Encounter

The Scene for May 20, 2012

jimeich1 — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:43:09 +0000

When Sean Leonard and his fiancée, Shannon Moore, decided to attend a baseball game on April 25, they had no idea they would soon be labeled the “worst people ever” by folks all over the world. The couple feels hurt and is asking for an apology from the sports announcer who first vilified them on the air.

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The Scene — 05/20/12 — Young Teen (DOC)
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The Scene — 05/20/12 — High School (DOC)
The Scene — 05/20/12 — High School (PDF)

The Scene for May 13, 2012

jimeich1 — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:05:32 +0000

As it is often said, “You can’t win them all.” News stories this week tell of various defeats and how those involved handled failure.

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The Scene — 05/13/12 — Young Teen (DOC)
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The Scene — 05/13/12 — High School (DOC)
The Scene — 05/13/12 — High School (PDF)

The Scene for May 6, 2012

jimeich1 — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:10 +0000

The movie blockbuster of the summer was expected to open to packed theaters on May 4, 2012. Despite the almost guaranteed success of The Avengers, some of those involved with the film were plagued with worries.

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The Scene — 05/06/12 — Young Teen (DOC)
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The Scene — 05/06/12 — High School (DOC)
The Scene — 05/06/12 — High School (PDF)

The Scene for April 29, 2012

jimeich1 — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:35:44 +0000

We have often been taught to admire the rugged individual—a person who worked to perfect a skill or idea despite opposition surrounding him or her. Recent news stories, however, show that many are arguing that more is accomplished by working with others than by working against them.

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The Scene — 04/29/12 — Young Teen (DOC)
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The Scene — 04/29/12 — High School (DOC)
The Scene — 04/29/12 — High School (PDF)

The Scene for April 22, 2012

jimeich1 — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:11:42 +0000

TV stars. Music idols. All-star athletes. Political figures. Celebrities fascinate us and provide a break from our everyday lives. Recent news stories illustrate our captivation with the rich and famous.

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The Scene — 04/22/12 — Young Teen (DOC)
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The Scene — 04/22/12 — High School (DOC)
The Scene — 04/22/12 — High School (PDF)

The Scene for April 15, 2012

jimeich1 — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:48:20 +0000

E-mail. Text messaging. Smart phones. Facebook and Twitter. Tablet computers. There is no doubt that rapidly growing technology is changing our lives. But some have begun to ask the question, “Is there such a thing as too much technology?”

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The Scene — 04/15/12 — Young Teen (DOC)
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The Scene — 04/15/12 — High School (DOC)
The Scene — 04/15/12 — High School (PDF)

The Scene for April 8, 2012

jimeich1 — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:09:29 +0000

Easter is a time of solemn celebration for Christians all over the world. The season is also filled with fun-filled traditions that have little or nothing to do with the resurrection of Jesus. But if one Colorado community has anything to say about it, one of those enjoyable traditions may disappear.

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The Scene — 04/08/12 — Young Teen (DOC)
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The Scene — 04/08/12 — High School (DOC)
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The Scene April 1, 2012

jimeich1 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:02:13 +0000

Sixteen-year-old Jessica Ahlquist is the new darling of American atheism. Her claim to fame? She sued to remove a prayer banner that was first displayed in her high school 32 years before she was born!

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The Scene — 04/01/12 — Young Teen (DOC)
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The Scene — 04/01/12 — High School (DOC)
The Scene — 04/01/12 — High School (PDF)

The Scene for March 25, 2012

jimeich1 — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:55:53 +0000

We have all experienced feelings of isolation and rejection. We have all felt separated from the very ones we want to welcome us. Even so, we might be surprised by recent news stories about those feeing left out.

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The Scene — 03/25/12 — Young Teen (DOC)
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The Scene — 03/25/12 — High School (DOC)
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The Scene for March 18, 2012

jimeich1 — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:39:37 +0000

Friends. They play an important part of our lives. They have also been an important part of recent human interest news stories.

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The Scene — 03/18/12 — Young Teen (DOC)
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The Scene — 03/18/12 — High School (DOC)
The Scene — 03/18/12 — High School (PDF)