Frank Thomas is a MLB Hall of Famer, appearing as a first-ballot nominee. He is from Columbus, Georgia, where he was raised. Thomas would attend Auburn University after three years and a successful rewrite of most the records of Auburn baseball being associated with his name. He would be selected in the 1989 MLB draft …
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General Benning
Henry L. Benning is one of the most well accomplished and respected men to come out of the Southern region. He has had an astounding influence on not only the history of yesterday, but modern society. Fort Benning, a large military camp in Georgia, was established in his name because of the great service and …
Flyers
Eugene Bullard was an African-American pilot hailing from Columbus, Georgia. Bullard was the first African-American military combat pilot in. He left the states to move to London, where he would partake in the first World War after he relocated in France. All of these pilots were African American, and so many of them accomplished feats …
The Phenix City Story
While I had prior knowledge of the Phenix City story previous to reading it, I did not fully understand the utter turmoil the city was in. The city was run by corrupt politicians, being bribed for very little money. With this, almost anything went, becoming a lawless town out of a cowboy’s wildest dreams. If …
Types of Students
During my brief few weeks at college, I have already encountered many different kinds of students. One of the most prominent types of students I see is the regular student who comes to class, does not say much, and goes about their day. This is the category I would fall into. I just come to …
Celebrating Me
I recently turned 19, and as much as I generally dislike attention, it is always nice to be reminded of all the people that love you with their birthday wishes. This may not seem like I am boasting, but I am proud of being able to have people I know who genuinely care for me. …
Horror Genre
I absolutely see the points King makes throughout his writing on sanity and insanity, and how it drives the horror genre. I also believe no one is completely sane, and there is a bit of insanity in every person. The horror genre allows people to live out any sick fantasy they crave, but would have …
Example of Kindness
The best example of kindness from a stranger I have seen was while I was at work involving a homeless man, a random woman, and a worker at the store. The woman wanted to buy the man ice cream after he commented about how he had not had it in maybe a decade. This was …
Rant
One thing that really annoys me is when people make mistakes driving. I know that everyone makes mistakes and the best way to learn is from these mistakes, but that does not mean I have to like it. I absolutely hate bad drivers who make stupid mistakes. Nothing makes me more frustrated than when someone …
What Brought Me to CVCC
Deciding to attend CVCC following graduating high school was not a decision I made out of haste, but a well-researched and thought out one. There were many different facets of CVCC I found appealing, but the most important were its location, size, and the scholarships I was offered. By going to CVCC, I am able …
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