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== Bryant High School (Arkansas) == |
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'''Bryant High School''' (BHS) is a secondary school in [[Bryant]], [[Arkansas]], [[United States]]. <sup>Bryant High School is located at latitude N 34.5987 and longitude W -92.49127.</sup> |
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[[Image:Leif-Ericson-20050724.jpg|thumb|180px|right|Close up of Leif in front of [[Hallgrímskirkja]], in [[Reykjavík]], [[Iceland]]. The statue was a gift from the [[United States]] government.]] |
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'''[[Leif]] Ericson''' ([[Old Norse language|Old Norse]]: '''Leifr Eiríksson''')<ref>In [[Icelandic language|modern Icelandic]] the first name is '''Leifur''' and in [[Norwegian language|modern Norwegian]] '''Leif''' or '''Leiv'''. The [[patronym]] is Anglicized in various ways, such as '''Ericson''', '''Eriksson''', '''Ericsson''', '''Erickson''', '''Erikson''' and '''Eiriksson'''.</ref> (c. 970 – c. 1020) was a [[Norse]]<ref>[http://visindavefur.hi.is/svar.asp?id=5433 Vísindavefurinn: Shouldn't Leifr Eiríksson ('Leif the Lucky') really be viewed as a Greenlander with family roots in Iceland and Norway?<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> [[explorer]] who was probably the first [[Europe]]an to land in [[North America]] (excluding [[Greenland]]).<ref>{{cite web |
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|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/erikson_leif.shtml |
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|title=Leif Erikson (11th century) |
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|publisher=BBC |
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|accessdate=April 2008 |
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}}</ref> According to the [[Sagas of Icelanders]], he established a Norse settlement at [[Vinland]], which has been tentatively identified with the [[L'Anse aux Meadows]] Norse site on the northern tip of the island of [[Newfoundland (island)|Newfoundland]] in [[Newfoundland and Labrador]], [[Canada]]. |
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BHS, which covers grades 9-12, is a part of the [[Saline County]] School District |
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==Biography== |
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===Early life in Greenland=== |
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It is believed that Leif was born about AD 970 in [[Iceland]],<ref>In both ''[[Eiríks saga rauða]]'' and ''[[Landnáma]]'', Leif's father is said to have met and married Leif's mother Þjóðhildur in Iceland, so Leif was in all likelihood born there. Leif also had many names(Leif,Leiv,etc.) However, no official site is known. See [http://www.visindavefur.hi.is/svar.asp?id=1790]</ref> the son of [[Erik the Red]] ([[Old Norse language|Old Norse]]: ''Eiríkr inn rauði''), a Norse explorer and [[outlaw]] and himself the son of an outlaw, [[Þorvaldr Ásvaldsson]]. Leif's mother was Thjodhild (''Þjóðhildr'').<ref>Sanderson, Jeanette. (2002) ''Explorers'', Teaching Resources/Scholastic. p. 14. ISBN 0-439-25181-8.</ref> Erik the Red had founded two Norse colonies in Greenland, the [[Western Settlement]] and the [[Eastern Settlement]], as he named them. |
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The current principal is Randy Rutherford. Phone: (501) 847-5605 Fax: (501) 847-5612 [[http://www.localschooldirectory.com/public-school/4177/AR School Directory]] |
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Leif Erikson had two brothers, [[Thorvald Eriksson|Thorvald]] and [[Thorstein Eríksson|Thorsteinn]], and one sister, [[Freydís Eiríksdóttir|Freydís]]. Leif married a woman named Thorgunna, and they had one son, [[Thorkell Leifsson]]. |
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===Exploring west of Greenland=== |
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During a stay in Norway, Leif Ericson converted to Christianity,<ref> [http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761558409/leif_eriksson.html] ''Leif Eriksson'' Encarta Encyclopedia].</ref> like many Norse of that time, at the behest of the King of Norway, [[Olaf I of Norway|Olaf I]]. When he returned to Greenland, he bought [[Bjarni Herjólfsson]]'s boat and set out to explore the land that Bjarni had seen (located west of Greenland), which likely was Newfoundland, Canada. |
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The ''[[Saga of the Greenlanders]]'' tells that Leif set out in the year 1003 to follow Bjarni's route with 35 crew members, but going north.<ref>Another saga, ''[[The Saga of Eric the Red]]'', relates that Leif discovered the American mainland while returning from Norway to Greenland in 1000 (or possibly 1001), but does not mention any attempts to settle there. However, the ''Saga of the Greenlanders'' is usually considered the more reliable of the two.</ref> |
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There are approximately 1742 students at this school. There are 116 teachers. This makes the student to teacher ratio 15 students to 1 teacher. The national average is 15 which means this school has less students in the classroom than most. |
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The first land he went to was covered with flat and shiny rocks (Old Norse: ''hellur'', German: "''hell''"). He therefore called it [[Helluland]] ("Land of the Flat Stones"). This was possibly [[Baffin Island]]. Next he came to a land that was flat and wooded, with white sandy beaches. He called this [[Markland]] ("Wood-land"), which is possibly [[Labrador]]. |
