BRADFORD High School KENOSHA WISCONSIN
CLASS OF 1975
JUNE/ FATHERS DAY 2021
The Month of June represents many things...
Summer officially begins and every day
is like a vacation for some!
Graduations, Weddings, Anniversaries
and everything "Summer"!
We celebrate the middle of the year
and pause to remember
how special each and every day is!
Each Day is a Gift!
May we ever be Thankful for The Present!
D-Day June 6th
Flag Day
Flag Day is always June 14th!
For more than 230 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation's strength and unity. It's been a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens. The American Flag has been the prominent symbolic icon in our national history
Here are some highlights of our Old Glory's unique past. On January 1, 1776, the Continental Army was reorganized in accordance with a Congressional resolution which placed American forces under George Washington's control. On that New Year's Day the Continental Army was laying siege to Boston which had been taken over by the British Army. Washington ordered the Grand Union flag hoisted above his base at Prospect Hill. It had 13 alternate red and white stripes and the British Union Jack in the upper left-hand corner (the canton).
In May of 1776, Betsy Ross reported that she sewed the first American flag.
Act of January 13, 1794 - provided for 15 stripes and 15 stars after May 1795. Today our flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with 6 white. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies, the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well: Red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor, White symbolizes Purity and Innocence and Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice.
There were some other early versions of the "Stars and Stripes". A very popular one among them was,the first Navy Jack, used even before the country got its freedom. First used by the Continental Navy in 1775, it had the 13 red-white stripes with a rattlesnake overall, and the motto "Don't Tread on Me."
Fly your American Flag with Pride every day!
and always Remember that Freedom is never Free!
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Happy Father's Day to all Fathers, StepFathers,
Foster Fathers, Adopted Fathers, Uncle Fathers,
Brother Fathers, MomFathers,
those that were born to fathers
and all those that have been
a father figure to others!
Thank you!!!
"The great man is he who does not lose his child's heart" "A father is not someone to lean on, but someone who makes leaning unnecessary" "To be in your child's memories tomorrow ... you have to be in their lives today" "Fathers learn a lot from children about coping with life. You can learn many things from children .. how much patience you have, for instance"
TOP TEN THINGS YOU'LL NEVER HEAR A DAD SAY 10. Well, how 'bout that? I'm lost! Looks like we'll have to stop and ask for directions. 9. You know Pumpkin, now that you're thirteen, you'll be ready for unchaperoned car dates. Won't that be fun? 8. I noticed that all your friends have a certain hostile attitude. I like that! 7. Here's a credit card and the keys to my new car. GO CRAZY!! 6. What do you mean you wonna play football? Figure skating's not good enough for you, son? 5. Your Mother and I are going away for the weekend. You might want to consider throwing a party. 4. Well, I don't know what's wrong with your car. Probably one of those doo-hickey thingies--ya know--that makes it run or something. 3. No son of mine is going to live under this roof without an earring. Now quit your belly-aching, and let's go to the mall. 2. Whaddya wanna go and get a job for? I make plenty of money for you to spend. 1. What do I want for my birthday? Aahh--don't worry about that. It's no big deal. (Okay, they might say it. But they don't mean it.) HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
"When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years."
When God created fathers... When the good Lord was creating Fathers he started with a tall frame. And a female angel nearby said, "What kind of Father is that? If you're going to make children so close to the ground, why have you put fathers up so high? He won't be able to shoot marbles without kneeling, tuck a child in bed without bending, or even kiss a child without a lot of stooping." And when God made a Father's hands, they were large and sinewy. And the angel shook her head sadly and said, "Do you know what you're doing? Large hands are clumsy. They can't manage diaper pins, small buttons,rubber bands on pony tails or even remove splinters caused by baseball bats." And then God moulded long, slim legs and broad shoulders. And the angel nearly had a heart attack. "Boy, this is the end of the week, all right," she clucked. "Do you realize you just made a Father without a lap? How is he going to pull a child close to him without the kid falling between his legs?" God was in the middle of creating two of the largest feet anyone had every seen when the angel could contain herself no longer."That's not fair. Do you honestly think those large boats are going to dig out of bed early in the morning when the baby cries? Or walk through a small birthday party without crushing at least three of the guests?" God worked throughout the night, giving the Father few words, but a firm authoritative voice; eyes that saw everything, but remained calm and tolerant. Finally, almost as an afterthought, he added tears. Then he turned to the angel and said, "Now, are you satisfied that he can love as much as a Mother?" "Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their father." (Proverbs 17:7). Erma Bombeck
When you thought I wasn't looking... When you thought I wasn't looking... When you thought I wasn't looking... When you thought I wasn't looking... I saw you make my favorite cake for me, When you thought I wasn't looking... When you thought I wasn't looking... When you thought I wasn't looking... When you thought I wasn't looking... When you thought I wasn't looking... When you thought I wasn't looking... When you thought I wasn't looking... ~Modified Version, Author Unknown Mary Rita Schilke Korzan,
Dadisms... "You’re going to sit there until you eat your dinner. I don’t care if you sit there all night."
"Delayed obedience is disobedience. " "When I say no, I mean no. Why? Because, that’s why." "If you don’t stop crying, I’ll give you something to cry about." "Two wrongs do not make a right." "As long as you tried your hardest, that's all that matters." "I’m spanking you because I love you. This hurts me a lot more than it hurts you." "If I didn't hear it, you didn't say it! " "Shape up or ship out." "That’s so funny? Wipe that smile off your face." "We’ll do it the right way. My way." "Don't ask me, ask your mother." "This is your last warning. " "Four things come not back: time past, the spoken word,the sped arrow and a missed opportunity. " "You'll realize the value of money once you start earning." "Son, don't ever get married. And tell that to your kids." "Enough is enough! " "Do what I say, not what I do." "When I was your age.... " |
To all Fathers and those that came from Fathers...
Happy Father's Day!
If you are blessed to still be able to call your Dad,
call him and thank him for being your Dad!
Send him a Thank-you,wherever you find him!
Just Because You Didn't Ask...
June begins the "Official" start of Summer...
we celebrate our nation's Flag Day,Father's Day and The Longest Day of the Year!
BUT...Did you know that the month of June is also known to some as...
Dairy Month
Who needs an excuse to enjoy some ice cream?
National Adopt-A-Cat Month
National Drive Safe Month
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
National Iced Tea Month
National Rose Month
National Tennis Month
Potty Training Awareness Month
Turkey Lovers Month (yes, even Turkeys need love!)
It's a great month to do just about anything you want to do...!
Have FUN!