75. Rachel Carson

In 1962, biologist Rachel Carson(1907-1964) wrote "Silent Spring", a book about how plants and creatures in the vast natural world depended on one another and were being damaged by weed killer and bug spray. Her serious work encouraged the environmental movemenent to save the planet.

74. Sylvia Earle

A bold adventurer Sylvia Earle(1935-) was an intrepid scientist, mom, and environmentalist. She walked untethered on the ocean floor, farther down than any other human, 1, 250 feet under the surface of the sea. This daring feat earned Dr. Earle the title Her Deepness.

73. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Jacqueline Kennedy (1929-1994) brought American art and artists into the White House and educated Americans about its history. She was admired greatly for her dignity when President Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.

Spring Eggs

Yesterday we colored Spring eggs in class. This was the first time some of our students have ever colored Easter eggs.

Enjoy!

72. Wilma Rudolph

At seven, Wilma Rudolph(1940-1994) had been sick and lost the use of her leg. But she moved and worked until she could walk, then run, then become an outstanding track star. She broke world records and was the first American woman to win three gold medals at one Olympics in 1960.

71. Maria Tallchief

As Lucy was making people laugh, Maria Tallchief (1925-) was dancing. Born on an Osage Indian reservation in Oklahoma, she became a prima ballerina of the New York Citry Ballet and the first American ballerina to win international fame.

70. Lucille Ball

On Monday nights, women rocked their babies and watched a show started by television pioneers Lucille Ball(1911-1989)and Desi Arnaz. It was so funny that millions of people around the world still watch I Love Lucy.