Keenan Griffey's Writing

 Watching today's game was very sloppy for the Washington Football Team and they fall to a record of 1-4. We got to see Alex Smith today for the first time since 2018 and it was very special to get to see him play. Watching Alex trot onto the field and to see his family cheer him on should be very exciting for all Washington fans. Kyle Allen also got some action today with a rushing touchdown in the first quarter to give Washington a 7-6 lead of the Los Angeles Rams. I think that Kyle did a good job working the ball in the first two quarters and really got the offense moving. Alex seemed to struggle a little bit after taking his first snap from 17 surgeries but I believe that he will get better and stronger throughout the year. I know that today is a tough day for the team and the fans but I believe that it has been a struggle being a young team and having several rookies carry the team. Washington Football Team has a lot of talent and I think that they have great players but I...

  Mount Airy Hero (Betty Lynn) When you think of a hero you think of Spiderman, Batman, Iron man, but a hero can be anybody. A hero can be somebody who simply shows love and compassion and brings joy to everybody. I am a 15-year-old boy who recently had the opportunity to meet the Andy Griffith super star, “Thelma Lou” and experienced the thrill of meeting a hero. Standing in a long line of fans seeking her autograph, I watched the way she gave herself to her people. I saw her hugging fans and kissing and speaking in greater depths with older people but treating everyone as dear long-lost friends. I believe that showing kindness to someone is the greatest gift you can ever give someone because that is the key to friendship and happiness. In both her T.V portrayal of Thelma Lou and signing autographs for fans decades later, Ms. Lynn has inspired me to be a great person and to always be grateful for each blessing God bestows upon us. I believe that a hero is somebody who does somet...