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It Runs In the Family, Kind Of
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Rose, Fayetteville High School, Arkansas
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Although family is a significant factor in determining one’s American creed, individual experiences are more influential. To better understand this, I interviewed six family members and turned thei...
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A Profile in Service: My American Creed
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Gillian Fast, Fayetteville High School, Arkansas
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"Legacy is not leaving something of people. It's leaving something in people" ----Peter Strople My family's legacy of service to others has not only shaped me into the person I am, but the person I...
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The American Ritual
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Luke W., Fayetteville High School, Arkansas
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To determine what rituals and traditions define the American Creed, I interviewed immigrants who are recent citizens about their opinion of the prompt.
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What Shapes Us
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Anna P., Fayetteville High School, Arkansas
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America provides many opportunities for those who are willing to work. “Good luck is the residue of hard work. The harder you work, the luckier you get.”
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Refugees: A Unifying Force
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Kaedon S., Fayetteville High School, Arkansas
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It is very important for local communities to have organizations that help with the refugee crisis. In this work I illustrate the ability of students to come together for a common, selfless goal.
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Individuality
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Elizabeth A., Fayetteville High School, Arkansas
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The question I chose was how does your family and community history connect to your american creed. This essay reflects on my family, the comforts I was raised in, and how they affected my current ...
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