Michelle Obama

By: Summer

Michelle Obama is a girl from the southside of Chicago and a former first lady. She is a wife, mother, and dog lover. I hope you enjoy learning about Mrs. Obama from her early life, career, and on to her public image. Let's get started!

Michelle LaVaugn Obama was born on January 17, 1964. Michelle has one brother named Craig Robinson, and she also has 8 half siblings. Michelle was raised on the south side of Chicago. In Michelle's law career, she worked at the law firm Sidley Austin, where she met Barack Obama. Mrs. O is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School. Nest, I will talk about her career.

In addition to being a lawyer and first lady, Michelle created Hunger-Free kids act of 2010, and we remember her for it. Michelle also created the Netflix show "Waffles and Mochi" to promote healthy eating and knowledge of food history in kids by exploring different cultures and ingredients in a fun way. Michelle wants kid's to know that food is fascinating, and that food is even better when it is fresh. The final thing I am going to talk about is her public image.

Obama is well know for popular culture. In May 2006, Essence listed her among "25 of the worlds most inspiring women." In 1991, she held public sector positions in Chicago government as an assistant of the mayor.

Michelle Obama is a great woman who is selfless, kind, and a great leader for America. I hope you found Mrs. O interesting, and you continue to learn about her after my presentation. Have a wonderful day!


Sources:

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Paragraph 3-The New Yorker.com, Partnership for a Healthier, Hunger-Free America.com

Annie Oakley

 

by:  Emerson

My real name is Phoebe Ann Moses, but you can call me Annie Oakley. Even though I came from humble beginnings, I became the best sharpshooter around!

I was born in Ohio on August 13, 1860, in Ohio. Sadly, my dad died when I was five, leaving my mom poor with 6 kids. She remarried twice and had more children, but I had to live at the county poorhouse for several years. I didn’t get to go to school, so I learned to read and write as an adult. We were so hungry, one day I took my dad’s old gun and shot a rabbit for dinner. Turns out, I was a natural! I was so good, I sold small game to the local grocery store who resold the meat to hotels and restaurants in Cincinnati 80 miles away! I was so successful at hunting; I was able to pay my mom’s $200 mortgage at just 15 years old!

It was quickly discovered that I was talented enough to try my hand at competition shooting. Jack Frost, a hotel owner who often purchased my meat, invited me to a shooting contest against Frank E. Butler, who was known for doing tricks with his guns. I was only 16 years old at the time, but I beat him! I hit 25 out of 25 attempts, but Frank missed one, so he only got 24 out of 25 attempts. He was so smitten with me and my shooting skills, we ended up getting married August 23, 1876.

I met Chief Sitting Bull in 1884, and he really took a liking to me. He treated me like a daughter and is the one who gave me the nickname “Little Sure Shot”, due to my small stature and surprising accuracy. I was pretty small at only 5 feet tall and 100 pounds, but that didn’t stop me from being successful! Frank and I joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show in 1885 and traveled the world. I got to be the star of the show and featured on all of the advertising posters! I learned how to sew as a child at the poorhouse, so I made all of my own costumes for the show. I even performed for Queen Victoria of England! Some of my famous acts included shooting a rifle over my shoulder using a hand mirror to see behind me, splitting playing cards in half along the edge while in midair and then filling the card with holes before it hit the ground, and shooting moving targets while riding a horse in a dress. I also shot corks out of bottles and glass balls out of the air. Another fun fact about me is I often gave lessons and taught many women how to shoot a gun properly.

After I died in 1926 at 66 years old, I continued to be quite famous! People wrote comics and books about me, created a TV show based off my wild west character, and even wrote a play called “Annie Get Your Gun”. It is so fun to see that my legacy has lived on!

Sources:

Annie Oakley: Little Sure Shot by Jennifer Kroll

Centerofthewest.org

Thehistorycenter.org

Julie Andrews

By Charlotte

Hello, I am going to be talking about Julie Andrews. Julie Andrews has been in over 30 movies including some of her most iconic movies, Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. She is also a Broadway superstar. Her most famous Broadway production is My Fair Lady. Julie Andrews is also an incredible author.

First, we will talk about her childhood years and teenage years. She was born on October 11, 1935, in a village called Walton-on-Thomes in England and named Julie Elizabeth Wells. Her very first word was home. When Julie Andrews was very little in her village she put on little shows. At the age of 3, Julie gave her first performance and helped someone on stage when their hat fell off. Julie has always known that the show must go on. Julie Andrews’ parents got divorced during the outbreak of World War 2. Julie Andrews had a hard childhood and overcame a lot of things including getting bombed in World War 2 and having alcoholic parents (her mom and stepdad). It was hard living away most of the time from her dad because he was really kind and understood children well. Julie Andrews’ first big performance was when she was 10, she did a duet with her mom. Julie's stepdad and mom were alcoholics, and she had to work and sing to help her family financially. Julie smoked when she was a kid. Thankfully a doctor talked her out of smoking. She believes if he had not, she may have ruined her voice before she even became famous. Julie Andrews is the youngest person to ever perform for the royal family in England.

