VALDOSTA —
When the time capsule being buried today in Drexel Park is opened in 2060, just think about all of the incredible things that may have happened over the next 50 years. And if looking back over the last 50 years is any indication of what our future holds, advances in technology will have made this a whole new world. Let’s just hope it’s not like the barren, waterless wasteland that many would have us believe, and humans are still around, having figured out the secrets to health and the keys to saving the environment.
Students in the Valdosta school system were asked to contribute to the capsule, with interesting additions to show their future selves what was popular today. Photos of cell phones, excerpts from Facebook, silly bands, music, movies, etc., are all included, although many students share the same sentiment — that even though all of these things will change over the years, football will still be king in Valdosta.
A lot of time and commitment on the part of the Valdosta Sesquicentennial Committee has gone into the preparation of the materials for the time capsule, and could not have been done without the help of many, many hands.
While in 2010, the community may have its problems, the spirit of friendship, friendliness and the desire to help others is alive and well, and hopefully will continue to be around forever.
And just one last thing — newspapers in their 2010 form may or may not be around in 2060, but technology is changing so quickly that CDs, DVDs, BlueRays, etc. will definitely be obsolete, much as 8-track tapes, newsreels, and Betamax.
The written word will always endure, whether it’s carved in stone, or printed on newsprint.
What We Think
What we think: Hello future Valdosta!
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Congratulations, VSU Softball!
This weekend, Valdosta State University Blazers Softball became the latest team to add to Valdosta’s TitleTown legacy.
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School’s out so watch out!
Summer is a time of rest, vacations and trips. It is a time when school is out, when people take time off from work, when people may stay out a little later. It is a time of swimming, trying new things, and seeking adventure.
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Qualifiers are next leaders
While the national media focuses attention on the presidential election, it should be remembered that we will also choose our local leaders this year.
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Thumbs up
THUMBS UP: To the 2011-12 arts season. Theatre Guild Valdosta’s rollicking comedy, “Caught in the Net,” officially brings to a close a magnificent schedule of shows ranging from theatre to opera to concerts to art exhibits and more from a variety of area venues. Theatre Guild will also open the 2012-13 season this summer with the musical “Into the Woods.” Until then, arts lovers can soon enjoy a new series of exhibits from the year-round Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts and three musicals starting in two weeks from Peach State Summer Theatre.
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Events that get things done
Finding something that repeatedly attracts the public is difficult enough, but finding an event that accomplishes that feat while also promoting your organization and helping others … well, in many places, that’s a rarity.
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Furloughs: They beat the alternative
As summer break nears, many area education boards have spent the final school days preparing faculty and staff for furloughs for the 2012-13 calendar.
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Getting a jump on hurricane season
Come June 1, the 2012 hurricane season begins and lasts through Nov. 30.
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A few thoughts for new graduates
Graduation ceremonies reflect how life marches on. For the students receiving their diplomas and degrees, graduation is a culmination of the majority of their lives’ work.
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Video helps veterans
During Thursday night’s Military Officers Association of America meeting, the local chapter shared a video presentation regarding the Community Blueprint program, which is also known as Valdosta Veterans First.
For those unfamiliar with Community Blueprint, Valdosta is one of three cities across the nation selected as a pilot city for the program. -
Happy Mother's Day!
Mother. Mama. Mommy. Ma. Mom. She fed us when we were too small to feed ourselves. She nurtured us, clothed us, cleaned us, protected us.
She helped us form our first words. - More What We Think Headlines
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Congratulations, VSU Softball!
