Oshkosh West Social Studies

This is the official account of the Oshkosh West Social Studies Department. Educators who deal with various disciplines & courses have access to this account.

[Oshkosh West Social Studies @OWSocialStudies]

**NEW** - Please Consider a Donation!!
OSHKOSH WEST SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT AWARD
https://t.co/awksl0mBuQ

[CBS Mornings @CBSMornings]

94-year-old Opal Lee has been fighting for federal recognition of #Juneteenth for decades. But she says "we still got much work to do."

[Barbara Comstock @BarbaraComstock]

Best story today! Must watch: Video Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, marks major milestone - ABC News https://t.co/jSTZ5wkQbz

[Bud Kennedy / #ReadLocal @BudKennedy]

The back story on Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” and her successful campaign for a national holiday https://t.co/xXWhpxM47e

[American Experience @AmExperiencePBS]

More than two years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, on June 19, 1865, Union troops traveled to Galveston, Texas with word of slavery's end. It is celebrated today as #Juneteenth, America's second independence day.
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[HISTORY @HISTORY]

Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players in history, has died at the age of 93.

He began his career in baseball at the age of 16 when he joined the Negro League and a few years later, after graduating high school, he signed with the New York Giants. Mays was a 24-time All Star, two-time MVP and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1979. His iconic catch in Game 1 of the 1954 World Series is known as one of the most famous plays in history.

In addition to being the top all-around player in his time, he was a hero to his local community in Harlem. He would play stickball with the children and his joyful aura earned him the nickname “Say Hey Kid.”

[Oshkosh West Social Studies @OWSocialStudies]

Please join @OshkoshWestHigh in celebrating Christian Kunde. A Jr. who received a scholarship from the American Legion based on results of the Americanism & Government Scholarship test.  1,350 Wisconsin students took the test & 33 scholarships awarded. Congratulations Christian!

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The @OshkoshWestHigh Soc Stud Dept will again proved one senior with $500 cash award. Any senior who is planning to declare a major in: History, Political Science, Psychology, Geography, Economics, Sociology may apply. Deadline April 5
Submit at https://t.co/kQEZdLu05E

[American Experience @AmExperiencePBS]

One of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in southeast Louisiana and Mississippi on August 29, 2005.
https://t.co/DOeHJUuoGh

[Oshkosh West Social Studies @OWSocialStudies]

CONGRATULATIONS!!
The winner of the West Social Studies Gift is Jaxon Galica; (pictured with Mr. Bertram & Mr. Mandeik).

Jaxon's long term plan is to go into politics, "because it is a noble calling and an integral component of society." We know you will Oshkosh West well.

[Sports & History OW @SportsHistoryOW]

#TheChampion was an incredible story and one I had not been aware of. Now I need to read a biography of Tadeusz “Teddy”Pietrzykowski. Anyone aware of an English version? Haven’t found one yet.

[United States Mint @usmint]

Flying into circulation today! ✈️ The Bessie Coleman quarter is the sixth coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Coleman was the first African American & first Native American woman licensed pilot in 🇺🇸. Learn more at https://t.co/fatumFwunO #HerQuarter @womenshistory

[Oshkosh West Social Studies @OWSocialStudies]

A very big Thank You to Carrie and Dean Duehring and their business, “Craft e Corner”, for the $300 donation to the Oshkosh West Social Studies scholarship fund. https://t.co/lXAnkz49NU

[NPR @NPR]

The U.S. Senate, in a bipartisan 86-11 vote, approved a measure to provide health care and benefits for millions of veterans injured by exposure to toxins, from Agent Orange in Vietnam to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. https://t.co/ZoxfWdSUy0

[Oshkosh West High School Athletics @OshkoshWestHigh]

New Story: Dan Weisse Selected to be Oshkosh West Head Boys Basketball Coach https://t.co/sAlkUaQsPe

[Oshkosh West High School Athletics @OshkoshWestHigh]

New Story: Welcome to the New Home of Oshkosh West High School Athletics! https://t.co/8TWqNrbeVc

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Mr. Stellpflug‘s passion for history sure isn’t confined to his classroom walls! Here he is marching in the Omro Fourth of July parade as George Washington reciting the Declaration of Independence. Looking great, Mr. Stellpflug!

📸 Art Eichmann Phot… https://t.co/2v3ODdiM6I

[Oshkosh West FB '22 Season @OWFB_22]

It’s VALUE CARD time of year! Get great deals while helping to support the Wildcats! Get a hold of an Oshkosh West football player today!

[Oshkosh West Social Studies @OWSocialStudies]

Congratulations to Mr. Schuhart, Mr. Stellpflug, and Ms. Stepanski on 25 years of dedicated service to Oshkosh students. We appreciate you! #

[Oshkosh West Social Studies @OWSocialStudies]

** CONGRATULATIONS HUNTER WILLIS **
...the very first winner of the Oskosh West Social Studies Award.

Hunter was award the $500 prize to help with his studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison where he will be majoring in Political Science.

[Oshkosh West Social Studies @OWSocialStudies]

Thank you to all the staff of Oshkosh West who were able to join us at our social & for all the contributions toward our department Senior Award fund. It seemed that a good time was had by all!

Also, a big thank you to the Corner Bar & Grill for hosting the event. We’ll be back!