The Thurston High School shooting occurred on May 21, 1998, at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon. Fifteen-year-old freshman student Kipland Kinkel, who had been scheduled to appear at an expulsion hearing the day prior, murdered his parents before killing two of his classmates and wounding 25 others. The shooting ended when a group of students managed to subdue Kinkel, leading to his arrest. Kinkel pled guilty to murder and attempted murder and was sentenced to 111 years in prison without the possibility of parole. He is currently incarcerated at the Oregon State Correctional Institution.
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Some of their strengths
Kip Kinkel has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Generous, Kind, Passionate, Hardworking, Loyal, Intense, and Protective.
Smart and Sophisticated
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Kip Kinkel is someone who is a smart, sophisticated, and organized person who displays kindness and grace in every day interactions, and who also has a passionate soul. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.
Adaptable and Versatile
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Kip Kinkel well know them as someone who can be adaptable, flexible, and polite, like a flower or a sapling.
Courteous and Easygoing
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Kip Kinkel as someone who is polite, modest, and diplomatic.
A person who tends to be socially popular, who loves intellectual or creative activities, who has a talent for communicating with and understanding the needs of others, and who seems to have a knack for getting recognized for their efforts.
Dynamic and Imaginative
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Kip Kinkel is someone who can bring a purifying element to situations, and who is a risk-taker with vision and imagination.
They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.
Altruistic and Purposeful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Kip Kinkel tends to be someone who has a desire to be of service to a higher calling and who is always trying to perfect things. Who can be practical and polished, reserved and methodical, and who tends to trust internal judgment before trusting anyone else at face value.
Some of Kip Kinkel's challenges
While Kip Kinkel has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Kip Kinkel can be Stubborn, Emotional, Difficult, Perfectionist, Suspicious, Complicated, and Brusque.
Difficult and Perfectionist
One of Kip Kinkel's key challenges is that they are someone who can be difficult and too much of a perfectionist.
Indecisive and Materialistic
Kip Kinkel is someone who can be indecisive, indulgent, and materialistic, who can have difficulty focusing on a single career or profession, have difficulty following orders or respecting authority, and who can suffer from "analysis paralysis".
Critical and Bossy
Finally, Kip Kinkel also can be too focused on the small details of life, try to control whatever is happening, and be finicky and demanding.
