Principal Stops Man with Guns at High School

May 11, 2026, 15:05
USSociety

Introduction

A man with guns went to Pauls Valley High School. The school principal stopped him and saved the students.

Main Body

Victor Lee Hawkins is 20 years old. He was a student at the school before. He took two guns from his father. He wanted to kill students and teachers. Principal Kirk Moore saw the man. He fought the man and pushed him onto a bench. Another teacher took the gun away. The principal got a shot in his leg. Many people gave money to help the students. They gave about $70,000. The students called Principal Moore their king to say thank you.

Conclusion

The man is in jail. The school is now helping the students feel better.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Secret

In this story, we see words that tell us what happened in the past. To reach A2, you must know how to change 'now' words into 'then' words.

The Pattern: Most words just need -ed at the end.

  • Stop →\rightarrow Stopped*
  • Push →\rightarrow Pushed*
  • Call →\rightarrow Called*

The 'Rule-Breakers': Some words are rebels. They change completely. You must memorize these:

  • Go →\rightarrow Went*
  • Take →\rightarrow Took*
  • See →\rightarrow Saw*
  • Give →\rightarrow Gave*

Quick Tip: If you see 'saw' or 'went', the story is already finished. It is not happening right now.

Vocabulary Learning

principal (n.)
the head of a school
Example:The principal welcomed the new students.
school (n.)
a place where people learn
Example:Children go to school every day.
student (n.)
a person who studies at school
Example:The student finished his homework.
teacher (n.)
a person who teaches
Example:The teacher explained the lesson.
gun (n.)
a weapon that shoots bullets
Example:The police took the gun from the suspect.
kill (v.)
to cause death
Example:He did not want to kill anyone.
fight (v.)
to struggle or argue with someone
Example:They fought over the last piece of cake.
push (v.)
to move something by applying force
Example:She pushed the door open.
bench (n.)
a long seat for many people
Example:They sat on the bench in the park.
money (n.)
currency used to buy things
Example:He saved some money for a trip.
jail (n.)
a place where criminals are kept
Example:The thief went to jail.
help (v.)
to give assistance
Example:Can you help me with this book?
better (adj.)
improved or more satisfactory
Example:She feels better after rest.
king (n.)
a male ruler
Example:The king wore a golden crown.
thank (v.)
to express gratitude
Example:Thank you for your help.