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Afro-American heritage week and Debutantes show pride Many customs, traits, and beliefs have been passed down through the ages from ancestors. Early English, German, Polish and other settlers brought with them to the new world old customs which they had practiced in their original homeland. Customs and beliefs for blacks were disrupted due to the abrupt manner in which they were brought to. the New World. So M. N. for one week revital- ized the customs and beliefs for blacks during Afro-American Heritage Week in February. Monday was Afro Aware- ness Day which means on this day ev- eryone dressed in African garb. Tues- day was Gospel Night and Wednes- day, Art Holliday, Channel 5 Sports broadcaster, was the guest speaker at an assembly where he talked about the theme of Heritage week which was “Your Heritage is the Key to Your Fu- ture.’ Saturday ended Black Heritage Week with the Afro Ball. Helping Mrs. Tolson address the Young La- dies of Elegance is Nina Love. Attending a planning meeting for the Debu- tante Ball are Wendy Oliver, Debra Seiber, and Camille Morris. Black Heritage was one custom that had been revitalized and highlighted at M.N. to show Black pride. Pride was also an important part of the Young Ladies of Elegance, made up of MN students known as debutantes. The Debutante Ball was the biggest event of the year for the Debutantes. The Debutante Ball was held on March 28, 1981. The young ladies came dressed in long white formals. Their es- corts wore black tuxedos. Gwendolyn Jones commented, “I enjoyed being in the organization because it gives me a chance to explore various places with other young ladies.” Ruth Tolson, sponsor for both the Debutantes and Black Heritage Pro- gram, commented, “I enjoy working with both groups. My own black heri- tage is very important to me. Black Heritage means my past, present and future.”
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As Lisa Brown and Angie Wright listen, the re- quirements for being a Debutante are explained. One of the highlights of Black History Week was a speech by Art Holliday, the Channel 5 sportscaster. STAND OUT STyR ‘Bernidene wrote a beautiful poem expressing her dignity and pride in be- ing black,’’ said Mr. Jason, explaining why Bernidene Seiber, Sophomore, was a Stand Out Star during Afro American Heritage Week. Bernidene’s poem was printed in the program for the Alfro Ball, and she also won a $25 savings bond for her literary effort. Ber- nidene became inter- ested in writing this poem on black aware- ness because she felt she could express her- self as a black person, and she had been in- terested in poetry for two years, entering different contests. Singing his way into Constance Williams’ heart, Dale Conaway performs on Gospel Night during | Afro-American Heritage Week. | ‘ Siti
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