Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Mason Watkins (24), Ayden Figuereo (3), Seth McGinity (35), and Brady Martin (1) celebrate capturing the SEISC-South Title with a 87-48 win over New London Friday, January 26, 2024 at West Burlington. West Burlington Falcons are 14-0. New London, Iowa Tigers v West Burlington, Iowa Falcons Friday, January 26, 2024 at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 87-48. West Burlington Falcons are 14-0 capturing the SEISC-South Title. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Taryn Havener (14) looks for two from the lane against New London, Friday, January 26, 2024, at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 45-37. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Bella Blaufuss (2) goes to basket around New London’s Megan Lee (13), Friday, January 26, 2024, at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 45-37. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Lacie Felkins (4) with a layup against New London, Friday, January 26, 2024, at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 45-37. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Kyleigh Applegate (12) passes the ball from the floor against New London, Friday, January 26, 2024, at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 45-37. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Paige Kramer (1) looks to the basket around a New London defender, Friday, January 26, 2024, at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 45-37. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Brylei Wiseman (2) shoots a trey against New London, Friday, January 26, 2024, at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 45-37. New London, Iowa Tigers v West Burlington, Iowa Falcons, Friday, January 26, 2024, at West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 45-37. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Brady Martin (1) splits New London defenders in the paint to score two in New London, Iowa, Friday, December 15, 2023. Martin scored 22 for the Falcons. West Burlington defeated New London, 73-31. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Quincy Collins (12) puts up a jumper against the Tigers in New London, Iowa, Friday, December 15, 2023. Collins scored 16 for the Falcons. West Burlington defeated New London, 73-31. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Mason Watkins (24) hits a layup in front of a New London defender in New London, Iowa, Friday, December 15, 2023. Watkins scored 14 for the Falcons. West Burlington defeated New London, 73-31. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Kameo Winters (22) goes to the basket against the Tigers in New London, Iowa, Friday, December 15, 2023. Winters scored 6 for the Falcons. West Burlington defeated New London, 73-31. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Brock Thuleen scores three from the arc against the Tigers in New London, Iowa, Friday, December 15, 2023. West Burlington defeated New London, 73-31. West Burlington Falcons v New London Tigers in New London, Iowa, Friday, December 15, 2023. West Burlington defeated New London, 73-31. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Taryn Havener (14) looks for two in the lane against New London Friday, December 15, 2023 at New London. Havener contributed 17-points for the Falcons. New London edged West Burlington, 50-48. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Isabella Callison (22) keeps the ball from New London’s Sophie Malott (11) and Brooklyn Curry (3) Friday, December 15, 2023 at New London. Callison contributed 17-points for the Falcons. New London edged West Burlington, 50-48. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Bella Blaufuss (2) puts up a jumper against New London Friday, December 15, 2023 at New London. Blaufuss contributed 11-points for the Falcons. New London edged West Burlington, 50-48. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Kyleigh Applegate (12) and New London’s Sophie Malott (11) fight for the ball control Friday, December 15, 2023 at New London. New London edged West Burlington, 50-48. West Burlington Falcons v New London Tigers in New London, Iowa, Friday, December 15, 2023. New London Tigers edged West Burlington Falcons 50-48. Photos by Dan Hockett
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
