Final

Marvin J Pringle-Final

Final Paper

Marvin Pringle 102-117(2)

free write 9 May 2013

today i feel a little refreshed. i got a full night's sleep last night and it really did the trick. i am not tired, my eyes are not stressed and my body feels great. i am glad we are coming to the end of this semester i feel that i need the couple of weeks break befor i start the summer session. this feels like it has been a stressful semester, i don't know why but i feel like i have been under pressure to succeed dfrom the beginning. i want to continue the work i have begun in finishing the program I am entering but the urge to stop sure comes up from time to time. of i didn't have such a strong desire to do something other than sit around and be a couch potato, i would stop. however, quitting is not in my nature and I will definitely finish what i have started and will finish strong no matter how long it takes me. my mind,body and soul are all on one accord with this decision and we collectively will complete this task. as for now, my focus is on more studying and getting through finals week and then working on my application for admission to the program i am pursuing. i am confident of my acceptance into the program as I am working hard and i believe that i will gain entry and continue until I am complete. my family supports me and this means a lot to have their support as I make this change in my life.

Rollercoasters

free write 4 April 2013

today, i don't know what to write about, i have no thoughts on anything.  i feel like i am just here and taking everything as it comes. my mind feels blank and i have hit a wall writing.  just want to get started on this project and get going with it so it can get finished and move on to the next one.

free write 2 April 2013

today I don't know quite what to say, I am feeling pretty good about myself and am just happy to be alive.  i really don't have too much to say.  i am alive, healthy and once again back in school.  i enjoyed a really good sermon this past Sunday that has me inspired more than ever to continue this path or journey i am on to starting a new chapter in my life.  the pastor gave a really parallel to the Tom Landry statement, "i got to get you to do what you don't want to do to make you all that you want to be". that in itself is a profound statement but the elaboration the pastor put on it combined with the road Jesus took into Jerusalem inspired me to re-motivate and commit myself even harder to get this school done and get back out into the workforce.  my life has been crazy for me, to say the least, these last couple of years and i want some form of normalcy in the future. now i know the only way for this to happen is to continue schooling and make a  different path for myself than the one i was on.  oh well, i guess there isn't much more to say today.

The Ghetto Response

Marvin J. Pringle

Mr. Neuburger

Eng. Comp 102-117

26 March 2013

Response Essay

“The Ghetto (Unfinished)”

The film entitled “Ghetto” gives viewers a firsthand account of the lives of Jews in the Warsaw ghetto.  Although many scenes are staged by the Germans, this film documents the supposed “good life” and the actual reality of how Jews live confined to this ghetto. These are the conditions the Germans don’t want to show the outside world.  Without knowing the true nature of this film, viewers can only fathom it is intended to depict a differing view other than the truth. In reality Jews are living in atrocious conditions, have no freedom of movement outside the ghetto and appear to be living as caged animals.  After being relocated to the ghetto, Jews lose all their rights and are forced into overcrowded, undernourished squalor.  For example one witness states Jews are forced to live as multiple families in one home as her family is forced to live in one room of their own home while other families take over other rooms and their home is transformed into a multi-family home. These living conditions lead to overcrowding and eventually unsanitary conditions.  As seen, garbage and waste is just tossed out of windows into the streets as the people are too weak from malnutrition to take the refuse out of the building.  In addition to living conditions, the film also delves into the aspect of death in the ghetto.  Starvation and malnutrition in addition to the sickness and disease lead to slow and agonizing deaths.  For those who are fortunate enough to obtain small portions of food and avoid starvation, they triumph over death until the ultimate happens.  Those who perish for one reason or another are discarded on the streets and collected as if they are mere garbage.  Acts such as the disposing of the dead as garbage made Jews indifferent and numb to death as one witness stated they didn’t feel human while in the ghetto.  Some scenes depicted are so horrific, the assembled witnesses at times cover their faces as the anguish and pain is still very vivid even after six decades.  In the final analysis, this film is an attempt to depict happiness and good times as opposed to the reality of harsh conditions of life in the ghetto.

