Welcome Academy Students to our class webpage and to a new school year! Throughout this school year you will have the opportunity to reply to posts on this page and initiate in discussions with your classmates. I would like you to check this page at least twice a week throughout the school year as I’ll have comments, assignments, discussions and questions for you to consider!
Your first assignment is to register–read your bookmarks given to you in class to do this. Then, read the “About Me” section and post a response. The response should be a brief introduction to who you are. Please include the class name and period number in the first line of your response.
on Aug 20th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Good luck this year, students!
on Aug 22nd, 2008 at 1:36 pm
ha im breona carroll i take AP AMERICAN HISTORY.
im in 10th grade. i luv music i listen to all kinds and comics…ARC ANGEL KICKS BUTT;) i luv my friends and my favorite sports are hockey football and soccer.i want to be a photographer and travel the world…maybe open up a clothing boutique.i love the 80’s if thats even concidered a historical period(lol) they had awesom movies(the breakfast club), cool clothes, and crazy hair. if that doesnt count i’de have to saw renaissance. theres something majestic about it and i love that they were big on honer.plus jowsting is so freakin kl. and thats when arts, and artist florished, like Da Vinci
XOXOXO
BRE
on Aug 22nd, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Liz Pruchnicki
Period 6
I am a sophomore at Roosevelt, I am involved in Drama and vocal music. Mostly any singing activities. I also enjoy biking, and swimming, WATCHING MOVIES, and reading.
I spent most of my summer vacation at Lake Cornelia, my family has a cabin up there. So, I spent most of my time swimming, walking, boating, or reading. I spent way too much of the summer re-reading the Harry Potter books, one of my all-time favorite series. Although I was a little disappointed to see that the summer was over, I am excited for my classes!
on Aug 22nd, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Apush period 2
I guess one of my favorite times in history is between 1000bc to 1000ad. Something about me…hmm..I used to read and like it. Then came Central.
on Aug 22nd, 2008 at 7:54 pm
a push p.2
I am Sadie Hallway and I go to Lincoln High School. This will be my third year at Central Academy, so far I love it. History has always been one of my favorite subjects. My favorite period in time is the Renaissance. Joey Andre and I both work at the Renaissance faire. It’s pretty cool.
on Aug 22nd, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Oops didnt meant to hit enter ha ha.
At lincoln I am really involved with drama and show choir.I also work at Dahl’s on Fluer, so if you ever see me say “Hi.”
on Aug 23rd, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Hey Mrs. Snyder. This is Katy Stites from APUSH p. 3. Maybe I’m just not looking in the right place but I didn’t see a place to respond under your “about me” section.
on Aug 23rd, 2008 at 3:30 pm
My name is Lisa Thai i am in Mrs. Synder’s sixth period class. I really don’t know about world history as much as American history, but I hope to learn alot this year.
on Aug 23rd, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Hello, my name is Marissa Hurst, and I am in your 5th period World Civilizations class. I am 14 and i am a freshmen at Lincoln. I am on the cheerleading team. I am a very hard worker and a very good listener.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 9:43 am
My name is Harrison Hayward. I am a sophomore at Roosevelt, I’m in your 6th
hour APUSH class. I am very interested in history, and would like to become a
college history professor. Please excuse all grammatical errors, in my posts. Nice
blog by the way, like the RSS feed.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 9:57 am
World Civ., Period 1
My name is Eric Du. I am fourteen and I’m a freshman at Valley Southwoods. I don’t know too much about world history, but my favorite historical period would probably be the colonization and exploration of the Americas by the European nations.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Hi! My name is Kayleigh Courard-Hauri. I am a 9th grader at Roosevelt, and I take World Civilizations 5th period. I guess the Renaissance is probably my favorite period in history. I love mock trial, reading, and fencing.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Anna McNulty
Period 6
Hi my name is Anna, I’m 16 and I’m a junior at Roosevelt. My favorite thing to do is probably play volleyball. I play basically year round and hopefully I’ll play in college. My friends and family are really important to me and I love spending time with them!
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Hi! I’m Audrey Baker in your sixth period AP US History class. I’m a sophomore at Roosevelt. This is my first year at central, and I’m really excited to be there. Right now I’m on swim team, so that’s basically my life right now. I love traveling and writing, and I hope to go into journalism when I’m older.
When I’m not swimming, at school, or doing school work, I’m hanging out with friends and having fun. I spent my summer just relaxing and going to concerts. I’m sad to see summer leave, but I’m really excited to start school!
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 11:50 am
My name is Katryna Rice-Krause. I am in your third hour AP US History class. I enjoy learning about the past because I believe it will tell us about our future, and if we don’t know about our past, we are doomed to repeat it. For that reason, I like all of history.
