Glenn Simmons narrates his experiences in World World II. He served as a Naval pilot as patrol in and around the Aleutian Islands. He also flew search and rescue missions for the Navy.
By: Alonzo Mancha
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Gil Collins: Remember a Hero
We had the great oppurtunity to interview Mr. Gil Collins. He was born in San Antonio, TX. At age five Mr. Collins’ parents past away, and with her sister moved to Dallas to an orphanage. After graduating from high school, he was drafted and served in countries like Italy and Austria. He got married twice and has a wonderful family. In his spare time he loves playing golf with his close friends. Also spending time with his family, specially his great grand children and enjoys attending events around the Metroplex. It was a great pleasure to meet and interview Mr. Collins.
By: Sonia Salas & Karen Ramírez
Marie Pastucek
Arlington, Tx- Marie Pastucek was born in the 1920′s in the beautiful state of Texas. At the tender age of 4 years old she would encounter and epidemic that would cause here to almost lose her life, Polio. Poliomyelitis, or infantile paralysis, is a virus disease affecting the central nervous system. Throughout most of human history the polio virus was ubiquitous and infected almost all children as soon as they were weaned from breast milk to a mixed diet, but infection caused symptoms in only a small minority. Marie was apart of that small minority. Due to her strong will to survive Marie beat the disease and was able to live a normal life. She would bear seven kids and of the seven the most decorated would be her eldest son Robert Pastucek. Robert would join the Air Force, first becoming a Basic Airman, then becoming a Colonel for the historical Vietnam War. Marie said her son was a true leader his whole life. She is proud that her son was able to serve his country proud. Now a retired veteran Robert lives in Arlington, VA. While Marie lives in Arlington, TX. There bond still remains close even miles apart. Robert has put his military background to use building his own Cessna plane with an extra gas tank. Why the extra tank? Richard wanted the ability to fly from Virginia to Texas to visit his mother, a strong-willed Texan that has endured her own triumphs.
By: Cornelius Thompson Jr.
Remembering the Heroes
Bill Phipps is a true American hero. He is from Lynn, Massachusetts and was born in 1919. During World War II Phipps served in the U.S. Army as a POW officer in Texas. Before the war, Phipps played professional baseball for the St. Louis Browns. He was their starting pitcher for 2 years, winning 6 games. He played many games against famous American ball players such as , Satchel Paige. Loving baseball as much as he did, Phipps stayed in the industry for about 35 years. Phipps now lives in Arlington, Texas to be closer to his two daughters.
By: Brooke Maser and Jared Mayers
Remember the heroes- Mary Catherine Smith
Originally from Indianapolis, Mary Catherine Smith was born in 1919. In her early 20’s she was sent to France with the US Army where she served as a field surgery nurse during the World War II. She worked under the command of General George Patton. Her experience was so unique and special and even though they went through a lot, she says if she had a chance to do it again she wouldn’t think twice. She didn’t get married until she came back from the service. Her labor in the US Army lasted for 3 years but the memories will remain forever.
By: Maria Martinez and Raul Solis
Remember the Heroes – Gordon Schneider
Gordon Schneider enlisted in the U.S. Army in Portland, Oregon at the age of 17 and was shipped to Liverpool, England on the U.S.S. Wakefield. Gordon was wounded twice in action outside of Percy, France in 1944. In December of that same year, he rejoined the 9th Infantry Division and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. In 1945, he was part of the first battalion to cross the Rhine River. His regiment was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. He was also stationed at the original Nazi concentration camp in Dachau, Germany. After serving for two years he returned home to Portland. He currently resides in Arlington, Texas.
by: Matthew Linguist and Rhett Swarb
American Heroes
Bill Phipps is a true American hero. He is from Lynn, Massachusetts and was born in 1919. During World War II Phipps served in the U.S. Army as a POW officer in Texas. Before the war, Phipps played professional baseball for the St. Louis Browns. He was their starting pitcher for 2 years, winning 6 games. He played many games against famous American ball players such as , Satchel Paige. Loving baseball as much as he did, Phipps stayed in the industry for about 35 years. Phipps now lives in Arlington, Texas to be closer to his two daughters.
By: Brooke Maser and Jared Mayers
Dr. Winn Dalley
Dr. Winn Dalley is a former professor of engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington. He was appointed by Dr. Jack Woolf , president of Arlington State College now UT Arlington from 1959 to 1968. Dr. Dalley also taught classes at West Point and served in the Air Corps, now Air Force in World War II. He traveled to numerous countries around the world as a plane mechanic. The Story of My Life is the title of his autobiography. He’s enjoys wood crafting, listening to music and play poker in his spare time. Dr. Dalley and his wife have been married for 68 years. They have 5 children and live in Arlington, Texas. Both of them like to play words with friends and scrabble on their iPads.
By: Samantha Watson and Patrick Jackson
Remember The Heroes: John McGee
While it’s a fair assumption that when people think about WWII, only the war in Europe against Hitler and the Nazis comes to mind. People forget that many lives were lost out to the sea, in the Pacific when our troops were also fighting Japan. John McGee was one of those soldiers who was drafted and fought for the freedoms that many of us take for granted now a days. That was his war and this is his story.
By: Daniel Ruiz and Juan Balderrama
Graduation Tickets
Spring 2012 commencement is approaching soon bringing a familiar issue at UTA. Students react to the news that holding the ceremonies in College Park Center may not mean a guaranteed increase in the amount of tickets they recieve.
BY: CEDRIC DILLARD
