The interesting part of this assignment was seeing how everyone's word went significantly further in meaning than any outsider could understand, and I also enjoyed how each of us had terms that became synonymous with the name or title they chose. Sihley described Maha, an annual music festival that goes on in Omaha, Nebraska which serves to promote bands, food trucks, local organizations, and a specific "philanthropic cause" which will receive a share of the profits and gain awareness. She emphasized the great experience it provided, but emphasized the greater sense of community and humanity which she gained both in increasing interactions with teachers and peers as well as others she might have never met otherwise. Chandler also emphasized a sense of brotherhood and unity within the community and culture of his Jesuit high school in Dallas, particularly brought out by their chant, called The Yell. His inclusion of a recording of his class performing The Yell added an emotional understanding of the unity that could be found in his community. Lastly, Jimmy tackled the entire Midwest and described a phrase unique to this area: "oap." He described how the simple use of this word before an apology not only separates Midwesterners from other areas of the United States, but also serves to demonstrate sincerity and morality around that community. I found this quite interesting because I recognize my own use of this word all throughout my life as well and never quite considered it until he pointed it out. One thing that differed with Jimmy's word is how he also addressed the socio-economic implications behind the word.
Despite the diversity in size of the communities, each one established a collective identity very clearly. Each explained how their communities left lasting impacts, and that is essential to an individual's identity.
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