Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 11 Digital Archive Stories Description An account of the resource This collection is the bulk of the archive, representing the reactions and experiences of thousands of individuals beginning in 2002. 911DA Story 911DA Story: Story Tell us about what you did, saw, or heard on September 11th. Feel free to write as much or as little as you like. Tell us your story: On Sept. 11th the Shanksville school opened as usual at 8:00 a m under clear and beautiful skies. Shortly after second period started I was called to Mrs. Hummel's (our high school principal) office. She had a news special on her tv of the first attack at New York City. I could hardly believe what I saw on the screen. Then came the second attack and then the pentagon. By this time several staff members were in the office watching in disbelief. Teachers were permitted to turn the news coverage on in their class rooms. Some did and others did not. As the school's guidance counselor I thought that I should get out and see how our students and staff were handling the situation. As I walked down the halls I saw faces that were sad, angery and confused. I was standing outside of the library when I saw several elementary teachers coming into the hallway with concerned looks. Our building was just shocked by the impact of flight 93 about two miles from the school. I quickly went to the elementary and followed the group of teachers and Mrs Tipton, principal, outside. We all looked around and saw a black cloud above the trees beyond the school. No one was sure what it was, but all were very concerned that it was related to the other attacks. I said that I thought it was near Frankie Reed's place where he works on cars and maybe a gas can exploded. We all returned to the building and waited for about twenty minutes to hear that infact it was a plane that crashed near our school. Almost immediately parents started to come to the school to pick their children and take them home. We weren't sure if roads were closed or what. Our two principals, Mrs. Tipton and Mrs. Hummel did a great job keeping everyone updated and calm. By this time, local and state law officers were involved and encouraged the school to stay in session. We did go on with classes even though parents continued to come and pick up their children. I had a fourth period guidance class with seventh grade that I went to see many sad and concerned faces. Each time a student's name was called several girls started to cry. It was obvious that we could not have class today. We watched the news coverage and to calm those who were very upset. So many questions were being asked it a real time of soul searching. I asked the students if they wanted me to pray and the said yes. As I prayed I asked God for guidance, safety and direction in this time of dire need for our country. The bell rang for fifth period and I slowly walked down the stairs talking to students and staff as I went. I stopped at Mrs. Ware's class of sixth graders and they were very upset like the rest of us. We answered questions, tried to calm fears and once again I prayed for the situation and God's intervention. By the time lunch period came, over half of our students were gone. The entire staff was talking to students and trying to calm them and ourselves as well. By the time 3:00 pm came there were only about twenty five students left in school. It was the most moving day in my twenty three years at Shanksville. The next day and many more to follow were filled with long talks with students and staff about some of life's most important issues. I prayed with more students and staff during this tragic time than in all the years that preceeded it. I thank God for the opportunties to share his love and direction to those in need.This was a very humbling and soul searching time and it continues on...... school. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource story827.xml 911DA Item Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item. Status The process status of this item. approved Consent Whether September 11 Digital Archive has permission to possess this item. full Posting Whether the contributor gave permission to post this item. yes Copyright Whether the contributor holds copyright to this item. yes Source The source of this item. born-digital Media Type The media type of this item. story Created by Author Whether the author created this item. yes Described by Author Whether the description of this item was submitted by the author. no Date Entered The date this item was entered into the archive. 2002-06-25 IP Address The IP address of the device used to submit the item. 216.9.174.76