I am a junior at Roosevelt and enjoy to read about religions, another reason I like to learn about history. My summer was spent working for my Dad’s law firm and HyVee.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Hey, I’m Liza Mitrofanova, a junior in your 2nd period APUSH class. I’ve been going to central since eight grade and used to go to valley. Now I’m in the IB program and kind of enrolled in Roosevelt… although I don’t have any classes there. I’ve done cross-country for two years and hoping I’ll manage it this year, but IB is definitely getting in the way, seeing as my school day gets out at 3:10.
Hmm…
I spent the summer working, reading, and passing the time with friends.
It was absolutely splendid and I miss it already, but I’m super stoked for autumn.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Hey, I’m Alice Yang, a junior at Valley. I’m in APUSH second period. I’m into art, books, blogging, and music. I’m from China and sixteen years old.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Hey, my name is Amber Anderson and I am in your 3rd period APUSH class. I am 16 years old and a junior at Hoover. This summer I worked at northwest pool as a lifeguard. I participate in swimming, basketball, band(percussion), choir, synchronized swimming, and drama in the spring; In other words I keep myself pretty busy. My favorite time period is probably the Renaissance, I like the crzy outfits they wore plus the concept of Kings and Queens as rulers. Well, thats about it so I guess I’ll see you the rest of the school year!
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Hi, my name is Molly Bird and I am in your 2nd period APUSH class. I am a sophomore at Roosevelt. I play soccer, basketball, and piano. Your class is one of my first AP classes this year so I am a little nervous, but I am hoping it will be a good experience. History has never really been my favorite subject, but I think your class should be interesting.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Hi, I’m Rachel Ross and I’m in the third period APUSH class. I go to Roosevelt and I’m a dancer. I’m a junior and I’m excited about this school year. I’m prepared to work very hard to achieve success in this class.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Hi everyone! I’m Jessica Maciel and I’m in APUSH 3rd period, I go to Lincoln High School, last year I took AP Euro, so I think I’m still stuck a little on Europe and the Renaissance and the period of Louis the 14th, but I’m really eager to learn about America and get to see more of how both Europe and America tied. I’m in orchestra, NHS, and YLI, and Science Bound. If you need anything just ask!
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
APUSH
Period 2
I’m Regan Parker and I am a sophomore at Lincoln. I play soccer year round and am also interested in golf. This is my third year at Central.
My favorite period in history would have to be the 90’s if that counts. Hopefully this year goes well.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
My name is Ashley Olson and I am in your 3rd period APUSH class. I am 16 almost 17 and I am a Junior at ROOSEVELT!!! I am on the swim team and I am also on Sharks, and I play on the soccer team too. My favorite time in history would probably be the 1980’s because of the bright colors and all the fun clothes. I’m excited to learn about U.S. history this year rather than European history!
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
I’m Sara La Suer from 6th hour. Im a sophmore at lincoln =D I spent literally half my summer asleep. The other half hanging with my friends, staying up late, and going to the pool. I had Mrs. Snyder last year for World Civ. And since i haven’t been to any other time periods i would have to say this is my favorite ;] =D
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Hi, my name is Will Lorentzen and I’m a sophomore at Roosevelt. I take APUSH 6th period. This summer I did a lot of traveling around the U.S. and caught up on some sleep. My interests include baseball, swimming, and music. This will be my third year at Central and it looks like it will be the hardest.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
My name is Quinn Barrett and I am in the 1st period world civ class. I like to play sports.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Tyler Thompson p.5
Hey, I’m Tyler Thompson in period 5 World Civ. I’m probably the biggest internet user in the world right now, if the olimpics had an internet event, I’d get the gold, hands down, *laughing*. It’s funny I’m watching the closeimonies (closing ceremonies for those of you that havn’t seen homestarrunner.com) as I type this. I can’t wait until 2012, my parents say that if Chicago gets picked as the host city, they might buy me a ticket to the Olympics for my graduation present! Although, I almost rather get a laptop because I could use that for college, but going to the Olympics is an experience that’s worth more than a computer (especially with the price of a ticket…). I hope that this year is kind to everyone of my class-mates.
