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Thank You, St. Ignatius Catholic School for the first submissions to the 2015 Young Authors' Anthology! I Am From... Rosemary  5th Grade – St. Ignatius Catholic School – Mrs. Sullivan I am from having lots of birthdays. When I was three, I had a carousel come to my house. At age five, Chuckie Cheese. At eight, sleepover. Ten, water slide and eleven ears pierced. I am from lots of trips. At age, four one and ten I went to the Bahamas for Christmas or Easter. When I was first eleven I went to Brazil and saw the Corcovado and some of the World Cup.Also Mexico to see my baby cousin. I am from great summers. When I was six our family bought a Dauphin Island beach house we spent all summer there except when we were at summer camp. It was so much fun! We got to play fun activities and go on the blob. I am from Three long ice days. When I was ten we got out of school for three days because of ice rain.We had snowball fights.sledding times and ice skating in boots. I am from cool pool days.  When the air is hot my family goes to the Country Club Pool. We would play on the slide and diving board every on all day. We would get cold popsicles on those really hot days. I am from lots of schooling. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">A couple years ago I moved from UMS to St.ignatius. Fun field days and long cold hours of work. I can’t wait to graduate that will be time to celebrate! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from lots of family holidays. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Every Christmas I go to grandma’s to eat and open presents. Every Thanksgiving I eat at my aunt’s house with the best turkey of all! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> I am from lots of sports. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Swimming in the Winter and Summer. Tennis and Volleyball in the Winter also. Basketball in the Spring. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am a trip taking, party having, Summer loving, pool swimming, school hopping, ice day hoping, sports playing, and holiday enjoying type of girl.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I Am From <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Samantha <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">5th Grade - St. Ignatius Catholic School - Mrs. Sullivan

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from sitting on the boat on the weekends with my <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">family and feeding the fish with some white bread. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">And from wondering why I had a life jacket on, but <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">not my brothers. Then, I found out why, I could not <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">swim, but my brothers could.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from playing with my dog, Pepper, and loving long <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">walks with him. I always was the one to feed him. I <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> always gave him a treat even though I was not <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> supposed to.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> I am from going to Disney World at least twice a year. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">And loving it every time I went. The magic was so fun, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">but now my little brother gets to experience the magic. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">My favorite part was always the castle, and the fireworks, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">but I was scared of the fireworks when I was very little.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from watching my brothers go to school every day, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">but them not wanting to go. I wonder why they never wanted <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">to leave home. I would watch them come home <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> complaining about how much homework the have. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">But I never understood why they complained.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from learning to ride a two wheeled bike, with my <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">dad as my teacher. I was so very scared at first, but after <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">he let go I knew that I could do it. Then, I ran into a tree <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">because I was not looking where I was going.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Yes, I’m that boat-riding, dog-feeding, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Disney World-going, brother-watching, bike-riding girl. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> That is where I am from!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">The Magic Ring <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Ella  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">5th Grade-St. Ignatius Catholic School-Mrs. Sullivan <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">It all began when it was a hot summer morning and I was still sleeping, which was not normal for me because I am an early riser! My mom was kind of getting worried so she walked into the room and said, “Ella?”

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> There was not a response. “Ok well, maybe she is still sleeping!” Mom exclaimed.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Then from there, my mom waited and waited, and still I had not awakened. After an hour went by, Mom finally said, “That is it. I am already late for a meeting and Ella has a babysitting job in 15 minutes. I need to wake her up!”

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> She was not kidding. She woke me up.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Then I told myself out loud, “I wish I could go back to when I was two years old and I could wake up at what ever time I wanted. I mean, I dont know why I am so tired.”

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">After that, the ring that mom gave me for Christmas started shaking and smoke started puffing out, and I disappeared. Then I was two again! This must be a magic ring. I felt so small,well I guess that was because I was. Well then a couple weeks went by and it was great being two again! Then one day, I thought, “I don’t want to be two for forever; I mean, I have been gone for a long time. How am I going to find my present?” I thought to myself, “Well, the ring did this to me,so this was my wish: I wish to go back to where my life was.”