Now we will talk about her Family and talk about Mary Poppins. Julie Andrews was performing Camelot on Broadway, when Walt Disney saw Julie and wanted her for Mary Poppins. Julie got the call that she was to be cast as Mary Poppins one day after having her baby. Julie Andrews has five children and has been married twice. She shares a biological daughter with her first husband Tony Walter and has two stepchildren and two adopted children from her marriage to Blake Edwards.

Julie Andrews has been in over 30 movies! This includes The Princess Diaries and Enchanted. Julie Andrews was 29 when Mary Poppins was filmed. Her most recent show was Bridgerton, she was the voice of Lady Wilsdon from 2020-2024. She was 88 years old when the final show was released. Julie Andrews has received 67 awards and 135 nominations. She has also received an award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children.

She has written many children’s books and helps many children’s programs. She used to read books in her dressing room when she was young. She started writing books when she could no longer sing. She was very sad about the damage to her vocal cords, but she knew that books would still bring joy and comfort during difficult times. She has her own children’s shows, Julie’s Library and Julie’s Greenroom. Her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton helps with her books and shows!

Julie Andrews used her fame to put women and children in the spotlight. She has also used her fame to promote and grow charitable organizations that help women and children.

There are some fun facts about Julie Andrews many people probably do not know. First, her hair was so short in the Sound of Music because the stylist “fried” her hair just before filming began, and they had to cut most of it off. Her favorite food is boiled potato sandwich. These are sandwiches with slices of potato between 2 pieces of French bread that are slathered in butter and salt. Julie Andrews’s favorite cake is carrot cake.

I love Julie Andrews because I can relate to her, and I have always admired her. I love that she has used her fame to help others. She is an excellent role model for children and even as she is almost 90, she continues to do projects to help teach and inspire children. This is why I love Julie Andrews!


Sources:

Wikipedia

The book Home, by Julie Andrews

MSN

Al overview

All recipes

Classic FM

Rases and shiny interview with Julie Andrews

A book on Julie Andrews, by Christy Webster

Bruce Lee

By Dylan  

So, hi I am Bruce lee and I hope you will like my story. First let us talk about some factoids. My favorite food was oyster sauce beet and garlic shrimp. Who am I well I am a famous martial artist that also had many more jobs such as a stunt coordinator which is only one of my many jobs next fact why did I train in kung fu well it is because I often found myself in dangerous street fights in Hong Kong. I am going to be talking about my life are first fact is I sadly died at the young age of 32 in Hong Kong on the 20th of July 1973 and I was born on November 27th of 1940 I fought many people but one of my most famous was a man named Wong Jackman a man who was born in 1941 on December 26th and was a Chinese martial art teacher and is best known for his epic battle with me. I am famous for my martial arts prowess. I learned kung fu in Hong Kong at the age of 13 I trained with yip and yips top student. I used a mix of assorted styles of kung fu which I called jeet kune do well by now I hope you will get into kung fu just like I did.  

The Amazing Life of Aretha Franklin

By: Katelyn/TATO!

I’m going to be talking about Aretha Franklin, otherwise called The Queen of Soul or “Ree” by her family members. Aretha was the daughter of a paster and help fight for civil rights. Aretha even sang with Elton John a week before she passed away! And now let’s start. Let’s start off with important information. Aretha was born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1946 Aretha moves to Detroit Michigan. In 1952 her mother dies of a heart attack.1960-1980 Aretha moved to New York, then moves to California with Ken Cunningham (her boyfriend at the time) in 1975 and appears in “Blues Brothers” in 1980. In 2005 she was “Awarded the presidential medal of freedom.” -Nico Medina. On august 16th ,2018 in Detroit Michigan Aretha dies of pancreatic cancer. Next is her Singing Career. In 1956 she releases her first album “Songs of Faith”. In 1960-1987 she signs with Columbia and Atlantic records, recorded “I never loved a man” at Muscle Shoals, “Respect hits number one on the pop and R&B charts.”- Nico Medina, and she got in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. Aretha Franklin's bestselling album “Amazing Grace” is released in 1972. Ree was crowned the Queen of Soul in 1967. The Rolling Stones names Aretha the best singer of all time. In 2017 Ree declares that she will be retiring. Last but certainly not least, husbands and kids. Her first marriage to Ted White lasted from 1961-1965. Next, she marries Glynn Turman which lasted from 1978-1984. Aretha the has her first kid, Clarence. Clarence was born on January 28,1955. Her second son’s name is Edward. He was born on august 13 1957. Ted white jr. her third child and is born on February 1964. And her last kid’s name is Kecalf. And his birth date is April 1970.

