Primary Source: A Human

     I like to think that one of our unofficial slogans at Woods is "Keepin' it real!"  Well, yesterday Ms. Lalley was keeping it real for her 8th grade history students by inviting a group of Vietnam veterans to speak with them about their various experiences as soldiers in the war in the late 60's.  As one of the veterans said, "So often in school you're learning from someone who learned from someone who learned from someone.  We are here as a real primary source, human beings with direct experience of the war."

     These veterans are part of the Bridge Back Foundation whose mission includes helping students understand the lesson of the Vietnam War.

     Thank you to the veterans for giving their time and for the generosity in sharing their experiences.  Thank you to Ms. Lalley for helping us keep it real at Woods.