O’Connor written by Kelsi Harden (Staff Writer), Ernst and Amidala written by Alberto Gomez (Entertainment Editor), and Day written by Zoe Anderson (Staff Writer)
Sandra Day O’Connor
Sandra Day O’Connor was born Mar. 26, 1930. She served as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
This is important because she was the first woman to have this position in the Supreme Court.
She was appointed by President Ronald Reagan and served from 1981 until 2006, when she retired.
She was an inspiration to many because she pushed and climbed her way to the top spot that she wanted no matter what any man said. She was present in some of the nations most important decisions and penned some of the court’s major rulings.
Joni Ernst
A woman of many talents, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, graduated valedictorian in high school, earned a bachelor’s at Iowa State, received a master’s at Columbus State University, and finally served in the National Guard for 23 years before retiring a lieutenant colonel. Ernst then entered office in 2015 as the first female senator of Iowa, taking a strong stance against wasteful spending in Washington D.C.
Ernst was one of President Trump’s potential vice presidential picks, before he eventually chose Governor Mike Pence. Remaining as senator, many of Senator Ernst’s policies revolve on protecting women, education, and U.S. veterans.
Padme Amidala
Queen Padme Amidala of Naboo, mother of Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa, wife of Anakin Skywalker may come off to a casual audience as a winey damsel in distress, but dig an inch into Star Wars and discover that she’s one of the most well-versed and intelligent women in the galaxy.
First and foremost, Amidala actually left her place as Queen of Naboo to become the planet’s senator and chief diplomat in the Galactic Senate of the Republic. There she made enormous strides as one of the most vocal political leaders in Star Wars history, heralding peace and civil rights for all inhabitants
Marla Day
After six years of outstanding work, Day has become a favorite teacher of many students. Day teaches Government, AP Government, and AP U.S. History. She has immense knowledge in these subjects and provides a plethora of information to her students. She makes her classes fun and interactive through various projects that help reinforce the content she teaches.
She is the coach of the girls’ freshman volleyball team, making them the best they can possibly be.
Day is extremely friendly and an approachable person, willing to help students whenever possible. Not only is she kind but she is incredibly smart. Keep up the amazing work!