Showing posts with label Tyler Skidmore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tyler Skidmore. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
VIDEO: Ellen Crain discusses ins and outs of Planet Homeschool
Ellen Crain sat down the PHS Press reporters Soren LePage and Tyler Skidmore to talk about upcoming classes being offered, why she homeschools and what sets Planet Homeschool apart.
Gerald Benford: Minnesota Swordplay
by
Tyler Skidmore
PHS Press staff member
Gerald
Benford, a man of 50, teaches fencing at a homeschool co-op named Planet Homeschool.
He has been Fencing since the 1980’s, in highschool and then college.
Benford’s
Grandmother sponsored Maria, who was trained in Cuba to Fence. Maria is known
as "The Mad Cuban." She and Benford started dating and Maria taught
him how to Fence. They got married in the 1990’s.
“ Fencing is one of
those few sports where you actually compete one on one. You are testing your
skills against another opponent in mock battle. Its more of an art than a self defensive sport. I like it
because you develop long lasting relationships [ / ] friendships by the sword,
“ said
Benford.
He encouraged Maria to start a Fencing
business, and they eventually started Minnesota Swordplay in 2000. Minnesota
Swordplay has locations all over Minnesota and Wisconsin.
They plan
on opening a U.S.F.A ( U.S. Fencing Association ) club in Minnetonka. The
website is minnesotaswordplay.com.
They were
referred to teach at Planet Homeschool as a Fencing instructor.
Benford’s
favorite book is the Bible, and his favorite pastime is ministry. Benford
majored in business in college.
They have
been in Fencing matches on TV and overseas, and plan on traveling all over
Europe this summer for fun.
Friday, April 10, 2015
The Hobbies of Tyler Skidmore
by Solomon Midwinter
PHS press staff member
Tyler Skidmore, age 15, of St. Paul has a few hobbies, and is a student at PHS. When asked what they were, he said “ I like to draw detailed robots, abstract shapes, and patterns, and I like to build intricate lego models.”
He enjoys both hobbies about the same. He said, “I enjoy expressing myself through each drawing and model, combining feelings that I am having at that moment with different elements of the model or drawing.” He has both drawn and made Lego creations for about twelve years.
According to Skidmore, he builds with Legos because he is bored, and when asked when, he replied, “I do both pretty much every day.” He builds the massive Lego constructs in his room. He will draw just about anywhere there is pen and paper. And as for how, in Skidmore's own words, he uses the Legos “by putting bricks together.”
When asked what his favorite model is, he said “My favorite model is a turret crab which I keep on a shelf to look at (every once in awhile adding to it).” He may have some drawings in an upcoming issue of the PHS Press.
PHS press staff member
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| Tyler Skidmore |
He enjoys both hobbies about the same. He said, “I enjoy expressing myself through each drawing and model, combining feelings that I am having at that moment with different elements of the model or drawing.” He has both drawn and made Lego creations for about twelve years.
According to Skidmore, he builds with Legos because he is bored, and when asked when, he replied, “I do both pretty much every day.” He builds the massive Lego constructs in his room. He will draw just about anywhere there is pen and paper. And as for how, in Skidmore's own words, he uses the Legos “by putting bricks together.”
When asked what his favorite model is, he said “My favorite model is a turret crab which I keep on a shelf to look at (every once in awhile adding to it).” He may have some drawings in an upcoming issue of the PHS Press.
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| A robot that Tyler Skidmore drew. |
Solomon: a Writer
by Tyler Skidmore
PHS Press staff member
PHS Press staff member
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| Solomon Midwinter |
Solomon Midwinter, 13, enjoys reading and writing
fantasy in his free-time. Fantasy is a genre of writing that is about
supernatural creatures.
“I like fantasy
because it is very creative, and fun to read. It allows us to imagine how the
world could be different, and then share our favorites with others,” said Midwinter.
Solomon was introduced to fantasy by
reading books, and eventually decided to write his own fantasy. He has been
writing fantasy since he was 11, when he wrote part of a novel for NaNoWriMo.
NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month,
happens every November for youth and adults. The goal is to write a novel in 30
days.
Midwinter does not share his stories very
frequently, unless it is with a family member for some feedback. Usually his
stories are around 10-20 pages in length.
Midwinter is inspired by Brandon Mull, Rick
Riordan, George R.R. Martin, and J.R.R. Tolkien.
Solomon has not gotten published yet, but
he hopes to someday.
Friday, January 23, 2015
All smile now
The spring 2015 staff of the PHS Press includes (back row, left to right): Parker Lehman, Soren LePage, Solomon Midwinter and Tyler Skidmore. Front row: Aurora Pass, Amity Neubauer, Bridger Berg and Malachi Johnson. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen Pettit)
Meet PHS Press staff: Tyler Skidmore
by Parker Lehman
PHS Press Staff
PHS Press Staff
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| Tyler Skidmore (Photo by Soren LePage) |
Tyler Skidmore
Age:15
Home town: Spokane, Washington
Favorite book: “I don’t like books.”
Song of the week: This is The Time-Nothing More
Favorite magazine: GQ
Favorite activity: Drawing stuff
What do you like most about PHS: All the peeps.
Why Did You Join PHS Press
Staff: Because I liked it better then the other classes.
What do you like to write: Books.
Friday, January 16, 2015
Meet PHS Press Staff: Parker Lehman
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| Parker Lehman (Photo by Soren LePage) |
PHS Staff member
Parker Lehman
age: 16
City/Town: Houlton, WI
Favorite Book: Words of Radiance
Song of the week: Pigs (Three Different Ones) - Pink Floyd
Favorite Magazine: Mad
Favorite Thing To Do: Guitar
What Do You Like Most About PHS: Community
Why Did You Join PHS Press Staff: Intend to write
Favorite Thing To Write: Music Stuff
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