My America Poem

My freedom to be who ever I wish to be.

You and everyone else in this country of ours.

Americans who take pride in the flag of our country.

Memories from the past that have changed the world.

Everyone setting aside differences to be united.

Rich with people of all personalities.

Increasing population every time a baby is born.

Culture, background, ethnicity, race it doesn't matter.

Americans we are and Americans we shall be.       

EXPO Liberation Essay

`        My area of focus is segregation. Segregation is defined as the practice or policy of creating separate facilities within the same society for the use of minority group. In other ways segregation is the separation of people based on race, religion, ethnic group, sex, or social class. I chose to do my expo topic on segregation because it has come to my attention to inform people of this oppression.

       Rosa Parks is an example of segregation. She was being oppressed by segregation because they were trying to force her to get up from her seat on the bus to allow a white person to sit there. What she did to free herself from oppression was refuse to let the white man sit down. She was tired and didn't agree with getting up for some white man she didn't even know. She got arrested for refusing and this soon became public. I think that this is truly liberating and freeing yourself from oppression because it is not violence it is you standing up for your rights as a human being. She protested against the unfair treatment, which involved Martin Luther King Jr., a very recognized activist. It made a big move in that time and has been remembered ever since.  

          The groups of people that are being oppressed by this oppression is immigrants that are Mexican. They are being oppressed by getting deported from the U.S. back to their country. They don't have the right to live in America after all the work they do to help out with their labor. These groups are freeing themselves fro  this type pf oppression by protesting as a community to earn their rights as true hardworking citizens of the U.S. even if they weren't even born here. This is truly liberating and freeing for the group because they are protesting to get their equal rights. It causes no harm to use your voice and speak for yourself.

         A personal experience that I have is how my uncle is an immigrant and doesn't have papers.  He is being oppressed by the ICE police by not being able to do most of the things we are able to do from the fear of getting deported. The way he is trying to liberate himself from this oppression is by waiting til his son is 21 to get him legal papers for himself and could live his life in peace. This is truly liberating because he now can be free to do what he wants and can be a citizen from all of his hard work.


          Ten things that make me smile, bring me joy, or just make me happy when I experience that are being explained below. The #1 thing is my friends because they always make me laugh and cheer me up when I'm down. They are the light of my day. #2 is my parents because they brought life to me and take me out to eat and buy me things. #3 is chocolate because it is just so delicious to eat especially a cake that is chocolate with chocolate. #4 is my teachers because they are so down to earth so fun to be with. #5 is  my little nephew because he is soo adorable and cute. #6 is my coach, Matthew because he is cool and makes me laugh and smile. #7 is the weather because I'm happy when the weather is sunny and there is fresh air. #8 is the movies because i get to spend time with my friends ant watch something entertaining. #9 is the school because I have a great time with everybody at the school. #10 is my room because I have peace and quiet and can focus with no distractions.

College Trip Reflection

         In college for all, I had many memorable experiences. One thing I loved about the trip was getting to sleep in hotel rooms with my friends. We had the freedom to do anything we liked as long as we stayed inside the rooms. We were able to stay awake until we decided it was time to sleep. I also liked the Santa Cruz boardwalk because we got a time to spend with the boys and had the best time playing laser tag. The experience was something I would never forget. In the colleges I liked the beach on the campus in Santa Barbara. In Cal Poly I liked the variety of choices in sports. In Santa Cruz I enjoyed the food given to us.

      Although the trip was good, it also had a few flaws. Something I didn't like about the trip was the actual trip going to the colleges. I did not enjoy the amount of time it took to get to a certain place. In the bus a few of us were bored and had nothing to do, which made the bus ride uncomfortable. I also disliked the shower in the first hotel because the water would hit our head really hard and fast. Overall the trip was a success and to my liking. 

        Something that I would like in a college is a variety of sports to play, so I would never run out of options to play. Another thing that i would like to see in a college is food that taste good and is overall healthy and affordable. I would also like places around the whole college where you can just chill and hang out with your friends. Something important that I would need in a college is a library or place that is quiet to study for test.