Yreka High School

YHS American Creed: A Land, A Creed, A Dream

Multimedia Projects (videos) created by 11th grade students at Yreka High School in Northern California. The movies explores questions students had after watching the PBS film American Creed and captures the thoughts and feelings of individuals between the ages of 5 and 90 within our small community.

In Search of the American Creed

YHS students, Morgan C., Samantha B., and Louis S., interviewed local workers to determine if American is really united and identify the real American Creed.

Is America Changing for the Better

As we progress as a society, we experience many changes - some of which are good, while others are bad. Miguel C., Tyler J. and Paul B. interviewed Americans who have experienced these changes first hand to find the answer to their question.

Enforcing the Law in a United America

YHS students, Jack W., Sam V., and Will R., interviewed Yreka PD Detective Derek Duncan regarding the American Creed and whether America is really united in our modern world.

America: Our Past Defines Our Future

These Yreka students wanted to revisit old footage to see America's origin story and to see how our story has progressed. They interviewed a local business woman to ascertain if today's American principles are the same as yesterday's.

America Now

Students interviewed and elderly woman and a retired U.S. veteran to learn their American story. Along the way, interviewees shared their wisdom earned through many years of living the American Creed.

A Family's Story

Pricila J. explores her family's American story through the eyes of her grandfather.

Dreams in America

Callie C., Trinity A. and M. Rodriquez wondered what future generations appreciate about America and what their dreams are for their future. Interviews of students in the kindergarten class at Evergreen Elementary School yielded some interesting answers about America.

American Dreams

Nick wondered about what the American dream is and how it changes over time. He interviewed an older neighbor who had also served in the military to find answers to this question. This is Cecil's American story.

Land and the American Dream

Tycen B. and Trenton C. of Yreka High School explored the question, "How does/has land influenced your American Dream?" by interviewing three community members from different perspectives.

America's Challenges

Erika S. and Kaitlyn H. interviewed a local dentist, Dr. Trevor Ragan, and a local rancher, Eric Peters. They wanted to hear their perspective on how and why America is not succeeding.

Opportunities in America

Taylor F. and Ashley F. interviewed local police chief and military veterans, Brian Bowles. They were interested in learning about his unique story and the opportunities he believed he had being American.

The American Creed: Veteran's Perspective

A brief overview of the American Creed from the perspective of two local military veterans and whether their view of America changed over the course of their service.

Is America Succeeding?

This video answers the question "Is America Succeed?" from the perspectives of a wide range of small business owners in rural Northern California. Additionally, they all make recommendations for how we can help America be successful once again.

The Problematic System

Mary K., Hollie E., and Hero F. interviewed the administrator of our local hospital, Jonathon Andrus. He shared the problems with the current healthcare system and its impact on Fairchild Medical Center.

Changes in the American Creed

Interviews of two awesome YHS history teachers with their opinion on what the American Creed is and how it has changed over time based on their knowledge of the history of the United States.

More responses from California

Surprise Me

America Our World

As an American, I believe we all have the right to freedom. No matter if you're privileged, low class, etc. Freedom belongs to everyone and that's why I wrote this argument to help others see my point of view as a young American.

American Creed

About the American Dream

for our future

basically, I am gonna show you guys what it really means to be an American or live in America. it will change your point of view to see our world and give you hope to be what you allow wanted to be.

My American Creed

Education is full of opportunities, if we don't take advantage of them we're simply just letting them go by.

American creed

American dream, for people to be able to succeed if they work hard enough.

American Creed

My essay about education and being american.

My American Creed

To live the American Dream is to believe in yourself, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what class you were born into. It's to believe in yourself that you can be whatever you want to be in a place where everyone gets equal opportunities

American Creed

What is the American Dream? The American Dream is to take advantage of all the opportunities available, and to pave a path for future generations. Education seems to be the key to reaching the future we search for.

A Diverse American Creed

Selflessness goes a long way and helping others is important. Condoleezza Rice, Joe Maddon, and David Kennedy understand that the opportunities to succeed in the U.S. will arrive as long as you do not forget to also help your community.

American Creed

Since the 1800s, many Europeans and many other people immigrated to the U.S. They all came for the same the purpose to achieve the American Dream.

Exploration to National Identity

My essay : Exploration to National Identity is based off 3 people from the documentary American Creed. Joe Maddon, Condoleezza Rice, and Deidre Prevett resonate about the same topic; Community, Education, and Freedom.

The Journey to Prosperity Starts with Service

In my essay, I explore the similar perspectives showcased in the American Creed documentary. I discuss Tegan Griffith, David M. Kennedy, and Condoleezza Rice's appreciation for service. Along with how service has helped their families in America.

More responses about "america", "interview", and "perspective"

Surprise Me

Reconstruction in today's society and what it means to be American

The biggest similarity in society since reconstruction and today is what people think it means to be American. Some Americans think to be American you need to bow to the flag and leaders just because you are American.

American Creed in Community

I believe that one of the core values of being an American citizen is serving your community and others around you. Putting in time and effort to help your community is one of the most important things we can do to help our nation prosper.

My American Creed

What does being a american means to me..

Being Kind

How else can we express our Creeds?

Freedom in America

The first thing that pops into people's minds when they hear the word America is freedom. For a few centuries, people have known America as The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. For most of the time, America has lived up to that statement, but not all the time.

American Creed

The more we ignore the issues we are facing, the more people are going to turn away and lose faith in their communities.

Value of Community regarding the American Creed

Analyzation of the sense of community that drives people to help others around them, specifically in the case of Detroit neighborhoods and downtown area.

Home of the Free Land of the Immigrants

My piece discusses the anti-migrant stigma that has re-developed in America.

Strive To Succeed

We should all follow our own American Creed. How all the immigration statuses are breaking everyone apart. We should all just be united and keep striving to get a better life than we already have.

The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave

America is home to many people; however, some could be more passionate about their American beliefs. We the people need to work together as a team and a united country to help restore its wonders!

Lucy Impacts America

We used Photoshop to create an image of someone we feel impacted America. I chose Lucille Ball because I grew up watching I Love Lucy and knew that the show was a big part of other peoples' childhoods as well as mine.

Traditions, Beliefs, Holidays

Holidays Bring Us Together

American Creed Video

I and Jake C asked a lot of people what they did to be American.

My American Creed

A comic of how diversity plays a role in American Society.

Ways American's Express the American Creed

Throughout the essay, I explain the words, symbols, and rituals that Americans use to express what it means to be an American.

The Geography of America

From each area's distinct landscape to its traditions, from big cities to small towns; America is made up of truly diverse places and people that create one United States.

American Creed

My American Creed Essay

Dream

My piece is about how some people never get to live their American Dream because of being killed in one of the many school shootings.

Dear Americans

my letter to Americans on why we should be grateful.

Unity Among Americans

A paper about the division Americans are facing.

America's Foundation

To learn about the American Creed, we made a Photoshop masking project. This project has taught me a lot about the land I live in. I chose this image because it symbolizes the foundations of our country.

The Legacy Given to Me

The American dream and how it has helped so many people around the world.

American Creed

Our country has made a habit of taking for granted the opportunities we have as Americans. We are growing further and further away from each other and we need something to hold us together. We can start with appreciating what we have as Americans.

Homeless Inequality in America

My article is about the homeless inequality or the reasons that people are homeless.

Writing Our Future: American Creed is part of the National Writing Project’s family of youth publishing projects, all gathered under the Writing Our Future initiative.

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