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Summer Camp (ME event)
In 2008, when I was 12, I went to an overnight camp for the first time. The camp I went to was Camp Harrison. Two of my best friends went the same week I did, and we all ended up getting to stay in the same cabin! -
Barack Obama Elected (US event)
On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama became the first black president elected to the White House. Over 69.4 million Americans voted for Obama, causing him to be the first US senator to be elected to the white house since
John Kennedy. link text Photo: http://www.blackpast.org/barack-obamas-presidential-acceptance-speech-nov-4th-2008 -
Tornado Outbreak (NC event)
On November 15, 2008, a tornado outbreak killed one person and injured two in North Carolina. This tornado first touched down in northern Johnston County
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Smoking in restaurants ban (NC event)
On January 2, 2010 North Carolina became the 29th state to ban smoking in restaurants and the 24th state to ban smoking in bars.
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Deepwater Horizon (US event)
On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater horizon oil drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded. This event killed 11 people, and is known as the largest offshore oil spill in history. This event directly impacted the American economy.
Link text Photo: http://en.mercopress.com/2015/07/03/bp-agrees-to-a-18.7bn-settlement-on-claims-from-the-2010-gulf-of-mexico-spill -
First Day of High School
In August 2010, I began my freshman year of high school. The next four years of my life are full of unforgettable memories! -
Amendment 1 (NC event)
On May 8, 2012, North Carolina passed the North Carolina Same-Sex Marriage Amendment, which defined marriage as between one man and one woman. This amendment will later be overturned by the Supreme Court.
Link text photo: https://storify.com/marcuspaige5/rise-against-ammendment-one -
Europe Trip (ME event)
In July of 2012, I took a 16 day trip exploring around Europe with a group from school. On this trip I has the pleasure of visiting London, France, Belgium, and Amsterdam. -
Rover Lands on Mars (US event)
On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity landed on Aeolis Palus in Gale Crater on Mars. This rover was designed to explore Mars and is part of NASA''s Mars Science Laboratory mission (MSL).
link text photo: http://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/space-agency-cheers-canada-s-role-in-mars-mission-1.904954 -
Coal Ash Spill (NC event)
On February 2, 2014, a coal ash leak occurred at the Dam River Steam Station located in Eden, North Carolina. Approximately 39,000 tons of ash were release, as well as 27 million gallons of ash pond water.
Link text photo: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/01/us/coal-ash-spill-reveals-transformation-of-north-carolina-agency.html -
High School Graduation (ME event)
On June 12, 2014, I graduated from Providence Senior High School in Charlotte, NC. -
Apple Watch Announcement (US event)
On September 9, 2014, Apple unveiled their latest Apple product. This product is the Apple watch.
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New Addition to the Family (ME event)
In July 2016, my family decided to adopt a new dog. His name is Penn and he is an English Labrador Retriever. -
Ryan Held wins gold medal (NC event)
On August 8, 2016, NC State swimmer Ryan Held wins his first gold medal at the Rio 2016 olympics.
Link text photo: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3728926/Swimmer-Ryan-Held-breaks-tears-winning-gold-medal-4x100m-relay.html -
Donald Trump Election (US event)
On November 8, 2016, Donald Trump was elected to be the 45th president of the United States.
Link text photo: http://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2016/11/08/donald-trump-entire-victory-speech-election-sot.cnn
