IWest Gazzette Issue 1

IWest Gazette

Volume 1, Issue 1 October 2016

In This Issue:

Author Visit 2

Raider Baseball 2

2016 Cubs 3

Art Club 4

IMEA 5

Fannie May 6

Ghosts Among Us? 7

November 11th - More Than

A Day Off School

By Gazette Members

Students across the United States will get a day away from school on November 11th. But why? What is so significant that it warrants a day away from classes?

November 11th is Veterans Day and has been a legal holiday in the US since 1938. This day commemorates a cease in fighting which occurred in 1918 during World War I. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, this temporary stop to fighting took place between the United States and its allies and Germany. Even though the official end to the fighting didn’t come until 1919, most view November 11th as the date that ended the Great War.

In the United States, this day set aside to honor military personnel for the sacrifices they’ve made, is celebrated with parades and ceremonies. It is on Veterans’ Day that the President lays a wreath upon the grave of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. This day is observed to give thanks to all veterans who have honorably served their country.

When you see a Veteran, make sure to say, “Thanks!” not just for the day off school, but for the sacrifices they have made to ensure our freedoms.