Space Ship Riddle

Loved by creatures, envied by humans,

For most of history,

Dreams, I only illumined,

After centuries of attempts at my existence became bigger,

Someone finally had the Wright start to my figure,

Eventually mans ancestor was the first of me to enter,

Followed soon after by the strong arm man,

Pioneer of the last frontier I began,

Finally I have defied the limits of man an’

Experiencing my true companion,

Now at last I’ve seen my days,

In the land of human haze,

Humans have battled over being the first,

In my days I’ve shown them the best and the worst,

Now they have fought in the land of my creation,

And the land of the best can’t meet my expectation

So I’ve been retired for now in hopes of a swift return

To the land I’ve always desired and will continue to yearn

What am I?

College Application Essay to FSU

“Actions Speak Louder than Words”

As the President of my Speech and Debate Team, as well as an extemporaneous speaker, I have discovered how to lead. Having just turned seventeen, I have not experienced the daily challenges of working, running a family, balancing a budget or paying taxes. As an extemporaneous speaker, however, the questions I receive ask me to solve complex domestic and world issues in thirty minutes. Since I only have seven minutes to present a solution, I am forced to find the most effective strategy. I have promoted compromises, ended partisanship, curbed violence, ended strife, and even ended war. Speaking about these issues has given me the opportunity to understand world problems and I feel like I have the knowledge to change the world. I know that only so much can be accomplished through words. Thus, what the world really needs is action.

I have always had an insatiable desire to help others in need and to overcome adversity. This is why I believe I have been elected to so many leadership positions, including Class Representative, Vice President of the student body, Captain of both the track and cross country

teams, and Vice President of my church youth group. I have even been elected as the President

of the Speech and Debate Team for three years. Through all of these experiences, I have learned

the best way to lead my peers is through action. I have been told by peers, teachers and adults

alike that I am a hard worker who strives to do well and lead through quiet leadership. In my

leadership roles I help others with their problems in a way that preservers their dignity as well as

set the right example through my actions.

I try to stay away from the spotlight and become a nervous wreck when speaking. I hate

being recognized in front of large groups of people. I don’t like to be praised for doing the right

thing, because the true reward is seeing happiness in the eyes of others or achieving the

feeling of personal accomplishment. This is why I lead through small actions. Small actions and gestures, such as a simple smile, can change a person’s life. When people see that you are happy, they aspire to be like you. If you use this happiness to help others through small actions it can make a big difference. Not only will the people you help be grateful, but also those who see this action will desire to live the same way. Good deeds go a long way and spread like wildfire. This is why I believe actions coupled with humility represent true leadership.

Introduction

My name is Peter Milios and this is my first blog. I am 17 years old and a senior in high school. This is a project for my English IV class. Hi Coach Morrell!! Something interesting about me is that I enjoy reading the news constantly and debating about the moral grounds, needs and solutions to the problems