The Colonial Times
January 26, 2026
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We had one December Student of the Month not pictured last week. Congratulations to Laila! Keep up the great work!
Students in Mr. Federinko’s English Language Arts class celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. beyond his Day of Service this past Monday. For the past several weeks, students explored what makes language inspiring, examining poetry and speeches for poetic and performance techniques. This learning culminated in an informative piece highlighting the techniques Dr. King used in his most famous speech. The following was written by 7th Grader Tommy Maertzig:
In his “I Have a Dream” speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspires people to fight for their own freedom and equality. Toward the middle of his speech, Dr. King mentions a quote from the Bible, and he uses it as a simile. Dr. King says, “No, no, we are not satisfied, and we will not be satisfied until ‘justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.’” This quote shows King using a simile that compares justice and righteousness to waters which concludes one of his smaller points in his speech. He uses the simile to show his extreme anger towards the unfairness surrounding African Americans’ rights. He uses this comparison to show how he wants justice and righteousness to be a normal thing, common and not stopping. It inspires people to fight for equal rights so it is normal, not something only believed in. Furthermore, Dr. King also uses repetition in his speech to inspire people. He repeats words many times, most notably the words “I have a dream.” In his speech, he says, “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are equal.’ I have a dream that one day in the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down at the table of brotherhood.” This quote shows Dr. King stating some of his many hopes for the future. He repeats the words “I have a dream” at the start of each paragraph to intensify his words. Each time he repeats “I have a dream,” it is focused and therefore emphasized more and more each time he says them. It inspires people to get their rights by explaining what the world can be, which is what his audience wants, which gets the people excited and makes them follow their dreams. At the same part of his speech, Dr. King changes his voice’s speed and intensity. At the middle of the paragraph, he is speaking loudly, but somewhat slowly. However, each time he repeats “I have a dream,” he speaks louder, which makes him sound more powerful and more inspiring. By the end of the speech, he is practically screaming, which excites the entire audience. Because his speech is louder, more powerful and faster, it is more inspiring. In conclusion, Dr. Martin Luther King’s most famous speech inspires people by using repetition, similes and increasing volume and speed.
Mrs. Schenfelt's sixth grade classes have successfully completed their drawing unit, where they mastered foundational skills in using simple shapes and lines to draw complicated subjects. The curriculum included lessons on various shading techniques, including stippling, and emphasized accurate color matching. This unit brought together a variety of artistic skills, offering a valuable tool kit for the students.
Centennial School District is proud to participate in the GIANT Feeding School Kids campaign!
From January 1 through March 31, shoppers can round up their purchase at the register at the
GIANT stores in Warminster and Southampton to support Centennial School District’s efforts to
combat childhood hunger.
Join us in making a difference—together, we can help ensure every child has access to the
nutrition they need to succeed.
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