Harrison Bergeron

Marvin J. Pringle

Mr. Neuburger

Eng. Comp 102-117

21 March 2013

Response Essay

“Harrison Bergeron”

Kurt Vonnegut Jr.’s “Harrison Bergeron,” takes readers inside the lives of George, Hazel and Harrison Bergeron.  After reading this passage, the reader reasons individual expression and rights are voided by a government seeking absolute equality. Vonnegut tells readers, “All this equality was due to the 211^th, 212th, 213^th amendments to the constitution and agents of the United States Handicapper General” (293).  He further tells readers about Hazel’s average intelligence and how George “…had a little mental handicap radio in his ear” (294) because of his above normal intelligence. The handicap is required by law and keeps George from using his advantage of higher than normal intelligence. Moreover, when talking about the ballerinas because of their above average ability, he states “They were burdened with sashweights and bags of birdshot, and their faces were masked …” (294) ensuring they are no less good in their dancing and beauty than anyone else. Unlike George and Hazel, Harrison defiantly throws off his handicaps and expresses his individuality and free thought. However, this act of defiance meets harsh results as Harrison is terminated by government agents. In the end, the government seeks to remove advantages by ensuring equality.

Word count: 194

Vonnegut, Kurt, Jr. "Harrison Bergeron." Power of Language; Language of Power: A Collection of Reading. 2nd ed. Boston: Pearson Learning Solutions, 2011. 293-99. Print. A Custom Edition for Ozarks Technical Community College.

Joseph Morton Testimony

Marvin J. Pringle

Mr. Neuburger

Eng Comp 102-117

14 March 2013

Holocaust Testimony

“Joseph Morton”

This interview is with Holocaust survivor Joseph Morton, formerly Mortkowitz, of Mortonville, Illinois.  Mr. Morton was born in Lodz, Poland, on July 11, 1924, where he lived with his mother, father and siblings.  He was the oldest of six children; spoke Polish and Yiddish in his youth.  He spoke about his family and their lives in Poland before the outbreak of World War II (WWII).  He recalls lots of anti-Semitism in Lodz prior to the war.  Their oppressors are equated to the KKK with the exception of the white sheets and hoods. After the start of WWII, Lodz is turned into a ghetto by the German army and Jews are segregated and tortured regularly. He talks about being shipped from Lodz to Auschwitz concentration camp by train. Moving forward, he explains how he, his father, brother and a cousin are “fortunate” to get moved to Dachau, a camp in Germany. From here, they are moved around from camp to camp working and being tortured. He states because they were in good condition and strong, this allowed them to survive although being worked long and hard.  When Germany was liberated by the Americans he ended up in a hospital because of the Typhus he had contracted some time earlier.  He was reunited with his father, brother, and cousin who take him out the hospital and to a Displaced Persons (DP) camp. While in the DP camp, he registers to come to the United States and is put on the waiting list.  He goes to Canada instead where he meets his future wife, also a survivor, in Montreal. He finally finds his father in Chicago and moves in with him from Montreal. He returns to Montreal, marries his sweetheart, brings her back to the US and begins life as a holocaust survivor.   

Two quotes by Mr. Morton:

“we really didn’t know what was going in in the outside world; we had no contact with anyone”

“sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know”

Malka Baran Testimony

Marvin J. Pringle

Mr. Neuburger

Eng Comp 102-117

14 March 2013

Holocaust Testimony

“Malka Baran”

