November 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy in Dallas. As such, it is a time to reflect, remember and learn - especially for those of us in Dallas. Because of this important occasion, our Wimbledon delegation is focusing on learning about President Kennedy while they are here in Dallas. So, on Monday evening, a large group from UA Dallas accompanied the Wimbledon delegation to a lecture sponsored by our friends at the World Affairs Council (WAC) of DFW. The speaker was Dr. Larry Sabato, head of the Politics department at the University of Virginia. He has just published a book entitled The Kennedy Half Century where he explores the presidency, the assassination and the legacy of JFK.
Additionally, before going to the 6th floor museum yesterday, the students met with our very own Ms. Smith who told them her memories of November 22, 1963. Sadly, she was a little girl seated in class next to a young boy who would lose his father that fateful day. Her classmate was the son of Officer J.D. Tippet, the Dallas Police Officer killed by Lee Harvey Oswald that same afternoon.
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| JFK enthusiasts among our UA faculty and staff |
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| The Wimbledon Delegation, members of our Jr WAC club and Dr. Larry Sabato |
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| Excellent reading suggestion |
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| Ms. Smith tells the Wimbledon girls about where she was on November 22, 1963 |
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| Hello from the Dallas City Performance Hall |
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| UK teachers with Sr, Margaret Ann - all very enthusiastic! |
What a wonderfully informative evening.
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