Elizabethans loved a well-turned phrase. Language was important and English of that time was quite different than the language spoken today. English began about 8,000 years ago, growing with additions from Scandinavia, France and the other lands which England dominated. It continues to grow today, with new words coming from science and technology. Today being able to write clearly and well is becoming increasingly important.
Employers require reports and properly filled-out forms.
There is also writing for fun and personal satisfacition. Students were invited to participate in a sonnet writing contest. The sonnet, written by Jamie Olah, received first place honors. Blacksmith Bob Dischler knows how to draw a crowd. In the high school patio, without benefit of any chestnut tree, he hammered iron through the day.