Shaw High School - Shuttle Yearbook (East Cleveland, OH)

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Developing a sense BLACK HISTORY MONTH A variety of activities were planned at Shaw to help celebrate the history, culture and achie- vements of Afro-Americans. The theme for 1988 was: If you know the beginning, the end will not trouble you. Activities began in January with the viewing of films about history by students in their social studies classes. During February, video-tapes on African-American history and culture were shown at Korb during the lunch periods. A lec- ture series assemblies and Black Academic Challenge Competition were all part of the cel- ebration. Highlights of the series were an electrifying performance by the Imani African American Dance Company, which was made possible by the Ohio Arts Council. Ms. Linda Thomas- Jones, the Imani Company Director, is Shaw's artist in residence. Misani Gayle, publicist for the musical Gospel at Colonus talked to a group of students about behind the scenes careers in theater. Mr. Robert Earl Jones did dramatic readings of poems by African-American poets. He was accompanied by Mr. Willie Rogers, lead singer of the Soul Stirrers. He spoke to students about his career with the group and sang for the students. Mr. Leon Bibb, newscaster for WKYC TV 3 gave an inspirational talk to students and fac- ulty. The Third Annual Black Academic Chal- lenge was held at the East Cleveland Public Li- brary on February 25th. The event was more exciting than ever due to the participation of the ninth grade social studies classes. The top three teams were coached by Mrs. N. Alvarez, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Simon, Mrs. Avery, and Mrs. Gaines. Teams that made it to the public library were Mrs. Alvarez' 5th period class consisting of Eddie Harper, Arlo McGee, Claudia Tufts and Seretta Williams; Mrs. Moore's 6th period class consisting of David Carter, Philese Grier, Nichole McClinton and ShaVnetta Wade. Mrs. Simon's 2nd period class consisting of Charles Battle, Jason Bibb, Marc Graham and Terrance McGlothan. Mr. Tolbert returned for his third year as a coach. His team consisted of Germaine Bil- lingsley, Quelina Jordan and Beverly Kelley. Mr. Roger Warner served as the moderator and Ms. Pam Smith coordinated the competition. All students who competed were awarded prizes and certificates. The winning team re- ceived placques and a $100.00 Saving Bond. of self Peter Ncxris addresses an assembly Mr. Leon Bibb if you know the beginning, 4

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sense of self friends new cultures new heights expectations experience Athletics help students explore their own potential for success. They help set per- sonal and team goals for achievement as well as introducing students to new ways of looking at problems or challenges. Extra-cumculars bring students into con- tact with new and different ideas and people. They broaden horizons by chal- lenging the mind, creating wider circles of friends and teaching new skills. Personal relationships teach how to re- late to others; to put the needs of others be- fore our own. Combined, the above make it possible for Shaw students to grow and develop as mature, responsible adults. They have and will continue to broaden horizons. HORIZONS 3

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MARTIN LUTHER KING AWARD Kellie Morris, a senior, received the coveted Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for 1988 in ceremonies held at Shaw High School. This annual award is given to a junior or senior who best typify and ex- emplify the attributes of the great Civil Rights hero. Kellie and seven other nomi- nees were rated by a five member panel of judges on the traits of citizenship, com- munity service, humanitarianism and lead- ership. Kellie Morris, 1988 M.L.K. Winner ECONOMIC JUSTICE Above, Dr. Tucker, Below, Ms. Hunter Germaine Billingsly Thanks to Dr. King's concept of econ- omic justice, junior Germaine Billingsly is the recipient of the Entrepeneur's Business Plan Award. Germaine received the money to start his own balloon decorating business. The balloons provide dec- orations for weddings, proms, birthdays and other events. His project was selected as being the most likely to be successful. Germaine has already received a $300.00 order to provide balloon dec- orations for the Young Entrepeneur's Day activities at John Carroll University. CON- GRATULATIONS. mi mm—— — mmmmm mmmmAfrican prmmrh idle end will nob 5