ARMED FORCES DAY DANCE WILL RECALL '40S.Byline: Peggy Hager Staff Writer LANCASTER - As a tribute to America's military, Lancaster High School Lancaster High School may refer to:
More than 500 guests are expected to dance to music from the World War II era on May 15, when the Moonlight Swing Big Band will be playing inside a hangar that in 1944 housed America's first jet fighter Jet fighter may refer to:
``I am just awestruck awe·struck also awe·strick·en adj. Full of awe. awestruck Adjective overcome or filled with awe Adj. 1. that these kids have the energy and enthusiasm to undertake an event of this magnitude,'' said Lt. Col. Ron Ortiz, Air Force Plant 42 commander. ``Pride of the Nation - A Tribute to our Armed Forces'' is the theme of the event planned by 147 Lancaster High students in the U.S. history classes of teacher Jamie Goodreau, who previously had organized a benefit dance complete with World War II-era costumes for a Chino Chino (chē`nō), city (1990 pop. 59,682), San Bernardino co., S Calif.; founded 1887, inc. 1910. It is the business and processing center of a diversified farming (notably dairying) area. warplane museum. The dance will be the first time Plant 42 has opened its gates to the public since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Goodreau said it also will be the first official Armed Forces Day event in Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley , which despite its large military presence lacked a local observance for that day. In just 5 1/2 weeks, the teens have raised $9,790 through business solicitations, including $2,000 donated Wednesday by Edwards Federal Credit Union and Palmdale Regional Airport. ``What's amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. is these aren't all large contributions,'' said Goodreau. Most of the money came in as small contributions from dozens of businesses solicited by the students. Dress for the dinner is semiformal sem·i·for·mal adj. 1. Moderately formal: a semiformal dance. 2. Suitable or appropriate for a moderately formal occasion: semiformal attire. Adj. . Guests will dine on tri-tip steak or chicken and the entertainment will be provided by the 22-piece Moonlight Swing Big Band, whose musicians will be outfitted in 1940s Army Air Corps style reminiscent of Glenn Miller's famed service band. The event, which will run from 5 to 10 p.m. will include a 45-minute tribute to deceased military veterans and for service personnel still missing in action from past wars. All military members members will receive gifts. An exhibit of vintage and contemporary military aircraft will include a newly restored B-25 bomber. For Goodreau, this is just another event in her eight-year history of bringing the past to life for her classes. ``American history is my passion and I'm passionate about hands-on training,'' said Goodreau. ``(The students) feel important, it builds confidence. My hope and prayer is that as they mature into adults, they will be more civic minded.'' Admission to the dinner-dance for civilians is $45 per person. Military admission is $25 for enlisted personnel plus one guest; and $35 for each officer plus one guest. Tickets must be bought in advance and are tax deductible That which may be taken away or subtracted. In taxation, an item that may be subtracted from gross income or adjusted gross income in determining taxable income (e.g., interest expenses, charitable contributions, certain taxes). . Tickets can be purchased at Lancaster High School, 44701 32nd St. W., Lancaster, (661) 726-7649 Ext. 446; Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce, 554 W. Lancaster Blvd., (661) 945-4518 Ext. 14; and Oasis Community Center at Edwards Air Force Base Edwards Air Force Base, U.S. military installation, 301,000 acres (121,805 hectares), S Calif., NE of Lancaster; est. 1933. It is one of the largest air force bases in the United States and has the world's longest runway. , (661) 275-2687. Peggy Hager, (661) 267-5741 peggy.grimm-hager(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Dennis Shoffner of Edwards AFB AFB abbr. acid-fast bacillus AFB Acid-fast bacillus, also 1. Aflatoxin B 2. Aorto-femoral bypass speaks to Lancaster High students who are organizing a community dance in Plant 42. Peggy Hager/Special to the Daily News |
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