By STEVE HEISER At 22 years old, Brayden Long has already solved an equation for life success that eludes many folks, even after decades of searching. It’s his own formula, mixing heavy doses of faith, family and football, along with a fierce focus on academic achievement. During his standout playing career at New Oxford High School and Slippery Rock University, …
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Gettysburg, PA — This January, Vida Charter School proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary, marking a decade and a half of empowering students through bilingual education and a commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and holistic development. Since opening its doors in January 2010 with just 11 students and a small team of staff, Vida has grown into a thriving learning community where …
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By STEVE HEISER Ordinarily, Casey Lawrence displays a businesslike demeanor on the mound. Some folks might even call him stoic. Nov. 24, however, was not an ordinary day in the life of the Delone Catholic High School graduate. Actually, it was quite extraordinary. The unexpected flash of emotion that erupted from every pore of his body as he strode off …
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Brighter Tomorrows is your invitation to learn more about resilience, mental health, how to create authentic connections with others and how we can work together to strengthen and build our communities. In episode 3, Amanda Rispoli returns to share holiday safety tips for parents, emphasizing communication and supervision to prevent child abuse. The discussion covers emotional regulation, co-regulation techniques, and the importance …
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Brighter Tomorrows is your invitation to learn more about resilience, mental health, how to create authentic connections with others and how we can work together to strengthen and build our communities. In Episode Two we speak with young adult survivor Giselle Alancastro who shares her message of hope and healing and gives great input into how we as a community …
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Brighter Tomorrows is your invitation to learn more about resilience, mental health, how to create authentic connections with others and how we can work together to strengthen and build our communities. Hosted each week by a dedicated staff member of the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, hear directly from positive changemakers, a trauma therapist, a survivor of …
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Masters of the Air: A Conversation with John Orloff “2024 saw the release of the acclaimed series Masters of the Air on Apple TV+. Years in the making, this series takes viewers to the highs and lows of the air war in Europe 80 years ago, seen through the eyes of the 100th Bomb Group. Join us for a conversation with John …
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Dr. Jared Frederick–“Into the Cold Blue” “80 years ago, Hell was four miles above the earth. “Into the Cold Blue” is the memoir of B-24 pilot John Homan, who endured thirty-four combat missions over Europe in 1944. In 2024, Homan co-authored his memoir with Dr. Jared Frederick, sharing his stories of the Air War in Europe in one of the …
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Tyler Bamford–“Thank God for the US Navy”: American Sailors and the Allied Triumph at D-Day “From destroyers and demolition teams to beachmasters and breakwaters, the US Navy was an essential component of the Allied victory on D-Day. More than simply ferrying the largest amphibious assault force in history across the English Channel, the US Navy played a critical role in …
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Join us as we bring you the World War II Weekend 2024 Speakers. Hosted at the Gettysburg National Military Park and the Eisenhower National Historic Site Recording and Live Stream presented by The Gettysburg Foundation 10:00am Tyler Bamford–“Thank God for the US Navy”: American Sailors and the Allied Triumph at D-Day 11:30ma Dr. Jared Frederick–“Into the Cold Blue” 1:00 pm …
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April-Cheek Messier–Service and Sacrifice: The Story of the Bedford Boys and the Making of the National D-Day Memorial “On Sunday, 25 June 1944, Ivylyn Schenk wrote from her home in the rural community of Bedford, Virginia to her husband who was serving with the 29th Infantry Division and stationed in Europe. She wrote him faithfully each day and, on this particular …
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Kevin Hymel–“Patton Moves North: December 22-26, 1944” “When the Germans launched their Ardennes Offensive on December 15, 1944, Lt. Gen. George S. Patton reorientaed part of his Third Army north and attacked, reeling the Germans back. His dual offensives to Bastogne, in Belgium, and Echternach, in Luxembourg, helped defeat the German drive. Kevin Hymel will follow the action from the …
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Dr. Sarah Parry Myers–“I Was Happiest in the Sky”: The Women Airforce Service Pilots, 1942-1944 When the U.S. Army Air Force utilized women pilots to fly military aircraft for the first time during World War II, women joined for similar motivations as male pilots – a deep love of flying and patriotism. The Women’s Airforce Service Pilots received the same …
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Eisenhower National Historic Site’s 2024 World War II Weekend 10am Dr. John C. McManus–September Hope: The American Side of a Bridge Too Far 11:30am Dr. Sarah Parry Myers–“I Was Happiest in the Sky”: The Women Airforce Service Pilots, 1942-1944 1pm Kevin Hymel–“Patton Moves North: December 22-26, 1944” 2:30 April-Cheek Messier–Service and Sacrifice: The Story of the Bedford Boys and the …
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Dr. John C. McManus–September Hope: The American Side of a Bridge Too Far “The destruction of the British 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem during Operation Market Garden is a well-known, sad tale, in part because of the famous book and movie A Bridge Too Far. Lesser known is the experience of the two U.S. airborne divisions, the 82nd and 101st both of which jumped …
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