Rock On,
Tyler Thompson
P.S. I like rock music (especially speed metal)
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
My name is Anh Tran in 3rd period. I don’t have a favorite period yet but I guess I will after this class. I like music and reading.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
I’m Will Mackaman and I’m in the 6th period APUSH class. I am 17 and a junior at Roosevelt. I had a relaxing summer and am ready to start a new school year.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Hey there. My name is Anna Swan – currently taking APUSH, period 2 – and I’m a junior at Hoover. This summer I went on a European Tour with the Iowa Ambassadors of Music, and had the time of my life. Actually, my favorite thing in the world is music, mostly of the indie-rock genre, and I love, love, love going to concerts. I’m unsure of my favorite period in history, but I tend to lean towards around the 1960s, when good music began to sweep the nation…
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Hello there. My name is Drew Davis and I’m in your 2nd period APUSH class. This summer I spent about 2 weeks over in Europe and had a great time. My favorite time period in history would have to be the Renaissance.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Hey this is Katy Stites from 3rd period APUSH and one of my favorite things to do is RUN. I went to Michigan this summer to visit my grandma and great grandpa and i really love it there, especially the beaches! I like spending time with my friends and family.. I’m hoping this year will be exciting but not overwhelming. Not quite sure what my favorite part in history would be because I haven’t studied it as much as I’d like.. I’m sure I’ll find out soon enough.
on Aug 24th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Hey I’m Jenna Guy from 3rd period apush. Theatre is my passion, so thats what I spend most of my time doing. I’m also in the HOPE! drama troupe and spend waaaayyy too much time watching my favorite show, Will & Grace. I’ve been really interested in the colonial era of US history ever since I went to Williamsburg when I was 8, but there’s something about the twenties that has always intrigued me. I’m excited for this year!
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 4:41 am
Hi my name is Steve Snyder. I am a ninth grader at Roosevelt and I am taking World Civ. in 1st period. I enjoy playing baseball and running. My favorite time period in history is 1941-1945 and or World War 2.
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Hey I’m Allie Becker from APUSH pd 3.
I go to Valley and run cross country. I love music and chillaxin’ with my friends. And thats basically it.
Luv&&Hearts
AllieBecker
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Apush period 2
Sopohmore
Lincoln
I enjoy all of the wars in american history, especially the civil war. I look forward to covering it later in this unit. I dont do any real sports, cause im not built for things like football. -.-
I dont have a job, though i have applied at be-bops. No reply. Yet.
That is about all.
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Hey!
I’m Taylor Yocom, a sophomore from TRHS in APUSH period two.
I love writing…I want to be an author when I grow up. The activities I am involved in are swim team and debate. I also love music…techno, broadway, and alternative are my favorites.
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Hi I’m Sarah Ramundt, I’m in World Civ. period 5. I’m a 9th grader at Roosevelt where I play softball and volleyball and also highly involved in band.
My favorite time period would probably be…the middle ages or the 18th century. I’m a huge Jane Austen nut so that’s probably why I love the 18th century.
In my free time (the little I have) I love to read and listen to my trusty iPod.
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Jessie Vance World Civ. Period 1
I’m Jessie Vance or Jess and I’m a Freshman at East High School. I am into basketball and soccer. I love photography and want a career in that some day. I like to hang out with my friends and family. I tend to do or say random things every now and then. My favorite period of history is probably the second World War. But I’ll probably find another favorite as the year goes on!
XOXO,
Jess
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Jeannene Clark, period 5 World Civ(ilizations. . . or ics. I’m not sure)
Ninth grade, bassoon, alto saxophone, reading, writing, country music, brown hair, blue glasses, green eyes, Roosevelt High School, sarcasm, and cynicism are words that either describe me or are hobbies of mine. Obviously not in any given order, otherwise ’sarcasm’ would be first, but who really cares?
You, Mrs Snyder, know me from last year Government class, actually. Deepest condolences for another year.
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Ben Turbes
Period 2 – APUSH
I am a sophomore at Lincoln Highschool. I am in band and hopefully swimming if I can make time for it. I love anything to do with computers and am able to do most anything with a computer if I have the desire to do so. History is not one of my favorite subjects, but I decided I would get more out of APUSH at Central than I would out of regular US History at Lincoln.
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Mia Siebrasse
Pd. 6
Hi, I’m Mia, and I’m a junior at West Central Valley. I commute a long way. I’m actually hoping to open-enroll in Roosevelt. I’m interested in linguistics, languages (I’m in my third year of Japanese), and biology, and I love to take pictures, draw, read, and write. I like to change the style of my handwriting constantly, but it all ends up about 3 mm tall anyway. I like to think I try very hard when I’m motivated. During summer vacation I took up an internship at the Blank Park Zoo, and read Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Freakonomics, Watership Down, Howl’s Moving Castle, Me Talk Pretty One Day (David Sedaris) and… a few others.
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
I’m Sam Hiatt and I’m in Mrs. Snyder’s sixth period class. This is my first year of world history so I don’t know to much, but I’d have to say my favorite time period is the colonization of the American colonies.
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Jessica Peugh, period six World Civ.
