Literary Corner

The USS Indianapolis: Prologue

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Phinneas (Finn) Posten, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025

Miss Taylor Young

Prologue

The USS Indianapolis

July 30, 1945

The Pacific Ocean

00:05 hours (12:05am)

The USS Indianapolis. One of the greatest ships of World War II was now sinking at an alarming rate. And Tom was a part of it. The bow was rising a few inches every second of the twelve minutes of this tragic disaster. The fire and destruction had both scared and confused him, as he had woken up not a few minutes before. Men were going overboard into the several-mile-deep water, the ship was groaning, and the high-pitched hollering of cowardice was making Tom’s ears bleed. And in a matter of minutes, the majestic USS Indianapolis would be at the bottom of the Pacific ocean, resting in the darkness undiscovered and alone for nearly seventy years.

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Phinneas (Finn) Posten, Staff Writer

Why did you decide to join Newspaper Club? Because I like to write. What’s a fun fact about yourself? I am 130 pounds. What’s your favorite book? Jaws by Peter Benchley. What’s your favorite thing to write about? Books and tutorials.

Miss Taylor Young, Club Adviser

Why did you decide to join Newspaper Club? I joined, because my wonderful students asked me to help start this club! What’s a fun fact about yourself? I love type II fun, coffee, and poetry! Running, cycling, swimming, and hiking are some of my favorites. What’s your favorite book? I love anything by Mary Oliver, Ada Limón, and Joy Harjo! What’s your favorite thing to write about? I love to write poetry, reflections about life, teaching and learning, noticings of the world, and informational pieces.

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Mo • Feb 12, 2025 at 12:10 pm

Love the detail and imagery. Excellent work!


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Scott Morris • Feb 11, 2025 at 1:30 pm

Great start!
Mr. Morris


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Phinneas (Finn) Posten • Feb 5, 2025 at 12:34 pm

Thank you all who read my work. I do intend to have this book published and read by the world someday. This is the closest thing this book has gotten when it comes to fame and publication. Thank you, Webber Weekly!

-Finn C. Posten, Author


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  Ray Anderson • Feb 11, 2025 at 9:33 am
  
  This is a cool post, great work!
  
  
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  Aryia Malone • Feb 11, 2025 at 10:19 am
  
  I cant wait to hear more about tom and the tragedy!
  
  
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