[Ansteorra] World History In High School

[Doug Copley]

Ok, I can be quiet most of the time but this is TOO much ...
"The Texas-OU football game is the third weekend of the State Fair.  All are
days to fly your Texas flag."

This is a day to fly your Sooners flag!!!

Vincenti da Murano
Boomer Sooner!!!!


On Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 9:35 AM, Jay Rudin <rudin at ev1.net> wrote:

> Lady Katrina wrote:
>
>  Yep ... I remember having to take Texas History, World History, and World
>> Geography ... not only in elem but in high school.  Does any one remember
>> the school holiday we used to get for San Jacinto day anymore?
>>
>
> Of course.  San Jacinto Day is April 21.  Alamo Day is March 6.  Juneteenth
> is June 19.  The Texas-OU football game is the third weekend of the State
> Fair.  All are days to fly your Texas flag.
>
> By the way, kids memorize dates, not because it's the most important aspect
> of an event, but because it's the easiest to learn, and it *is* important.
> It's just not enough by itself.  Suggesting that they don't need to learn
> the dates is like suggesting they don't need to learn the multiplication
> table "because they can just use a calculator".  In both cases, what we're
> talking about is basic knowledge that will be used later to develop critical
> thinking and a more complete understanding of the world.
>
> Robin of Gilwell / Jay Rudin
>
> Texas, our Texas, all hail the mighty state.
> Texas, our Texas, so wonderful and great.
> Boldest and grandest, withststanding every test,
> O, empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blessed,
> God bless you, Texas, and keep you brave and strong,
> That you may grow in power and worth throughout the ages long.
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