I absolutely adore history and I love learning as much as I can about it. My favourite period would have to be during World War I and II because a lot of different emotional art styles sprung up in that time. Obviously, I love art as well. It’s one of my biggest passions along with violin and gaining an excellent education. I’m a pro at procrastination, but I’m working on it. ;]
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Hi, I’m Kyle Moss in APUSH period 2 (just like my username). I am a Senior at North Polk. I am in XC and I love to play Ultimate Frisbee (lunchtime by the big trowel, join in sometime). I also enjoy going to math and science competitions and am in general a nerd – I plan to go to either Franklin W. Olin College or MIT and major in Computer or Aerospace Engineering. My favorite music includes Techno and/or Post-Hardcore bands such as MSTRKRFT, Digitalism, Underoath, Versus the Mirror, and a lot of unheard-of bands. Oh, I also love to read fantasy/sci-fi and fiction and averaged about 300 pages a day this summer.
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Hey im Tommy Swartz and im a freshman at Roosevelt, im period 1 in world civ, and i like to play baseball, football, run track, and i also like listening to music and hanging out with friends. i went to alaska this summer…. and it was awesome. I think this year will be very hard, so im pumped.
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Sarah Liu – 5th Hour; World Civ.
Hi, I’m Sarah, and I’m a freshman at Valley Southwoods. When I’m don’t have so much homework, I like to read, draw and chat online with friends. This year I’m going out for tennis.
I’m not too sure when my favorite period in history is, but I’m hoping to learn a lot this year.
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Salutations,
I’m Chris Williams, a senior from East, in sixth period ap history. I’m extremely worried about this year and not doing well, but we shall see. I love history, chinese, music, and martial arts.Well, let this year be a bountiful one!
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Hey, I’m Ben Krog and I’m in your 3rd period APUSH class. I go to Roosevelt and I am a sophomore. Two things I like to do are playing soccer and sleeping.
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
3rd Period APUSH
Hi, I’m Anna Lyons. I’m a sophomore at Valley, and am involved in mock trial, debate, and golf. This summer I went to Japan, and was fortunate enough to learn about Japanese history, so I’m interested to learn about the foreign relations between the two countries. I also went to debate camp, where I learned about Native Americans and their struggles with the federal government, so I’m hoping that APUSH can help me understand their relationship better. My favorite period in history is subject to change, but, at the moment its the Age of Enlightenment. I’m interested in this time period because it marked the shift from absolute faith in the Church to a more rational, intellectual, and empirical schools of thought. I also like this time period because it laid the framework for new political and social theories.
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Hi,
My name is Emilie Kuker. I’m in 3rd period APUSH. I’m a sophomore at Roosevelt. I play volleyball, and I’m in choir. So I manage to stay pretty busy. I really like the Revolutionary War era. Making the most of life is my highest priority.
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Kelsey Lange
Period 6 APUSH
Hello, I’m Kelsey. I recently transferred from Valley and to Roosevelt High School. This is my sophmore year and I’m actually excited to be back at school. The summer was becoming boring and I missed seeing everyone at school. I love music. I love art. I love to swim. I love to eat. I love to sleep, and am going to miss it this year. I constantly change my mind on everything, like how I’ve gone back and edited this little post about 5 times already…
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Hi there, I’m Rebecca Rasmussen and in fifth period World Civ. I’m at Central for six out of seven periods of the day, but I’m a ninth grader at Roosevelt for the other period. Right now, I’m mainly revolving my life around volleyball and homework, so I guess those are my two main interests at the moment. But when I’m not doing either of those, I am writing and reading and making my family/friends laugh.
I’d have to say that my favorite time period is when the Egyptians were at their peak, which I guess the historical name for that is the Old Kingdom (Um, I’ll have to thank the internet for helping me find that one, I had no idea that was it’s specific name, but I guess that’s why I’m taking World Civ.)
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
I am in Period 6 APUSH. I am a junior at Dowling high school and am on swim team. I also play basketball year round. This summer I played on All Iowa Attack basketball team and traveled to Georgia, Kentucky, and North Carolina for tournaments. My favorite period of history is the colonization of the U.S.
on Aug 25th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Oh yeah, and my favorite period in history would probably be Renaissance, if I’m allowed to pick something outside of the US. I like it because of the extremity and change within the period.
I also love the Renaissance festival.
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Hi. I am a junior at Roosevelt, and I am in your 6th period APUSH. I am taking three A.P. classes this year. When I’m not at school, I mainly just enjoy hanging out with friends. I also like to travel whenever I can.
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Hi. I am John Lewis and I am a freshman at Roosevelt. I am in your sixth period world civ. class. I enjoy playing baseball, basketball, and golf. I also play trumpet in the Roosevelt band. I am looking forward to challening myself this year and working hard. This looks like it will be a lot of fun
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
APUSH period 6
Hey, this is Luke Norris, and I’m a sophmore at Lincoln high school. I love playing all sports, but I play on the Lincoln tennis and basketball teams. This is my third year at central, and I’m hopoing it will be the best.