My conclusion is that what I’ve learned from this wonderful and amazing woman was that you can be anything from the daughter of a paster to the Queen of Soul. And that is the Amazing Life of Aretha Franklin.

Sources: Wikipedia, Who was Aretha Franklin By: Nico Medina

Leap to equality

By Cat

Today I will talk about Misty Copeland an amazing African American ballet dancer

Beginning to present time.

During her childhood, a lot of things happened, good and bad. Born in Kansas City September 10, 1982, her parents were blessed with what later the world would treasure as world famous ballet dancer misty was inspired by Mariah Carey because she was also biracial. Later that year she moved in with her first stepdad two years after she moved in with her stepdad Robert, he was not the nicest he called Mistey's sister the n word just after he hit misty brother with a frying pan three weeks after they found a dead body on their porch. Just after they escaped without Robert knowing.

Just after she moved into a motel then misty joined a community gym her drill teacher told her to join ballet, so she watched a class then the teacher asked her to join she hated it!! She vowed to never do ballet again. A month later she tried ballet again the teacher used her as an example her teacher she stretched her legs and pointed her toes this taught her positions and form after two-three months she was on point just after she realized that she loved ballet and she wanted to do it the rest of her life.

Just after a few months more of practice she started a ballet summer camp at Abt (American ballet theatre) after the camp she was invited to many ballet schools, but her mother did not want her to leave so she said no that she had to stay right with them a day later Cindy her ballet teacher and mentor said that misty should meet her friend He was an attorney he said because your sixteen you can get liberation (being free from your parents ) so she could go to a ballet school after lots of thinking she said yes she would like to be liberated. So, the next day she and her attorney went to court against Mistey's own mother she lost sad but even worse her mother said she can't see Cindy ever again then they were invited to tv shows about all the drama they had to go to a court show misty sat in the audience she cried the entire show she had lost hope after she went back to high school a few months after then her mom let her go after she graduated.

There she was in front of ABT after all her hard work she was there on point after a few months she was noticing that she wasn’t getting the roles she had trained for. She brought it up to the principal the principal said it wasn’t racism she just wasn’t showing enough effort and that she needed to work harder afterwards she got called in with the principal and he said she wasn’t fitting in to her costumes like she used to her thought was that she was eating to many fatty foods she went on a diet and she lost weight but after the first talk with the principal she worked harder a little too hard but she was moved up to principal dancer she had multiple shows coming up and she couldn't miss them so she worked through the pain right before the shows she saw a doctor the results weren't good she had multiple fractures she couldn't dance she had to heal so somebody took her place. She came back almost a year later as a principal dancer just after she starred in Fire Bird, that was the point of her career.

What I've learned from misty Copeland is that you should work through the bad till you get to the good and no matter how mean nasty and rood people are if you have a dream push through till THE END



Sources
1 life in motion by misty Copeland
2 fire bird by misty Copeland
3 misty cope land American girl
4 misty Copeland kids edit

My name is Chris Evans

By: Tanner

My name is Chris Evans. I am 41 years of age. I was born on June 13, 1981, in Boston MA. I currently live in Los Angeles California, and I drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. Also, I am 6’0 feet tall. I am 240 pounds, but I have lost a lot of weight in my movies. I have two sisters, Carly, and Shanna. My brother Scott is also an actor. My dad is a dentist, and my mom is an artistic director at the Concord Youth Theater. My favorite food is whipped pesto eggs and my favorite candy is jellybeans. I really enjoy tap dancing and doing different charity work. I am a Patriots fan. When I was little, I attended an acting camp. I acted in several movies before my first big movie in 2001, Fantastic 4. I am best known for playing Captain America. I have been in 54 movies including TMNT and Buzz Lightyear, along with some more serious movies. I have played as many characters as possible in many different movies but my most famous character is Captain America. It is challenging being an actor with a lot of crazy people surrounding me. I love acting and “I can do this all day.”


Sources:
Internet Movies Database
Imdb.com
Wikipedia

P.T. Barnum

By Jesse

P.T. Barnum was a circus leader. I will be telling you more about him and his career in this presentation. So, I hope you enjoy it and let us get into the presentation.

P.T. Barnum was born in Bethel Connecticut on July 5th, 1810. Into a family full of laughs and pranks. He died in Bridgeport April 17th, 1891. As a successful circus leader with his loving family.

One time when Barnum was a kid his family and neighbors played a prank on him. They said he was inheriting a grand place called Ivey Island and that he was so lucky to be getting it. But it was just a mess and so the Ivey Island prank became a historical thing. later in his life, he married a women named charity and they had 4 kids. Caroline, Helen, Frances, and poulaine.

