Good morning and welcome to Memorial Day Weekend Saturday here at the Wannaskan Almanac. Today is May 23rd.
Monday morning the Wannaskan Almanac Kid Writer-in-Residence (aka WAKWIR) woke up and, still groggy from sleep joined me in the kitchen. Now, my son has Slavic features similar to his dad's and well, he is 14, so he's in the midst of his own "changes." However, on Monday morning, his face seemed a little different. As he made his way to the kitchen, I noticed he had a thick black uni-brow, a black twirly mustache and smart goat tee on his face. My guess was permanent black marker.
"Your face!" I shrieked.
He was as surprised as I was.
“I’m going to break him,” the WAKWIR vowed. "Him" meaning his older brother, although there still has been no confession.
Curiously, instead of washing his face – which is what I would have done immediately upon discovering added bonus features to my face – he sat down to his computer. It turns out he had two assignments he forgot to turn in. “I’m going to break him,” he muttered repeatedly.
And no, he wouldn’t let me take a picture. It’s understandable and I do feel sympathetic. But it's still a little funny. Especially after sitting with him for a half hour at the kitchen table working studiously on homework, his new, um, “look” still intact.
BIG NEWS also came to our house on Monday night. Warroad High School hosted Scholarship Night virtually. A hat tip to the guidance counselor who did a bang up job for the scholarship recipients. She prepared "Party in a Box" bags for the students to pick up which included the makings for cupcakes, fancy plates and cups, balloons, and party favors. Unfortunately the confetti canons didn't arrive in time, but the confetti was still there in spirit.
The Oldest dressed up. The Second Grader made a special sign for the occasion and taped it to the wall. We even moved our kitchen table to set up a good Zoom viewing space.
In short, the Oldest received six scholarships: two engineering scholarships, Vernon J. Pick Memorial Scholarship and Dorrance H. Johnston Scholarship for Engineering; two community scholarships, Border State Bank and Knights of Columbus; the Marvin Windows Cedar & Lumber Company Scholarship; and the BIG ONE, William S. & Margaret W. Marvin Scholarship.
Over $1.3 million dollars were awarded in scholarships.
On the back of the evening program (also in the party box), there is this quote:
"If you know someone who has lost a very important person in their life, and you're afraid to mention it because you think you may make the person sad by reminding them of someone who died - you're not reminding them; they didn't forget. What you're reminding them of is that you remembered that the person lived. And that is a great, great gift."
Our community has had its share of loss, which families have chosen to turn into wealth by creating endowments and scholarships in their loved ones' names. Brian King, Allison Marvin, Nick Moyer, Patrick O'Donnell, Grace Woods, to name but a few.
We especially appreciated reading about Vernon J. Pick and Dorrance H. Johnston whose legacies help our daughter take her next very exciting step in life.
"Vernon J. Pick was a engineer, geologist and early aviator that called Warroad his home. He became nationally known in the 1950’s for his discoveries in the uranium mining industry. This scholarship fund was established to support talented high school seniors who will be pursuing a degree in Science, Engineering and Mathematics."
"Dorrnance H. Johnston attended the U of M and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering in 1931. He graduated in the midst of the Depression and was unable to obtain work in his field. Dorrance returned to Warroad and worked as a commercial fisherman and mink rancher, He used the knowledge he attained in engineering throughout his personal and professional life. The scholarship honors Dorrance’s life, his passion for engineering and the desire to help another engineering student attain their goal."
But one question remains: Which college will the Oldest be attending?
During the virtual event, the guidance counselor announced it would be Rochester Institute of Technology. Nope.
The Bill & Margaret Marvin scholarship presenter said Columbia University, to which the Oldest said, "Oops. I forgot I wrote that."
So, where is she going?
Here's a clue: it's one of the colleges in our pencil collection from last year's College Road Trip.
And the final pick is...
For us Midwesterners, the town of Worcester (in Massachusetts) is quite a mouthful. But, it's actually quite easy. Just say, "Wooster."
When our daughter told a friend of hers where she was going, he made this cute meme to remember:
On behalf of the Wannaskan Almanac, congratulations to all of the 2020 graduates across our region!
Kim
Monday morning the Wannaskan Almanac Kid Writer-in-Residence (aka WAKWIR) woke up and, still groggy from sleep joined me in the kitchen. Now, my son has Slavic features similar to his dad's and well, he is 14, so he's in the midst of his own "changes." However, on Monday morning, his face seemed a little different. As he made his way to the kitchen, I noticed he had a thick black uni-brow, a black twirly mustache and smart goat tee on his face. My guess was permanent black marker.
"Your face!" I shrieked.
He was as surprised as I was.
“I’m going to break him,” the WAKWIR vowed. "Him" meaning his older brother, although there still has been no confession.
Curiously, instead of washing his face – which is what I would have done immediately upon discovering added bonus features to my face – he sat down to his computer. It turns out he had two assignments he forgot to turn in. “I’m going to break him,” he muttered repeatedly.
And no, he wouldn’t let me take a picture. It’s understandable and I do feel sympathetic. But it's still a little funny. Especially after sitting with him for a half hour at the kitchen table working studiously on homework, his new, um, “look” still intact.
The Oldest dressed up. The Second Grader made a special sign for the occasion and taped it to the wall. We even moved our kitchen table to set up a good Zoom viewing space.
In short, the Oldest received six scholarships: two engineering scholarships, Vernon J. Pick Memorial Scholarship and Dorrance H. Johnston Scholarship for Engineering; two community scholarships, Border State Bank and Knights of Columbus; the Marvin Windows Cedar & Lumber Company Scholarship; and the BIG ONE, William S. & Margaret W. Marvin Scholarship.
