William Penn Life, 2010 (45. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2010-08-01 / 8. szám
Immigrants’ stories would be welcome new feature HOORAY for the new magazine. Love the cover, the paper and the articles. I am enjoying Tibor's writings and have sent him notes telling him so. You asked for some ideas: First off, this Christmas consider selling a calendar which would have some pictures of old and new Hungary, some pictures of foods and recipes, costumes, etc. I would love to see some stories from your members telling us where they or their parents or grandparents came from. Did they come through Ellis Island? Do they have stories about the trip on the ships? Where did they settle? Some of these have to be scary stories for them, some funny, some sad. I suggest this as an idea since my lovely daughter has been trying to trace my father's history for 12 years. She's had some luck, some not. She went to Ellis Island last year and had the family name put on the plaque. So, these are just a few of my thoughts. Hope they are useful. Keep up the good work. Get the chefs to keep working on their recipes...especially the really old authentic recipes from Europe. Have a good day, Anna Cassar Scottsdale, AZ (It's always a good day, Anna, when we receive letters from members like you. Thanks for the kind words and, more importantly, your suggestions. We will give them serious consideration.) Remembering more about St. Ann’s pastor I AM WRITING in response to Endre Csoman's "Remembering St. Ann's Hungarian R. C. Church" in the June 2010 issue. Mr. Csoman's piece did not mention the other Roman Catholic Hungarian Church that Father Dismachek served in Daisytown, Pa. I attended this church, the Hungarian Assumption Church, with my mother and grandmother for almost 20 years. Father Dismachek drove from Hazelwood every Sunday and all holidays no matter what the weather. He would drive to Christmas midnight Mass because he said it reminded him of Bethlehem. Sincerely, Elizabeth Huffman Eighty Four, PA WPA support helps Florida students compete at Science Olympiad I JUST WANTED to thank William Penn Association for helping to sponsor me to the National Science Olympiad Competition held at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana last May 22. It was a daunting task to raise enough money to send 13 team members plus their coaches and chaperones in such a short time period. We are not very experienced in fund raising as this team has only been competing for three years. I am proud to have been a three-year member. The first year, my team won the Central Florida Regional Competition and placed seventh in the state competition. The second and third years, my team won the Central Florida Regional Competition, however, we also placed second in the state of Florida (both years), which afforded us the opportunity to compete nationally. Although we did respectably at the national event last May, we did not take home any medals. However, my team was awarded the Spirit Award for the middle school division. As you may not know, the Science Olympiad Spirit Awards are among the highest honors given to teams, and recognize students and coaches that have a positive attitude, exemplify teamwork, have respect for the rules and their fellow competitors, and exhibit sportsmanlike conduct. This award consists of a beautiful trophy and a $2,000 check to be used toward furthering the schools' Science Olympiad program. I am proud to have helped contribute to the science enrichment of my lower classmates for next year. Although this was my last year at Windy Ridge Middle School and I'll be attending Olympia High School next year, I will surely miss all of my coaches and teammates. Way to go, Windy Ridge! Again, thanks for helping to make this event so memorable for me, my parents, and especially my grandfather, Michael F. Tomcsak. Maren M. Tomcsak Orlando, FL Bronze leaf is family’s way of thanking WPA Enclosed find a check for $250 to purchase a leaf on the bronze level on the Tree of Knowledge. The Simon family is very grateful to William Penn Association for the grant they provided to their children. They have all graduated with business, masters and nursing degrees, and all are doing well. We would like to thank WPA for their gifts and generosity. Fraternally yours, The Simon Family b Q Delete End Page Down William Penn Life 0 August 2010 0 5
