Shrewsbury Mountain School

Loading the bus with my grandmother going to Boston, I think to myself, “I can’t wait until I get there!”

  When we arrive, I’m ready to go see all the fish at the aquarium. We walk one mile to get to the aquarium. The walk was tiring, but right when I get inside I was excited, I hear penguins making a squawking noise . I scamper to the penguins; they are black, white, and with a yellow crown, and they were astonishing!   Read more »

I hop out of the car in Outer Banks, North Carolina.  The twelve hour drive is finally over, and now I’m standing in the humid, warm, evening air in a hotel parking lot. I see the vast Atlantic Ocean, with immense waves crashing against the beach 100 yards away. I know I want to go swimming tomorrow, but now I just want to relax. I leisurely drag my suitcase to the front desk with my mom beside me and my sister, brother, and dad closely following behind. We rapidly check in, and walk into the elevator, slowly raising my arms full of suitcases and pillows. After struggling with the room key, I finally get the hotel room door open and drop my things all at once, flopping on the comfortable bed. After a while of watching T.V, I go to sleep. Read more »

The One Moment

                                       By Aren Patton Read more »

“YAY! I’m SOOO excited” I shout to my mother. She just informed me that we are going on an extravagant vacation! That isn't even the best part. The best part is, I get to choose where we go! Where should we go? I went to the living room and browsed a few sites on my Kindle Fire. I began a list with my top 10 destinations in the world.

• Rio De Janeiro

We paddled into an opening in the cluster of mangrove trees, and I instantly felt like I was in a completely different world.  The branches of the trees reached down towards the shallow water.  I dipped my hand into the crystal clear liquid and felt the still calmness of the room temperature water blanket my hand.  A variety of birds squawked and flew from branch to branch, going about their daily business.  The scent of salt water flooded my nostrils.  The tour guide's voice awakened me from the stillness as he pointed out a jelly fish swimming near the bottom of the water.  I watched, mesmerized, as the jelly slid along the sandy ocean floor. I remember feeling like I was in a magical forest in the ocean, a land unharmed by humans. My vacation to Key West, Florida was unforgettable.

Groups of girls, whispering lies.

I hate the way they generalize.

She’s the new girl, shy and weak.

I don’t think she even speaks. Read more »

Dream Vacation

By Grace Stewart

China, China, China! My dream destination, The Great Wall of China! I would love to ride my purple and white Kiki Bike on the Great Wall of China, and feel the wind rushing at my face and blowing back my hair. But most of all, actually see the ancient wall built to stop the enemies from trespassing into this beautiful Country. Read more »

      After an exasperating three hour drive, my family finally arrives in Wells, Maine.

All of our family reunions have always happened here in this four story, faded white, house on Wells Beach.  They probably always will. Read more »

Dream Vacation

By Grace Stewart

China, China, China! My dream destination, The Great Wall of China! I would love to ride my purple and white Kiki bike on the Great Wall of China, and feel the wind rushing at my face and blowing back my hair. But most of all, actually see the ancient wall built to stop the enemies from trespassing. Read more »

June 17, 1775 Read more »

Crazy Future

By Codie Cross

Botfly 99, 9038 Read more »

Crazy Future

By Codie Cross

Botfly 99, 9038 Read more »

Friday, February 28th, 2025

Today I woke up around 6:47 and I got up, brushed my teeth, got some coffee, took my dog to the bathroom, and ate breakfast. I went to work after breakfast and while I was on my flying scooter, I got greeted by my best friend, Gavin. He said ‘’Hey Liam, Happy Birthday’’ and “Are you going bald yet? Are you getting even more deaf than you are now?” I said "Well Bud, you will be bald and deaf anytime sooner than me. You are older than me!" We both laughed and moved on.

I got to work and my friends greeted me and said "Happy Birthday!" I logged on to my hologram computer and right when I logged on, the computer said in a robotic voice "Happy Birthday!" and I said "Thank you, and can you please open the Star project folder?" I was very pleased that my friends greeted me, I felt special. I began work on Star and my boss let me out home early. Read more »

Datrimury 33rd 2084
The year is 2084 and the month is Datrimurry, named after the new, vain president, Mr. Datri. M. Ury.

Today iRobots came out on the market. I didn’t buy one. I don't know what will happen if people start relying on robots to do everyday deeds like getting dressed and feeding themselves.

