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Warhawk (franchise)
A war hawk is a person who actively supports a war. War hawk, Warhawk or similar may also refer to: Military *Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, an American World War II-era fighter aircraft * 195th Fighter Squadron, a unit of the Arizona Air National Guard stationed in Tucson, Arizona *314th Fighter Squadron, a training unit of the United States Air Force stationed in New Mexico * 480th Fighter Squadron, a unit of the United States Air Force stationed in Germany Athletic teams in the United States * Arrowhead High School, Merton Town, Wisconsin * Auburn Montgomery Warhawks, Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama * Calhoun Community College, Tanner, Alabama *Great Crossing High School, Georgetown, Kentucky *James Madison High School (California) *James Madison High School (Fairfax County, Virginia) *Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks, University of Louisiana at Monroe *McMurry University * Mount Vernon–Enola High School, Arkansas *North Chicago Community High School, Chicago, Illinois *North Mahas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
War Hawk
In politics, a war hawk, or simply hawk, is someone who favors war or continuing to escalate an existing conflict as opposed to other solutions. War hawks are the opposite of doves. The terms are derived by analogy with the birds of the same name: hawks are predators that attack and eat other animals, whereas doves mostly eat seeds and fruit and are historically a symbol of peace. Historical group The term "war hawk" was coined in 1792 and was often used to ridicule politicians who favored a pro-war policy in peacetime. Historian Donald R. Hickey found 129 uses of the term in American newspapers before late 1811, mostly from Federalists warning against Democratic-Republican foreign policy. Some antiwar Democratic-Republicans used it, such as Virginia Congressman John Randolph of Roanoke. There was never any "official" roster of War Hawks; as Hickey notes, "Scholars differ over who (if anyone) ought to be classified as a War Hawk." However, most historians use the term to des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McMurry University
McMurry University is a private Methodist university in Abilene, Texas. It was founded in 1923 and named after William Fletcher McMurry. The university offers forty-five majors in the fields of fine arts, humanities, social and natural sciences, education, business, and religion, and nine pre-professional programs, including nursing, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary, and law. McMurry has 1,145 students. Methodist students constitute 27 percent of the student population. Ninety five percent of students are Texan. Minority groups make up approximately one-fourth of the student body. In the freshman class, 98 percent of students receive some financial aid. Fifty-three percent of students live on campus, and 75 percent of students are involved in at least one extracurricular activity. McMurry boasts a student to faculty ratio of 13:1. 91 percent of the faculty have earned a doctorate or other terminal degree in their field. McMurry is accredited by the Commission on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warhawk (1995 Video Game)
''Warhawk'', released as in Japan, is a futuristic arcade-style combat flight game for the Sony PlayStation console, developed by SingleTrac and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was originally released on November 10, 1995 in North America and a month later in Europe. It was later re-released as part of Sony's ''Greatest Hits'' line-up. A Windows version slated for release in 1996 was cancelled. A multiplayer-only remake of the same name has been developed by Incognito Entertainment; it was released on Blu-ray Disc and as a digital download for the PlayStation 3 on August 28, 2007. Gameplay ''Warhawk'' is a vehicle simulation game built around a futuristic VTOL craft. The player maneuvers with 360 degrees of flight control through six levels. Weapons include fire-off lock-ons, rockets, multi-fire swarmers, and plasma cannons. The game has no multiplayer capabilities and does not feature DualShock or analog controller support. There are no saving or loading features ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warhawk (1986 Video Game)
''Warhawk'' is a vertically scrolling shooter published in 1986 by Firebird software. It was released for the Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit family, Amstrad CPC The Amstrad CPC (short for ''Colour Personal Computer'') is a series of 8-bit home computers produced by Amstrad between 1984 and 1990. It was designed to compete in the mid-1980s home computer market dominated by the Commodore 64 and the Si ..., and Atari ST. The 8-bit versions of the game were budget-priced releases on Firebird's "Silver 199" sub-label. Gameplay The player must dodge and destroy obstacles along a vertically scrolling screen. The end of each level has a large number of ships flying at the player from many angles. Reception ''Computer and Video Games'' reviewed the Atari version which they compared to '' Uridium''. They admired the asteroid graphics but thought those of the aliens were a little weak though "they swoop around fast enough to keep you on your toes". The game was awarded a 7/10 score. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veterans High School
Veterans High School is a high school located in Kathleen, which is just south of Warner Robins, Georgia, United States. The school was opened on August 9, 2010, and cost about $61 million to build.http://www.macon.com/2009/12/30/967865/pondering-stories-of-next-decade.html It is the fifth (fourth in the Warner Robins area) and largest school opened in the Houston County Schools Houston County Schools is the county government agency which operates the public schools in Houston County, Georgia, United States. It is the only school district in the county. Text list/ref> List of schools Elementary and primary schools ... system. Sports State Titles *Cheerleading (2) - 2013(4A), 2014(4A) References External links Veterans High School Educational institutions established in 2010 Schools in Houston County, Georgia Public high schools in Georgia (U.S. state) 2010 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) {{GeorgiaUS-school-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks
