West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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mr alley, a former military aid for former president mxon gives a fascinating presentation. an informal meeting of interested west high students, listen to dr. a. sullivan speak on the different aspects of the black language. toya curtis and billy smith start off the fashion show with colorful outfits and bright smiles. 25

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black unity goes citywide our week was one of culture, learning and pride, we brought in two speakers, mr. calley and dr. a. sullivan, who captured us with their memorable talks, our auditorium began with murmuring voices, dim lights, drum beats and words spoken with heart felt emotion in our dances, the fashion show portrayed the traditional and modern dress of our people, that night, the west area schools gathered at central, we all contributed to the presentation, ate soul food, and viewed cultural displays, we proved that together we can make it happen! elbows swinging and lips pursed, carmen lisa wistfully serenades the audience to gets into the song — funky president. the sounds of in love we grow. ms. luwal and drummer, william doughty stimulate the students and faculty with inspirational impressions of the black history week skit. lisa, donna, marguerite, ozina, wayne, kathy, connie, karen, and gwen join their voices together in a chorus of three x love. barbara parker (b.t.) expresses herself with mechanical movements.

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arriving at highstepper's ball early, cynthia adjusts her boyfriend's bow tie picture perfect. captivated by the varied moods and music of the evening, the outstanding turnout of westite couples proved the highstepper's ball to be another magnificient success. an effervescent attractive couple, sally tuthill and her date enjoy the elegant atmosphere. full of life and pep, karen becht dances her heart away with her dad, who was a chaperone at the dance.