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No More Rain! Please?

Posted on September 7, 2011 by olivia purtell

I used to love rainy days.  They were the perfect time to sit in front of a fireplace and watch a movie or read a good book.  That lovely little picture I had is now shattered. Reality came crashing-or should … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Irene

Posted on August 29, 2011 by olivia purtell

Someone should tell Irene that it is not Christmas yet.  She left me the gift of a tree in my ceiling.

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A Recipe for Soccer

Posted on July 20, 2011 by olivia purtell

Having watched many of the thrilling United States FIFA World Cup games, I think I may have determined all the ingredients in a recipe for soccer. 1. 100 percent heart. Anything less, and your result will be disastrous. 2. One … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter Finale

Posted on July 15, 2011 by olivia purtell

I went to my first-ever midnight movie this morning to see the final “Harry Potter.” It was definitely worth it. Though not my favorite of all the Harry Potter movies, there was something special because it was the last one. … Continue reading →

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Thank You

Posted on May 30, 2011 by olivia purtell

In honor of Memorial Day, I just wanted to say thank you to all veterans and current members of the Armed Forces. My grandfather, I learned today for the first time, was a quartermaster on the LST 543, a ship … Continue reading →

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British Entertainment

Posted on April 11, 2011 by olivia purtell

I attempted to capture a British accent earlier today, a feat which led to my friends’ enjoyment and my humiliation. For part of the day, I went around speaking like this, and for every sideways glance there were about four … Continue reading →

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Cameroon to America

Posted on December 30, 2010 by olivia purtell

At first glance, Daniela Ngounou seems like an average American teenager. The West York High School freshman enjoys playing soccer, math and spending time with her friends and family. But if you dig a little deeper, you find that she … Continue reading →

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Pride and Predjudice

Posted on November 1, 2010 by olivia purtell

Most teenagers I know would not pick up a book written in the 1800s to read for entertainment. Those are the types of books we wait for teachers to assign. Some classics I have found to be a little boring, … Continue reading →

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Locks of Love

Posted on August 28, 2010 by olivia purtell

I just returned home from getting my hair chopped off. It went from halfway down by back to not even reaching my neck. However, I can console myself with the thought that it was for a good cause. Many probably already … Continue reading →

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School in the Summer? Why Not?

Posted on August 8, 2010 by olivia purtell

Throughout the school year, students find themselves wishing for summer. But when summer gets here — it’s a month in and we’re bored. There’s little to do when you’ve been used to school consuming your schedule for the past nine … Continue reading →

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