Sumaya wins Mr American GI Forum at national USHGF event
Sumaya Joaquin of Garden City, a Garden City Community College sophomore, captured the Mr American GI Forum title at the 53rd annual US Hispanic Veterans organization conference in Chicago August 6 to 12. He earned a $1,000 scholarship and qualified at state level in June, beating five finalists from across the states. He focuses his talk on ethnic diversity, addressing racism language and bilingual education, comparing the melting pot to a cultural salad. He plans to meet President Bush and possibly Vicente Fox, with Kansas officials and family praising his achievement. He credits GCCC staff and involvement in the Hispanic leadership groups and Jazz Band and Latin Heat. Leticia Rodriguez won Miss American GI Forum.
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Euliss Named All American Scholar by National Academy
Starla Euliss of Ulysses High School is named a United States National Award winner and All American Scholar by the United States Achievement Academy. Nominated by counselor Robert Thompson, she will appear in the academy's Official Yearbook. The selection emphasizes academics, leadership, citizenship, and motivation to learn.
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Becker's Bridge North dealer action at bridge table
North-South vulnerable. North holds seven high cards including K J 9 3 and AK 9 6 3 2 spades clubs. The fragment indicates a bridge deal with declarer or defensive context to be inferred from the sequence.
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Five of clubs leads spark dramatic bridge finish in Perth
In a world championship play off in Perth 1989 the Mohan Bates team faced South and North teams. Mohan risked a diamond ruff by leading the five of clubs and East Roger Bates produced the king. The sequence let Mohan’s side win early tricks and gain a substantial pickup, showcasing risky onside play that drew media attention.
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