News and Notes about the Dunn Family
Posted in Family on Oct 7th, 2006
Samuel Sidney Dunn was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the age of 76 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease.
He was born January 16, 1930 in San Antonio, Texas to Otis Lewis and Emma Belle (Oglesby) Dunn. After graduating as Valedictorian of the Thomas Jefferson [...]
Posted in Family on Jan 14th, 2006
According to Dr. Jeff Gershman, Director of Instrumental Activites at the University of Texas A&M - Commerce and conductor of the All Region Symphonic Band, the kids in Texas Region 20 are the best in Texas, and rank highly in the nation in musical skill. After listning to the concert featuring the students selected for [...]
Posted in Family on Dec 3rd, 2005
Congratulations to Kathryn on her All Region tryout. She not only made the Honors (Top) Band, she was the number ONE piccolo in the competition and moves to the pre-area competition on Monday.
Even thought there was a mix-up with her registration, she stayed focused and played wonderfully. She did not let the problems rattle [...]
Posted in Family on Dec 2nd, 2005
Alex competed in the District level Geography Bee - and came away with second place!
What I did not realize was that at the District level, the students of all grade levels compete against each other. So he was a 5th grader competing against 4th through 8th graders.
He received a nice trophy and certificate, but [...]
Posted in Family on Nov 27th, 2005
Alex won the school Geography Bee for Daniel the week before Thanksgiving. He was awarded a medal and the chance to continue on to the District - and possibly the State - level of competition.
The National Geography Bee is sponsored by JPMorganChase to promote the National Geographic Society.
Alex has always loved maps and geography. [...]
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