Have you ever had a dream of what you wanted to do in life? How about a wish that you hoped every day would come true? Were you ever truly inspired by something or someone at an early age that shaped the course of your life? Living a lifelong dream does not come to many, but for Dr. Mae Jemison, space travel was always an area of fascination. Space travel was her aspiration from an early age, and together with inspiration from astronaut predecessors Guy Bluford, Jr. and Sally Ride, Jemison not only achieved her goal of flying in space, but also did so as the first African American woman on September 12, 1992.
https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/she-had-dream-mae-c-jemison-first-african-american-woman-space
One of our favorite days, it's National Pizza Day! Interesting facts about Pizza: Pepperoni is the most popular pizza at 36% of all pies ordered. Over 3 billion pizzas are sold in the US every year and another 1 billion frozen pizzas. What is your favorite type of pizza?
"I wanted to set the standard, do the best job possible so that other people would be comfortable with African-Americans flying in space and African-Americans would be proud of being participants in the space program and … encourage others to do the same." - Guion Bluford
https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/1983-first-african-american-space
Photograph of students in a science lab. Created by: Lewis Wickes Hine
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Howard and Ellen Greenberg.
http://blogs.loc.gov/bhm21/files/2021/01/gallery-full-students.jpg
Today is National Kite Flying Day! Did you know that kites date back to China in 470 B.C.? Originally kits were used as tools and for various ceremonies. Each year there are many opportunities to engage in kite festivals across the country.
It's national send. card to a friend day - take a few minute today to send a friend a little cheer in the mail.
It's National Periodic Table Day... what is your favorite element on the Periodic Table? Clarice Phelps is an American nuclear chemist and was part of a team that discovered tennessine (element 117). Learn more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarice_Phelps
WST celebrates Black History Month
It's National Chopsticks Day! Chopsticks were developed around 1200 B.C. when Chinese cooks began using them to prepare their food. The Chinese term for chopsticks is kai-tzu.
Today is national weatherperson day. June Bacon-Bercey was the first black female TV meteorologist in the United States. She debuted on the weather wall at a station in Buffalo, NY in 1972. To learn more, go to: tinyurl.com/JuneBacon-Bercey23
Congratulations to our CTE Outstanding Students of the Semester! Your dedication to your program and great attitude really shines through!
Congratulations to David Young, Professional Medical Instructor, he won the state VFW high school teacher of the year award. Mr. Young now moves on to the national event.
The Internet and Phones are back up at WST
WST's internet and phones are down. Please contact Michelle Garmen, if you have an emergency, at 360-473-1006.
Jump into January with 15% OFF orders of $100 or more at your WST Sideline Store. Best of all, this awesome sale is on for the ENTIRE month! Save with code JAN23 today.
http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/washington/washington/west-sound-technical-skills-center
Are you interested in participating in WST 2nd Semester? There are a few openings available for NEW students, if you have an interest in Construction (AM/PM), Criminal Justice (AM/PM), Culinary Arts (AM/PM), Fire Science (PM), Maritime Academy (AM satellite in Pt. Townsend), HVAC (AM) or Professional Medical Careers (AM/PM). go to: www.wst.smapply.org.
No am session at WST tomorrow, December 5, 2022.
PM session running on normal schedule.
For Thursday, December 1, there is NO FIRST SESSION at WST.
Second session will run as normal.
Please be safe and stay warm.
WST is on normal schedule today, Wednesday, November 30.
CK students - schools closed, no bus transportation, only attend WST if it is safe to drive.
NM - 2 hours late, check with your district about bus to WST
NK - students 2 hour late, no bus transportation to WST.
