Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Taryn Havener (28) blocks a shot by New London’s Tysann Gipple (10) Thursday, September 28, 2023, at New London, Iowa. Class 2A’s 15th – ranked West Burlington swept New London, 25-11, 25-9, 25-6.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington teammates celebrate winning a point against New London Thursday, September 28, 2023, at New London, Iowa. Class 2A’s 15th – ranked West Burlington swept New London, 25-11, 25-9, 25-6. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Mady Hamelton (23) bumps in to play against New London Thursday, September 28, 2023, at New London, Iowa. Class 2A’s 15th – ranked West Burlington topped New London, 25-11, 25-9, 25-6. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Baylee Woodsmall (11) keeps the ball in play against New London Thursday, September 28, 2023, at New London, Iowa. Class 2A’s 15th – ranked West Burlington topped New London, 25-11, 25-9, 25-6. Iowa Class 2A’s 15th – ranked West Burlington Falcons v New London Tigers, Thursday, September 28, 2023, at New London, Iowa. West Burlington won 25-11, 25-9, 25-6. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett WBND’s Jace Figuereo runs the 400-meter hurdle event at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 in West Burlington. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett WBND’s Kennedy Ritter competes in the 1500-run at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 at West Burlington. Photo by Dan Hockett WBND’s Mason Watkins clears the high-jump bar at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 at West Burlington. Photo by Dan Hockett WBND’s Laci Felkins competes in the long-jump at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 at West Burlington. Photo by Dan Hockett WBND’s Addi Brockway competes in the long-jump at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 at West Burlington. Photo by Dan Hockett WBND’s Addi Brockway competes in the long-jump at the Falcon COED Relays Thursday April 6, 2023 at West Burlington. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan Hockett
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.
Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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.New London Tigers v. Class 2A’s 4th –ranked West Burlington Falcons, Friday, December 16, 2022 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won 51-43. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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.Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Sophie Malott (11) shoots a jumper Friday in West Burlington. Class 2A’s 12th – ranked Falcons overpowered New London, 66-34. Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Natalie Burden (1) passes the ball Friday in West Burlington. Class 2A’s 12th – ranked Falcons overpowered New London, 66-34. Class 2A’s 12th -ranked West Burlington overpowered New London, 66-34, Friday December 16, 2022 in West Burlington, Iowa. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington teammates celebrate a hard fought 27-25 third game win over New London Thursday night in West Burlington. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Lauren Glasgow (5) and Sophia Armstrong (19) go up to block New London’s spike Thursday night in West Burlington. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Sophia Armstrong (19) spikes the ball against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Eliana Manning (5) keeps the ball in play Thursday night in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Ale Kellen (1) keeps the ball in play Thursday night in West Burlington. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Carli Cline (15) keeps the ball in play Thursday night in West Burlington. New London Tigers v West Burlington Falcons volleyball match in West Burlington, Iowa, Thursday, September 29, 2022. West Burlington won in overtime 3-2. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Rylee Morris runs in the Class-B, 4×800, at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan Hockett2022 Falcon Relays, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in West Burlington, Iowa. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Caiden Gourley places second with a leap of 5-10 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington. Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Sawyer Nelson places third in Class B with a leap of 5-08 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Caiden Gourley places second with a leap of 5-10 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington- Notre Dame’s Tyler Burch throws the discus at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington. Photo by Dan Hockett
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