A New Beginning
For my one and only.. a promise to give honor and respect.
Major Directory Changes at ShawnOlson.Net
Topics pages now only list articles by Shawn Olson and very close friends and family.
The Price of Learning: Gradecard Dilemma
There is a paradox concerning a parent's push for good grades. The kids don't care about learning.
But Words Will Never Hurt Me
Editorial on negativity and entitlement amongst online communities.
A Trip Down Hoopty Lane
An American Hoopty adventure to fix a van that turns into a car hater's nightmare.
My Experience at Westland High School
How an honor-roll student can lose heart and drop out
An overview of Shawn Olson's experience at Westland High School.
Jack Buckingham Retires after 31 Years in SWCS
![Jack Buckingham](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3889_1_1434_1_jack-buckingham.jpg)
![Buck and Students](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3890_1_1434_2_buck-and-students.jpg)
![Buck Teaching](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3891_1_1434_3_buck-teaching.jpg)
![Buck's Chucks](/media/1/image/jpeg/tiny/3892_1_1434_4_bucks-chucks.jpg)
Jack Buckingham was one of my teachers at Westland High School. This is a short feature on Buck.
Stalling Court Murders and Media
Two people were murdered in Stalling Court and the media is swarming it.