This is the testimony of survivor, Malka Baran, formerly Klin, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Baran was born in Warsaw, Poland on January 30, 1927.  When she was a year old, the family moved to Chestohova, Poland where they made their lives. She is the oldest of two children and they live a quiet life where her father owns a print shop in the building where and her mother is a homemaker. She speaks of her early life of attending a mostly private school where she loved reading.  The school was all Jewish and they spoke Polish and Hebrew.  While growing up she stated she didn’t experience any anti-Semitism, but knew it existed; the family didn’t associate with any non-Jewish Poles. Her life changed in 1939 when the German occupation of Poland began.  The Jewish population in Chestohova was ordered to wear stars to distinguish Poles and Jews.  Their city was turned into a ghetto and they were made to work for the Germans. One night, she and her brother were awakened by her parents and were told to put on cloths in layers. This was the last night she saw her mother and was traumatized by this loss for a long time.  She said, because of losing her mother, her memory of events is spotty from this instance.  She worked in a factory until liberated by the Russians. She doesn’t know how she survived her ordeal, maybe because she was so passive and didn’t make any attempts at resistance. She met her future husband in a Displaced Persons (DP) camp while in Austria.  She eventually moved to Israel where she became an educator working with children.  She married and eventually moved to New York and continued working as an educator until she retired after 35 years.

Two quotes by Mrs. Baran:

“we didn’t go freely”

“the Germans did it slowly and slyly”

free write 5 mar 2013

today is a good day. woke up with yet another test/exam for this week to take but i don't have any worries.  either I know the information or i don't; i know that seems a little lacsidasical, but it is just how i feel about it.  i am not going to sprout any more gray hairs than i have to because even if i don't know the material, i still have to take the test.  i am feeling good about school today.  i just want to keep my spirits up and keep moving vorward without too much complaint.  i really didn't expect to be back in school at this point in my life, but here i am and  i MUST do well.  there is no alternative for me.  i am not like some of these younger kids who still have lots of time left to  decide on their future, mine is here and I must seize it now!  i will continue to study hard and keep my motivation level up so i can continue to be a great student and complete this program of study to further my goal of returning to the work force in the near future.  if i can stay on track, i will be back in no time and once again feel good about myself as a whole, not tthat i dont feel good about myself now, i just need to be doing something other than planting my butt in a chair for half a day.  as stated, i will continue to push forward and do well while i am here at OTC.  my confidence in myself to finish my program is very high and my expectations are even higher.  now that i have said all that, i raelly believe i am at a lost for words at this point.

Free write 19 Feb 2013

today i dont know how i am feeling.  i am not good nor am i bad seems like i am just here taking up space.  i am trying not to get into a rut and keep myself motivated, but it seems like i am headed towards that rut.  i do things to keep my mind moving like reading when i am not doing homework, keeping up with current evnts and the such to keep me aware.  this feeling is not good for me as i have been here before and the last time i was here, i stayed here for  a long time.  i am confident i will not dwell in this dark feeling long because i just cant let myself get caught up again.  in the words of the late, great, Rev. James Cleveland "this too will pass!"  i will just keep my faith in my God, pray and keep myself busy so i dont have time to contemplate what actually is going on tto push me into the dark place i refuse to go to.  school is a great way to keep my occupied and stimulate my mind.

free write 2/14/2013

today i am feeling a little drained mentally and physically. i have had three tests/quizzes and it has taken a toll on my mind. I am still functioning however and will continue to fliug along but its just a little hard to keep the motivation. my body is talking to me as well, i have been going pretty hard at the cardion since hurting my shoulder and my legs and cv systyem need a break. i am gald that my shoulder is structurally sound after meeting with my doctor yesterday now i just have to wait for the soft tissue exam after the procedure in a couple of weeks. i am confident i will not have to go through surgery again but if i do , oh well. this class is kind of interesting although I prefer to communicate verbally as opposed to the digital revolution we continue to use. using the technology is making me get out of my comfort zone and that is probably what i needed to jump start me to using technology more. i dont have a disdain for technology, i just prefer some of the "old" ways of face and phone calls and not a text message. this is an eye opening experience as i am using more and more websittes to enhance my progress. maybe when it is all said and done, i will be better at using the web for assistance.

