August 2008 Articles
Below is a collection of current and past American Profile articles as published in our weekly magazine. Browse by date and even get a sneak peak of upcoming stories. Don't forget you can also submit your own story and read others submitted by the American Profile community.
The Great Loop
Guy Leverett pilots his 37-foot trawler slowly across the harbor in Charleston, S.C., enjoying the afternoon sunshine as a dolphin swims a few feet away in the boat's wake.
Appeared In the 8/24/2008 issue
Alaska's Halibut Hub
Jerry Saunders, 72, threads a herring onto a 3-inch hook and throws the bait over the side of his boat in Kachemak Bay near Homer, Alaska
Appeared In the 8/24/2008 issue
Taekwondo's Triple Threat
It was a stunning display of universal respect and admiration.
Appeared In the 8/17/2008 issue
Honoring His Mom's Memory
A Polish immigrant, Emily Krzyzewski didn’t go to high school and worked late at night cleaning office buildings in downtown Chicago
Appeared In the 8/17/2008 issue
Crafting Fishing Rods
Myrna Hilgart, 55, carefully inspects a fishing rod at her worktable at the St. Croix Rod Co. in Park Falls, Wis.
Appeared In the 8/13/2008 issue
Fiddlin' into the Future
Many Americans dream of the day they will be able to retire. Not Charlie Daniels.
Appeared In the 8/13/2008 issue
Energizing a School
Rising 213 feet into the air, the wind turbine towers over the football field at Bureau Valley High School near Manlius, Ill. (pop 355).
Appeared In the 8/10/2008 issue
Summer Salads and Sandwiches
Appeared In the 8/10/2008 issue
Teaching for Generations
Naomi May, 89, sits at a pint-sized table with kindergartener Monce Jasso and holds up flashcards with the words blue, hot and seven.
Appeared In the 8/10/2008 issue
Parsley Tortellini Toss
Appeared In the 8/3/2008 issue
The Big Event
The nation's largest one-day student service project, performed by students at Texas A&M University
Appeared In the 8/3/2008 issue
Below are the most recent American Profile articles:
- The Great Loop
- Alaska's Halibut Hub
- Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto with Bowtie Pasta
- Taekwondo's Triple Threat
- Honoring His Mom's Memory
- Crafting Fishing Rods
- Fiddlin' into the Future
- Energizing a School
- Veggie U
- Summer Salads and Sandwiches
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- Acts of Kindness
- George Strait Is Just a Cowboy at Home
- An American Life
- Honor Flight
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- Buttermilk Brownie Cake
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- Chicken Fingers
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- Welcome to Camp
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