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
sorry, i’m in 3rd period, not 6th
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
hi. my name is jhamond mcmullen and im a sophmore at lincoln high school. something interesting about me is that im black and asian (blasian). i am in your sixth period class, us history. i hung out with my friends most of my summer. so i had a pretty fun summer….by my standreds anyways. i am looking foward to your class and challenging myself. Looks like it is going to be a lot of fun.
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Hi. I’m Megan Puls. I’m in your 6th period APUSH class. I play soccer, the cello, do martial arts, and enjoy hanging out with my friends. I would have to say that my favorite time period would be the 1960s.
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Hello everybody. My name is Cole Bates. I’m in Mrs. Snyder’s 1st period World Civ. class. I love baseball and acting. I’ve been doing drama since i can remember. I was asked to be in several adult improvisation groups. Baseball is my favorite sport, i play with Tommy, Steve, and Quinn. I enjoy history, so this year should be exciting and worthwile.
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Hi There, I’m Ivy Elwell and I’m a Sophomore at Roosevelt High School. I am in Period 2. I am extremely involved in Drama, Color Guard/Band, and Choir. I love all of the arts and I love to sing. I don’t really care too much for history, I like what’s happening here and now. So I’d say the 1950’s would be the most interesting. Yay School!
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Hi. I’m Emily Baker from 6th period. I am always busy. I do cross country, basketball, and soccer. I work at Jordan Creek Animal Hospital where I pretty much just walk dogs among other various stuff. This summer I went up to Boston and Maine. Go Red Sox! It was really fun and the Fourth of July fireworks in Boston were insane. Otherwise i just worked and hung out with my friends. I don’t really know what my favorite time period in history is, but I really enjoy learning about wars and why they started and ended and what happened throughout, so I’m mostly excited for the Civil War unit.
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Hey I’m Jack McGarvey and this will be my first year attending Central Academy. I enjoy hanging out with friends, playing the guitar, and some sports. Although this class does seem challenging, I believe that it will pay off greatly.
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Hi, my name is Cassidy Riley and I’m in your first period class, World Civ. I like to swim, read and write. This summer I went on my first vacation in a very long time. I went to Texas to see my aunt and uncle and to Oklahoma to meet my sisters for the very first time. If I had to pick, my favorite period in history would be the WWll time. I just love to study about it.
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Hello.. I’m Cassie Tant from your period three APUSH class…I’m a junior at Hoover…Hoorah
I’m in love with music.
I don’t like history. I just like graduating.
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Hi. I am Zach Cooper I have AP U.S. History 2nd period. I am a sophmore and go to Lincoln High School. I enjoy doing all of my sports which are football, wrestling, and baseball. I always like a good time with my friends. Over the summer I went to a 28 day wrestling camp in Minesota. I HATED IT !!!!!!!!!!! But that is over now and I am looking forward to a good time in AP U.S. History.
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Hello I’m Bradey Daugherty and im a sophmore at Lincoln high school and am a third year central student. I am in your third period APUSH class and am looking forward to this year very much.
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Hi. My name is Tyler Foley and I’m a freshman at Roosevelt High School. I am in period 5 World Civ, and I enjoy playing basketball, football, and baseball. My favorite time period in history is World War II.
on Aug 26th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Hi, I’m Aly Olson, p.6 APUSH.
This summer my family and I hosted Natalie, an Austrailian student through GYI. She was amazing, and I loved trading accents. My famliy also went camping in Glacier Nat’l Park in Montana, where we woke up amid the Rocky Mountains every morning. My life has a soundtrack, cause I’m always listening to or making it. I define myself by my redhair and success. I call myself a people person. I love the ’60s, because I am so inspired by the Civil Rights Movement
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Hi, I’m Maddie Pierce. I’m in your World Civics, period 1 class.
This summer my sister, Miranda and I went with our grandparents on a 6 day car ride to California. On the way, we stopped in Santa Fe, New Mexico and visited the Grand Canyon. Our journey ended in Santa Barbara, California where my grandparents live and we stayed there for a month. After that we flew from Orange County to Salt Lake City to visit our uncle. We stayed with him for a week before taking the train back home.
I really think I will enjoy this history class out of all the others that I have taken because I really think I will like learning about other countries history rather than just ours.
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Maddie Pierce again from your Period 1 World Civics Class. I forgot to say what my favorite period of history is. I would have to say it is a cross between three: Medeval Times, the Renassance, and the Victorian Age.