I Am From

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free write 2/03/2013

today is another good day. i dont know why i feel good today but i do. i give thanks and praise to my God for this good fortune of feeling good and will tak all the good feelings I can get. i really dont know how to describe this feeling other than just good! I am still apprehensive abotu my AP exam i took yesterdahy however, i just felt like it was a busta as i didn;t know what to expect from the instructor.now thta i have taken a test from her, i will be better prepared for teh next one. i feel like i am rambling today because altjough i feel good, i just dont have much to talk about. i guess that i just am not good at expressing myself in this writtemn form. in my opinion, writing instead of speaking kind of erodes the communication process. its better to speak to some face to face so youcan get a feel for ethe person rather than just using written words that you really cant get a feeling for. at least face to face you get to reaqd the person's vibe as opposed to words jst dont give youthat oppurtunity to get to know someone. this is just my personal feelings about putting my expressions in words and not verbalizing them.

today is a good day, i woke up this morning and I am in my right mind and body is ok. today I have a test in my math class. i stidied all ican and i am ready for this. i don't have any anxiety like i thought i would, maybe that is not good because i feel relaxed about it bu this how I feel. i am not overconfident, but just thaat i feel i know the material and wilo do very well on this test. i am also feeling pretty good about seeing one of my buddies from Germany tomorrow. he is coming to FLW to see his son graduste from basic training and wants to jsut hang out for a little while with me. i think it is good that he wants to spend a few hours with me, this lets me know that i am still considered a buddy to him. i don't want to make the drive to FLW but i will since he is coming in from GA. this doesnt happen a lot and I will make the sacrifice this time. i will however have to make take some time tonight and get ahead on a couple of assingments.

Free write 31 Jan 2013

Today I am feeling a little apprehensive. I must call the third dermatologist that has tried to fight the skin condition I am going through. I am just tired of havign to hear the words "I dont Know" come out of a supposedly specialists mouth. This has happened in the past and it is very frustrating to me. Oh well, i guess that's life. Other thana that, i am feeling pretty good so far. my life could be better, but it could be a whole lot worse than it is also. i just thank God everyday for what has been given to me and my family and continue to do the best that I can in my time here in this earth. i am holding fast to my belief that things in all of our lives will work themselves out one way or another all we have to do is give it time. we are told that nothing is promised and this is so true. we have to take what life throws at us and continue on, i never thought i would be unemployed with an MA degree and starting over from ground zero. i worked hard to obtain that degree and now i cant get a job i that area of expertise. is it that i am too old or am i overqualified in this area? i have heard the over qualified quote before im past interviews.

Free Write 29 Jan 2013

Today I am kind of tired. I didn't sleep well due to my wife biing sick and she not sleeping well. wheneever she doesn't sleep well, I don't sleep well!! I am going to have to get over this because I have a lot of work to do today an I can't be sitting around yawing; and feeling tired. I have been drinking coffee but I can't rely on that to keep me awake so it's up to me to get my self in gear and do this. Today is going to be a good day regardless of what happens; I am alive and well and tht is all that matters. My head is on straight and my body's fine, sort of. I am still sore from last night's session in tthe gym although I didnt workout. Just the cardio session has me sore; we did do some pushups during the class, but for the most part it was all cardio. I cant wait until I can get back to lifting again. I feel so inadequate since I had to take a break from lifting.

Free Write 1/24/2013

Today is a good day. I feel good about today and about life. I received a call yesterday from a former student and current friend I taught while over 10 years ago while I was in the military. This friend called me from Afghanistan to ask me questions about retirement from the military. i am amazed that he still calls me today to seek advice from an old friend and teacher. this makes me feel like that I did get through to someone and he still listens to me to this very day. When I learned how to become a military instructor, I was gtold that if 1 pperson learns something then you have done a good job. well I guess I did a good job with that particular class of young military officers as this person took time out of his schedule to call me instead of someone else more important in his life. This phone call really gives me faith and confidence that life is not as bad as some of us think it is. During that call, my friend also invited me to his wedding which will take place next year. He wants me to be one of his groomsmen. this lets me know that I am considered a friend by at least one person on this earth! I will do my best to make this wedding because of the unique and special friendship we share. Of all my former students in and out of the military, this is the only person that has kept in contact with me on a regular basis. Before he went to Afghanistan, we would talk once or twice a month; he still seeks my advice on military and personal matters.

