Greetings fellow Sword pursuers!
Yesterday's class, as you all know, was FABULOUS!
Benjamin lead us in some awesome military drills/exercises he's learned at the Civil Air Patrol. "Left hace, right hace, about hace! (why don't we pronounce the "f" again?) ....and so on. It was really fun and informative. Thank you Benjamin!
Kaleigh gave a superb presentation on FOOD in the Civil war Army. Are we not grateful to live in such prosperous times? I know some of you enjoyed the hard tack (it was pretty good), but it sure doesn't beat pizza or sesame chicken! How about having to buy your own milk or butter in the army?
Our servicemen sacrificed so much for our nation's unity and stability. We are so blessed by their willingness to put others' well-being above their own safety. GREAT job on your presentation Kaleigh!
MATTHEW - you have your presentation next week on SPIES in the Civil War
General Schmeider related to us the FASCINATING prelude to the Civil War. She spent an amazing amount of time preparing the awesome lecture, and we ate it up! We took notes furiously, because she was SO good! The events leading up the Civil War illuminate the reasons behind its intensity, length and importance.
And then there was the blue birthday cake.... YUM!
PLEASE REMEMBER - ASSIGNMENTS for NEXT WEEK
-Finish Uncle Tom's Cabin (discussion in 2 Thursdays!)
-Write/Bring your paper on "Is Compromise a Good Thing? Why or Why not?"
-Write/Bring your paper (that was due yesterday) on Allegiance (if you didn't yet)
-Continue working on memorizing The Gettysburg Address and songs
-MAKE, USE and BRING your TO-DO Lists! General Schmeider will reward you!
-MATTHEW - you have your presentation next week on SPIES in the Civil War - so get it ready! You'll be great!
