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WBND’s Travain Donaldson hands baton to Grant Boal in the 4×100 meter relay at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 in West Burlington.
WBND’s Ady Lamm hands baton to McKenna Marlow in the 4×100 meter relay at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 in West Burlington.
WBND’s Jace Figuereo runs the 400-meter hurdle event at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 in West Burlington.
WBND’s Owen Gulick edges Mediapolis’ Anthony Isley in the 200-meter dash at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 in West Burlington.
WBND’s Kennedy Ritter competes in the 1500-run at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 at West Burlington.
WBND’s Mason Watkins clears the high-jump bar at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 at West Burlington.
WBND’s Laci Felkins competes in the long-jump at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 at West Burlington.
WBND’s Addi Brockway competes in the long-jump at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 at West Burlington.
WBND’s Addi Brockway competes in the long-jump at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 at West Burlington.
Danville’s Carter Fesler and Jackson Shacklett run in the 3200-meter run at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 at West Burlington.
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Equity: The Thief of Human Potential
by Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell is an American author, economist, and political commentator who is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.
Thomas Sowell is the author of more than 45 books (including revised and new editions) on a variety of subjects including politics, economics, education and race, and he has been a syndicated columnist in more than 150 newspapers. Sowell was born in segregated Gastonia, North Carolina, to a poor family, and grew up in Harlem, New York City.
Due to poverty and difficulties at home, he dropped out of Stuyvesant High School and worked various odd jobs, eventually serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.
Afterward he took night classes at Howard University and then attended Harvard University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1958. He earned a master’s degree in economics from Columbia University the next year and a doctorate in economics from the University of Chicago in 1968.
In his academic career, he has served on the faculties of Cornell University, Amherst College, Brandeis University, the University of California, Los Angeles, and, currently, Stanford University. He has also worked at think tanks including the Urban Institute.
Since 1977, he has worked at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, where he is the Rose and Milton Friedman Senior Fellow on Public Policy.
West Burlington’s Mason Watkins (24) shoots a three against New London Friday December 16, 2022 at West Burlington. Watkins scored 26-points for the Falcons. Iowa Class 2A’s 4th – ranked West Burlington topped New London, 51-43.
West Burlington Falcon Basketball team celebrates with fans Friday night, December 16, 2022 at West Burlington, Iowa. Iowa Class 2A’s 4th – ranked West Burlington topped New London, 51-43.
West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) drives the lane around New London’s Sophie Malott (11) Friday December 16, 2022 in West Burlington. Bence scored 25-pts, 6-steals and 7-rebounds for the Falcons. Class 2A’s 12th – ranked Falcons overpowered New London, 66-34.
West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (10) on a lay up against New London Friday December 16, 2022 in West Burlington. Marlow scored 15-pts for the Falcons. Class 2A’s 12th – ranked Falcons overpowered New London, 66-34.
West Burlington’s Taryn Havener (14) goes to the basket on a fast break against New London Friday December 16, 2022 in West Burlington. Havener contributed 12-pts, 6-rebounds, 4-steals and 1-block for the Falcons. Class 2A’s 12th – ranked Falcons overpowered New London, 66-34.
West Burlington’s Isabelle Ritter (12) puts up a shot against New London Friday December 16, 2022 in West Burlington. Ritter contributed 6-rebounds, 1-block,and 3-steals for the Falcons. Class 2A’s 12th – ranked Falcons overpowered New London, 66-34.
West Burlington’s Kyra Garr (3) shoots a jumper against New London Friday December 16, 2022 in West Burlington. Class 2A’s 12th – ranked Falcons overpowered New London, 66-34.
West Burlington’s Isabelle Callison (22) fights for the ball Friday December 16, 2022 in West Burlington. Class 2A’s 12th – ranked Falcons overpowered New London, 66-34.
New London’s Camryn Lair (25) battles for the ball with West Burlington’s Isabelle Ritter (12) Friday in West Burlington. Class 2A’s 12th – ranked Falcons overpowered New London, 66-34.
