My Experience at Westland High School
How an honor-roll student can lose heart and drop out
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An overview of Shawn Olson's experience at Westland High School.
westland high school, student teacher conflict, smart kid, honor roll, drop out, dropout
My Wife Likes it Hot
Posted on Dec 7, 2014 | Last Updated Dec 31, 2019
A little story about when my wife made things a little too hot.
Winners on Wheels
Posted on Jan 7, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
A feature about disabled students involved with sports. Originally from the Westside Messenger.
wheelchair basketball, handicap, sports
The Pumpkin Patch
Posted on Oct 27, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 1, 2011
An ancient horror lurks in the night time pumpkin patch.
pumpkin patch, horror, story, fiction, halloween
The Forgotten Philosopher: A Look at John Dewey
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An essay delving into the educational philosophy of John Dewey.
educational philosophy of john dewey, john dewey education, education, philosopher, forgotten
The Big Insurance Scam
Posted on Oct 19, 2004 | Last Updated Aug 10, 2014
A scathing reaction to the realities of the insurance industry and the insurance scam that makes the entire American public a victim.
insurance, scams, scam, lasering, fraud
My failed faith
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
The evolution of Shawn Olson's views on faith, religion and ethics.
apostasy of shawn olson, ethics, morality, debate
August 27, 2010 Newsletter
Posted on Aug 26, 2010 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
August 27, 2010 Newsletter with a review of Convexity, a game level builder plug-in for 3D Studio Max.
