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Growing as a Person

Growing as a Person My Final Year at Fenn This year hasn't been easy. I came from somewhat enjoying English last year to now sitting in my house in June of 2020 and loving it. I have grown in so many ways but it wouldn't have happened without my English... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2020 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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Life Lessons (How I Have Grown Through Experience)

Life Lessons How I Have Learned Through Experience “Short cuts make long delays.” - Unknown Life has never been easy for me. People are constantly coming and going, I have moved schools almost every 2 years, and half the time I have no clue what on earth I am doing.... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2020 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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Fitz's Walden Reading Log

Reading Log Fitz's Walden Reading Session #1 Interesting Quotes… “As long as possible live free and uncommitted. It makes but little difference whether you are committed to a farm or the county jail.” “I should not obtrude my affairs so much on the notice of my readers if very particular... Continue reading

Posted May 5, 2020 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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Solitude A Quite World “There's just something obvious about emptiness, even when you try to convince yourself otherwise. ” - Sarah Dessen Mondays are always rough, even with the online school it is still completely rough. Going from lounging around and not having to think about the time I have... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2020 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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My brother is unlike any other, to say the least. Recently I have been hearing the phrase a lot of blood is thicker than water representing the fact you will always put up with your family and be with them compared to friends, acquaintances and those that come and go... Continue reading

Posted Apr 20, 2020 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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Lord of the Flies Speed Essay

Every group needs a leader for support and guidance. In the book Lord of the Flies by Lowis Lowry, leadership is a huge component as everyone wants a part of it. Without leadership on the island, the boys would turn to chaos. While there is debate and disagreement about who... Continue reading

Posted Mar 3, 2020 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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Lord of the Flies Speed Essay

Every group needs a leader for support and guidance. In the book Lord of the Flies by Lowis Lowry, leadership is a huge component as everyone wants a part of it. Without leadership on the island, the boys would turn to chaos. While there is debate and disagreement about who... Continue reading

Posted Mar 3, 2020 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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Advice to a Younger Writer

- Writing 8,000 words isn't easy and plain out boring. That's why being able to sell your story is important. This takes passion, energy, determination, and enthusiasm. If you arent passionate about your story and what you want to possibly make a movie out of or sell it just isn't... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2020 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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A Child’s Christmas Essay

The Unexpected Becoming a Reality “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” - Charles Dickens Throughout our lives, the unexpected somehow happens to become a reality. In A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, this happens throughout several different situations including... Continue reading

Posted Dec 18, 2019 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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Power of Tradition

The Power of Tradition Fireworks and Pizza “You're much better than fireworks. They're all over in a moment, and you're going to stay for a fortnight. Besides, fireworks are noisy, and they make too much smoke.” - Kate Ross Many families have huge traditions of seeing their grandparents every Christmas... Continue reading

Posted Dec 18, 2019 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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A Week In My Life

A Week In My Life It’s As Average As It Could Get The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it. - Henry David Thoreau If you ask any high schooler how their week went they'd probably say "It was okay." or "It was boring." and... Continue reading

Posted Nov 15, 2019 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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One Eyed Monster

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Posted Nov 9, 2019 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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The Odyssey Literary Analysis Paragraph

The Odyssey Literary Analysis The Gods, Their Actions, and The Mortals There is no value in life except what you choose to place upon it and no happiness in any place except what you bring to it yourself. Without the Gods, mortals would not have guidance. In the book, The... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2019 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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The Emotions Of Sport

Strength and Conditioning Another Reason Why I Need a Reality Show "Just do it." - Nike There are many reasons as to why I need a reality television show. I'm a good person at least most of the time, I'm a whole load of fun to be with and I’m... Continue reading

Posted Nov 3, 2019 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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Guest Speaker Reflection

One Giant Community  The world, traveling, communication and experiences.   It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. - Henry David Thoreau Throughout the workshop with Adam Aronovitz, there were many things I learned about how we as humans need to do several things by ourselves... Continue reading

Posted Oct 21, 2019 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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Upgrading 9th Grade

Changing Fenn Out With The Old and In With The New Be the change you wish to see - Mahatma Gandhi Every morning at six am, I regret leaving my bed to get up, get ready, get on the bus and then go to school. That’s why if I was... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2019 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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The Power of Hard Times

Getting out of Hard Times A Time To Throw Myself A Party Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose - Lyndon B. Johnson Hard times feel like a never ending dark tunnel. Rather than throwing a pity party, I do all the things... Continue reading

Posted Oct 4, 2019 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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The Power of Place

My Happy Place Friends, Prank Wars and Neverending Fun Summertime is always the best of what might be. - Charles Bowden Summer Camp is a getaway and dream in the distance unlike any other. With all the amazing tight friendships and endless memories it truly is the highlight of my... Continue reading

Posted Sep 29, 2019 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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Independent Journal Post

The Summer of a Lifetime Camp Craziness - The Summer of Henry Spence If you're not in New York, you're camping out - Thomas E. Dewey Continue reading

Posted Sep 28, 2019 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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Great Job Fitz. In this you write about your struggles of wanting to write something thats entertaining however true to yourself.

Commented Sep 27, 2019 on Remember the Time... at 108 Freshman English

The Journey Begins... Bonding and Leadership at Camp Belknap Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves. - Henry David Thoreau “Make sure your lights are out by 10 PM.” Our counselor Brian reminded us before leaving the cabin. It was around 9 PM and already dark... Continue reading

Posted Sep 27, 2019 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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The Making of a Community

Real People Coming Together The question is not what you look at, but what you see. - Henry David Thoreau There are many different things that make up the Essence of a Community, the Power of Place, and the Value of Stewardship. At the Fenn School, many different things make... Continue reading

Posted Sep 23, 2019 at 2020 Spence, Henry

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