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Then I saw flying cars and talking animals. Uhh, I was in the future! “I wish to go back to the present.” I was back to the present!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I was back to my normal life. I never ever wished for anything again with that spooky ring on!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Ode to Woodlands Lost Due to Deforestation <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Ruth <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Castlen – Fifth Grade

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 1.5;">Long ago, evergreen forests loomed over the homes <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">of our ancestors.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Now only faint memories waft over stumps that <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">used to be.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Memories of children playing among the gentle <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">maples, demolished by agriculture.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Memories of couples leaning against once proud <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">sycamores, slaughtered by paper production.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Memories of friends joking under the branches of <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">caring Japanese cherry blossom trees, swallowed by <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">the wooden furniture industry.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> All natural beauty that we know will be inhaled <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">by the greed of humans, if we do not stop taking <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">advantage of our forests.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Maddie <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">5th Grade, St. Ignatius Catholic School - Mrs. Sullivan <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I Am From <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from having trips to North Carolina, Tennessee, Phoenix on the Bay, and the beach. In North Carolina we all swim in lakes, and play games with all my cousins, on my mom’s side. Most of them are boys. We got in trouble for being too loud at ten o’clock at night.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from having dogs as pets. Having thirteen in all. One night my dad was getting the car late at night and my brother Chance saw a shadow under the car and a little dog came out. We kept him for about a week and named him Socks because he had little white paws. We found someone to take care of him and now he has a nice home.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from playing sports, volleyball, soccer, cheerleading, basketball. My least favorite was basketball. My most favorite was volleyball, because it is fun and easy.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from preschool at St. Paul’s with Ellis Bennett. Ellis and I were friends. When my other friend Peyton Hass, my other friend, and we would get in fights, I would go to Ellis. That’s how we became friends.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from playing and hanging out with my friends, Isabelle Jouve, Rosemary Wilson, and Ellis Bennett. One time we all went to Isabelle’s house for Halloween and all of us played hide-and-go seek outside.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from going to grandparents’ house on Christmas Eve because it is my grandfather’s “Hoot’s” birthday. One time in third grade I fell off a scooter and broke my arm.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from snow accidents. One time we were going on the ski lift and my board got stuck to the snow and I hurt my ankle. Then when we came down the mountain, my dad went first and I started crying because everyone had left me up there. Finally, I came down.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Yes, I am that trip-taking, dog-owning, sport-playing, preschool with Ellis, Christmas at grandparents, snowboarding kind of girl.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">That’s where I am from!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Lillian <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">5th Grade, St. Ignatius Catholic School, Mrs. Sullivan <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">The Muffins

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">In every neighborhood, there’s always that house - that spooky house that’s always for sale. In this case, it’s the house that’s right next door to Rainey’s house. It has been up for sale for a couple of years until one day. That dark and gloomy day, Rainey and her mom were driving into Village Square, her neighborhood, when they passed that house. The For Sale sign had big letters on it that spelled out S-O-L-D! Rainey couldn’t believe her eyes. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Then, Rainey leaned over to her mom and exclaimed,”Look! That house has sold!” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“What are you talking about? That house sold? It’s been for sale for about five years!” declared her mom. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Should we bake some muffins or something to welcome them to our neighborhood?” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“I don’t know sweetie. They look pretty busy, and someone who buys that house must be blind but…well sure, why not?” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Thanks, mom!” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">They pulled up in their driveway, and Rainey jumped out of the car. She ran inside and straight to the kitchen to get out the ingredients. She made sure she had everything and then got started. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Everything was done and all they needed to do was put the muffins in the oven. “Everything is done mom. I need you to help me put the muffins in the oven,” announced Rainey. Her mother jumped up and grabbed the muffins out of the oven. Then, Rainey placed the muffins in a basket and brought them next door. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">She knocked on the door softly. The house was silent. She knocked on the door a little louder again. “Come in,” screeched a little crackling voice. She tried to open the door, but it was locked. She tried again later. Then, she decided to leave the muffins at the door step. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">The next day, she wanted to bring more muffins, so she baked more muffins. She needed a basket to put them in, so she went next door and saw the basket at the doorstep. She walked up to the doorstep and saw that the muffins weren’t in the basket. She put the new muffins in the basket. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">She was prepared to knock on the door, but it was already cracked open. “Come in,” cracked the voice. Rainey opened the door. She stepped inside. “Come closer.” A big chair turned around and, sitting in the chair was a little old lady hunched over. She stood up and started hitting everything. “Where are you,” cracked the small voice. Rainey hid under the staircase. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Rainey took long deep breaths. When she had calmed herself down, she peeked her head out from under the staircase. Then, the lady appeared at the top of the staircase. Rainey felt breath on the back of her neck. She turned around slowly “Dogs!” she shouted. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">The dogs started barking. She tried not to be so loud. Then, the lady walked in. The little old lady grabbed her and asked, “Do you want to sit down with me and have a muffin?” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Um…I think I should be getting home.” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Just one. Oh, please direct me to the couch,” pleaded the lady. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Alright.” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Rainey directed the woman to the couch. “Do sit down,” instructed the lady. Rainey sat down. The little old lady asked, “Did I make a mess?” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Yes ma’am, just a little bit.” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“I’m not surprised, for I can’t see.” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“You can’t see? Do you mean you’re blind?” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Yes, as blind as they get. I can’t see a thing.” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“But, how did you appear upstairs, and why were there dogs? Why did you knock everything down?” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Oh, the elevator! I took the elevator upstairs because I can’t see the steps. The dogs are Betsy and Anna, my guide dogs. They were helping me find you. I probably knocked everything down with my cane. I move it around so I don’t run into anything, but my cane does.” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Rainey realized that she actually needed to go home. So, Rainey left. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">The next morning, she woke up and wanted to see Ms. Cook, the little old lady, so she got dressed. Rainey pranced out the door and noticed there was a moving van in front of Ms. Cook’s house.There was a lady in her early thirties standing outside it. Rainey confusingly asked, ”Are you moving in?” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Oh...no, I’m moving my mother out.” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Out!!!” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Yes. She needs to go to a nursing home.” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Ms. Cook? The blind lady?” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“You’ve met her?” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Yes, I have.” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Here is her nursing home room number. Come and visit her sometime.” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Then, the moving van pulled away, and Rainey whispered to herself, “I will.”