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Hi, I’m Greta Dahlberg, p.2 APUSH
Im a junior at Roosevelt High School and i’m involved in the band there. This year i am a drum major of our marching band and i have been spending a lot of time with that lately. I also play piano and percussion. This summer i went to St. Louis just for a weekend but otherwise, i was busy with my job of nannying my neighbor’s kids. I took AP World History last year and at first i was not really interested, but as the year progressed, I liked it more and more and ended up doing really well on the AP Exam. I hope that happens this year and i’m looking forward to it!
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Hi, I’m Adriane Demuth and I am in your second period AP US history class.
I am a sophomore at Roosevelt High School and I am currently involved in debate, mock trial, and thespians. I am just finishing up a driver’s ed course and will hopefully be driving soon. During the summer i wasn’t invloved in very many activities, but i detasseled for the second year in a row and went on a short trip to Independence Iowa for a wedding. My favorite period in American history would have to be during the years of the Great Depression because I find it interesting to see how the people were able to eventually overcome such a huge loss. That’s about it.
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Hi, I’m Dylan Loring and I am in your 2nd period APUSH class. I am 16 and I go to Roosevelt. I had a great summer and am excited about APUSH this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
YO everybody, World Civs p.1
I’m Takashi and I’m from Japan.I go to Valley Southwoods in West Des Moines. I like to listen/play music. I play the drums and the piano. Favorite band is Blink-182!!!!! and Travis Barker is my favorite drummer. I like math and i have it with MR LINK. Central’s lunch is not that good.
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
i forgot that im supposed to say what my favorite time period is. i would say during the Enlightment Period.
Go World Civs!
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Hello my name is Libby Caris and I’m in your second period class, Apush. I’m a sophomore at Roosevelt High School. I love to play tennis! I travel all year for various tournaments in the midwest and sometimes much further. Last year I won state with my doubles partner who was a foriegn exchange student, which was a huge goal of mine. I also run cross-country at Roosevelt. I am involved in Roosevelt choir and church choir. I just got back from a vacation in Europe where i visited Rome, Paris, Venice, and Serbia where I had an amazing trip! I’m not extremely interested in History to be honest, but the Civil War and the end of slavery is most exciting to me.
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Hey, I’m Eno-Abasi Augustine-Akpan, p.3 APUSH
i’m a sopomore at TRHS and i’m a varsity swimmer. i spen more than 24 hours a week swimming. I also play piano. This summer i was suppose to be a lifeguard but since my father had a heart attack this summer it was spent in Minnesota taking care of my younger family. I took world civ. last year and i’m really nervous for the AP exams because i don’t really do well on test. but we’ll see how that goes.
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Hey, I’m Annie Sullivan in you 3rd period APUSH class. I am a sophomore at Roosevelt and on swimming. This summer I went to Springfield Illinois for a few days and learned about Lincoln. I also spent a lot of time at Clear Lake and the pool. Last year I took World Civ and I really enjoyed that class. This year I am looking forward to this class and learning more about US history. I think that my favorite portion of history is the Renaissance.
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
My name is Bryce Stout and i ‘m in 5th period world civ.
I’m in 9th grade at Lincoln South.
My favorite period of history would have to be now because I can’t imagine having to live without all of the conveniences we have now.
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Hi, I’m China Mauck, and I’m in 5th period World Civ. I’m a freshman at Roosevelt High School, where I am in the band and jazz band as a percussionist. I also play the piano, and I’m a dancer. In my free time I like to write. My favorite period of time is the colonial era.
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Samantha Gerleman Period 5 World Civ.
I’m a Freshman at Roosevelt, I skipped a grade so I’m only 13 (14 in November:)) I’m a transfer from West Des Moines, and I like debate, mock trial, and other academic clubs.
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Hey, I’m Nick Hestbech, and I’m in APUSH p.3. I’m a junior at Hoover and I’m on the golf swimming and tennis team. I’m also involved in band, i play the trombone. My favorite part of history is probably either around the civil war time or the world war II time.
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
hi, i’m Sam Watkins from your first period World Civ class. I’m a freshman at Roosevelt high school. I like to play soccer, hang out with friends and listen to music. I went to Italy this summer and loved it! I don’t exactly have a favorite time period in history but one that i enjoy a lot would be Medieval times.
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Hi, I’m Virginia James. I take World Civics 1st period. I am a freshman at Roosevelt High School. I’m not really involved in many school activities because horse riding and showing takes up most of my time. I had you for Government last year and I really enjoyed that class! My favorite time in history would probably be the Victorian Age. I am looking forward to learning a lot this year!
on Aug 27th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Hi Mrs. Snyder, I’m Clair Suttie. I’m in your 5th period World Civ class. I was in your government class last year so you already kinda know me. I’m aan 8th grader at Callanan this year. My favorite period of time is probably the Victorian era
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 9:34 am
I am Jack Bequeaith from your first period World Civilizations class. I am a home-schooled freshman. I enjoy playing guitar and competing in math competitions. My favorite period in history is probably from about 1600 AD forward, as this was the time when modern sciences began to take shape, and I find the history of science quite interesting. I am a nerd.