Usually I ride my flycycle, a flying bike and walk my dogs everyday. Today, to avoid the mob scene, I just stayed inside and used my reading glasses. I love how all you can see is the hologram of the book.
I'd like to see someone with an iRobot survive one day in 2013.

Datrimury 33rd 2084
The year is 2084 and the month is Datrimurry, named after the new, vain president, Mr. Datri. M. Ury.

Today iRobots came out on the market. I didn’t buy one. I don't know what will happen if people start relying on robots to do everyday deeds like getting dressed and feeding themselves.

Usually I ride my flycycle, a flying bike and walk my dogs everyday. Today, to avoid the mob scene, I just stayed inside and used my reading glasses. I love how all you can see is the hologram of the book.
I'd like to see someone with an iRobot survive one day in 2013.

Datrimury 33rd 2084
The year is 2084 and the month is Datrimurry, named after the new, vain president, Mr. Datri. M. Ury.

Today iRobots came out on the market. I didn’t buy one. I don't know what will happen if people start relying on robots to do everyday deeds like getting dressed and feeding themselves.

Usually I ride my flycycle, a flying bike and walk my dogs everyday. Today, to avoid the mob scene, I just stayed inside and used my reading glasses. I love how all you can see is the hologram of the book.
I'd like to see someone with an iRobot survive one day in 2013.

Datrimury 33rd 2084
The year is 2084 and the month is Datrimurry, named after the new, vain president, Mr. Datri. M. Ury.

Today iRobots came out on the market. I didn’t buy one. I don't know what will happen if people start relying on robots to do everyday deeds like getting dressed and feeding themselves.

Usually I ride my flycycle, a flying bike and walk my dogs everyday. Today, to avoid the mob scene, I just stayed inside and used my reading glasses. I love how all you can see is the hologram of the book.
I'd like to see someone with an iRobot survive one day in 2013.

The country of Canada has already eliminated this one cent coin. Should we follow in the same pursuit?

I think the United States of America should not eliminate the US penny.Most likely, stores  and restaurants will round their prices up and make them unreasonably high. Their excuse will be that they “couldn't use the old price(s) because the company/organization isn't allowed to use pennies in their prices anymore.” Also, if we lost the penny, we would become more dependent on nickels, costing 10 cents each, which is even worse than the penny costing only 2.14 cents each.This is why the U.S.A. should not eradicate this one cent coin.

After being an American symbol since 1793, the U.S.A is debating eliminating the penny. Sixty seven percent of Americans believe obliterating this one-cent coin is completely unacceptable and pointless. The other 33 percent think differently.

We should not cease minting the penny.

If we abolished the penny, prices in stores would be rounded up to the nearest nickel. Americans will start to rely on nickels, which cost 10 cents to make, when the coin alone is only worth 5 cents.

In 2012, one fourth grade classraised $132.17 for  the Salvation Army Penny Drive . If the U.S.A eliminated the cent, we would be taking money away from soup kitchens, hospitals and other organizations that raise money for the needy.

This 220-year-old coin is worth much more than some realize. 

Scared and wet. Locked outside. Pouring.

Littering spreads. Pollution starts. Oceans ruined.

If littering spreads,

animals will die.

Zipping down the forest lined hill, I feel a rush of joyful sensation. I glance back and see Sam, hair whipping behind her and a smile forming on her face. The sun is blazing through the trees, but we keep going.The thrill, the hope, and the wonder are all we have and need as we ride our bikes over the countryside trail.  

Departure. No hope. Here comes sunlight.

Sweat trickling down her forehead. Victory

He’s right behind me. Now what?

Captive elephant escaped. Reunited with family.

Idea sparks. Word spreads. Fire’s lit.  

Nighttime shadows lead her to adventures.

"Morning sweetheart" I hear a feminine voice coo.
Suddenly,I feel a hand on my shoulder.
"Aaaaaaah! Who said that? Get your hand off me, now! Aaaaaaah!"
I start to wheeze, then I can't even breath, and I panic. Slowly, I start to calm down, trying to take some deep breaths. When I turn my head towards the voice that had startled me, I see a beautiful woman, frozen in place, shocked. I feel myself relax a little. “Well, hi...” I drift from each word with my head in the clouds. I can hear a romance song starting in the back of my mind.   Read more »