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Local
grads
honored
Sunday African
American
bacculaureate
“ W hen sp id er w ebs u n ite, th ey
can tie up a lio n .”
In the sp irit o f U m oja, T he
B ridge B uilders and the Y M CA
Black A ch iev ers Program is c a ll
ing on the en tire c o m m u n ity to
help hono r, re c o g n iz e and u p lift
the A frican A m erican high school
g rad u ates from the P o rtlan d m e t
ro p o litan area.
A ll area re sid e n ts are in v ited
to atten d The First A nnual B lack
B accalau reate on S u n d ay , Ju n e 1
at 7:30 PM in th e U n iv e rsity o f
P o rtland C h iles C en ter.
D u rin g th is s p iritu a l e v e n t,
each participating senior will have
th eir nam e a n n o u n ced alo n g w ith
th eir acco m p lish m en ts and future
plans.
M usical selectio n s w ill be re n
dered by the Mt. O liv e t B ap tist
C hurch C hosen G en eratio n C h o ir
and the k ey n o te ad d ress is b ein g
delivered by form er Portland P ub
lic S choo ls S u p e rin te n d e n t, Dr.
M atthew P rophet.
P lease jo in The B lack A c h ie v
ers, T he p ro sp e c tiv e G en ts C lub
o f T he B ridge B u ild ers “ R ites o f
Passage: pro g ram and the C lass
o f 1997 as we m ove to w ard u n ity
and com m unity at The Black B ac
c alau reate.
Y our p re se n c e w ill be a te s ti
m ony to the A frican A m erican
g rad u ates th at th e co m m u n ity is
pleased w ith w h at they have a c
c o m p lish ed th u s far.
For m ore in fo rm a tio n , c o n ta c t
Fawn M c D an iel-H u d so n at 221 -
5343.
A lexis Uwagbae, Grant High School
A lexis’ zest for student government and
travel has played an important role in her
decision to study econom ics and interna
tional relations at the University o f Oregon
this fall. Alexis is also student body secre
tary.
Adrian Williams, Lincoln High School
Erin M arshall, M arshall High School
A drian’s various hobbies include art,
photography and cycling. She has been very
active in sports throughout high school, both
in cross-country running and as a nationally
ranked pole-vaulter. Adrian was an exchange
student in Thailand.
A standout volleyball player, Erin also
enjoys writing, stained-glass art and volun
teering in her leisure time. Both student
body president and National Honor Society
president, Erin plans to enter University o f
Oregon in the fall.
Kerry Lee, S t. M ary's A ca d em y
S ta c e y Thonstad, W ilson High School
D anielle Gritzmacher, Central Catholic
Robyn Brently, C leveland High School
Kerry ’ s love for swimming has had a strong
influence on her interests. She is captain o f the
varsity swim team and St. Joseph’s CY O swim
team coach. Kerry’s love for the water aptly
complements her choice to pursue a career in
marine animal care.
Student Body Treasurer Stacey is also
captain o f the varsity swim team. Model
U nited Nations treasurer and a m ember of
the soccer team. Stacy was the People to
People ambassador to Great Britain and
Ireland.
Danielle likes to spend her free time doing a
variety of activities, such as running, writing
poetry, snowboarding, water-skiing and photog
raphy. Her scholastic achievements include par
ticipation in student ministry, peer mediators and
work as a Ram Ambassador
Dance club member for four years, Robyn
has also been a member o f the softball team,
a capella choir and Clevelandaires. This
fall’s student body president, Robyn spends
her free time drawing, painting, hiking,
camping and writing.
H ea th er M arshall, B e n so n High S c h o o l
National Honor society secretary Heather
is an enthusiastic m em ber o f Benson Band,
Clarinet Q uartet and Health Occupations
Students o f America at school. Heather in
tends on attending a four-year school to
focus on science.
Rose Court Members
The eight Rose Court members above were misidentified in last week's
edition. We most sincerely regret the error. All 14 members o f the court
participate in the Queen's Coronation event on Thursday, the traditional kick
o ff to the annual Rose Festival.
The Distinguished Youth Program
1997
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Eskender Said
African American Valedictorian o f Jefferso n H igh School
home easier than you might
think. We can qualify you for
a loan with a very small
and
the following Academic Leaders in Multnomah /Clark County High Schools:
down payment— sometimes
Miss Danica Williams - Jefferson
Miss Amonique Brown - Benson
Miss Kiera Garman - Grant
Miss Humu Kim Jahhie - Roosevelt
Miss Adia Ishelle - Marshall
Miss Adrianne Gunn - Cleveland
Miss Adrea Lawrence - Wilson
Miss Nichole Mills - Franklin
Miss Kumba Yambasu- Lincoln
Miss Marquetta Ivons - Madison
Miss. Camille Walker - Barlow
because home buying can be
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through our Community
Lending ('enters to help you
better understand how it all
works. We know you have
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bank. We want you to choose
Benson - Mr. Zachary Jones
Grant - Mr. Deanthony Hale
Madison -Mr. Alex Coffee
Lincoln - Mr. Arnon Millner
Marshall- Mr. Peter Clarke
Roosevelt - Mr. Latron Chisley
Cleveland - Mr. Benian Nusser
Franklin - Mr. Jason Ford
Wilson - Mr. Waweru Gatimu
Barlow - Mr. Tracey Chapman
Evergreen - Mr. Jason Martin
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The students listed above are the highest ranking A frican Am erican Seniors from their local
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