The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks (casually known as the UW–Whitewater Warhawks or Warhawks) are the athletic teams of the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. Twenty Warhawk athletic teams compete in NCAA NCAA Division III, Division III. The Warhawks currently rank third out of all NCAA Division III schools in the NACDA Director's Cup standings. On May 27, 2014, UW–Whitewater made history as the first NCAA institution in any division to win national championships in men's football, basketball, and baseball in a single academic year. Football The Warhawks compete in the WIAC conference of NCAA NCAA Division III, Division III football. In the 2005 and 2006 seasons, they finished the year undefeated in regular season play, losing only in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowls of 2005 and 2006 to the Mount Union Purple Raiders football, University of Mount Union (then Mount Union College), under former coach and UW–Whitewater alum Bob Berezowitz (UW–Whitewater 1967), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westerville Central High School
Westerville Central High School is a public high school located in Westerville, Ohio, northeast of Columbus. It is the newest of three high schools in the Westerville City School District. It opened in August 2003. History Westerville experienced a population boom in the late 1990s, particularly in Genoa Township in the northern part of the school district. In order to keep up with the growth, the district announced that it would build two new elementary schools and a third high school. Westerville was the second Greater Columbus school district to build a third high school. The district asked taxpayers to pay for part for the new buildings. Central cost the district $40 million, but voters turned the district down. Eventually, the district secured the funds and Central opened in August 2003. Students had the opportunity to select the school mascot and colors. The winning nickname was the Warhawks. The colors chosen were Black and Silver. On March 3, 2008, Central ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seminole High School (Pinellas County, Florida)
Seminole High School is a public coeducational high school located in Seminole, Florida. It is governed by the Pinellas County Schools. The school's mascot is "Wally the Warhawk". The student population is approximately 1,950. History Prior to the opening of the school in the late summer of 1962, students in what is now known as the Seminole area attended Largo High School or Dixie Hollins High School. With rapid growth in Seminole in the late 1950s and early 1960s, it became necessary for the newly suburban area to have its own high school. The original school consisted of what is now the main building where the administration offices are located and the front cafeteria. Seminole was the first high school in Pinellas County to be air-conditioned. The current "Warhawk" stadium was built in 1967 after a lengthy fundraising drive (Seminole Pow Wow). The auditorium, gymnasium and band facilities were built in later years. The school underwent a significant expansion in 1977 and an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Mahaska Community School District
North Mahaska Community School District is a rural public school district located in New Sharon, IA. The district is located mainly in Mahaska County, with a small portion in Poweshiek County, and serves the cities of New Sharon, Barnes City, the unincorporated communities of Lacey and Taintor, and the surrounding rural areas. Angela Livezey has served as superintendent since 2015. History The communities of Barnes City, Lacey, Taintor, and New Sharon joined to form North Mahaska Community School in 1956. In 1997, a bond issue was passed to build a new Elementary School. In 1999, a new elementary school was completed which connects to the Jr. and Sr. High School by a hallway. In 2008, the North Mahaska Community School District Early Childhood education center opened, housing the preschool for ages 3 and 4 as well as the Sunshine and Smiles Daycare Center. Schools The district operates two schools in a single facility in New Sharon: * North Mahaska Elementary School * N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Chicago Community High School
North Chicago Community High School, also known as North Chicago and NCCHS, is a public four-year high school located in North Chicago, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, in the United States. It is part of North Chicago School District 187. Due to its proximity to the Naval Station Great Lakes, the school serves military families, resulting in a slightly higher than average mobility rate. History The North Chicago Community High School, commonly called NCCHS the school's attendees, was established in 1954. Before this facility was erected, high school students had to attend the Waukegan High School in the neighboring city of Waukegan, Illinois. The current North Chicago High School is a facility with a 750-seat auditorium, library, fine arts facilities, 450-seat cafeteria, two gyms, and a chemistry lab built in 1997. The high school serves approximately 754 students in the North Chicago and Great Lakes area. Academics North Chicago High School has h a number of Advanced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Vernon–Enola High School
Mount Vernon–Enola High School (MVE) is a comprehensive six-year public high school in Mount Vernon, Arkansas, United States. It is one of six public high schools located in Faulkner County and is the sole high school administered by Mount Vernon–Enola School District serving grades 7 through 12. History In 1991, the Mount Vernon and Enola school districts consolidated to form the Mount Vernon–Enola School District. The Enola School became Mount Vernon/Enola Elementary, which serves kindergarten through sixth-grade students. Mount Vernon–Enola High School was originally constructed in 1937, with additions in 1973, 1983, and 1986. Academics The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education Arkansas ( ) is a landlocked state in the South Central United States. It is bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Texas and Oklahoma to the we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks
The Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks (ULM Warhawks) are the intercollegiate athletics teams representing the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM). ULM currently fields 15 varsity teams (six men's and nine women's) in 11 sports, and competes at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision in football) level as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. Nickname The nickname for the Louisiana–Monroe sports teams are the Warhawks."The ULM WarhawkWebsite.Retrieved on September 7, 2008. ;Nickname controversy On January 30, 2006, university president James Cofer announced officially that ULM would be retiring the 75-year-old "Indians" mascot in light of new NCAA restrictions against Indigenous-themed mascots, which the NCAA considers "hostile and abusive" to Native Americans, despite issuing an appeal to the NCAA to keep the name after the NCAA's ruling allowing Florida State to keep their Seminoles nickname."Louisiana-Monroe will appeal nic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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