I am from by

Intro

I was born and raised in Sumter, South Carolina where I lived with my mother, father and two brothers.  I attended public school where I participated in a couple of sports and  other activities.  My fondest memory of high school was being told I had been selected to attend college on a football scholarship.  Upon graduating from Sumter High School, I went on to Newberry College (NC) in Newberry, SC.   The years spent at NC were great in that I learned not only book knowledge, but I also gained some life experiences that I didn't realize I had learned until later in my life.  If there would be anything I would change about my college experience it would be my emphasis in my major.  I too discovered I like teaching and I should have followed the teacher tract of my degree.  At the time I was young and inexperienced and just wanted to get over with college and get out into the world.  I graduated from NC with my Bachelors degree and headed out into the world only to find that the world was not as kind as I thought it to be.  I couldn't find employment and I became frustrated.  Upon talking to some family and friends, I decided to enlist in the US Army to gain much needed experience and discipline that I lacked.  My plan was to do the initial four years, get out and move on with my life.  Well my plan didn't quite go the way I planned it to go and I ended up re-enlisting and spent over 20 years in the US Army.  While in the Army, I did and learned quite a few things that have stuck with me.  I attended many military schools during my career, but the one I enjoyed the most was the Instructor Trainer Coures where I learned to teach and train the proper military way.  This gave me an outlet to the part of me that enjoyed teaching.  I have taught in and out of the military for a little more than 20 years.  Since retirement from the military, I held a couple of federal contract jobs that I really enjoyed.  However, due to the Congress's inability to finalize or stabilize the federal budget, I lost these positions and the skills I possess are not marketable here in this area.  I am now here at OTC reinventing myself by pursuing a skill set that will make me marketable in this and many other areas. 

Freewrite 01/17/2013

Today is another freewrite day.  I dont really have anything to say to day,  I am finding it hard not to g back and make corrections as this is the way I have done things since I have been using a keyboard.  my mind is sitll triying to get back inty coming to school and doing so at seven in geh moring.  the time is not a problem flr me since i get up early anyway but I just my mind is still kinda asleep although my bidy is here.  dong everything on the computer is not too bed hoeweber, my eyes do sometines get strsined and I have to take frequent breakd.  i just wan to do well again this semester as i did last semester and keep myself motivated to move forward thwi thia new chapter in my life.  I am just babling becasue as stated, i dont have anygthing to say today.  where do I go from heresince I have nithing to say?   this bogging thing is totally new to me.  I didn't think people did this anymore since the creation of all these social networking sites where inflrmation is shared almost instantly.  it seems that there is something new all the time in the networking arena that makes the "latest" addition obsalete.  for this reason I dont do the social networking and rely on the old way of communication.

Free Write 1/15/13

I dont really know what to srite here.  this is so stangee to me, its not t a traditional engtlish clalss as I know to to be  I am a little appranhensive abotu the prerceived amount of owir bur I am aure  ai am capable of handling this workload.  this initial assignment is kinda strange and acutally hard because I am so used to correcting mistakes on the spot and now I an having to just write to now abandon woithout worring abotu punction or grammer.  as stated unconventional but I just have to gaetused to the didfference, adjust, and move on and get my haed wrapped around the idea of this course.  today is starting out as a pretty good day so far, however, I am just wondering about getting my head back into the idea of going to school again and just prioritizing my time to get through this semester.  I want ty do well here so I can get back into the workforce.  I dont' feel very good about not having a job right now but if I can do well and get into this prograM, I will be able to get myself back into the workforce and that is my ultimate goal.  other than tht, i am just biding my time and hopefully this school will work oout fro me.  i am still taken aback that even though I have been to school and hava an MA degree, i still cant tfind employment in springfield.  if i wnet backe to Virginia, i would be able to find a job and be happy.