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Useless Trivia A woodpecker's beak moves at a speed of 100 mph.
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News & Bulletins
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Lions Bull #100 Vol. 5
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
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PROGRAM: 75th ANNUAL STUDENTS' SPEAKER CONTEST
The Topic: "WHAT COULD THE AMERICA OF YESTERDAY TEACH THE AMERICA OF TOMORROW?
SPEAKER 1: I thought that I had a hook on his theme. Using the grim, ghastly paradigm of combat in World War (2), Speaker 1 eloquently denounced the horror and stupidity of "War". And, to change the title slightly from the subjunctive to the declarative: What has the America of yesterday taught? His answer proved to be "Nuttin'". His, was that of the old Negro Spiritual: "I Ain't Gonna Study War Nomore". But, we do!
SPEAKER 2: used the same template: "War", as an example to show how the "Greatest Generation" survived and triumphed, the triumph setting the example for all future generations.
SPEAKER 3: A shy, beautiful black girl from Sierra Leone or one of those small African Countries cited the tale of the "Phoenix", the remarkable transformation of "Black" society in "America" as her "Teaching" point.
Now, for my irony: After the announcement that Speaker 1 had won the contest, He stated as his life's goal his intent to join the U.S. Navy, and become JAG. (A Lawyer). Speaker 2 wants to become a lawyer; and speaker 3. A Physician in the Land of her birth.
All speakers were excellent, talented and dedicated. Well coached:
THE COACH: The teacher, who prepared these students, and has prepared students, year in year out, is Victoria Phillips. Vicky deserves recognition; all teachers deserve recognition, but today it's Vicky.
Vicky, a teacher for 33 years, was born in San Raphael, California, received her Bachelors' degree from Cal State Fullerton, taking doctoral studies at the University of Florence, Italy. (Walked in the footsteps of Michelangelo). As so many teachers, Vicky is immersed in her dedication to teaching. (Ed. Comment) Teachers are the most important fundamental element of a given society.) And, they should be paid more. As Vicky states: Given the opportunity, I would do it all over again.
A SPECIAL "THANK YOU" TO JUDGES, TIME KEEPERS, DOOR GUARDS: All arranged for by our "Ring Master" Lion Dick Avery: Maureen Brooks, Doris Osko, Diane Murk, Maureen Macorder.
PARTICIPATING STUDENTS: #1 (Winner) William Lobato; #2. Christine Drutman and #3. Frances Yeboah. --- From us, the winner today receives a Check for $100; Both Runner-ups, $25. The winner may proceed Up the Ladder to the final winning of $300 AND a $21,000 Scholarship.
NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAM: BOARD MEETING:
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John Prichard, M.D.
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