Over $1.3 million dollars were awarded in scholarships.
On the back of the evening program (also in the party box), there is this quote:
"If you know someone who has lost a very important person in their life, and you're afraid to mention it because you think you may make the person sad by reminding them of someone who died - you're not reminding them; they didn't forget. What you're reminding them of is that you remembered that the person lived. And that is a great, great gift."
Our community has had its share of loss, which families have chosen to turn into wealth by creating endowments and scholarships in their loved ones' names. Brian King, Allison Marvin, Nick Moyer, Patrick O'Donnell, Grace Woods, to name but a few.
We especially appreciated reading about Vernon J. Pick and Dorrance H. Johnston whose legacies help our daughter take her next very exciting step in life.
"Vernon J. Pick was a engineer, geologist and early aviator that called Warroad his home. He became nationally known in the 1950’s for his discoveries in the uranium mining industry. This scholarship fund was established to support talented high school seniors who will be pursuing a degree in Science, Engineering and Mathematics."
"Dorrnance H. Johnston attended the U of M and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering in 1931. He graduated in the midst of the Depression and was unable to obtain work in his field. Dorrance returned to Warroad and worked as a commercial fisherman and mink rancher, He used the knowledge he attained in engineering throughout his personal and professional life. The scholarship honors Dorrance’s life, his passion for engineering and the desire to help another engineering student attain their goal."
But one question remains: Which college will the Oldest be attending?
During the virtual event, the guidance counselor announced it would be Rochester Institute of Technology. Nope.
The Bill & Margaret Marvin scholarship presenter said Columbia University, to which the Oldest said, "Oops. I forgot I wrote that."
So, where is she going?
Here's a clue: it's one of the colleges in our pencil collection from last year's College Road Trip.
And the final pick is...
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For us Midwesterners, the town of Worcester (in Massachusetts) is quite a mouthful. But, it's actually quite easy. Just say, "Wooster."
When our daughter told a friend of hers where she was going, he made this cute meme to remember:
On behalf of the Wannaskan Almanac, congratulations to all of the 2020 graduates across our region!
On This Day
Historic Highlights (credits)
1992 - The Italian mafia murder Giovanni Falcone
Falcone, a judge, was the mafia's most prominent adversary. After he, together with his wife and three bodyguards, fell victim to a car bomb, Falcone became a folk hero in Italy.
1969 - The Who release Tommy
The British rock band's fourth album is considered the first musical work of the rock opera genre.
1951 - Delegates of the Dalai Lama sign the Seventeen Point Agreement
The contract affirmed Chinese sovereignty over Tibet. According to Tibetan officials, the document was signed under duress and is, therefore, invalid.
1949 - The Federal Republic of Germany is established
The proclamation of the Grundgesetz, Germany's current constitution, marked the birth hour of the republic. The foundation of West Germany came four years after the demise of the Nazi regime and the end of World War II.
1844 - Siyyid `Alí Muḥammad Shírází founds Bábism
The Báb, as he called himself, created the religion which was a forerunner of the Bahá'í Faith. His teachings were seen as a threat by the Islamic clergy, and his followers were brutally persecuted by the Persian government.
Falcone, a judge, was the mafia's most prominent adversary. After he, together with his wife and three bodyguards, fell victim to a car bomb, Falcone became a folk hero in Italy.
1969 - The Who release Tommy
The British rock band's fourth album is considered the first musical work of the rock opera genre.
1951 - Delegates of the Dalai Lama sign the Seventeen Point Agreement
The contract affirmed Chinese sovereignty over Tibet. According to Tibetan officials, the document was signed under duress and is, therefore, invalid.
1949 - The Federal Republic of Germany is established
The proclamation of the Grundgesetz, Germany's current constitution, marked the birth hour of the republic. The foundation of West Germany came four years after the demise of the Nazi regime and the end of World War II.
1844 - Siyyid `Alí Muḥammad Shírází founds Bábism
The Báb, as he called himself, created the religion which was a forerunner of the Bahá'í Faith. His teachings were seen as a threat by the Islamic clergy, and his followers were brutally persecuted by the Persian government.
Happy Birthday to You!🎶
1972 - Rubens Barrichello, Brazilian race car driver
1954 - Marvelous Marvin Hagler, American boxer
1921 - Humphrey Lyttelton, English trumpet player, composer
1848 - Otto Lilienthal, German pilot, engineer
1707 - Carl Linnaeus, Swedish botanist, physician, zoologist
1954 - Marvelous Marvin Hagler, American boxer
1921 - Humphrey Lyttelton, English trumpet player, composer
1848 - Otto Lilienthal, German pilot, engineer
1707 - Carl Linnaeus, Swedish botanist, physician, zoologist
Remembering You
2009 - Roh Moo-hyun, South Korean politician, 16th President of South Korea
1995 - Harold Wilson, English politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
1937 - John D. Rockefeller, American businessman, philanthropist, founded the Standard Oil Company
1906 - Henrik Ibsen, Norwegian poet, playwright, director
1868 - Kit Carson, American soldier
1995 - Harold Wilson, English politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
1937 - John D. Rockefeller, American businessman, philanthropist, founded the Standard Oil Company
1906 - Henrik Ibsen, Norwegian poet, playwright, director
1868 - Kit Carson, American soldier
Celebrate the graduates in your life and make it a great Saturday!
Kim
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Tereza. She won so many scholarships I at first thought they added up to 1.3 million. Which would have been deserved.