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Club celebrates origins

Afro-American History Club explores roots

fro-American History Club is a unique or­
ganization. Members are students of
South High who want to explore and fur­
ther appreciate their diverse cultures and
backgrounds. Under the sponsorship of
A counselor Raushon Ashanti-Alexander, members of the
group work to develop an appreciation and under­
standing of their own culture and history. Mr. Ashanti
said that they also begin to understand how culture af­
fects ones identity and self-esteem.
The club's officers went to Lincoln for a Govern­
ment Day where they heard a speech by Governor Kay
Orr. They also had the opportunity to vote on the Hel­
met Law. The club also wrote an original play.
Officers of the club are: Christina Hunter, presi­
dent; Lenier Slaughter, vice-president; Jassen Cropp,
first vice-president; Renee Gault, secretary; Neda Wash­
ington, treasurer.

Afro-American History Club member Jassen Cropp
was named to All-State in vocal music. He is shown
here with other All-Staters Dawn Josoff and Darrel
Watson.

Afro-American History Club: back row, sponsor Mr. Raushon Ashanti-Alexander, Floyd Archie, Lenier Christina Hunter and Floyd Archie wait patiently for
Slaughter, Rick Standifer, Jassen Cropp, Dana Anderson, Lemont Cullum; front row, Renee Spenser, Neda a meeting to start.
Washington, Renee Gault, Christina Hunter, Shawntrice Gresham, Kathy Anderson.