Exploration Two from Grant Davison

     My name is Grant Davison. I am a freshman here at OSU Marion. As a fun fact i like to play soccer. I have played soccer since I was 4. I went to Olentangy Liberty High School. I enjoy going to the race track and seeing my dad and uncle race up at Mid-Ohio Raceway. I live in the Annex of Marion up here next to campus instead of commuting.

Moving into the Annex

     In The Call To Write, I thought that the idea of making lists in writing stood out to me. I felt it worked well with the reading on the trail journal. As simple as it may be it is a great way to get thoughts and ideas done on a page where everyone can see and understand. This helps connect the writer or speaker to the audience in a way that is easy for all. I also felt that the writing on logs was good because logs are a great way to stay organized and thoughts are organized.

Exploration two from Desiree Dulay

Hi, I'm Desiree and I like to spend time with my friends and family. I work at Skyzone and I'll be working at Dick's Sporting Goods soon. I went to Olentangy high school in Lewis Center, Ohio, and I like to watch football and basketball. I also enjoy playing basketball and traveling. My favorite show to watch is Friends and the Office. One of my favorite places to travel is Las Vegas and Los Angeles. I like the atmosphere in Las Vegas, and I like the mountains, valleys, and beautiful beaches of Los Angeles.

A theme or idea that stood out to me in the first chapter was how reading and writing can have an effect on our lives. The first section talked about how reading and writing change in different social contexts. For example, we may have a different  perception about graffiti  in different areas. Some may think that it is bad not only because it is illegal, but because graffiti is usually associated with crime and gangs. However some may say that graffiti helps them remember a loved one who has died.

Exploration Two- Tia Domer

     My name is Tiana Domer, but everyone just calls me Tia. I am from Canton, which is about two hours north of Marion. I am majoring in mechanical engineering. I am living down here for the year instead of commuting. I have two younger siblings. My favorite colors are green and pink. My favorite animal is the giraffe. I work at Chipotle. I play the saxophone and the piano. During my sophomore year of high school I got to travel to China with the band for a week.

     In The Call To Write, an overall idea that stood out to me in this chapter was the idea of writing in everyday life. That writing isn't always the papers you write for school or emails you send. That the notes you write to yourself or the little reminders you put on sticky notes to do something can also be considered writing. The form or style in which one writes also has a message behind it. Whether it be in a journal or it be graffiti on the side of a building, there is a message that can be gained from every form of writing.

Exploartion Two from Corey Peck

Hello, my name is Corey Peck. I went to Olentangy Liberty High School. I played hockey all 4 years while in high school. I have a sister who graduated from Miami in Oxford, Ohio. I enjoy traveling and by the end of the year at OSU Marion I hope to transfer to main campus in Columbus. My major is biology and I hope to get into dental school.

This is me after cropping a photo.

A major idea that stood out to me while reading the first 17 pages of The Call to Write was the idea of making lists. I felt that this was the most applicable to me because I write lists everyday. I write down homework assignments after class everyday and it's a good way to keep my thoughts organized. Not only did making lists stand out to me but so did writing the the public sphere. I drive to Marion from Powell 4 times a week and see new billboards and signs every time. Signs for simple advertising such as promoting products, foods, stores, sales etc... I see literacy events as ways to communicate and spread ideas to the social world.

Exploration Two from Josh Salyers

1. Hello! I am Josh and I'm a sophomore at OSUM. I attended high school at St. Charles Preparatory School in Columbus. I enjoy all sports, both playing and watching. I was an all state ultimate frisbee player in high school, as well as a soccer and basketball player all throughout my life. I am a buckeye sports lover, hardcore, and will be at every OSU home football game this year. I also love traveling, been to more than half of the united states, as well as Italy. I love language, and have studied Latin and French each for two years. I plan to major in business, though that may change into either international business or criminal justice/ criminology. I am excited for this year. 
2. I found the reading in The Call To Write interesting, because it reminded me of the appearances and the importance of writing that people see and encounter in everday life. This could range from the grocery list you made this morning, to the report you had to finish up at work (specialization writing), and the graffiti you saw walking down the street on the side of a building. I found the FEMA emails interesting, as it shows your words are permanent when written and things aren't as private as you think. I thought the writing was at its best was when the author talked about public writing, signs, and street art/writing/graffiti. I found this the most interesting because it shows the direct use of writing to show a message, whether it be social, political, or aimed to the few individuals who see them. 

The one on the right. I am 6'4"

Exploration Two from Phillip Wolf

Hello, my name is Phillip Wolf. I am a freshman and I am from Powell. I attended Olentangy Liberty High school. My favorite sport is soccer even though I have not played competitively since 5th grade, and I also enjoy football and hockey. A fun fact about me would be that I haven't ever spend Christmas in Ohio. My family has traveled to Florida for the holidays almost every year of my life, but I have also spent Christmas in California and South Carolina early in my childhood.

In our first reading in The Call To Write I saw that the theme trying to be projected was that reading and writing are very important parts of everyday life. As a business major, an idea that stood out to me was when the book discussed the importance of writing in a business setting. The book showed that no matter what you plan to do in your future that writing will almost definitely be involved. I felt the writing was at its best when it spoke about the difference in writing style when speaking to different audiences. I found it interesting that the writing pointed out how differently you would write something such as a grocery list if you were the one that would be using it as opposed to if someone else would be reading it.

This is a picture of me in 9th grade from my Facebook

Exploration Two: Travis Baum

My name is Travis Baum, one interesting fact about me is that I am allergic to eggs, dairy, and peanuts. I was born allergic so I don’t really know what I am missing out on and am used to it. I graduated from Olentangy Liberty High School and played 4 years of soccer there, winning 4 regional championships, one state championship and my senior year we were state runners up. Winning states was probably one of the best experiences I have ever had. Most of my family lives n Philadelphia so I am a huge Eagles,76ers, Flyers, and Phillies fan as well as a die heart Buckeye. I currently live at main campus on Northwood with 5 of my best buddies. It is a extremely new experience for me but I am excited for what this year has to offer.





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The first chapter of The Call to Write explained how often we use writing and reading. We use these every day from sending out an email, writing a school paper, making any type of list, to even reading a casual sign you see everyday. People don't realize how important being able to read and write is and I believe that this chapter of the call to write is showing people just how important they are. What really hit me is that no matter what you are doing in your future reading and writing will be an everyday occurrence.