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ANNOUNCEMENTS/TODAY'S EVENTS
Thursday thoughts, everything is either an opportunity to learn and grow or an obstacle that keeps you stuck, EAGLE NATION!!!!!! Today is a day of mourning and remembrance. Let us honor the lives lost and the bravery shown on that day, and recognize the resilience and unity demonstrated in the face of tragedy. We have some great events happening tonight, so please check out the schedules below. Make sure to get out and support our athletes. Homecoming and spirit week will be here soon.
We have started the sale of our Varsity Jackets early this year, so we can end the sales in early October, and will be able to have them in time for Christmas. Please see the link below for registration.
Homecoming week is the week of September 22 - 27.
Remember, keep it classy, Eagle Nation!
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The individual clothing stores for each Fall Sport are now open, and every order now ships in 2-3 days. Please check out the links below.
Eagle Sports Apparel
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Galway Volleyball Apparel Store
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Galway Soccer Apparel Store
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Galway Cross Country Apparel Store
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Galway Golf Apparel Store
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The General Galway Eagle Apparel Store
We have started the sale of our Varsity Jackets early this year, so we can conclude the sales in early October to ensure they arrive in time for Christmas.
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Galway Eagle Varsity Jackets
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Fun fact of the day: Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. It's 120 times smaller than the island of Manhattan.
Did you know? In Michael Jordan's entire career with the Chicago Bulls, Jordan only scored in single digits one time. This was because he was recovering from a broken foot and was playing for only 16 minutes.
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On this date in sports:
- In 1839, the first Canadian track and field meet was held at Caer Howell Grounds.
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In 1960, the XVII Summer Olympic Games closed at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy.
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In 1972, the XX Summer Olympic Games closed at the Olympiastadion in Munich, West Germany
- In 1985, Pete Rose achieved a career hit of 4,192 to break Ty Cobb's career hit record.
Today is National Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance!!!!!
***Some Reminders!!!!***
- 09/11 - Patriot Day
- 09/11 - BOE Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
- 9/16 - Grades 6-12 Open House
- 9/17 - Constitution Day
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9/22 - Autumn Begins
On this date in history:
- In 2008, a major fire erupted in the Channel Tunnel, which runs under the English Channel and connects England with France, and the Chunnel (as it was sometimes called) did not resume full service until early the following year.
- In 2001, 19 militants associated with the terrorist group al-Qaeda hijacked four planes in the United States, crashing three into buildings (the fourth crashed in Pennsylvania) and killing some 3,000 people.
- In 1967, the Carol Burnett Show debuted on CBS, and the variety and sketch comedy program, which featured Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe, became a Saturday-night staple.
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In 1944, Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt met in Canada at the second Quebec Conference.
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In 1941, Construction began on the Pentagon, in Arlington County, Virginia; one of the largest office buildings in the world, it is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- In 1855, the 11-month Siege of Sevastopol ended after British and French troops finally captured the main naval base of the Russian Black Sea fleet during the Crimean War.
- In 1814, U.S. naval forces under Thomas Macdonough defeated a larger British force at the Battle of Lake Champlain during the War of 1812.
- In 1777, British forces led by General William Howe defeated the Americans at the Battle of the Brandywine during the American Revolution.
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