Patrick Henry High School - Orator Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Black History Week Brings Information and Entertainment Black History Week: Feb. 19th through the 22nd. That week, Henry's hallways and display cases were filled with exhibits, posters and articles related to the history and achievements of a talented and strong people. Each day a speaker or presentation representing a broad spectrum of black cultural events was featured. Tuesday: Foimer liaison officer. Jim Greer presented his one man show during both lunches. Wednesday: The Reverend A. Babbington Johnson presented his speech A History of Protest in which he outlined the fight for equal rights for blacks. Thursday: Dr. Maurice Britts, author and poet, visited and spoke to selected English classes. Friday ended on a high note: The play “The seasons of Bonga. This play dealt with the arrival of the first black man to settle in Minnesota. The play opened with a girl trying to write a history composition. Suddenly, two men. one of which was George Bonga appeared to the young girl. Throughout the rest of the play. Bonga and friend take the girl through their great adventures. Black History Week this year dealt with the historical and educational aspects of the black people and it also showcased the talents of our own Henry students. ABOVE LEFT: First Minnesota black settler George Bonga Fights off intruders. AT LEFT: Jim Greer gets down during his one man show. ABOVE: Reverend Johnson speaks to a few Social Studies students. Black History Week 25 Black History Week

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Sno-Daze Dress Codes Sno-Daze Festive Fashions Once again an old tradition was celebrated at Henry High during the week of January 15 through the 18. Yes folks, you guessed It. SNODAZE! Sno-Daze came a little bit early this year. In post years, it was celebrated during the second week of February It was a persistent and enthusiastic student government that brought on this pleasant change. Three new dress codes appeared during SnoDaze week. Tuesday — MAFIA DAY: The ob ject of this dress code was to reenact the style of the Gangster Days' of the 20‘s and 30's. Because of a release day on Monday, there were only a few brave souls that got Dolled Op' for Mafia Day.' Wednesday — BAHAMAS DAY: With the week's activities getting into full swing, so did the entire student body by fashioning their most colorful flowered shirts, bermuda shorts, and hats. Thursday — DRESS-GP DAY: A refreshing change for some. Students shed their jerseys and jeans for ties and trousers, even a few teachers dressed up! Friday — 50's DAY: Of course. Friday was the day that greasers and poodle skirts prevailed. The girls fashioned their poodle skirts and bobble socks. The guys got all greased up and pulled out their leather jackets and white T-shirts. The students of Henry kept their jackets and skirts on in preparation for the annual SNODAZE 50's dance that followed that evening. TUESDAY Bradley Barber fashions for GQ. Shave it. Mugsy! Tough guy Mike and greaser Troy battle it out. Dao. Da-a a-o. Amy’s done and she wants to go home! WEDNESDAY 24 SnoDaze

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