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Avondale High School
Michigan
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Canadian/American Dream
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Crystal C., Avondale High School, Michigan
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An interview with my Grandfather who grew up in Italy during World War II, and moved to Canada when he was 18 to live the "American Dream", but in Canada, and his views on how the Ideals and Creeds...
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Who I Really Am
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Ashlyn M., Avondale High School, Michigan
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A poem about my American Creed, told in the stories of my grandparents.
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A Not So American, American Creed
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Meher Y., Avondale High School, Michigan
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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.
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America Is
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Kate S., Avondale High School, Michigan
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America is many things. Some of which are good, and some are not. This piece elaborates on a few of the words that represent America from all perspectives.
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My American Creed: Living with the Discussion of a "Dream," but Never Seeing it Realized
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Heather Kroesche, Avondale High School, Michigan
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The repercussions of a teen who realizes everything she was told about America is far from the truth. Its sounds slightly dramatic, sure, but becoming more aware of the social constructs in this c...
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One Step Closer
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Gopi P, Avondale High School, Michigan
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As a second generation Indian immigrant in America, the push and pull of cultures has both defined and created conflict in my identity. My American Creed is about accepting all parts of myself and ...
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