NATIONAL TORTILLA CHIP DAY!
Did you know: Even though tortilla chips have always been considered to be Mexican food, known as tostadas, they were first mass-produced in Los Angeles in the late 1940s. Rebecca Webb Carranza receives credit for making the crisp chips popular.
Today in History: Alamo defenders call for help
On February 24, 1836, in San Antonio, Texas, Colonel William Travis issues a call for help on behalf of the Texan troops defending the Alamo, an old Spanish mission and fortress under siege by the Mexican army.
First Black President: In 2008, Barack Obama became the first Black president of the United States.
Today we'd like to send a special shout out to R&C FARM LABOR CONTRACTING SERVICES for their kindness and generosity. Thanks to their donation, all students will receive a hooded sweatshirt and a gift card to Subway! Stay tuned Knights, we will give you more pick up details soon.
Quote of the day: "I now know that experience comes to us for a purpose, and if we follow the guidance of the spirit within us, we will probably find that the purpose is a good one."-Ruby Bridges
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