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Purple haze refers to a state of mind induced by psychedelic drugs, particularly LSD. Wearing purple is a military slang expression in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. for an officer who is serving in a joint assignment with another service, such as an Army officer on assignment to the Navy. The officer is symbolically putting aside his or her ...
The Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship ( CDB Scholarship) is a highly competitive merit-based full scholarship awarded by the Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA) for United States citizens that identifies gifted middle school students nationwide who have demonstrated high academic potential and personal excellence and offers them a four ...
Obadele "Oba" Thompson BSS (born 30 March 1976) is a Barbados-born former sprinter, lawyer, author, and speaker.He won Barbados's first and only Olympic medal as an independent country by placing third in the 100 metres at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
National Latin Exam silver medal. The National Latin Exam is a test given to Latin students. Sponsored by the U.S.-based American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League, the exam was given in 2023 to over 107,000 students in the U.S., Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe, and Taiwan.
The badge of Gamma Theta Upsilon is key in the form of a seven-sided shield, the bevel of which carries on each side the initial of one of the continents of the earth. Beginning with Europe at the top, left and going clockwise are the symbols for North America, South America, Antarctica, the Old or Eastern World, Australia, Africa, and Asia.
A Gold Star Lapel Button (left) and Next of Kin Lapel Button. A Gold Star Lapel Button in the United States is an official decoration authorized by an Act of Congress that is issued to the direct next of kin family members of service members who died in World War I, World War II, and subsequent armed hostilities in which the Armed Forces of the United States has been engaged.
Sigma Nu Phi's colors were purple and gold. Its banner was made of purple and old rose silk. Its flower was the white carnation. Its jewels were the sapphire and the diamond. Its symbols were the axe, the key, and the owl.
Notable figures from the organization's most recent (2018) Form 990 report to the IRS include: $4,777,294 received in membership dues; $417,282 paid out in scholarships; $1,543,128 paid out in salaries, including $290,069 to the CEO/founder; $2,016,946 in office expenses; Fees. As of August, 2023, NSCS offers three tiers of membership.