Pole Vaulting is a sport that is not a very well known one in the sports world of today. It is not as publicized as basketball, baseball, football, or even any of the other track and field events. But what people don't know is it has a full and rich history with many exciting events throughou...

October 16, 2000 Mrs. Jensen 319 Bibb Graves Jacksonville, AL 362265 Dear Mrs. Jensen I attended Rome High School of Rome, Ga. Rome High School is about forty-five minutes from Jacksonville. Just head towards Piedmont, Al and then drive straight to Cedartown, Ga. The road sig...

Product Liability Every day American consumers purchase products that they feel are beneficial to there development. Where that lies depends on the consumer. However, One underling variable is a constant when it comes to purchasing the product. That variable is whether or not the product is ...

Surprising little has changed in sports since the Greek and Roman athletes competed for prizes in boxing, javelin- throwing, discus, jumping, wrestling, and pankration. Even as today, money was a motivator for competition. However, there were differences that a modern athlete would fine difficult...

by Hunter Golden Molla Bjurstedt Mallory, eight times US champion between 1915 and 1926, thought a woman should admit "that she is a woman and adopt a style of tennis play which will call for all the generalship and strength which she can claim. But not for more." Molla was wrong. Today one wo...

Unanticipated Decision Ever since I was a sophomore in high school, I always dreamed of one day being able to call myself a student of Appalachian State University, located in Boone, North Carolina. Perhaps it was the scenery I enjoyed the most. The mountains are like walls that seem to make all o...