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Famous Political Cartoonist Thomas Nast is Born

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief

September 27, 2017

Famous Political Cartoonist Thomas Nast is Born

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On September 27, 1840 Thomas Nast Famous political cartoonist and caricaturist was born. Nast was the creator of the Democratic donkey and the Republican elephant. He worked for the the Harper’s Weekly publication for roughly 25 years and is considered to be the Father of the American Cartoon. Thomas Nast drew several depictions of Santa Claus for Harper’s Weekly, establishing the contemporary image of this Christmas legend. He became known for his depictions of the Civil War but moved on to much greater controversial topicss. He led a crusade against corruption, using his images to help remove William Magear “Boss” Tweed and his peers from power.

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Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief

Frankie Brock is a 17 year old Senior at Colonia High School. She is the Senior Class Presidents and loves getting involved in all Colonia High School programs. Brock is an active member in the multicultural club and student council. She attends many sporting events and school programs to support her friends and peers. Brock is part of the Colonia High School softball family, and is extremely dedicated to the sport. She prides herself in being a consistent straight A student, and enjoys learning all she can from school. She hopes to attend the University of Delaware for nursing. Brock loves to read and watch movies and analyze their importance. She loves spending time with her family and friends. Surprisingly, she has a twin sister, they are fraternal twins and consider each other best friends. She participates in many community service activities and loves to give back. Brock is excited to be a part of the Declaration staff for the third consecutive year. Journalism is her favorite class and she is excited to develop even more skills this year. Brock is looking forward to the Journalism 3 course, and is excited to start working as a broadcast journalist. She will be taking on the roll of a editor, and can't wait to help her fellow classmates and be more involved in the editing of the Colonia High Declaration.

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