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Christmas Day <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Scotty <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Eichold-Mertz Magnet School, Grade 3

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">As far as I’m concerned Christmas is special to me for many reasons. First, I get toys from Santa. Second,I get to spend time with my family. Lastly, we go to my godparent’s house to exchange presents. On Christmas I open my presents up as fast as a cheetah!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> First, I get toys from Santa. My sister and I get good presents for Christmas. I wish Christmas was everyday, but it can’t be.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Second, I get to spend time with my family that’s splendid. I get to unwrap presents under the Christmas tree. Then, my sister and I go to our grandmas and have a big party. Without my family on Christmas, I would be as mad as a bear!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Lastly, we go to my god dad’s house to exchange presents. His house is big so we go there every year. My sister’s god mom pulls cards to tell us to give our toys to.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Finally, as far as I’m concerned Christmas is special to me for many reasons. First, I get toys from Santa. Second, I get to spend time with my family. Lastly, we go to my god dad’s house to exchange presents. So what are you thankful for on Christmas?

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Weird Adventure <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Skylar  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Eichold Mertz Magnet – Fifth Grade <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">There once were two girls named Kylie and Kyla. They love to go on wild adventures. This adventure was the wildest of them all!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Kylie said “Let’s go to Dessert Island!”

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“What is it called again?” said Kyla.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">You will see when we get there said Kylie. “Let’s sing a song until we get there,” said Kylie. “We’re going on an adventure to Dessert Island! We’re going on an adventure to Dessert Island! La, la, la, la,la,la Lollipop!!! Did you like that song?” Said Kylie.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Yes, are we there yet?”

