2012: The Year of Centennial Celebrations!
Without a doubt, 2012 is special. Not only will we all have the opportunity to celebrate the leap year with an extra day in February, but many organizations will also be celebrating their 100thanniversaries.
Take a look at some of the most interesting centennial celebrations occurring throughout 2012:
On February 14, 1912, after existing nearly 49 years as a territory, Arizona became the 48th and last of the contiguous states to enter the Union of the United States of America.
The Arizona Centennial Commemoration will be a statewide, multi-year observation, with events and projects taking place from 2010 through 2012 in communities across the state.
photo source: chevrolet.com
The Chevrolet brand turns 100 this year. Among the many celebrations planned for this occasion is the special 2012 Centennial Edition Corvette with a black color scheme and unique design elements. To those who are interested, the 2012 Centennial Edition will be available as a special package on all Corvette models.
The 100th anniversary of the legendary Titanic voyage will be remembered with an auction of treasures found on the wreck of the ship. Valued at $189 million, artifacts will be sold on April 11.
photo source: girlscouts.com
The 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts is being commemorated by a travelling exhibition, which shows the history of the organization with a variety of themes. Also on June 9th, girls from all over the country will gather on the National Mall for the largest sing-along.
The Japanese Garden, called one of Virginia’s most beloved places, is celebrating its 100thanniversary. The Maymont Foundation is planning a series of events and special programs, such as photo contests, a flower and garden show, and a number of lectures given by famous professors.
photo source: wikipedia.com
Paramount Pictures, the second oldest existing American film studio, turns 100 this year, as well. To commemorate this event, Paramount has released a “100 Years of Movie Magic” App for the iPad and is even sporting a new logo for the very special year of 2012.
2012 – the year of centennial celebrations makes 1912 the year of innovation, entrepreneurship, determination and, for its times, cutting edge technology.
Are you also celebrating any big achievements this year? Perhaps a wedding anniversary, your children graduating college, or your success in business?
Share with us on the UniversityDecisions.com Facebook page or in the comments below!