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There are 476 students in Grade 9, 445 in Grade 10, 436 in Grade 11, 385 in Grade 12 . Ninth Grade has the highest number of enrolled students. In this school there are 904 male students and 838 female students making the male students exceed the number of female students in this school. The student ethnic body is comprised of 1659 white students, 20 asian/pacific islander, 21 hispanic, 35 african american students and 7 native american students [[http://www.localschooldirectory.com/public-school/4177/AR School Statistics]] |
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==Settlement in Vinland== |
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[[Image:Viking at MN Capitol.jpg|thumb|140px|right|Statue near the [[Minnesota State Capitol]] in [[St. Paul, Minnesota|St. Paul]]]] |
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Leif and his crew left Markland and again found land, which they named Vinland. They landed and built a small settlement. They found the area pleasant as there were plenty of salmon in the river and the climate was mild, with little frost in the winter and green grass year-round. They remained in the region over the winter. |
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The sagas mention that one of Leif's men, Tyrkir, possibly a Hungary man (because at that time the Hungarians were referred to as Turks)<ref>[http://www.regikonyvek.hu/book.php?id=32804&PHPSESSID=a4dea84e706fbae8a3f15e8ae Erdődy János: Küzdelem a tengerekért - A nagy felfedező utazások kora] (the title in English: ''Fight for the Seas - Age of the Great Geographical Discoveries''); Móra Ferenc Könyvkiadó, Budapest, 1981., pp. 10-11.</ref> or a German, found wild grapes.<ref>see also the [[Vinland#Localization debate|Vinland's location debate]], particularly about the short-i vs. long-i objection</ref> |
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On the return voyage, Leif rescued an Icelandic castaway named Þórir and his crew — an incident that earned Leif the nickname '''Leif the Lucky''' (Old Norse: ''Leifr hinn heppni''). |
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The student economic level is above average. Only 263 students out of the 1742 student population receive free or reduced lunch or 15.1% of the students. This school is not a title 1 school. This means this school did not receive any federal assistance |
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Research done in the 1950s and 1960s by explorer [[Helge Ingstad]] and his wife, [[archaeologist]] [[Anne Stine Ingstad]], identified a Norse settlement located at the northern tip of Newfoundland, known as L'Anse aux Meadows, which many have connected to Leif's settlement. |
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This school was tested based on the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment and Accountability Program (ACTAAP). Grades 4,6,8,11 were tested. The scale is based on percent of students performing at or above achievement level 1 |
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==United States commemoration== |
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[[Image:LeifErikson1968stamp.jpg|thumb|100px|right|1968 United States postage stamp]] |
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The average high and low temperature chart below serves as a useful measure of climate. Weather Risk suggests the risk of certain weather events occurring in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type fo event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average. |
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In 1964, the United States Congress authorized and requested the president to proclaim October 9 of each year as "[[Leif Ericson Day]]". That date was chosen for its connection to the first organized immigration from Norway to the United States, not for any event in the life of the explorer. The day is also an official observance of several U.S. states. |
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[[Image:Leif Erikson Marker Cambridge MA.jpg|thumb|left|140px|The "[[w:Eben Norton Horsford|Horsford]] Plaque", a granite marker along the [[Charles River]] in [[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] reading, "ON THIS SPOT IN THE YEAR 1000 LEIF ERIKSON BUILT HIS HOUSE IN VINELAND". Location: {{coord|42|22|23.82|N|71|8|3.17|W|}}.]] |
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Air Pollution Index (APX) : 157 |
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Annual Precipitation (combined rainfall/snowfall) : 53.25 inches |
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Employment Rates and Economy |
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White Collar: 72 % |
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Blue Collar: 28 % |
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Sales Tax Rate: 9.375 % |
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Average Home Sale Price: $ 141,120 |
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Crime Rate Index (County) |
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The Crime Index suggests the risk of certain types of crimes occurring in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals to a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average. |
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College Graduates 21 % |
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Educational Climate Index : 4 |
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Closest 2-year Public College : Itt Technical Institute |
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Distance to closest 2-year public college : 12 mi |
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Closest 4-year Public College : Univ of Phoenix Little Rock |
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Distance to closest 2-year public college : 12 mi |
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Closest Major Airport : Adams Field |
