Bishop O Dowd High School - Mitre Yearbook (Oakland, CA)

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52 I Mi. .XQA , . Hisisi if .liiititlt g Exhibit' lack Hi tory Month February Celebration Of Black Histor This year, the United Black Students Association CUBSAJ, shared the celebration of Black History Month with students, faculty, and guests of Bishop O'Dowd at its 7th annual assembly. The assembly opened with the singing of the Negro National Anthem, and included a keynote speaker, a student speaker, and a skit. The skit, entitled A Short Trip Through History written by senior Carris Ellis, was about four young people who go to a museum to find out about Black History, It featured African dancers, famous Americans of Black History who spoke about their ideas and contributions, and Harlem Renaissance dancers. O'Dowd's gospel choir joined in the celebration by singing as a part of the skit. The UBSA also held the same assembly on the following Sunday evening for parents and students from other schools. To acknowledge the fine accomplishments of Blacks in American history, daily P. A. announcements, written by senior Alison Harris, revealed notable facts and quotes b Black Americans, such as Martin Luther King, jr., and Thurgood Marshall. O'Dowd's celebration of Black History Month was concluded with a final P. A. announcement with a earnest message: i Black History is a part of everyones history, and learning about it should be a year-long activity. l Q 5 I' . gee' i . A55 5 NEI k .1 Q UBSA President Monique Burris Students and faculty stand for the singing of the Negro A gospel choir soloist sings sings the Negro National Anthem. National anthem. and plays the keyboard. i 28 Black History Month Left: Keynote speaker Dr. Ramona Tascoe talks about a Black woman in today's society. Above: junior Daniel Stephens discusses the importance of this celebration. tw

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HIICG Everyone Had A Ball! The school dances were The Winter Ball was a a big success this year, all classy formal open to all of them bringing in a students, and some of profit. Remember having the junior and senior no air conditioning at the formals were really Back-to-School dance? elegant and memorable. Or, the Homecoming Iuniors headed out to victory celebration? How Treasure lsland for the about the Pajama Iammy prom, and seniors to San Iam Wrapping-up Spirit Francisco for their ball Week? ending the year in style. Above: Homecoming enthusiasm! Top: juniors Tiffany Saunders, Eryn Murray and Meghan Veronda strike a pose at the Winter Ball. Right: Seniors Nathan Hiatt, Meghan Kelly, Anya Messenger-Wescott and freshman Ellyn Marsh sing out the songs at the Pajama Iammy jam. Below L: lt's past these kids' bedtime! Below M: Freshman Rosanna Nolan snuggles with lllya Laney for a slow dance. Below R: juniors Malik Orr and Ayawnna Smith g roovin' at the Homecoming dance. I 30 Dances 140' Qt?