New London’s Mylee Miller (32) looks to pass over West Burlington’s Kyra Garr (3) Friday in West Burlington. Class 2A’s 12th – ranked Falcons overpowered New London, 66-34.
New London’s Sophie Malott (11) shoots a jumper Friday in West Burlington. Class 2A’s 12th – ranked Falcons overpowered New London, 66-34.
New London’s Natalie Burden (1) passes the ball Friday in West Burlington. Class 2A’s 12th – ranked Falcons overpowered New London, 66-34.
20-25, 25-16, 27-25, 19-25, 17-15
West Burlington volleyball team celebrates with Isabelle Ritter (21) after she scored match point in overtime to defeat New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington edged New London, 3-2 in overtime. 20-25, 25-16, 27-25, 19-25, 17-15.
West Burlington’s Isabelle Ritter (21) scores match point, a kill, in overtime to defeat New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington edged New London, 3-2 in overtime. 20-25, 25-16, 27-25, 19-25, 17-15.
West Burlington teammates celebrate a hard fought 27-25 third game win over New London Thursday night in West Burlington.
West Burlington’s Lauren Glasgow (5) and Sophia Armstrong (19) go up to block New London’s spike Thursday night in West Burlington.
West Burlington’s Sophia Armstrong (19) spikes the ball against New London Thursday night in West Burlington.
New London’s Eliana Manning (5) keeps the ball in play Thursday night in West Burlington.
West Burlington’s Ale Kellen (1) keeps the ball in play Thursday night in West Burlington.
West Burlington’s Carli Cline (15) keeps the ball in play Thursday night in West Burlington.
Photos by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s McKenna Marlow (2) takes first place in the Class-A, 100-meter dash, at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Josie Bentz (2) takes the baton from teammate Audrey Brockway on the final leg of the Class-A, 4×200-meter relay to take first place at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.
Danville’s Rylee Morris runs in the Class-B, 4×800, at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kennedy Ritter (8) competes in the Class-A, 3000-meter run at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Hadley Augustine (5) competes in the Class-A, 400-meter run at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.
New London’s Kade Benjamin takes first place in the high jump with a leap of 6’-6” at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
New London’s Carter Allen takes first place in shot-put with a throw of 50’-11.5” at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
West Burlington- Notre Dame’s Grant Boal places second in Class A with a leap of 5-06 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
Danville’s Caiden Gourley places second with a leap of 5-10 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
Danville’s Sawyer Nelson places third in Class B with a leap of 5-08 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
West Burlington- Notre Dame’s Tyler Burch takes fourth place in Class A with a throw of 42’-4” at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
Danville’s Caiden Gourley places second with a leap of 5-10 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
West Burlington- Notre Dame’s Tyler Burch throws the discus at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
West Burlington’s Jackson Riley (11) hits a layup against New London Tuesday night in West Burlington. Riley scored 14-points for the Falcons. New London defeated West Burlington, 70-57.
West Burlington’s Mason Watkins (24) shoots a jumper over New London’s Torren Riley (3) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Watkins scored 14-points for the Falcons. New London defeated West Burlington, 70-57.
West Burlington’s Hayden Vandenberg (30) goes to the basket around New London’s TaShaun Donaldson (23) Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 70-57.
West Burlington’s Jace Figuereo (3) finds the basket guarded by a trio of New London defenders, Kooper Schulte (5), Bowen Glaha (25) and Kade Benjamin (35) Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 70-57.
West Burlington senior Parker Davis (23) warms up before their game with New London Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 70-57.
West Burlington’s Taryn Havener (14) shoots over New London’s Natalie Burden (1) Tuesday night at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 82-36.
West Burlington’s Kyra Garr (3) and New London’s Sophie Malott (23) fight for a rebound Tuesday night at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 82-36.
West Burlington’s Kenna Marlow (1) and New London’s Lillie Gallup (14) go to floor for a loose ball Tuesday night at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 82-36.
West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) and New London’s Camryn Lair (20) reach for a rebound Tuesday night at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 82-36.
West Burlington’s Kenna Marlow (1) launches a half court shot against New London at the first quarter buzzer Tuesday night in West Burlington.
