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Governor Hunt Elected for Fourth Term
Governor James B. Hunt was elected to his fourth term as governor of North Carolina, the only governor to serve this length of time.
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Born!
I was born on October 15, 1996 in New Bern, North Carolina -
US - Bill Clinton Re-Elected
Bill Clinton was re-elected for his second term as President over Bob Dole.
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Queen Anne's Revenge
Remains of Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge was found near the Beaufort Inlet. It was later added to the National Register of Historic Places.
https://www.qaronline.org/history/shipwreck-discovery -
Bill Clinton Acquitted in Impeachment Trial
After five weeks, the President's impeachment trial ends. He was acquitted on perjury and obstruction of justice.
http://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/13/us/president-s-acquittal-overview-clinton-acquitted-decisively-no-majority-for.html -
Started Dance Classes
I started dance classes when I turned three years old in 1999. I started doing tap and ballet and continued to dance for fourteen years. -
Hurricane Floyd Hits North Carolina
Hurricane Floyd hits North Carolina, becoming the deadliest and costliest hurricane.
http://www.wral.com/news/local/asset_gallery/5225107/ -
No Child Left Behind Act Signed
The No Child Left Behind Act was signed into law by President George W. Bush. This required reading and mathematics testing in grades 3-8.
http://www.k12.wa.us/esea/NCLB.aspx -
Charlotte Hornets Relocated
North Carolina's NBA team, the Charlotte Hornets, are moved to New Orleans after 14 years in North Carolina. https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/nba/hornets/2002-05-10-owners-relocation.htm -
Started First Grade
In first grade, I learned how to spell the word "elephant" and read my first ever chapter book, which was from the American Girl series. -
George Bush Sworn in for Second Term
George Bush was sworn in for his second term after defeating John Kerry in the November 2004 election. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/jan/20/usa.uselections2004 -
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina hits the United States and became the costliest hurricane. http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/25/us/hurricane-harvey-compare-storms-trnd/index.html -
State Legislature Voting in Favor of State Lottery
The bill was approved after Governor Perdue cast the tie-breaking vote.
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1091053/ -
Girl Scouts
During fourth grade, I joined Girl Scouts -
NC Senator John Edwards Withdrew from Presidential Election
North Carolina Senator John Edwards withdrew from the 2008 presidential race. Edwards was later found to have had an affair during his campaign.
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Barack Obama Elected President
Barack Obama won the 2008 Presidential election and became the first African American President after defeating John McCain. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/barack-obama-elected-as-americas-first-black-president -
Starting Pointe
In 2008, I started dancing on Pointe. I continued point, tap, jazz, and ballet dancing for five more years until 2013. -
NC Tornado Outbreak
The worst tornado outbreak in North Carolina spanned the month of April, totaling 30 confirmed tornadoes that touched down.
http://www.wral.com/by-the-numbers-april-2011-tornado-outbreak/15639898/ -
Osama Bin Laden Killed
In May 2011, Osama Bin Laden was killed by US troops in Pakistan. Bin Laden was responsible for the events that took place on 9/11.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/osama-bin-laden-killed-by-u-s-forces -
New Mexico Mission Trip
During Summer 2011, I went on a mission trip with my church youth group to New Mexico, where we worked on a Navajo Indian reservation. The picture is on the reservation at a place called Shiprock, which many Navajo members believed was a ship that carried them to New Mexico before turning into rock form. -
Ammunition Reported Missing at Fort Bragg
A day before the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, 14,000 rounds of ammunition were reported missing at Fort Bragg. http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/09/09/north.carolina.ammunition/index.html -
Maya Angelou Passes Away in Winston-Salem
Famous poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou passed away in Winston-Salem, NC at 86. http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/28/us/maya-angelou-obit/index.html -
San Franciso Mission Trip and College
During Summer 2014, I went on a mission trip with my youth group to Oakland and San Fransisco California. We taught refugees a week long Vacation Bible School and were also able to learn about their culture and the surrounding area. I also graduated high school and began my freshman year of college in 2014! -
Ebola Comes to United States
The first case of Ebola in the United States is confirmed in New York City after breaking out in West Africa. http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/30/health/ebola-us/index.html -
One World Trade Center Opens
Freedom Tower opened in New York City 13 years after the twin towers were destroyed in a terrorist attack.
http://time.com/3553897/one-world-trade-center-freedom-tower-opens-doors-new-york-city-911/ -
Donald Trump Inaugurated
Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. http://time.com/4641547/inauguration-2017-donald-trump-america-first/ -
Raleigh Women's March
A march took place in Raleigh coinciding with the Women's March in Washington, DC. http://www.wral.com/organizers-estimate-17-000-gather-in-raleigh-for-women-s-march/16456580/ -
Student Teaching!
During 2017, I began student teaching at Partnership Elementary in fifth grade and I'm excited to see what comes next!
