obscured his vision, startling his drifting mind. He tried to wipe the object from his vision and found a leaf that the wind had carried to his face. After examining it for a few seconds, noticing its veiny interior, he carelessly dropped it beside him on to the trail. [Matthew Knowles '11]

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