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DSC_3675 / Governor Earl Ray Tomblin
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| 説明 | Governor Earl Ray Tomblin addressed the state's 8th grade winners of the Golden Horseshoe on Friday, May 6, 2016, at the Culture Center. One of the highlights of the eighth grade year is the opportunityfor a student to become a Knight or Lady of the Golden HorseshoeSociety. This prestigious program takes its name from the goldenhorseshoes given to the early explorers of West Virginia. In 1716,the Governor of the Virginia colony, Alexander Spotswood, saw theneed for exploration of the land west of the Allegheny Mountains,most of which is now West Virginia. The governor organized aparty of about 50 men, all of whom adopted the pledge, “Sic jurattranscendere monte,” which means “Thus he swears to cross themountains.” Governor Spotswood presented each member of hisparty with a small golden horseshoe to commemorate the bravery ofthose who crossed the mountains into Western Virginia, beginningthe Golden Horseshoe tradition.This historical tradition was revitalized in the late 1920s. To promotethe study of state history, the idea of forming West Virginia clubs wasproposed by Phil M. Conley, an editor of The West Virginia Review.In late 1929, Mr. Conley took his idea to state Superintendent ofFree Schools William C. Cook. Superintendent Cook believed thatthe state Department of Education should take the lead in promotinga comprehensive study of the state. He proposed expandingConley’s idea by honoring the highest-achieving students with astate award. In 1930, some 2,736 clubs were organized with morethan 48,000 students as members. In the first Golden Horseshoeceremony, held in 1931, 87 students from 46 counties were honoredas Knights and Ladies of the Golden Horseshoe Society. The GoldenHorseshoe became known as a symbol of scholastic achievement tohonor students who excel in the study of West Virginia. Since thattime, approximately 15,000 eighth grade students have receiveda golden pin in the shape of a horseshoe, much like those givenby Governor Spotswood 300 years ago. This pin symbolizes thestudent’s knowledge and understanding of his or her state’s proudheritage.The program of studies in combination with state awards is uniquein its statewide recognition of scholastic achievement. Each yearapproximately 22,000 eighth grade students spend the school yearstudying a comprehensive West Virginia curriculum. The curriculumengages the students in the intense study of the history, geography,economy and government of the Mountain State. The primary goalof the program is to promote pride in our state, develop intellectualand participatory skills as well as foster attitudes that are necessaryfor students to participate as effective, involved, and responsiblecitizens. The State Department of Education, in effect, uses theGolden Horseshoe award to honor “all-state” West Virginia Studiesstudents.Each year eighth grade students are honored for their knowledgeof the state in a one-day ceremony held in Charleston. The GoldenHorseshoe winners have outscored their classmates in a countywidetesting competitions that measures their knowledge about WestVirginia. Students also write an essay focusing on some aspectof West Virginia current events. A minimum of two students fromeach county and one student from the West Virginia School for theDeaf and one student from the West Virginia School for the Blindat Romney are selected for the award. The other honorees areselected from the 55 counties based on each county’s eighth gradepopulation.While in Charleston to celebrate the Golden Horseshoe Day, thehonorees are treated to a tour of the Capitol and Capitol Groundsand a reception held in their honor. The high point of the GoldenHorseshoe Ceremony is the induction of the students into the GoldenHorseshoe Society. The State Superintendent of Schools presidesover the induction ceremony. Each student kneels and, with a tapof a sword on the shoulder, is dubbed either a Knight or Lady ofthe Golden Horseshoe Society. Each student is presented a GoldenHorseshoe pin and the 85-year honor and tradition continues.Photos available for media use. All photos should be attributed “Photo courtesy of Office of the Governor.” |
| 撮影日 | 2016-05-06 08:19:54 |
| 撮影者 | Governor Earl Ray Tomblin |
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| カメラ | NIKON D7000 , NIKON CORPORATION |
| 露出 | 0.006 sec (1/160) |
| 開放F値 | f/8.0 |
| 焦点距離 | 22 mm |