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TRYING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Columbia High School formed an Afro-American History Club
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in 1988. The purpose of the club was to teach African-Ameri-
cans about their heritage. The club was involved in activities
such as candy sales, parties for little children at Christmas, and
various trips.
The club is a service organization, not a social one. They
planned many helpful projects for the community. The Afro-
American History Club feels that part of the problem with the
Afro-American community is their lack of understanding about
their own history in terms of from whence they come. "A people
who know not from whence they have come, cannot know where
they are going."
- Nikki Brown

Fundraisers, community involvement. and planned trips didn't seem to interest Dekovan Belvin. His attention seemed to be Isn't she lovely, isn't she beautiful?
quite distracted. It's Ms. Deidra Thomas, Sweetheart
1989· 1990.

Melynda Hartley, Deric Newton, Jamina Scippio,
Chondra Moore, Nikki Brown , Deidra Thomas,
Deonis Jernigan, Tony Camiel, Lakoal Mizelle, Mr.
Merrick, Debby Presley, Stacey James, LaShawn
Stokes, Danny Todd, Terrene Reed, Shawn Lockley,
Fenisha Canty, Tabatha Lake, Veronica Steward,
Kiambe Tunsil, Makeba Rentz, Catina Collier, La-
Tina Canty, Jennifer Bell, Monty Ellis, James Wil-
liamson, Russell Maeweather, Daryl Williams, Tra-
cey Dixon, David Williams, Tashika Moultrie, LaCar-
los Brady.

" The Afro-American History Club is comprised of students interested in learning " Afro-American History Club
more about the history and culture of Afro-Americans. Students study and promote is the type of club that can
perpetuation of traditions that make the Afro- American a vital element in America's help young people of today
melting pot ... growing ... helping our country grow. " learn more about their forefa-
- Bettye U. Lane thers." - Catina Collier

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