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July 28th, 2003
We are pleased to notify you of a new outreach effort by the World War II Lecture Institute. For the past 5 years, over 70 World War II veterans have spoken to audiences of almost 200 once a month at the Abington Public Library in Abington, Pennsylvania. They are now beginning a service to local high schools and middle schools. The veterans are pleased to share with students their personal experiences in World War II. The veterans, all local, include Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marines. Our first lecture will kick off on Veteran's Day 2003 at the new National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Veterans Day 2003 - November 11th, 2003
On Tuesday, November 11th, 2003 the World War II Lecture Institute's Veterans in the Classroom Project visited the new National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Respresenting the Abington and Doylestown Lecture Series were Craig Schoeller, Donald Lewis, Sheila Martin, and Tony Zanzinger. Each veteran was given one hour to speak.
December 3rd, 2003
On Wednesday, December 3rd, 2003 the World War II Lecture Institute's Veterans in the Classroom Project visited Springfield High School. Representing the Abington World War II Lecture Series were Tony Zanzinger, Warren Kimmel, Sheila Martin and Mike Stefanowicz (all past guest speakers). Each veteran was given 20 minutes to speak. There were about 50 students, and all of the students seemed very attentive. The students were particularly eager to see the Japanese samurai sword, which Mike brought with him.
Articles in the Springfield Sun about the visit...
Springfield Sun
Veterans bring history to life
History beyond the books
February 27th, 2004
On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, February 23rd, 24th, and 25th, the World War II Lecture Institute's Veterans in the Classroom Project visited Abington High School. Representing the Abington World War II Lecture Series were George Stiftinger, Warren Kimmel, Craig Schoeller, Tony Zanzinger, Sheila Martin, Jack Agnew, Carl Bove, George Hinckley and Ernie Brydon (all past guest speakers). We held four classes each of the three days we were at the high school.
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