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Distance to closest airport with more than 10,000 boardings annually : 18 mi |
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Sports Teams |
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Closest Major Sports Team : Arkansas Travelers ( Aa) |
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Distance to closest major sports team : 13 mi |
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Community Characteristics : Stable Population / Very Low Residential Turnover |
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==See also== |
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[[Image:Vikings-Voyages.png|right|thumb|150px|Map]] |
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* [[John Cabot]] |
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* [[Matthew (ship)]] |
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Air Pollution Index (APX) : 157 |
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*[http://www.bartleby.com/43/1.html Account of the discovery of North America from the “Saga of Eric the Red”.] |
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Annual Precipitation (combined rainfall/snowfall) : 53.25 inches |
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*[http://www.reportret.info/gallery/leifericsson1.html A reconstructed portrait of Leif Ericsson] – Based on historical sources, in a contemporary style; from Reportret: gallery of reconstructed portraits |
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*[http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=401 Biography at the ''Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online''] |
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*[http://www.mnc.net/norway/Leif.htm Leif Ericson Homepage] – From the Great Norwegians webpages, hosted by Metropolitan News Company's website MNC Online. |
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*[http://www.mnh.si.edu/vikings/voyage/subset/vinland/archeo.html] A writing about the Vikings in "vinland". |
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White Collar: 72 % |
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Blue Collar: 28 % |
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Sales Tax Rate: 9.375 % |
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[[Category:970 births]] |
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Average Home Sale Price: $ 141,120 |
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Revision as of 15:20, 10 October 2008
Bryant High School (Arkansas)
Bryant High School (BHS) is a secondary school in Bryant, Arkansas, United States. Bryant High School is located at latitude N 34.5987 and longitude W -92.49127.
BHS, which covers grades 9-12, is a part of the Saline County School District
The current principal is Randy Rutherford. Phone: (501) 847-5605 Fax: (501) 847-5612 [School Directory]
There are approximately 1742 students at this school. There are 116 teachers. This makes the student to teacher ratio 15 students to 1 teacher. The national average is 15 which means this school has less students in the classroom than most.
There are 476 students in Grade 9, 445 in Grade 10, 436 in Grade 11, 385 in Grade 12 . Ninth Grade has the highest number of enrolled students. In this school there are 904 male students and 838 female students making the male students exceed the number of female students in this school. The student ethnic body is comprised of 1659 white students, 20 asian/pacific islander, 21 hispanic, 35 african american students and 7 native american students [School Statistics]
The student economic level is above average. Only 263 students out of the 1742 student population receive free or reduced lunch or 15.1% of the students. This school is not a title 1 school. This means this school did not receive any federal assistance
This school was tested based on the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment and Accountability Program (ACTAAP). Grades 4,6,8,11 were tested. The scale is based on percent of students performing at or above achievement level 1
The average high and low temperature chart below serves as a useful measure of climate. Weather Risk suggests the risk of certain weather events occurring in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type fo event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.
Temperature (degrees F)
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92.2
Jan Low Jul Hi
Air Pollution Index (APX) : 157
Annual Precipitation (combined rainfall/snowfall) : 53.25 inches
Employment Rates and Economy
Workforce
72 % White Collar: 72 % Blue Collar: 28 % Sales Tax Rate: 9.375 %
Average Home Sale Price: $ 141,120 More Info
Crime Rate Index (County)
The Crime Index suggests the risk of certain types of crimes occurring in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals to a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average. 100
56 43 41 73 12 48 70 91 61 39
National Average Total Personal Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny MV Theft
Education
College Graduates 21 % Educational Climate Index : 4 Closest 2-year Public College : Itt Technical Institute Distance to closest 2-year public college : 12 mi Closest 4-year Public College : Univ of Phoenix Little Rock Distance to closest 2-year public college : 12 mi
Airport Information
Closest Major Airport : Adams Field Distance to closest airport with more than 10,000 boardings annually : 18 mi
Sports Teams
Closest Major Sports Team : Arkansas Travelers ( Aa) Distance to closest major sports team : 13 mi
Other Community Info
Community Characteristics : Stable Population / Very Low Residential Turnover
27
92.2
Jan Low Jul Hi
Air Pollution Index (APX) : 157
Annual Precipitation (combined rainfall/snowfall) : 53.25 inches
Employment Rates and Economy
Workforce
72 % White Collar: 72 % Blue Collar: 28 % Sales Tax Rate: 9.375 %
Average Home Sale Price: $ 141,120 More Info