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June 11, 2025 - Two passionate educators from Northeastern Middle School, David Raymond and Eric Gimbi Jr., brought laughter, curiosity, and a touch of colonial flair to the East York Rotary Club this week as they presented their innovative YouTube channel, Bobble Head George. To make American history engaging, relatable, and fun for junior high students—and it's working. The duo shared how their project began as a creative way to connect with students during the pandemic. “We wanted to bring history to life—literally,” Raymond said. “Instead of dry lectures and dusty textbooks, we turned the founding fathers into characters with personality and humor.” Bobble Head George is a YouTube channel featuring short, entertaining videos that reimagine historical moments with comedic reenactments, quirky props, and the ever-present bobble head George Washington as the show’s mascot and silent star. Topics range from the Revolutionary War and the Constitution to lesser-known historical events, all tied together with clever storytelling and an infectious sense of fun. “We’re history nerds with a camera,” Gimbi joked. “And our students love it. We even get fan mail from parents and teachers across the country.” The channel’s popularity has grown steadily, with thousands of subscribers tuning in regularly. But more importantly, the teachers emphasized how the channel has helped students see history not just as a subject—but as a story. “Kids remember stories better than dates,” they said. “If we can get them to laugh and learn at the same time, we’ve done our job.” Rotarians applauded the teachers’ creativity and commitment to education, praising the pair for using modern tools to foster a love of learning in today’s tech-savvy youth. Bobble Head George is a nonprofit organization and is supported by contributions.

For anyone curious about what George Washington would think of TikTok—or what really happened during the Boston Tea Party—Bobble Head George might just be the history lesson you didn’t know you needed. You can find their videos by searching “Bobble Head George” on YouTube. 

Rotaract walk in the woodlands had great turnout as walked along the waterway.

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

Rotary and the United Nations have a shared history of working toward peace and addressing humanitarian issues around the world.

During World War II, Rotary informed and educated members about the formation of the United Nations and the importance of planning for peace. Materials such as the booklet “From Here On!” and articles in The Rotarian helped members understand the UN before it was formally established and follow its work after its charter. 

Many countries were fighting the war when the term “United Nations” was first used officially in the 1942 “Declaration by United Nations.” The 26 nations that signed it pledged to uphold the ideals expressed by the United States and the United Kingdom the previous year of the common principles “on which they based their hopes for a better future for the world.”