Katie's Bozeman Project
.         Class of Mrs. Babcock 2005 - 2006                  

Biographical writing
JAMES D CHESTNUT
By Katie S

James D Chestnut,
Went to the California goldfields,
Went by steamer
But the steamer never made it.
James went on to San Francisco,
Became a mercenary,
Invaded Mexican towns,
Chose not to go,
On the next mission.
Instead went to New York,
Again by steamer,
Nothing was bad,
Chestnut was glad,
Lived a nice life,
Never had a wife.

Bozeman to Other Citys

Bozeman/ New York City
by Katie S.

    There are some good things about Bozeman, One is them is the skiing. I like it around because it’s easy to get there and that’s good. Food in Bozeman is pretty good. It’s not the best, but it’s good. Those are just a few good things in Bozeman.
    Some good things about NYC are food, people, places and the things to do. In New York there is good food and the best bagels. There are many different people. Also there are so many famous places, Broadway, Time Square and the Brooklyn Bridge are only a few of the good things about NYC.
    I don’t have a preference because both places have ups and downs. NYC has many different transportation ways. They have taxis, buses and subways. Bozeman has more freedom. Both cities have robbers. Those are a few reasons why I don’t have a preference.

Opera House

     I was built in the beginning of 1889.  My building was also City Hall.  I’m aon the corner of Rouse and Main.  The city tore me down in the 1960’s.  After they tore me down, they turned me into a park.  The Opera House was a great place.
    I think there should be a museum of old building that have been torn down.  In the park, I think it should be a family place.  It should have more grass, more trees, and we should extend the park.  We could make a picnic area.  It would be better if it was more family friendly.  That will make the park better.

Historical Fiction
Sweet Pea
By Katie S.

    Creak!  The creaking came closer and closer.  The sound of horses went pitter, patter!  It had to be a big event.  It was Sweet Pea.  The parade was walking along Main Street.  The band was pounding their drums.  August brings many good things.  One of them is Sweet Pea.
    “Welcome everyone to the first year of Sweet Pea,” the head of the Commercial Club excitedly yelled into the microphone.  “Today is a beautiful day in August.  For the next three days it will be Sweet Pea!”  The crowd roared.  The Commercial Club head looked at the ladies in long white dresses.  The men were in black suits.  “There will be many events during Sweet Pea.  We will also crown a Queen.  We have a fun four days planned.
    Sweet Pea went on for a couple of years.  Everyone loved the celebration.   It was success.  After a while, Sweet Pea died out.  Despite everyone’s fond memories, the Festival didn’t come back for 60 years.  Finally, a group of people got together with local artists and restarted Sweet Pea.  Now it’s a family place and will be remembered.
    For some time now, there have been some traditions.  During Sweet Pea, there are plays, plenty of music, and a lot of food.  There are places to buy clothing, pots, and souvenir items.
    Sweet Pea is a Festival of the Arts.  Many people create items to sell and show in the Festival, like shirts, pictures, crafts, and more.
    That is the story of Sweet Pea, its highs and lows, its ups and downs, its goods and bads.  Now you know the story of Sweet Pea.



Top Ten Bozeman People
Katie S.
1. Jim Bridger – He guided the wagon trains. He spoke English, French, Spanish and six Indian tongues.
2. John Bozeman – He wanted to be a gold miner but instead he guided wagon trains to Montana.
3. Lewis Meriwether – He went on an expedition to go west of the Mississippi.
4. William Clark – He went on an expedition with Lewis to go west of the Mississippi.
5. Mary Pat Zitzer – She helps the community and Longfellow school.
6. Al Kasselheim – He writes books and made a cd.
7. Susan Quareis – She is a great lawyer and supports local places.
8. Geoff Stephens – He is documentary maker and has worked for NBC.
9. Sacajawea – She went on the expedition with Lewis and Clark.
10. Linda Babcock – She has been teaching for over 20 years and is a great teacher.

What I Think About Things

Why should we study Bozeman’s history? Because Bozeman is a very interesting place. A lot of interesting people have come through Bozeman. Like john Bozeman, Tom Colver, and Lewis and Clark. Bozeman is so interesting and that is why we should study Bozeman’s history.
Bozeman has a lot of interesting places. For instance the Ellen Theater had Poor Richards in the lobby of the theater. Poor Richards used to be called the Ellen News. Now there is nothing in the lobby of the Ellen. That is only one of the many interesting places in Bozeman.
If Bozeman has a lot of interesting places and interesting history then Bozeman is a good place to study. If you study not only Bozeman’s past but it’s present you will get probably get about 5 books on it. So don’t only study Bozeman’s past but study Bozeman now. Bozeman’s history is like a spaceship, floating in space like Bozeman’s history. Random things popping up unexpected twists and turns.
Bozeman has a long and twisty history. A fun and interesting history. We should study Bozeman’s history because Bozeman’s history is fun and interesting. Writing about Bozeman’s history is like playing in a park, it’s so fun and exciting you never want to stop. Bozeman’s history is fun because a lot of things just pop out at you. They’re unexpected and surprising. You can put your pencil down you just want to write and write and write you can’t stop yourself. It’s so fun. That is why we should study Bozeman’s history.