We already explored Verona Chamber’s experience in East Germany and her arrival to West Berlin under the arm of a democratic country in Part I. Now, in Part II, we will explore Mrs. Chambers’s experience coming to America.  Mrs. Chambers, freshly released from Russian territory, experiences her new life in a free, democratic land.  ”I can’t [...]

For seniors that will soon be entering the real world, there are a lot of things to think about. Money will no doubt be a concern for the majority of graduating seniors, especially for the ones attending college. Credit cards can be a beneficial way for students to make purchases and learn about financial responsibility [...]

Signs of the recession are all over; empty stores at Oakwood Mall, teacher layoffs and a sinking job market.  But there are signs of hope; Grant Allen (owner and operator of Steer Right Driving Academy) has turned his misfortune due to the failing economy into a blessing.  “Last year I was laid off from my [...]

Not only is it important to today’s teens to wear the right tops and perfectly ripped and faded jeans, but the snazziest shoe is also a vital fashion statement. No teen wardrobe is complete without a trusty pair of chucks. They come in a variety of fun colors, patterns and styles, and they can vividly [...]

1. How has the town of Hixton prepared you for life in the world? Hixton is a great community full of good-hearted citizens they make anything possible. 2. Where do you see yourself in five years? Doing what? I plan on building a castle in Hixton after winning the lottery. 3. Do you plan on [...]

When Verona Chambers, wife of Principal Tom Chambers, decided to leave East Germany, it was not a simple walk in the park. “To come to America was not the struggle,” said Mrs. Chambers. “The struggle was to actually to leave East Germany.” East and West Germany were divided by an impenetrable wall known as the [...]