My Creed

This is what America means to me

By Joseph K. from Highland School in New York

Society.

We all live in it.

We all die in it.

We all thrive in it.

We all fall in it.

We all work in it….

Everyone in society puts in their work and contributes to help each other. But America is different.

We broke the ties that bound us and made our own future. Destiny did not hold us.

But where have we come now? People dying on the streets, other cultures fighting, children getting murdered in places of knowledge.

Americas bounced back many times, even in the worst of turmoil, and to me, this is no different.

We have, we will, and that's my Creed.

Highland School

Highland High School

These responses were created by seniors in AP Language and Composition Class at Highland High School.

Symbol of Guns in America

I talk about the symbolism of guns in our country, how guns are used for a lot more good than bad, and why the gun bans can’t happen.

#NeverAgain

My piece is about how I describe my American Creed, which is by using the power of protest.

What America Means to Me

My piece is simply about how my relatives of the past struggled in their home land and moved to America despite all the difficulties and dangers they faced. They saw America as a land of opportunity and freedom and I wrote this piece to honor them and spread their story.

The American Creed, Dream and Story

How we view each one, and the truths that we choose to ignore.

The Future Leaders

A painting depicting adults following the youth.

My American Creed

In this piece, I break apart the American Creed and go into the ideas which make it up including how we got here, how we express our American Creed, and our freedom.

The "United" States of America

This essay is about the lack of connection between today's American people and their country. I touch on the lack of sense of community that we have today, the struggles we face as Americans, and the mistrust and lack of power that people often feel when they think of government.

Compromise

My piece is an essay that talks about why we as a country have become so divided. It talks about the causes, effects, and how we can fix this growing problem.

As American as Apple Pie

As Americans, we have inherited a firearm tradition that has grown more and more at odds with modern society. If we are to move forward as Americans, we must critically understand this aspect of our history.

Importance of Change

The importance of change and diversity in our society

Rehabilitation Over Punishment for Drug Addicts

The "Land of the Free" has the highest incarceration rate in the world. The US can become a much better place by rehabilitating drug addicts and potentially other nonviolent offenders.

Symbols of Freedom

America is filled with a lot of symbols that most people here know by memory. But, there are some symbols out there that are not as popular or well-known or just hard to decipher at first glance. These are the symbols that have a lot of power in a small package.

Gun Control

Gun control is a Constitutional right that should not be taken away. Taking it away will not solve any problems and will just cause a larger black market.

America

American

American Creed

My piece is about how we as a country can come together and accomplish things in the future, instead of being in a constant static state.

America: Land of Inequality

Since its inception, America has faced massive inequities, and even to this day, this has not changed. The American dream is not available to everybody, and while this may sound pessimistic the fact that we have been working to change this fact gives me immense pride.

"Promise Land"

A poem on who actually makes up America.

Is the American Dream still achievable?

Is it still possible to pursue a happy life with a stable job, a family, and wealth or success in life?

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I am a Refugee Poem

A poem about the struggle that millions of refugees face every day fleeing the war in Syria.

Behind the scenes of the LGBT Community

This text is about the day to day lives of the LGBT community, and since I am apart of this group I thought it would be an honor to write and find information about this topic. This text also contains a poem written by me, about a life of a me and my struggle with my sexuality.

Symbol of Guns in America

I talk about the symbolism of guns in our country, how guns are used for a lot more good than bad, and why the gun bans can’t happen.

College Struggles

This piece is about the struggles of college admissions and scholarship money for minorities.

Drugs Affecting Society

This piece is about Drugs and how some drugs don't only affect people in a bad ways.

Letter to male politicians

A letter to male politicians about how they should learn to recognize privilege.

How Americans Affect Immigrants Living In America And Coming From The Southern Border

I have wrote a poem about immigration and how we as americans have been unforgiving to immigrants, whether they are documented or undocumented. I have also written a brief summary/synopsis at the bottom of the page

The "United" States of America

Politics Brought Us To America

Trying to save our lives from the opposite party in Bangladesh

Symbols of Freedom

Italy To Opportunity

My Grandfather (Nonno) and Grandmother's (Nonna) migration from Italy to the United States.

The Real Problem in Our Earth

This text is about how and why water pollution is a real problem in our world and how it will affect us in the future. Think about how this problem came about and what causes it had. This text will explain those reasons.

More responses about "american"

Surprise Me

Being an Immigrant American

This writing piece is about how first generation immigrants view living in America, versus second generation immigrants and some of the struggles they go through to really feel American. You will see these peoples experiences and perspectives of what being American means to them.

What it Means to be an American

This is a paper on what it means to be an American.

A Not So American, American Creed

Through my parents' naturalization ceremony to become U.S. citizens, I was able to learn a lot about what it means to be an American citizen and what must be done to protect and uphold such a right.

American Creed

For my project I drew an American flag and drew the symbols that I believe America stands for: freedom, faith, peace, outgoing, strength, equality, competitive, diversity, justice, and love. America to me is strength and freedom. What does America mean to you?

American Freedom

They way of the american is the freedom of voice and the allowance of opinions on biased and critical decisions as Americans we are fundamental in the decision making process which is my american creed.

My family Immigration American Creed

My paper is about my family history and how they immigrated to America in order to get hands on experience with new opportunity. I talk about their definition of American Creed and how they feel about it.

The Melting Pot of Family

In this piece I discuss the ideas of chosen families and blood related family in relation to the American melting pot.

My American Creed

This piece is about my belief that I can be financially successful after high school and where you come from doesn't affect your level of success.

I AM AMERICAN

My project is a poem about my American creed and being American. Being American is about having opportunity, freedom, and a chance at new life.

Equality as the American Creed

Our project symbolizes complete equality through all aspects of America. Equality is spelled in different languages to represent how language and ethnicity should not cause discrimination. The other words demonstrate what separates people from having respect for one another.

American Creed

My piece is about how I view America and what I think it is all about from my perspective as an exchange student.

American Creed

The picture above shows my perspective on American Creed. I think American Creed is the idea that you can do whatever you want to do. You have the freedom to be whatever you want to be. You will be accepted for who you are.

A land of change

This is a poem about change and why it is such a vital aspect of American culture and how it is a part of us.

Diversity Through Art

Diverse americans use music to express themselves and get points across that otherwise might have been ignored.

What it means to be an American

How Americans should and do act. It talks about taking opportunities,following your dreams, and giving everything you do, your all.

American Creed

American Creed is where people get to be who they want to be. And it's mostly about freedom and what people get to do with their freedom.

Division in America

A brief look into our past as a nation, taking a look at how division between Americans is nothing new.

Together We Stand

My acrostic poem is about what it means to be an American to me and all the qualities an average American should have.

American Creed Video

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

My American Creed

This piece is about my American creed or what it should be at least. I go into detail explaining the consequence that may occur if change isn't made to satisfy my creed.

What It Means to Be an American

What it means to me to be an American

1st prompt

My American Creed is demonstrated by many things including my family, friend, and opportunities in America.

My American Creed

Freedom of Individuality leads to united success.

I can ...

My American Creed, two simple words, I can... .