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Hi I’m Hailee Hopkins and i’m in your 6th period apush class. I’m a junior at Roosevelt. I participate in varsity show choir and varsity cheerleading. I’m also in Heartland Youth Chorus and my church choir Matins. I love history and look forward to a great year.
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Oops i forgot to say where i went this summer. I went on two choir tours to boston and canada. My favorite history period is the world wars.
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Brandon Powell
Period 3 APUSH
I’m a junior at lincoln, I play the trumpet in the school marching band, jazz band, and wind ensemble. This summer I did quite a bit of traveling, went to Estes Park, a suburb of Chicago, and the Wisconsin Dells, so I did quite a bit of traveling. My favorite period in history would have to be the Civil War because I enjoyed learning about it ever since my astounding 5th grade teacher started the unit.
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Hi im Kiana (p.3)! I am 15 and i go to hoover hs. My name is hawaiian and it means “moon godess”. Im involved in student council, a varsity football manager, and im in best buddies. I love to write and sleep. =) My favorite period in history is when impressionist paintings finally became popular!
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Hey i’m Zack Lindeberg. I’m a freshman at Roosevelt and 5th period World Civ. I’m on the freshman football team and in the Roosevelt band. My favorite part of history would probably be WWII.
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Kenny Cortum
Period 6
Hi, I am Kenny Cortum. I love band-hence the username. I play both the clarinet and the tenor sax. I like to talk about religion, and that is why history plays to one of my strengths. I think learning about a different religion is good. My favorite time period in history has to be through the golden age of the Islamic world through the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I also like to learn about the origins of language. I will find this useful to me because I finally decided that foreign language and linguistics is what I want to teach.
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
I am in APUSH!
yeah!!!
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Hello, my name is Katie. I live with my parents and dog, while my sister is away at college. I love animals and plan on doing something scientific with my life, so history isn’t my strong point. The time in history that I am most interested in is probably the near past because it’s when all the modern technology and conveniences that I use today were invented. Then again, after learning about Reagan, I’m not too happy that the rich are still getting richer and the poor will continue to stay poor.
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Im Ryan Tatum from APUSH period 3. Im a third year student at Central and 10th grader at Lincoln. I like to play sports. I am expecting to have a good school year.
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
im matthew siebert from apush per 2 i love music jazz rock blues and just about any other kind music you can think of my favorite period of history is the time of greek mythology
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
My name is Jacob Hoogensen and I’m a student in 5th period World Civ. I am a 9th grader at Valley Southwoods. I think I will enjoy my year of World Civ. and hope to have a good year at Central Academy. I enjoy playing sports like baseball, basketball and running. And I play the clarinet in band. My favorite era in history is the industrial revolution.
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Matthew Poetting
APUSH Period 2
I’m Matt Poetting and I am a sophomore at Lincoln. I love to play basketball but i like to play almost any sport. My favorite times in history are wars but particularly WWII. I am looking forward to earning college credit for this class.
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Hi, my name is Ruth Minahan. I am in your World Civ Class, period five. So far I have really enjoyed your class! I found the mini-unit on genocide sad, but very interesting all the same. My favorite period in history is probably the Renaissance age. I have read some books from that era and found everything about the time period sort of “charming” (except for the beheading, poisoning, ect.).
A little about me; I was born in Pennsylvania, and since then lived in three states, five cities, and seven houses. I am an avid swimmer (I am on the Roosvelt Varsity Team! Woo!) and biker and love all sports in general. This summer, I even rode my first RAGBRAI! I had a great time and hope to do it next year. In addition, I play the violin and take private lessons. All these things have added up to a pretty hectic schedule, but I still wish to have a great year in class!
I like all types of music except for Country Western and the generic Classical music. I am pretty handy on the computer and can get carried away when writing/blogging (as you can probably tell). I am excited about taking your class and I will try my best and hope to do well!
