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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Committees Students celebrated with one another by participating in various clubs and organizations throughout the year. Patriots were involved with committees to help their school, community, and themselves. As the students became more involved, they accomplished more, and the phrase ‘the more the merrier' applied. Organiiatlona 27