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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Family's Story

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

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.

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 Foreign Perspective on the US

A YHS student interviewed students from Spain and England while on a school exchange and asked them how they perceived the American Creed. She also asked them to share their thoughts on whether the US was succeeding as a nation.

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.

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.

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.

More responses from California

Surprise Me

Elements of an American identity

Out of the document, I focused on Condoleeza Rice, David M. Kennedy, and Joe Maddon who shared their understandment of the American creed.

American Dream

"We call these kids, many of whom are now adults,’“Dreamers’ because they are chasing the American Dream."

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 Essay

Not everyone have same perspective on American Dream and American Creed. That is why this essay will talk about different perspectives some people may have on the American Creed based on "American Creed" film.

American Creed

The American Creed has different beliefs for different people. I explore three in the film "the American Creed' in this essay

American Creed

This essay talked about the importance of education and proved that claim.

American Creed

What exactly is Americanism? Nowadays, the meaning of such a word has been lost, muddied even. With tensions at the highest they've ever been, now more than ever, we must recall true Americanism...

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.

American Greed

three different people with different perspectives.

The American Creed

Talking about America & its greatest value

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.

American Creed

Being an American isn’t only about how you look and where you come from; it can also be about who you are on the inside and what makes you an American. Education is a big part of the American dream & allows people to succeed and improve beneficially.

More responses about "law enforcement", "millitary", and "opportunity"

Surprise Me

What does it mean to be an American?

This speech that I have created is about how I depict myself as an American and how there is so many aspects of American life. I also describe how important these really are and how some people don’t recognize the importance.

Made in America

The way in which life in America has positively influenced the opportunities available to my family and the surrounding community.

American Creed

Being American means you have endless choices and freedom to believe in or be whatever you want like careers, politics, sexuality, and religion. America is a land of fruitful opportunities and boundless freedom where you can be anything as long as you work towards your goals.

My American Creed

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQw6L2O4IEmyOk2UsL1n_08cRxeysuiP_-Hu3IgU5NNSpvJH_Q1PVA_KaAMiU7M4Www-H5yNQuaha08/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

This is america

This is a poem about how people view America, but I tell you how things really are here. I purposely did not capitalize the "A" in America to show that are not as great as most people think. The "A" won't be capitalized till we change, hopefully for the better.

Interview with my Grandmother from Korea

In order to answer the question "how does your family and community history connect to your American creed?" I interviewed my grandmother who immigrated from Korea in 1973 to learn about what drew her to America.

American Opportunity

America allowed me to receive a new education and gave my mom to live close to her parent.

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.

American Soldiers

My writing peace is about the soldiers in our military that do not get the respect and recognition they deserve. Our soldiers defend are country to keep us safe and for us to have freedom. Our american soldiers risk everything they have to protect the country they love.

Opportunity in America

America is beginning to lose some of our founding morals and beliefs. Some of our values like opportunity or privilege are not the same as they used to be.

My American Creed

This is a Word Art poster listing words that mean alot to me and describe America to me. Even though all these words are not pleasent they all are the truth to me descibing America and the definition behind it.

Just world

This piece is about the American dream of equal opportunity. This work is specifically focused on the just world hypothesis and how it leads to the misconception that is the American dream.

American Creed by Austin Tremblay

For almost as long as the United States has existed, the American flag has stood as a symbol of the values that its people hold dear. Of these, patriotism, freedom, and opportunity stand out the most to me.

On Military Service & Success

Success in America can be achieved in many ways. One large foundation for success is the Military. My family has lived up to the idea of personal success through the military. Their stories speak for themselves.

Freedom, Opportunity and the American Creed

My piece is about the history of my grandparents and how their lives in Italy were able to connect to my American Creed.

Give Back To Freedom

This letter highlights different perspectives and strorie​s about what it means to give back. In my short lifetime, I have learned the incredible value of freedom and the sacrifices made in order to achieve it.

SEA OF OPPORTUNITY

I decided to showcase my ideas about diverse Americans and their views on American creed through an art piece. My ideas were highly influenced by classic American art and analysis of society and diversity. This connected back to my community and my own American creed.

American Creed

Expressing American creed through showing pride and thanks to all those who serve in the Military.

America’s Protectors

The media tends to focus on the negative actions of the people who protect the citizens of The United States and their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This video will highlight the sacrifices they have made for our safety.

Infinite Opportunities

My op-ed piece on the freedoms and opportunities we get to have by being Americans

My Parents to Me

I would describe my American creed as, opportunities, bravery, and freedom.

My American Creed

This poster represents my American creed through emotions and feelings.

The American Creed Through Action

In my essay I discuss what I believe the American Creed is, and how we can promote it through action. Change doesn't need to mean a big commitment or a large cost, and can be as easy as helping a neighbor.

How does your family & community history connect to your American creed?

My American Creed is about both sides of my family immigrating from both Italy and Russia.

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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