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Author: Raynes Walter Raynes Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1440193304 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 154
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Voices of Our Veterans captures the memories of twenty-seven war veterans from Mason County, West Virginia, as told to high school students, preserving their stories of heroism, perseverance, and sacrifice for the ages. This compilation of biographies was authored by Walter Raynes's eleventh grade Language Arts students at Wahama High School during the spring semester of 2009. Wahama, a small rural school with an enrollment of approximately 430 students in grades seven through twelve, rests along the Ohio River in the area of Mason County known as the "Big Bend." Through their efforts and participation in this project, these twenty-four first-time published writers not only honed their skills in the areas of writing, technology, oral communication, and critical thinking, but they also gained a greater awareness and appreciation of the contributions and sacrifices of all veterans. During their interviews, these servicemen related their fears, their hardships, and their triumphs--some for the first time. Along the way, they shared a plethora of emotions as they led the students through their military journeys. "We hope you enjoy reading about these everyday men who we consider our local heroes." ―Mr. Walter Raynes "Now more than ever, stories like these must be told...and lessons learned lest we forget, lest we forget. What some of the youth of Wahama High School accomplished was they kept the library of knowledge of twenty-seven veterans from being lost to future generations." -Medal of Honor winner Woody Williams
Author: Raynes Walter Raynes Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1440193304 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 154
Book Description
Voices of Our Veterans captures the memories of twenty-seven war veterans from Mason County, West Virginia, as told to high school students, preserving their stories of heroism, perseverance, and sacrifice for the ages. This compilation of biographies was authored by Walter Raynes's eleventh grade Language Arts students at Wahama High School during the spring semester of 2009. Wahama, a small rural school with an enrollment of approximately 430 students in grades seven through twelve, rests along the Ohio River in the area of Mason County known as the "Big Bend." Through their efforts and participation in this project, these twenty-four first-time published writers not only honed their skills in the areas of writing, technology, oral communication, and critical thinking, but they also gained a greater awareness and appreciation of the contributions and sacrifices of all veterans. During their interviews, these servicemen related their fears, their hardships, and their triumphs--some for the first time. Along the way, they shared a plethora of emotions as they led the students through their military journeys. "We hope you enjoy reading about these everyday men who we consider our local heroes." ―Mr. Walter Raynes "Now more than ever, stories like these must be told...and lessons learned lest we forget, lest we forget. What some of the youth of Wahama High School accomplished was they kept the library of knowledge of twenty-seven veterans from being lost to future generations." -Medal of Honor winner Woody Williams
Author: Julius E. DeVos Publisher: ISBN: Category : Mason County (Tex.) Languages : en Pages : 217
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Table of Contents: Foreword. - Section A: Texas War of Independence, 1835-1836. - Section B: Indian Wars, 1840-1880. - Section C: Mexican-American War, 1846-1848. - Section D: American Civil War, 1861-1865. - Section E: Spanish-American War, 1898-1902. - Section F: World War I, 1917-1918. - "letters to folks at home."
Author: Julius Emil DeVos Publisher: ISBN: Category : Mason County (Tex.) Languages : en Pages : 278
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"This book contains the military history of the 805 men and women who served between 1939 and 1947 in the armed forces of the United States; only personnel who served four continuous months active duty are included"--Foreword.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 217
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Table of Contents: Foreword. - Section A: Texas War of Independence, 1835-1836. - Section B: Indian Wars, 1840-1880. - Section C: Mexican-American War, 1846-1848. - Section D: American Civil War, 1861-1865. - Section E: Spanish-American War, 1898-1902. - Section F: World War I, 1917-1918. - "letters to folks at home."
Author: Jason Bolte Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions ISBN: 9781531643690 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 130
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In the 1770s, George Washington surveyed the land comprising Mason County as part of a grant from the king of England to veterans of the French and Indian War. As a former officer in that war, Washington laid claim to part of Mason County and began a settlement there in 1775. The decades that followed brought other important historical figures to the county. Daniel Boone started a trading post near the banks of the Kanawha River. Samuel B. Clemens, the grandfather of Mark Twain, lived in Mason County. Entering the 20th century, Mason County thrived on industries utilizing its natural resources. River towns dotted the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers; coal mines flourished along the northern River Bend area; salt works and power plants added to the unique characteristics of the townships. Mason County is a land hewn by history, culture, nature, and time, all of which etches a unique portrait of a vibrant community.
Author: Mr. Walter Raynes’s Eleventh Grade Language Arts Students Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 9781440193293 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 152
Book Description
Voices of Our Veterans captures the memories of twenty-seven war veterans from Mason County, West Virginia, as told to high school students, preserving their stories of heroism, perseverance, and sacrifice for the ages. This compilation of biographies was authored by Walter Rayness eleventh grade Language Arts students at Wahama High School during the spring semester of 2009. Wahama, a small rural school with an enrollment of approximately 430 students in grades seven through twelve, rests along the Ohio River in the area of Mason County known as the "Big Bend." Through their efforts and participation in this project, these twenty-four first-time published writers not only honed their skills in the areas of writing, technology, oral communication, and critical thinking, but they also gained a greater awareness and appreciation of the contributions and sacrifices of all veterans. During their interviews, these servicemen related their fears, their hardships, and their triumphs--some for the first time. Along the way, they shared a plethora of emotions as they led the students through their military journeys. We hope you enjoy reading about these everyday men who we consider our local heroes. Mr. Walter Raynes Now more than ever, stories like these must be toldand lessons learned lest we forget, lest we forget. What some of the youth of Wahama High School accomplished was they kept the library of knowledge of twenty-seven veterans from being lost to future generations. Medal of Honor winner Woody Williams
Author: Bobbie Ann Mason Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0060835176 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 276
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In the summer of 1984, the war in Vietnam came home to Sam Hughes, whose father was killed there before she was born. The soldier-boy in the picture never changed. In a way that made him dependable. But he seemed so innocent. "Astronauts have been to the moon," she blurted out to the picture. "You missed Watergate. I was in the second grade." She stared at the picture, squinting her eyes, as if she expected it to come to life. But Dwayne had died with his secrets. Emmett was walking around with his. Anyone who survived Vietnam seemed to regard it as something personal and embarrassing. Granddad had said they were embarrassed that they were still alive. "I guess you're not embarrassed," she said to the picture. This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.
Author: Michael Fredson Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1439650500 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 128
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In 1946, the US Forest Service and Simpson Logging Company agreed to a sustained yield unit, cooperatively managing lands for 100 years for "community stability." Championed by USFS chief William Greeley and dubbed the "Sustained Steal" by detractors, the Shelton Cooperative Sustained Yield Unit nonetheless provided jobs for returning World War II veterans. Simpson Logging built the largest logging camp in the continental United States, Camp Grisdale, which had a two-room school and a two-lane bowling alley. Shelton and McCleary were saved from becoming ghosts towns, and downtown Shelton was modernized with a shopping center, parks, and schools. Mason County's Forest Festival was a weekend celebration for 30,000 visitors that included a parade and logging shows. As the only cooperative unit established in the United States, it attracted national attention, including TV personality Arthur Godfrey. In 1961, the movie Ring of Fire was filmed above Camp Grisdale. As World War II memories faded, logging practices were challenged by notions of wilderness and recreation. Improved equipment reduced the jobs, and when Simpson withdrew from the sustained yield agreement, employees were disenfranchised.
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