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W&J lost a great man. Always had the biggest smile on his face making the best pizzas around for our students here at W&J . Prayers out to his wife - daughter and family.
RIP Daurice. You will be remembered. A President forever.
104 years ago on November 2-3, during Election Day in 1920, the single bloodiest day in modern America political history happened, The Ocoee Massacre.
A black man attempted to vote & the Ku Klux Klan responded with rampage that led to the exile/death of every black person that lived there
—The dark day in Florida's history escalated after one Black citizen tried to exercise his right to vote at a polling location but was turned away on Election Day.
Mose Norman, who had been part of the voter registration drive in Orange County, decided to vote in the national election on November 2. When he attempted to do so, twice, he was turned away from the polls.
When Norman was driven away the second time, a white mob, then numbering over 100 men, decided to hunt him down. Concluding he had taken refuge in the home of another local Black resident, Julius “July” Perry, they rushed Perry’s home hoping to capture both men there. Norman escaped and was never found while Perry defended his home, killing two white men, Elmer McDaniels and Leo Borgard, who tried to enter through the back door. The mob called for reinforcements from Orlando and surrounding Orange County. Eventually they caught and killed Perry and hung his dead body from a telephone post by the highway from Ocoee to Orlando to intimidate other potential Black voters. Perry’s wife, Estelle Perry, and their daughter were wounded during the attack on the Perry home. They were sent to Tampa by local law enforcement officers.
The mob then turned on the Black community of Ocoee.
Homes and properties of Black families were scorched, burnt to the ground. At least four Black individuals were confirmed killed -- one of which was lynched, his body hanging from a tree limb for all to see.
On June 21, 2019, a historical marker honoring July Perry and others killed in the massacre was placed in Heritage Square outside the Orange County Regional History Center.
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Congrats to @wjathletics Luke Melisko, who aced the 153-yard, par-3 4th hole at Avalon Lakes in Monday’s 1st round of PAC Fall Championships! Congrats Luke and thanks for sharing the video/pic!
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Happy National Coaches Day!
Washington & Jefferson College is so lucky to have an outstanding group of coaches who are committed to our student-athletes!
Thanks for all that you do!
#PrezPride 🔴⚫️
We are thrilled to introduce women’s wrestling and men’s volleyball to our NCAA Division III athletic program, bringing the total number of NCAA varsity sports to 28! 🎉
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Thank you #WasteManagement for doing your job, picking up the garbage... Oh wait, you forgot some... Thank you for making it so easy to go with another company! Appreciate you guys!
In 1968, Bob Gibson was never removed for another pitcher. Not once, all year. Including the World Series, he made 37 starts. He completed 31 of them. The other six, he was removed for a pinch-hitter.
First batch of Admit Letters for the W&J Class of 2029 is heading to the Post Office! We are about to make some families happy this weekend!!!!❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
A FINISH YOU HAVE TO SEE TO BELIEVE! 😱
ALEX SEDRICK LEADS TEAM USA TO THE FIRST-EVER OLYMPIC RUGBY SEVENS MEDAL FOR THE UNITED STATES ON THE FINAL PLAY OF THE GAME! 🥉 #ParisOlympics