The Writers

4.15.2009

Everything I Learned About Writing

Writing is an influential language printed on paper that can unite people together through the beauty and essence of language and life experiences we can all relate to in one way or another. It constantly allows us to open our minds and take notice into new words and ideas. Throughout my schooling at St. Gregory I have learned that writing or reading for a homework assignment does not have to be a chore or a burden that is pushed to the side. Instead, I like to think of them, for myself, to be an opportunity to become aware of something about a person, event, or topic that I have never taken notice into before. Writing also triggers all the senses and reminds us of the past and gets us thinking about the future. My favorite style of writing is the kind that creates images of the simple beauties in nature and happy moments life can offer us that I can treasure and think back to when times are tough.

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Mrs. Young said...: Thanks for reminding me of the "uniting" influence writing has -- the act itself has brought together 15 very different personalities this year, making us aware (as you said) of perspectives outside our own. Nice submission.; April 16, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Rachel said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; April 17, 2009 at 5:58 AM
Rachel said...: I like the way that you made this piece sincere and personal for you. The notion that writing is a language of its own could be fun to play with and to build on. Nice job Sarah :); April 17, 2009 at 5:59 AM

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the 2008-2009 creative writing class at St. Gregory College Prep., and we'll be posting our best work of fall, winter, spring, and early summer for your reading pleasure.

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-->I am a senior at St. Gregory. I associate myself with the color bronze. I can only read while lying down. And my motto is that you can achieve anything if you are willing to sacrifice for it.

-->I am Penn Wise. I am an avid American Idol watcher and completely obsessed with Johnny Depp. I am very easily amused, and I take pleasure in the simple things in life.

-->My name is Ariella. I was born in Tucson, AZ, and have lived in the same house forever. My passions are embracing my religion, playing basketball, listening to music, taking pictures, and the list goes on and on...

-->I am Z. I come from an island. I want to pursue art for the rest of my life.

-->I am London, not the city, but the person. I am a senior at St. Gregory. I grew up in Virginia, which is a completely different world from here, and I miss it terribly.

-->I am Rachel Mary Rosenberg, a musician, an intellect, and a radical leftist who, classified as a tiger-petting, peanut butter loving eclectic, is still finding her voice.

-->My name is Anastasia. I was born and raised in Tucson, AZ. I am a junior. The subject I am most passionate about is the visual arts. This year I am taking photography and am enjoying my time behind the lens. The visual arts give me a way to express my creative side.

-->My name is Findabhair. I am a junior at St. Gregory and was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. I love to write and trade quotes with my friends. My friends know me as a random and outgoing person.

-->My name is David Christopher Lane and I grew up in northern California. The two things I love in my life are my grandparents and my girlfriend. My grandparents have helped me through every struggle I have encountered. My girlfriend has always been there to make me feel happy. I've had many bad experiences in the past, but I am proud to state that I have learned from them and they have made me stronger.

-->My name is Mercedes. New Jersey lives inside me. Dice sit in my rear view mirror as I rap to all the songs that are played. I like to think of myself as laid-back and easy going.

--> My name is Mrs. Young. I'm an English teacher at St. Gregory, and I love what I do for a living. The mainstays of my writing life are Mary Oliver's poetry and my family cottage in Michigan.

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Ian St. Lawrence '07
(Pitzer College '11)

"The creation of an entire world in your head, the molding and shaping of characters and their flaws, the conflicts that arise, these are the magical trappings of a writer. And God knows, while that part is hugely satisfying, the thing that let's you know writing is your panacea is when those worlds and characters tell you what happens next. Nothing can compare. That's why I pick up a pen; I do it to have a conversation, an interaction with what makes my mind tick manifested. Yeah, so, that's what keeps me going."

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