August 19, 1847
U.S. forces under Major General Winfield Scott began the Battle of Contreras, opening the final campaign of the Mexican-American War.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/August-19
Thursday, August 14, 2025
I BLEED BLACK AND ORANGE!!!
It is my 21st year at the Hive! I bleed black and orange!!!! I started working at the Hive in 2005. Feels like yesterday, but was so long ago! Here are some of the reasons I love Booker T:
1. The Pride and the Tradition
Mr. Hornet 2024 and I
Miss Hornet 2024 and I
This is Miss Hornet and Mr. Hornet and I from last year. They were both in my class, and I ADORE them! Mr. Hornet even gave me a shout out at the Coronation. I LOVE the traditions of Booker T! I am so glad teachers cannot vote in Mr. and Miss Hornet. I usually know all the candidates, and love them all!
Two years ago my fifth hour won door decorating contest! We were so happy!
I love Homecoming and Spirit Weeks, and dressing up! My wardrobe is all black and orange! This Homecoming 2013! I love that students participate and go all out! That really impressed me as a teacher!
2. Being a Class Sponsor - Class of 2010
The 2010 Nominees for Mr. and Miss Hornet Fall 2009
My 2nd year I became the Class Sponsor of 2010. Being involved with Booker T is good for students and teachers! Royce Anderson was Mr. Hornet, and TPS made a video about him. Listen to his advice to future Hornets! I completely agree! Be involved - it deepens your love for Booker T!
Being the Class Sponsor of the Class of 2010 was the best decision ever! I got to know them, and 11 years later we had a mini reunion, and the love was still there! They will always have my heart! This year we have organized a 15 year Reunion!
3. I took students to Europe 3 Times
Paris 2007
Paris 2007
Rome 2008
I have done 3 trips to Europe with Booker T. students! I am such an advocate for traveling! See the world - the world is so much bigger than Tulsa, OK!!! It was pure joy showing them the world!
4. Supporting Students
Booker T students are rock stars! I ADORE you! I would move mountains for you! Love watching you guys grow and learn! I truly enjoy coming to school every day! I have the best JOB on the planet!!
Class of 2024 - I will miss these two so much!!!! They were in my APUSH class when they were sophomores.
Class of 2024 - I will miss seeing him in the halls saying hello!
Class of 2015 - These two have my heart!
2023 - Cheering on my APUSH Students before the Exam started.
This amazing girl was in my Advisory for 4 years! So happy for her!
This was the NSU Graduation - Spring 2023. I adore this girl to the moon and back! So when she invited me to her college graduation - of course I said yes! Her future is SO BRIGHT!!!
This Day In History
August 18, 1920
Nineteenth Amendment ratified
On this day in 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified after Tennessee—by just one vote—became the 36th state to approve it, capping the 72-year fight to win women the right to vote in the United States.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/August-18
This Day In History
August 17, 2008
At the Olympics in Beijing, American swimmer Michael Phelps helped his team win the 4 × 100-metre medley relay, becoming the first athlete to win eight medals at a single Games.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/August-17
This Day In History
August 16, 1954
The first issue of Sports Illustrated was released. By the 1960s, it had became the leading sports magazine in the United States.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/August-16
Wayman Tisdale
If you go to Booker T - you MUST know who Wayman Tisdale is! He went to Booker T, in the 1980s, and became an NBA player and successful musician. He is so FAMOUS that ESPN made a documentary about his life! It is AMAZING - you need to watch!
Here is the trailer!
You can actually watch the whole documentary on YouTube at this link:
I believe the BEST part is the life lessons you can get from watching this! Wayman Tisdale was a HORNET and sn INSPIRATIONAL person! He died from Cancer in 2009. As someone living with MS - if I have a bad day I LOVE to watch because he is always positive and smiling! He also reminds us to follow our passions and believe in ourselves!
If you are a HORNET, and do not know who Wayman Tisdale is - WATCH this!
This Day In History
August 15, 1935
Entertainer Will Rogers and aviation pioneer Wiley Post were killed in a plane crash near Point Barrow, Alaska.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/August-15
This Day In History
August 14, 1935
U.S. Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, establishing a permanent national old-age pension system through employer and employee contributions.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day
This Day In History
August 13, 1521
Fall of the Aztec empire
On this day in 1521, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés captured Tenochtitlán (now Mexico City) after a 93-day siege, thereby ending the Aztec empire and winning Mexico for the crown of Spain.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/August-13