P.T. Barnum once bought a museum, and it was his first business success. When he started his circus, he joined someone else and made P.T. Barnum's great traveling museum menagerie caravan and hippodrome. In this circus they had acts Such as animal shows, acrobat's, animal tamers, and musicians. Sometimes if the actors could not perform, he would step in for them. He was also featured as the main character of the Greatest Showman.

That was my report about the Greatest Showman Phineus Tayler Barnum. He was a good person and a wonderful performer. I hope you enjoyed my presentation now, bye.

Sources who was P.T. Barnum

Bob Ross

 By: Abygail

 Bob Ross is a very famous artist, he painted all kinds of different things, and I am going to tell you about him and his life and his artwork. Bob Ross was born on October 29, 1942, in Daytona Beach FL. His parents' names were Ollie Ross and Jack Ross. During his 20-year Air-force training he developed an interest in painting. Bob Ross as a son that is now 54 years old his name is Steven Ross. Bob Ross was married two times .and he died on July 4 in 1995. he died from lymphoma at the age 52. and you cannot by he’s paintings. He's second wife Jane died from cancer in 1995 they had no kids together.

Lisa Hannigan

By - Zuriah 

Hello this is a report about Lisa Hannigan and her life. I will be covering lots of topics such as career, childhood, and facts. 

First, I will be talking about Lisa’s career. Lisa is a voice actress and musician. She is most known for voicing Blue diamond from Steven Universe. She also voices the narrator in dogs trust a movie. Lisa’s main job is an Irish musician she makes rock songs such as, Song of the sea, I don’t know, What will I do, Knots, Little bird, Flowers, and teeth, she also sings a bit in Adore you.  

Next is, Childhood. Lisa attended a primary elementary school when she was younger. But then attended a different school to study French art. She started reading the poetry of an Irish poet in English litterateur.  

Last, I will be telling you interesting facts about Lisa. Lisa’s Zodiac is an Aquarius, her birth stone is a Amethyst, her birth flower is a Prim rose, and Violet. She started her musical journey in a Damien rice band.  

This is my conclusion, this report is about Lisa Hannigan. But it is not just about her. It is about her job, her life, her past life, and her future. 

'Sluer' Report

by Sophia O.

[The photo is a costume for Julia 'Butterfly' Hill.]

Your probably wondering what “sluer” is. It stands for Sykes, blunt and dormer; 3 of my favorite actresses I am dressed up as Wanda Sykes, but I will be telling you a bit about Emely blunt and Natilie dormer to. Wanda Sykes grew up in Portsmouth Virginia. She stared her first movie, monster in law in 2005. Her latest movie is ugly dolls witch was filmed in 2019. Sykes is still alive at age 56, and works not only as an actress, but as a writer and comedian to. She preformed live for the first time in 1987. In 2004, Wanda was on the miss magazine titled “why women laugh.”  

“Just don’t call me sassy”  -Wanda Sykes  

A word on blunt and dormer: 

*Emily blunt is an actress and a mother who’s child is deaf. My favorite character she plays a unicorn with a broken horn named ”Tempest” in the my little pony movie in 2017. 

*Natile dormer has no kids but has a husband my favorite character she plays is a large owl named “longclaw” from Sonic the hedgehog, 2020. 

 Thank you! 

Harry Stiles

By Lily G.

Harry stiles was on the x factor. Harry stiles has tattoos.  Harry sties he has bblem. Harry stiles wite sones. 

Harry stiles ware jeans.  Harry stiles like candy. Harry stiles sing. Harry stiles is seegle. Harry stiles is a sinrer and he wornt water melon suger he wont kiwi. Harry stiles jond a band cold one drechoin. 

[Harry Stiles was on The X Factor.  Harry Stiles has tattoos.  Harry Stiles has no problems.  Harry Stiles writes songs.

Harry Stiles wears jeans.  Harry Stiles likes candy.  Harry Stiles sings.  Harry Stiles is single.  Harry Stiles is a singer and he wrote 'Water Melon Sugar' and 'Kiwi'.  Harry Stiles joined a band called One Direction.]

Mr. Rogers

 By Frankie  

Mister Mcfeely Rogers was born on March 20, 1928. He was born in Latrobe, PA. 

At 705 Main Street. His father's name was James. His mother's name was Nancy.  

When he was little, he was teased. He often was called fat Freddy. He spent most of his childhood alone. When he was 11, they adopted his sister elaine. 

When he grew up, he drafted in the military. But was not accepted. Then he went to 3 different collages. And graduated in 1951.  When he overcame shyness.  

In 1953 he got married to Joanne rogers. Later that year they had a child. Later, they had another. Rogers is also the 6th cousin to tom hanks. And knew mark brown.  

He died in 2003. Of stomach cancer. He made a legacy for himself. He earned 40 rewards in his life. And there is a statue of him in his hometown.