Today, January 6, we observe Sam Rayburn Day in memory of a great Texas and American statesman. In 1912, he was elected to the first of his record-breaking 25 consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Learn more about Sam Rayburn here: https://t.co/e1XL3rWCZX
The FAFSA could open any day now (most likely in 9 days). Make sure you and your parent(s) have an account today so you’re ready to apply as soon as it opens! @mrhs_2024
HERE! HERE! Boston colonists decided to dump British tea in the harbor #OnThisDay 250 years ago in 1773 after a debate over taxation at the Old South Meeting House. #BostonTeaParty Watch more tonight at 11pm ET on @cspan 2 https://t.co/al1froU4qv
One of my favorite nights is the MRHS Rho Kappa Induction Ceremony!! Students making a commitment to fulfill their civic duties and become future leaders of the community @NCSSNetwork@mrhs_rhokappa@MRHSMavericks
APUSH students working an Epochs of American History Timeline. Record key characteristics of time periods to help contextualize events! High engagement by all students today @MRHSMavericks
13 May 1846: The U.S. #Congress declares war on Mexico. The Mexican-American War ends in 1848 with the Treaty of #Guadalupe Hidalgo, which gave the U.S. Texas, California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming. #history#OnThisDay#ad https://t.co/iXNp2wMshm
Today 1911 was Triangle shirtwaist factory fire, New York City, which killed 146 people, one of worst industrial disasters in American history and led to laws for better labor standards and working conditions:
Sewell Park, formerly known as Riverside, is one of the most beloved spots in #SMTX. Named after Dr. S.M. “Froggy” Sewell, a mathematics professor from Southwest Texas State Normal School (now #TXST) in 1917, the park has a rich history:
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