Amarillo Essays

“If we had unlimited gas money what would y'all want to do?” I asked my friends Sophie, Taylor, and Sierra. “What about going on a road trip? We could pack some bags and drive and see what we want to see!” Sophie said. A week later, we did just that. Making sure to bring a swimsuit and hiking shoes, I finished packing and piled my things into the trunk of my car. With a card for unlimited gas money, we were ready to hit the road! I picked up the girls and we began our trip. We can't wait to get

We lived in the North Heights area of Amarillo, across the train tracks and I guess we would considered urban. Growing up in the 60’s we had neighborhood schools, I attended kindergarten at Miss Rosenberg’s Kindergarten, we graduated with white caps and gowns and I was really happy. She was a black woman with a Jewish sounding name, who was our leader who taught us the basic of learning. I attended North Heights Elementary School beginning in first through sixth grade Our high school, Carver High

plains has steep escarpments bordering it from the lowlands. Rivers that run over the edges of these escarpments erode the land away creating structures like Palo Duro. Palo Duro is near the major city, Amarillo, making Amarillo a place to stay. Amarillo is full of cowboy culture. Many people in Amarillo take pride in their cowboy “heritage”. Horses played a very important role in cowboy culture, so since 2002 more than 110 horse statues have been placed all over

The issue of poverty among college students in California has recently come to light. Kevin Cook, the author of "Keeping College Affordable for California Students," said that a magazine survey conducted by the California Students Aids Commission revealed that two-thirds of California students are facing financial challenges as the biggest obstacle to pursuing higher education. These economic hurdles include tuition fees, housing, food, and other expenses. For example, 30% of students in Los Angeles

IRO stands for independent review organization. This type of organization is present in many industries, providing peer review and judgement of a person 's work product, performance, or related behavior. The use of IROs has become a leading practice in the medical field in the past few years. It is a way to get an objective third party decision on medical cases. Why are IROs important in today 's healthcare world? Healthcare IROs have the responsibility to determine whether a healthcare service

B) Woodland Park Zoo has a program called Quarters for Conservation that uses 25 cents of every admission ticket to support conservation programs in the city and universally (“Quarters for Conservation”, n.d.). Woodland Park Zoo encourages its visitors to become part of the decision of how the money is spent to support conservation (“Quarters for Conservation”, n.d.). A voting voucher is given during the visitor’s entry to the zoo and it is used to vote for one of the six conservation projects that

Manly, Byron and Eva in the jail section of the Country Barn Restaurant in Amarillo Our last stop before we returned to Dallas. We invited Jo Carroll to join us because of all the times she has played hostess to us in our many trips to Amarillo. We ate at the Country Barn and the room they called, and I might add, looked like a jail. It was a nice evening and everybody had a fun time. Before we left Amarillo the next morning for Dallas, we stopped off at Mel’s and obtained our usual supply of

is a problem to the world’s economy and market. To prevent it from running out, the US government began to save the remaining amount of helium. The government stored a billion cubic meters of helium in a cavern called the Federal Helium Reserve in Amarillo, Texas which is supervised by the Bureau of Land Management. Also during the same situation about the shortage of helium, the American Congress passed a law about saving and storing the amount of helium in 1996. But even if the law was passed, reports

Introduction- Texas, also known as the Lone Star State has four major regions. Its vast land contains Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains regions. These four regions are rich in historical, political, and cultural points of interest. This shaped Texas to what it is today. Mountains and Basins- The Mountains and Basins are the driest and windiest region in Texas. This region is located throughout west Texas and is mostly desert. The vegetation that can possibly

first time I went was when I was in fifth grade. That was the first time I had ever been a minority before. Amarillo is predominately black and Hispanic. I remember my Uncle telling me not to go to certain parts of town because "people there aren't afraid to put a hole in a white boy." As a fifth grader, that obviously scared me a lot, so I definitely did what I was told. Granted, Amarillo is a rough town with a high crime rate. However, going back when I was in high school made me realize it was

There are a handful of people who manage to revolutionize the business world; T. Boone Pickens happens to be one of those titans. Due to his persistent work ethic, he has helped Oklahoma to become a powerhouse in the aspect of oil and has also improved his alma mater: Oklahoma State University. From humble beginnings, T. Boone Pickens has risen to success throughout his career in the oil business and has gained recognition from his generous contributions to society. The early days of Pickens was

(AIPA) is loaded with hops all around, has higher IBUs, and higher alcohol by volume (ABV). ABV: 4.5-6.5%. Final Gravity: 1.010-1.015. Food and Beer Pairings: Oven baked pizzas and grilled or smoked meats. Glassware: Lager, Shaker, or Tulip. Hops: Amarillo, Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Columbus Horizon, Palisade, Mt. Hood, Liberty, Simcoe, and/or Warrior. IBUs: 20-50. Malts: American two-row, Biscuit, Caramel, Crystal, Pale, Munich, and/or small amounts of Roasted. Original Gravity: 1.045-1.060. Serving

Did you know that humans have been enjoying animal milk for at least 9000 years? Milk and milk products continue to be eaten by billions of people around the world. In the U.S., the average consumer drinks over 20 gallons of milk a year. That is on top of 33 pounds of cheese and 6 pounds of butter. The bonus? Milk is good for you. Here are four reasons why you should make milk a part of your healthy eating plan. Milk can actually help you maintain or lose weight. The protein in milk helps a person

Georgia O’Keeffe was a famous American artist. She was known for her paintings of New York skyscrapers, close up flowers, and New Mexico landscapes. She was born November 15, 1887 on a farm in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. When she was fifteen she moved to Virginia where she first became interested in the arts. She attended the Art Institute in Chicago and went on to win many prizes

in the UK Singles Chart in August 1961.[1] Tharp, Budd and Trammell left the group in the early 1960s, but the Fireballs added Doug Roberts on drums, plus Petty Studio singer/pianist Jimmy Gilmer (born September 15, 1940 in Chicago and raised in Amarillo, Texas) to the group.

In the Social Work Speaks: National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Policy Statements the book provides the reader with a variety of problems in the educational system and how education can be improve based on the ideas of the NASW. The document touches on different topics that are affecting the students and the history of the programs that help shaped the education system. The selected topics below were selected in order to explain how is affecting the education system and how they can be improved

Mark Seliger was born in Amarillo, Texas in 1959. He lived with his parents and his two older brothers and one younger sister. In 1964 they moved to Houston, Texas. Seliger was quite involved in Little League baseball. His parents signed him up to play when he was young. His early interest in photography started when one day his older brother, Frank, told him that he would give him his Diana Camera if he got a base hit in one of his games. Unfortunately, he did not hit the ball BUT he did get on

traveling on route 66, tourist attraction has become a huge thing. Attractions like the Cadillac Ranch has become sites that you can only see on Route 66. The Cadillac Ranch which was a bunch of old junker Cadillac cars planted into the ground in Amarillo, Texas is an example of American kitsch inspired art that grew from Route 66. An image of the Cadillac Ranch, which was founded in 1974 by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez and Doug Michels, who were part of an art group called Ant

It is not very populated, some major cities being Lubbock and Amarillo. This region is as dry and hot as the rest of Texas but gets snow. Its northern location in the Panhandle allows for cooler temperatures. There are many uses for this land, such as farming and cattle. This region also includes Midland and Odessa

After surgery, bras and bathing suits will fit better. The overall silhouette of the woman will be more in proportion. Stretched skin will be gone. If you want more information on recontouring your breast line, contact Proffer Surgical Associates in Amarillo. Our team of doctors can help you achieve the look you want and boost your confidence in facing the