More Sullivan County District 11 Scholars!

It appears that we have a wealth of the best and brightest right here in southern Sullivan County.

The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire for the spring semester of the 2012-2013 academic year.

Kayla Bushway of Acworth earned High Honors

Jennifer Allen of Charlestown earned High Honors

McKayla Baker of Charlestown earned Highest Honors

Joseph Cenney of Charlestown earned Honors

Kayla Pope of Lempster earned Highest Honors

Students named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire are students who have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance. Highest honors are awarded to students who earn a semester grade point average of 3.85 or better out of a possible 4.0. Students with a 3.65 to 3.84 average are awarded high honors and students whose grade point average is 3.5 through 3.64 are awarded honors.

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Happy Flag Day

Happy Flag Day! June 14th is the day we celebrate the adoption of the American Flag.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_Day_%28United_States%29

If you get to Washington D.C, you have to go the Smithsonian to see the Star Spangled Banner.  The actual flag that Francis Scott Key was looking at as he penned our national anthem is on display in a climate controlled chamber.  To stand a few feet from that historical flag is indescribable.

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Normandy

69 years ago today, some very brave people risked their lives to fight for freedom.  The Normandy invasion began on June 6th, 1944.  Those brave soldiers attacked, knowing that the the casualties would be exceptionally high, particularly for the first few waves trying to establish a beach head as Nazi fire rained down on them.  Their courage and refusal to fail carried them to victory.  We should all honor their memory today by taking a few moments to remember the sacrifice, and thank those currently in uniform who may someday be called to establish another beach head to keep the world free.  Thank a veteran today, and remember those who served before.  Remember the bravery of:

U.S. V Corps, U.S. 1st Infantry Division and U.S. 29th Infantry Division
U.S. VII Corps, U.S. 4th Infantry Division
U.S. 101st Airborne Division
U.S. 82nd Airborne Division

and all the other units called in to risk their lives in that historical attack.

My family and I thank all of our veterans.  You are our heroes.

Steve

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