June 18

Kristy Wittig 8th Grade Orchestra 2/23/18 February Composer of the Week: Igor Stravinsky Stravinsky was born from June 17, 1882 to April 6, 1971 (88 when died) in Oranienbaum. He was a Russian-born composer, pianist, and conductor. He was known as one of the most important and influential composers in the 20th century. His father, Fyodor Stravinsky (1843-1902) was a well known bass player and his mother Anna (1854-1939) was a native Kiev. Stravinsky had two wives. The first one was his first…

The year is 1940, and as of the 5th of June Adolf Hitler’s German forces had invaded, conquered, and now occupied France. At the mercy of the Germans, France was on their knees and all chances of taking their country back were doubtful. On June 18th, French General Charles de Gaulle’s voice broadcasted on the radios nationwide as he delivered the “Appeal of June 18”, a call for France to not secede in the fight against Nazi Germany. I believe Charles de Gaulle’s ability to present an effective…

please let me know. Otherwise, I will run to the salvation army and pick some up. Right now we have the following gift baskets in the works. The plan is to have anywhere between 10-15 baskets total. ALL RAFFLE BASKETS NEED ARE DUE IN NO LATER THAN JUNE 22ND. Should you know someone who would like to drop in goodies in the gift bags given at sign in let us know. They will need to provide at least 100. I have a friend who will be donating water bottles, golf tees and balls and Josh has something…

We even had the privilege of being visited by Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez. She and other politician watched the class and even got to do a little dance at the end. Showcase: June 29, 2016 The Latin Dance Senior Swing Program culminated in a showcase event at the center where seniors had the opportunity to show off what they had learned to the invited guests. For this event we had band playing live music and two professional…

was fought in three stages 4 of April to 22 June 1944 around kohima ridge. From 3 to 16 April the Japanese attempted to capture kohima ridge and from 18 of April to 13 of may British India troops counterattacked to push the Japanese from the places where they captured. The Japanese abandoned this ridge and continued to block kohima-imphal road. From 16 May of 22 June the British and Indian troops continued to follow the retreating Japanese and by June 22 the battle was…

justice, and hope.” - Ronald Reagan. The American Flag is the third oldest of National Standards of the world. It’s even older than the Union Jack of Britain and the Tricolor of France. The American Flag was first sanctioned by Congress June 14,1777. Since then June 14 has been deemed “Flag Day”. The American Flag was first flown at Fort Stanwix, which is now a site in the present city of Rome, New York, on August 3, 1777. It was later under fire 3 days later in the Battle of Oriskany,…

Battle of Waterloo Introduction In the early 1800’s there were a number of wars against the French while under Napoleon Bonaparte I. Napoleon I was born in 1769 and grew up in French military schools. He soon grew to become quite the idol for the French, and eventually the Emperor of the French. Napoleon engaged in a number of wars against several territories in effort to grow the French empire. He did so both on land as well as with harsh treaties. With his successful defeats Napoleon was able…

In early June of 1940, France was on the verge of capitulation. After a series of failed maneuvers, British forces were forced to evacuate at Dunkirk; mainland Europe was being dominated by the armies of Nazi Germany. On June 18, as morale was sinking, newly incumbent British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill stood before the House of Commons to deliver what is now one of the most recognizable pieces of oratory of the Twentieth Century. In his “Finest Hour” speech, Churchill addressed the…

doctor. An NP would spend six to eight years in education and a medical physician is eight to eighteen; which is 4 pre-med, 4 med-school, 3 to 9 residency and 2 to 3 fellowships (Profy, June 2, 2016). Second, it is important to understand the duties each can perform. NPs are allowed to practice independently in 18 states (Lowes, May 1, 2014). An NPs are capable to conduct physical exams, diagnose, treat illness, order and interpret tests and counsel a patient just like a medical physician and…

take in more oxygen being near the ground. This prevents the plants from blowing over and freezing. Mount Everest is somewhat arid with an average precipitation of 18 inches. Most of the precipitation fall during the monsoon season of June to September. At times, snow fall in the monsoon. After the first monsoon rain, typically in June the plant life thrive. The mountain sides turn green and various flowers begin to flourish. The monsoon moisture typically come from the south causing the rain…