I live in Yuma, Arizona. It is a small town quite close to the Mexican border. There are many unique things about my town, one of them being our high school mascot. The criminal. Many people don't agree with the mascot but it gives us character and I am very proud of that. There is a story behind it.
In 1906, or sometime close to, that the high school was burned and they needed a place to go to learn. They looked up the hill and saw the Yuma Territorial Prison. So school was held there for four years until they could rebuild the high school. Of course, they still had football and they didn't know what to call themselves, so the other team called them the criminals because it was just criminal how they beat them and they didn't even have a high school. It stuck ever since.
We also have a community college that I love having because the college is convenient and is very close to our home. I love Yuma but sometimes in the winters it gets a little hectic. People tend to be more considerate; the older people come down in the winter time because its colder where they are from and warmer here. So they stay here for six months out of the year and it is very crowded.
I enjoy living in Arizona at all times of the year because the weather is beautiful and the people are easy to get along with. Anybody could learn to love Yuma especially because it is right in the middle of many places like California, Phoenix and Tucson and many recreational activities.
Many people from all over the world visit Yuma, Arizona every year for several reasons, and I am so proud to call this home. Yuma is best known for its excellent location, beautiful winter weather, and bright, sunny days in the summertime. Yuma is a great place for a family to grow together because of the many wonderful things that it has to offer for all ages. For young drivers, Yuma is a safe, ideal place for a teenager to get behind the wheel for the first time, unlike the big cities. In addition, there are many different opportunities for education for students of all ages such as several catholic and private schools, three (soon to be four) high schools, and many elementary and Jr. High schools. Since the summertime gets very warm to say the least, Yuma offers so many options for family activities, despite the heat. Swimming is a very popular activity, but there are also recreational activities such as kayaking the Colorado River, hiking the foothill mountains, instructional classes, arts and crafts, community service, and so much more.
Because of Yuma's convenient location, weekend trips are just hours, sometimes even minutes away. First, Yuma is on the border of both Mexico and California, which is unique. For a little taste of Mexico, San Luis, Mexico is located just thirty minutes driving directly south or Algodones, Mexico is only 15 minutes driving southwest. For a picnic on the beach, zoo, or Sea World, San Diego, California is three hours away. Los Angeles and Las Vegas are five hours away, but the best part about Yuma's location, is the fact that Phoenix, Tucson, Parker, and Flagstaff are just hours away. These places provide endless opportunities for education, entertainment, and so much more for the people of Yuma.
Because of Yuma's convenient location, endless activities and opportunities, Yuma is not only family oriented and an ideal location in several aspects, but it is also unique and a wonderful place to call home indeed.
In 1906, or sometime close to, that the high school was burned and they needed a place to go to learn. They looked up the hill and saw the Yuma Territorial Prison. So school was held there for four years until they could rebuild the high school. Of course, they still had football and they didn't know what to call themselves, so the other team called them the criminals because it was just criminal how they beat them and they didn't even have a high school. It stuck ever since.
We also have a community college that I love having because the college is convenient and is very close to our home. I love Yuma but sometimes in the winters it gets a little hectic. People tend to be more considerate; the older people come down in the winter time because its colder where they are from and warmer here. So they stay here for six months out of the year and it is very crowded.
I enjoy living in Arizona at all times of the year because the weather is beautiful and the people are easy to get along with. Anybody could learn to love Yuma especially because it is right in the middle of many places like California, Phoenix and Tucson and many recreational activities.
Many people from all over the world visit Yuma, Arizona every year for several reasons, and I am so proud to call this home. Yuma is best known for its excellent location, beautiful winter weather, and bright, sunny days in the summertime. Yuma is a great place for a family to grow together because of the many wonderful things that it has to offer for all ages. For young drivers, Yuma is a safe, ideal place for a teenager to get behind the wheel for the first time, unlike the big cities. In addition, there are many different opportunities for education for students of all ages such as several catholic and private schools, three (soon to be four) high schools, and many elementary and Jr. High schools. Since the summertime gets very warm to say the least, Yuma offers so many options for family activities, despite the heat. Swimming is a very popular activity, but there are also recreational activities such as kayaking the Colorado River, hiking the foothill mountains, instructional classes, arts and crafts, community service, and so much more.
Because of Yuma's convenient location, weekend trips are just hours, sometimes even minutes away. First, Yuma is on the border of both Mexico and California, which is unique. For a little taste of Mexico, San Luis, Mexico is located just thirty minutes driving directly south or Algodones, Mexico is only 15 minutes driving southwest. For a picnic on the beach, zoo, or Sea World, San Diego, California is three hours away. Los Angeles and Las Vegas are five hours away, but the best part about Yuma's location, is the fact that Phoenix, Tucson, Parker, and Flagstaff are just hours away. These places provide endless opportunities for education, entertainment, and so much more for the people of Yuma.
Because of Yuma's convenient location, endless activities and opportunities, Yuma is not only family oriented and an ideal location in several aspects, but it is also unique and a wonderful place to call home indeed.
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