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Politics ought to be the part-time profession of every citizen who would protect the rights and privileges of free people and who would preserve what is good and fruitful in our national heritage. -Dwight Eisenhower Education Funding Forum March 9, 2005
The Susan B. Wilson Civic Education Merit Award 2007-2008
David Avedisian, Henry Marciano, Jim Buxton, and
Pam Ancheta, President League of Women Voters of
Teachers from N. Kingstown, S. Kingstown & Providence will be honored at Civic Education Merit Award Reception at the State House
On Monday, June 9, 2008 @ 4:00pm, in the Governor's Reception Room at the Rhode Island State House, David Avedisian, a North Kingstown High School history/current issues teacher; Jim Buxton, a South Kingstown High School social studies teacher; and Henry Marciano, Social Studies Department Head at Esek Hopkins Middle School will be recognized for their work in civic education as recipients of the inaugural Susan B. Wilson Civic Education Merit Award for 2007 - 08. Mr. Avedisian will receive the Grand Prize, Mr. Buxton will receive the Jury Prize, and Mr. Marciano will receive an Honorable Mention Award. The Grand Prize and Jury Prize include a cash award of $800 and $500, respectively. For more information on winners
Book Club The Book Club has proved to be a great new League institution. In addition to having a good time and meeting new people, we’ve learned a lot of history (Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick), current events (The Places In Between by Rory Stewart), and outstanding people (The Half-Life of a Zealot by Swanee Hunt). On the lighter side, we read a hilarious memoir of growing up in the 50’s (The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson). Non-members are welcome to join us. Upcoming books: June - Cape Wind by Wendy Williams & Robert Whitcomb July & August - Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin To learn more call Linda Jenkins at 816-0331.
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