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Actually we are, welcome to Dessert Island.” They saw huge banana sundae boats, with mounds of whip cream. The boat’s oars were made of chocolate that touched the chocolate milk river. The girls ran and jumped in the boat and started eating the brownie coated seats. There was a big old mean monster made out of chocolate ice cream. He had a pet duck shaped like a cupcake. They laughed at that pet duck. They said it was as funny as bear riding a unicycle while juggling. There were cookies with glasses and chocolate milk mustaches. Kyla and Kylie kept eating big chunks of the huge banana sundae boats. They said the food was good. The girls were so stuffed that they had to take a nap. When they woke up they were in the monster’s lab. They were really scared! Good thing Kyla always keeps monster antidote in her backpack. Kyla sprayed the monster antidote on the monster and he turned into two vanilla milkshakes. The girls slurped up the milkshakes and prepared to leave the wonderful island. Kyla thanked Kylie for another weird adventure. The girls laughed all the way home with jam-packed tummies.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">The Little Boy <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">By Christopher  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">3rd Grade - St. Ignatius School <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> There was a boy. His name was Thomas. He loved to play football, but he was not very good. However he practiced a lot and he got better and better and better. His team only lost one game. Then they won the championship! They went to celebrate at the Dew Drop Inn. Thomas said, “I’m going to play next year.” They won all their games, except the fourth game. He was the most popular kid in school. He played quarterback, running back, and wide receiver.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">When he went to college he was the best player on the team! He was drafted to the NFL. He went to the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks won the Super Bowl! They all like him.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">He is the best player in NFL history! He was then traded to the Miami Dolphins! He was better than anyone at quarterback, running back, and wide receiver!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I Am From... <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Laura  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">5th Grade - St. Ignatius Catholic School - Mrs. Sullivan <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from a neighborhood of sport playing in the rain or shine, light or dark,cold <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">or warm, dry or wet, getting all muddy from playing tackle football.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from traveling to football games all around the U.S. From Dallas to San Antonio to New Orleans to Orlando to Miami. Staying in hotels as nice as the Empire State Building.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from nature races in the rain to drinking hot chocolate on snow days. Having no school,and sledding on the golf course with all my friends.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from crazy people riding four-wheelers to alligator hunting in the rain. From hunting ducks in conditions like no one could think in a lifetime.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from sitting by the fire telling stories while others play in the snow.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from drawing pictures for contest and for my self.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from traveling for basketball tournaments. Such as Pensacola, Biloxi, and Hattiesburg. For golf such as Birmingham, Al, Jackson, MS, and Orlando, FL.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from swimming In the Louisiana marsh for skeet with my brother and my brother’s godbrother.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am that sport-playing, football-traveling, nature-racing, hunting-duck and alligator, four-wheeler-riding,story-telling, picture-drawing,basketball and golf-traveling, Louisiana-swimming person.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I Am From <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Gabby  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">5th Grade -St. Ignatius Catholic School -Mrs. Sullivan <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from hot and sunny days in Alabama. From swimming and yelling. From riding on boats and tubing. From falling off diving boards to dog dying.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from traveling in a car and on a air plane. From Tennessee and ice skating. From waterslides and swimming. From Mexico and eating a lot of food.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from having fun. From the fair and spinning really fast. From riding rides to riding roller coasters. From water slides to eating burnt popcorn.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from dog dying. From dog falling in cold water. From dog going swimming. From chasing my dog. From getting bitten by my dog.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from cheerleading and doing dance. From jumping and doing stunts. From doing leaps and kicks. From stretching and cheering.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from playing with my friends and spending the night with my friends. From going tubing with my friends and jumping off the boat with my friends.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from going to school. From learning and taking tests. From playing on the playground and jumping of swings.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from going to mass. From praying and altar serving by myself. From reading the bible and listening to the readings. From singing slow songs and fast songs.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Yes, I am from sunny day-loving, car-traveling, fun-having, dog-dying, cheerleading-doing, friends-playing, school-going, mass-attending, kind of girl!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">That’s where I am from!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> I Am From <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Mallory  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">6th Grade - St. Ignatius Catholic School - Mrs. Ackermann <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from hot summers down South, from spending time on hot sandy beaches,

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">from swimming at night in the pool, and from collecting seashells in the cold water

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> at the beach.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from the fields in Mississippi, from picking flowers in the meadows, from riding horses in the high grass, and from riding four wheelers.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from shopping at the mall, from finding the most beautiful shoes, from trying on exquisite clothes, and from polishing my nails.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from cooking at home, from creamy chocolate chip cookies, from frying or boiling shrimp, and from melting grilled cheese.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from happy Fridays, from eating juicy pizza, from watching interesting movies, and from winning board games.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">I am from crafting all day, from cold splash paint, from sketching or drawing, and from stringing bracelets.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Yes, I am that night/swimming, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> horse/riding, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> mall/shopping, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> home/cooking, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> movie/watching, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> and all day/crafting girl. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> That’s where I’m from.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Trip to Hawaii <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Ellis  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">5th Grade - St. Ignatius Catholic School - Mrs. Sullivan <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> December 16, 2014 <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Dear Mom and Dad,

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Guess what? We just won an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii! Here’s where I think we should go. We probably will go when you finish reading this.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> First of all (this one goes to Mom), there are amazing spas. While relaxing in a pool, we could drink smoothies. We could get massages and ooh! Maybe we could even go to a luha! I think you might be hooked on going!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> This one goes to Dad. We could hike up a volcano. Then, we could go fishing and swimming. My brothers would love the fish in Hawaii! That sounds fun doesn’t it?

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Last, but certainly not least. Who doesn’t like Hawaii?! There are luaus, volcanoes, beaches, hula dancers, and so much more! Just think. Bonfires on the beach and comfy beds. I even found a hotel that can still be free!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Please, please, please can we go? I’ll never ask for anything again. Just promise you will think about it. I’m watching you!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Your sweet daughter, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Ellis

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Volleyball

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Stephanie Farmer

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">5th Grade - St. Ignatius Catholic School - Mrs. Collins

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Inside the building

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Quietly

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Across the hall

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Slowly

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Up the court

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Happily

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">During the game

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Quickly

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Under the net

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Swiftly

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Down to play

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Awesomely

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">With the ball

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">COOl !