24 teens are sent to an arena to fight to death on national T.V . Only one can make it out. The winner of the games get a abundance of food and lives the rest of their life with everything they ever dreamed about. Who will it be?

My 95 yard run

Authors note: this is a story about my 95 yard interception. it was a very exciting and thrilling. i'm hoping to have another day like that this year.

You know every once in a while, when the planets align just right and everything goes just right for you, just for one day everything is perfect? Well this was one of those days for me. Once I put that helmet and shoulder pads on I knew it was game time, there was no turning back now. Us the Pewaukee Pirates had the same record as Mukwonago white,0-4. Both teams were hunting for a win. Mukwonago was at the 10 yard line and pushing. It was the 4th quarter and not much time left one the clock. “Hut Hut…..Hike” Mukwonago’s quarterback called out. He dropped back for a pass and I knew it was my time to shine, and that is where my story begins.   

As the ball was snaped my line a sight was blocked by red and white jerseys and all of a sudden I see an arm cock back with the ball. The ball came hurdling towards me and as I got the ball I thought to myself “how am I going to get out of this?” All of a sudden I see Conner come out of no where and take down the first guy with a spine crushing blow. I went right in the hole that he just cleared from me. After I was out of traffic it was all me and all I could hear was the click clack of my shoulder pads hitting each other with every step I take “click clack click clack click clack” and the noise of my helmet scraping against my head “srich scratch srich scratch ” and my concise screaming “GO GO GO GO!!!!!”.

Running 95 yards seems like an eternity but Once I take that first step in the end zone I am overwhelmed with joy I felt as if my body was going to explode.  I turn around to see a swarm of red jerseys sprinting toward me and jumping up and down and I hear the announcer “AND RYAN VAN WILLIGEN INTERSEPS THE BALL RUNS 95 YARDS FOR A PIRATE TOUCH DOWN!!!!”. I broke into the biggest smile of my life.

We went on to beat Mukwonago 6-0 but I’m still not sure what happened that day but that ball looked like a duck that just got shot out of the sky. It was the ugliest pass I’ve ever seen and as the ball was headed my way. I remember my coach say “if you ever get the ball run like you stole it” and that’s just what I did, once I felt the thud of the ball hit my chest I was gone. That day was one of the best days of my life. I don’t remember o whole lot from that day but what I do know is that I’ve never ever before been that happy and excited at the same time. That day was a magical day. I hope to have another one of those day’s this year.

football

Have you ever played a sport or done something so amazing that you would be crushed if you couldn’t play or do it? Well that how I feel about football. Football is the best sport in the world. It is very easy to play and it is a good way to learn how to work as a team. The only thing is that could be dangerous. You are most likely to get a concussion or two while playing football, not in one game but over a period of time. But that’s the only down side to playing football. Otherwise it is such a fun sport.   

Ponies

 Authors note: This is a story about why i like ponies.

Ponies, there is so many thing to write about. they are such a loving animal. You can ride them and play with them and if you have a little girl or boy it is entertainment for them. and they are not to hard to take care of some food and water and a place to sleep is all they need. But the only down side is you have is picking up their messes and the smell isn't to great. But overall they are a very great pet.

Lottery

Authors note: This is about what i think about the lottery.

lotteries can change your life and ruin them if not careful. You can win 1,000,000 dollars but you could lose how many dollars you spend on it. And it is very unlikely you will win unless you do win. But i just don't like when you have a winning card and then it just turns out you win like 17 dollars. The people who receive the money from the lottery make a lot of money.

Steak

Authors note: this is about how i love steak 

I love steak. It is the best food ever, there is nothing that can come close to it, not anything. I love the juicy goodness It brings to me. It’s like eating a rainbow and riding a unicorn at the same time. You can really eat steak at any meal of the day. The only thing i don’t like about it is that i can’t really run after eating steak. But when you're really hungry that’s the food to go to. i love steak.  

Drilling in Alaska

Author's note: i wort this essay on the debate about if the government should drill in Alaska. and the goods and bads about drilling in Alaska.

 

Drilling in Alaska

Have you ever made a promise and was then debating on whether to break it or not?  That’s how the government is treating the ANWR.  The ANWR stands for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.  In 1980 the government established the ANWR located in northern Alaska and promised not to drill for oil there.  Now the government is debating whether or not to drill in this wildlife refuge.  I don’t think that they should drill there because the government created the ANWR specifically to protect the wildlife and environment in Alaska.  I don’t think that it’s right that they suddenly change their decision.

Economically, I could see how drilling in the ANWR could be beneficial. It would bring money in through the oil companies that buy oil. It would also provide a significant increase in the jobs available. Drilling in the ANWR may as well decrease the United States dependency on foreign oil thus costing U.S. less overall.   Even though there are valid points for drilling within the ANWR, I still feel that the government shouldn’t go back on its original decision to maintain that areas eco system.    

Another reason I don’t agree with drilling in the ANWR is because it’s the birthing ground for many animals such as polar bears, grizzly bears, arctic wolves and caribou.  I feel that all of the industrialization that goes along with drilling oil will have a negative impact on the wildlife that rely on the safety of the reserve.    

Drilling in the ANWR could also effect the people that live in Alaska. Drilling could ruin the ecosystem in Alaska. The animals that call the ANWR home might have to find another place to live because the area could become polluted. And I’m pretty sure that the native Eskimos that live in Alaska don’t want to wake up and find a polar bear outside of their home every day        

Drilling in the ANWR has been a source of debate for several years.  Even though there may be a few good economic reasons for drilling in the ANWR, I still disagree and feel that the government should not drill there.  I feel that more importantly the reasons not to drill will be to preserve the wildlife and the fragile environment that exists in the ANWR.

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    Ryan v.