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Mrs. Lelya Sampson celebrates her Centennial Birthday with mayoral proclamations and fanfare. Author: Jeff Zevely (Reporter) Updated: 3:15 PM PST February 5, 2021
SAN DIEGO We can all look back and remember at least one great teacher who made an impact on our lives. In this Zevely Zone, I went to Mount Hope where community members celebrated the Centennial Birthday of a legendary teacher. We were met by a crowd of people singing Happy Birthday to 100-year-old Mrs. Lelya Sampson.
Credit: Mrs. Lelya Sampson
Not many people will celebrate 100 birthdays, especially with fanfare like this. Mrs. Sampson became a teacher in 1947 and gave her heart and soul to students at San Diego Unified School District. I just feel good doing it. It makes me happy, said Mrs. Sampson who retired in 1976.
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14 December 2020
Teachers from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University’s School of Languages, XJTLU students, and volunteers demonstrated the international features of the University at the Suzhou International Day held recently at the Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre.
The 2020 Suzhou International Day featured representatives from 13 countries sharing their country s special food and entertainment. More than 1,000 Chinese and foreign guests attended the event.
Jennifer Usher (pictured below, right), of XJTLU’s English Language Centre, shared Irish milk and other representations of Irish culture.
Mitchell Bradford (pictured below), of XJTLU’s English Language Centre, introduced children to American football.
XJTLU student volunteers provided language support to XJTLU international students explaining the culture of their countries.