|
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. Please let us
know what date and your needs (large assembly presentations or small classroom tables.) You are also invited to
attend our Abington Lecture Series on the third Tuesday of the month at 3:00PM and 7:00PM at the Abington Public
Library in Abington, Pennsylvania or to our Doylestown Lecture Series on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM
at the Bucks County Public Library in Doylestown, Pennsylvania to hear some of the men and women veterans who are
interested in talking to local students. Please call Charlotte Goerlich at 215-887-2153 or Sheila Martin at 215-675-7504
for information or reservations.
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. We hope to return there someday in the future
to hold special programs.
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. We will be returning to that high school in March. Again, if you are interested, please contact
Sheila Martin.
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. We received a very good response from the
students, teachers and adminstartors at Abington High School.
March 2004
The World War II Lecture Institute's Veterans
in the Classroom Project will be visiting Springfield High School for the second time this year.
April 2004
The World War II Lecture Institute's Veterans
in the Classroom Project will be visiting Upper Dublin High School for the first time this year.
|