See you tomorrow,
Ruth Minahan
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Hello, my name is Aida Ver Ploeg from third period APUSH. My name is pronounced Ah-ee-da, but most people pronounce it Ida. Either way works. haha I’m a third year student at Central and a sophomore at Roosevelt High School. I’m involved in Ignite, Sheroes, speech, debate, student council, soon to be joining best buddies, and both french and spanish club. I love languages and learning about different cultures. This summer I spent time in Yucatan, Mexico with my mother’s family and friends. My younger sister and I went to a Montessori school for the month of June and rented an apartment at the beach during July. I also went to a speech camp outside of Washington D.C. and started driver’s ed. I love listening to music and have played piano for about nine years. My favorite portion of history would have to be the Holocaust.
on Aug 29th, 2008 at 5:49 am
a wad up. Im David Mwirichia and im in your 4th hour. i have always enjoyed history but could never pursue it as a career. I have an older sister who just started at the University of Iowa Go Hawks! even though the clones are better. i also have a twin brother and a little brother. and i also have a son on the way… just kidding
. im looking foward to learning more American History Especiall after BARACK OBAMA becomes the first African American President of the United States of America. did you see that speech last night how could you not vote for him???
on Aug 29th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Hi!! My Name is Jai Lust and i am in your 1st period World Civ class.
-This is my first year at central academy
-I have two younger sisters 3 and 5.
-I am currently playing volleyball for ROOSEVELT.
- && I am super excited for this class
-my favorite time in history would have to be the Holocaust. I studied it last year and I find it very interesting.
P.s. Sorry it took so long to post!! I finally got it to work
on Aug 29th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Hey, Mrs. Snyder this is Spencer Poole from your 6th period APUSH.
I love Drama, guitar, and hanging out with friends.
My favorite time period is probably 1960’s-1980’s mainly for the huge music scenes going on then.
Have a good weekend!
Spencer Poole
on Aug 29th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Hi i’m emma fisher in your world civ class period 5. i go to roosevelt where i swim and play in band. my favorite period in history is World War 2.
on Aug 29th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
hey, this is anthony civitate i am a sophmore at roosevelt. i am in mrs. snyders 2nd period APUSH class. my favorite period in history would probably be from 1960’s till now. i like this time period because it is the most relavent to my life time. im kinda iffy on this apush class based on the difficulty, but am willing to try it out.
on Aug 29th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Hi, this is Sam Ward in your 3rd period (again) class. I’m more interested in the ancient Roman and Greek times, but I despise Greek mythology with a passion. I’m pretty excited for this class, and for the fact that I remembered to post this before midnight. I’m a Sophomore at Roosevelt and this is my first AP class. This is my 4th year at central.
on Aug 29th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Name: Tess Yocom
Period: 2
Hey, my name is Tess Yocom and I’m a sophomore at Roosevelt. I am heavily involved in Speech and Debate and Swim Team at my school. I’m also interested in shopping, spending time with my friends, synchronized swimming, and going to football games.
This summer I spent time competing on a synchro team, going to Speech and Debate camp, attending Catholic Youth Camp, as well as spending time with my friends and at the pool.
My favorite part of history would be the 1980s since it’s easiest to relate to. I can’t wait to take APUSH!
on Aug 29th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Meghan McCoy, 2nd period APUSH
I am a junior at Roosevelt and I love playing soccer. My favorite period in history would be the Renassaince because there were so many new ideas then.
on Aug 31st, 2008 at 9:07 am
Cory Wenger
6th period APUSH.
I’m a junior at Hoover and I like to draw, sing, write, or anything artsy. My favorite period in time is WWII because out of any war, it is actually interesting.
on Sep 1st, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Hello I’m Kylie Lattimer-Price, but I dislike being called that. I only write Price on all my papers. I aplogize for writing so late, but I was having problems with the password it gave me. I go to North and I’m on color gaurd. I want to somehow pursue a career in perfoming arts. I love vampires or any other supernatural being. Hmm, I can’t think of anything else so I guess I’ll see you tomorrow!
on Sep 1st, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Oops! I forgot to mention I’m in 5th period in your World Civs class
on Sep 1st, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Jake Trerotola
2nd period APUSH
Hi Im Jake and I am a Sophomore at Roosevelt. I play Baseball and run track for the school. My musical interests are the guitar and piano which i have played for 2 years. I have attended the academy for three years and love the opportunities it gives. My favorite period of history is WW2.
on Sep 1st, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Aaron May, Period 2, APUSH
I am a junior at Lincoln and I am very involved in learning about current events and politics. My favorite period in time would be 1776 (American Revolutionary period) because that is when we as Americans became independent and laid the groundwork for the great country of the USA.
on Sep 2nd, 2008 at 6:19 am
Hey, I an Cole Smith I’m in APUSH durring 2nd Period. I am a Junior at North Polk. I run Cross Country, play Soccer, and play Ultimate Frisbee. My favorite periods in history is WWII and the Civil War
on Sep 14th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
im mike o’Ryan. im in 3rd hour apush and my internets been down for like amonth till tonite, thus me posting this so late. i like skateboarding ang music and other things teenagers enjoy. im really interested in the mass migration from europe to america in ellis island times