Bethany Hamilton: Shark Attack Survivor

Introduction

Bethany Hamilton is a well known pro surfer. Although she experiences some hardships along the way, her story will continue to inspire people from all around the world.

Early Years and Education

Bethany Hamilton was born on February 8, 1990, in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. She lived with her parents, Tom and Cheri, and two older brothers, Noah and Tim. She began competitive surfing at age 8 and by age 9, she had her first sponsorship. Hamilton, now had proved that she could beat, even more experienced surfers than herself, in competition. The text found in “Bethany Hamilton Shark Attack Survivor” states,”In May 2003, she won both her age group and the open division of Hawaii’s local Motion/Ezekiel surf into summer event. Shortly

afterward, she won 2nd in the open division of the National Scholastic Surfing Association National Championships at San Clemente, California. Being a pro surfer Bethany did not have very much time for school. So, Hamilton was homeschooled from elementary school through middle school. Then, she decided to go back to school at Port Richmond High School.
Shark Attack
It was October 31, 2003, Bethany was out surfing at Tunnels Beach, in Ha’ena with Alana Blanchard, her best friend, and Alana’s dad and brother.

Bethany, was much farther out than the rest of them. When suddenly, she felt pressure on her left arm. Then, she noticed something big and gray, a gigantic tiger shark bit down on her left arm, pulling her back and forth. Stated in ”Bethany Hamilton Shark Attack Survivor”, ”The water around Bethany turned red. She knew her arm had been bitten off, but she didn’t panic.” She described this experience as,”I was holding onto my board, with my thumb, because I probably didn’t want to get pulled under. It was like pulling me back and forth, not like pulling me under water. Just like, you know how you eat a piece of steak? It was kind of like that.” After that horrifying experience, Bethany was drove over to Wilcox Memorial Hospital, by

ambulance.
Conclusion
After a one month recovery, Hamilton returned to surfing with one arm. Bethany Hamilton ia an important role model for young girls. As a pro surfer, missing her left arm from a shark attack, has changed her life but it hasn’t changed her bravery and love for surfing.
Barack Obama
Introduction
Barack obama made an immense impact on the United states, being the first African American president, but all of his leadership started in in his hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii.
Early Years and Education
Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

He lived with his parents, Barack Obama Sr. and Stanley “Ann” Dunham. By the year of 1964, his parents divorced. Ann then married Lolo Soetoro and they moved to Jakarta, Indonesia. Barack was forced to move back to Hawaii and live with his grandparents in Honolulu. In Honolulu, Barack went to the Punahou school. The text from “Barack Obama” states,”Ann returned to Hawaii in 1972. Barack Sr. visited Barack that same year. It was the last time Barack saw his father. Barack Sr. died in a car crash in 1982.” Barack stayed in Hawaii when he was 14 years old, while his mother moved back to Indonesia. He later graduated from high school in 1979, he moved to Los Angeles, California where he attended Occidental College. In the year of 1981, he changed schools, and went to Columbia University, in New York City, where he graduated two years

later.
Work and Family
In 1985, he moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he worked as a community leader. He helped improve communities and find people jobs. Obama entered Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he graduated three years later. After graduating, he moved back to Chicago where he married Michelle Robinson on October 3, 1992. “Barack Obama” also states,”The Obamas later had two daughters. Malia Ann was born in 1998. Natasha, called Sasha, was born in 2001.”
Presidential Race
In 2008, Barack Obama ran for president. He was running against John McCain of Arizona. Obama spoke at the DNC in Boston, Massachusetts on July 27, 2004. Finally, on November 4, 2008, Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States of America. He was the first African-American president in US history.
Conclusion
In the Barack Obama is an amazing leader all across America. His leadership, independence, and perseverance led Barack Obama to a great success.