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Juneteenth

On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Texas received notice from President Lincoln that slavery had been abolished — two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The official holiday of Juneteenth marks this date, and it has since become a larger celebration.

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Varsity Letter in Volunteer Service - PSD

The Puyallup School District continues its tradition of honoring students who make a difference through service. Now in its ninth year, the Varsity Letter in Volunteer Service program recognizes students who have dedicated significant time to supporting their communities.

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Pride Month

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, which commemorates the events of June 1969, when supporters of the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in New York City, rose up to protest police persecution and harassment against LGBTQ people. The uprising marked the beginning of a movement to outlaw laws and practices that discriminated against LGBTQ Americans.

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Andy Vanderpool

Andy Vanderpool teaches social studies at Franklin Pierce High School in the Franklin Pierce School District. After twelve years of teaching, he has been National Board Certified for one year.

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