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After school in the
High School Cafeteria
February 14, 2005 (Morning)
A Moment in Black History
Today in 1817, Frederick Douglass, abolitionist and editor, was born into slavery in Tuckahoe, Maryland. Frederick Douglass was one of the foremost leaders of the abolitionist movement, which fought to end slavery within the United States in the decades prior to the Civil War.
A brilliant speaker, Douglass was asked by the American Anti-Slavery Society to engage in a tour of lectures, and so became recognized as one of America's first great black speakers. He won world fame when his autobiography was publicized in 1845. Two years later he began publishing an antislavery paper called the North Star.
Douglass served as an adviser to President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War and fought for the adoption of constitutional amendments that guaranteed voting rights and other civil liberties for blacks. Douglass provided a powerful voice for human rights during this period of American history and is still revered today for his contributions against racial injustice.
Related Links:
Frederick Douglass Papers at The Library of Congress
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Autobiography
Administrative
Students, beginning March 7th, the MLEC Media Center will begin assessing fines for over due books. The fine for and overdue book will be five cents per day. As of March 7th, any book that is over due will be begin to accrue a fine of five cents per day. However, next week is “Amnesty Week,” this is our Valentine’s gift to you. Bring your books back no matter how over due they are. Next week is this last chance you have to return any over due books without a fine.
Academic
The National College Fair will be held Sunday, Feb. 20 at the Radisson Mart Hotel from noon - 4 PM. This event is free; however there is a small charge for parking. This is a golden opportunity for students and parents to meet over 100 college representatives from all over the United States under one roof. Don't miss out! For more information, see your CAP Advisor.
Clubs/Classes
Seniors to purchase your ticket, you must check with Ms. Jerome (the school treasurer) to clear any financial obligations then see Mr. A. Rodriguez in E204. Tickets are $23.
Attention all FBLA members, there will be a meeting tomorrow in E113.
Faculty, staff and students THEY'RE BACK-JAD Acrylics key chains, clipboards and more are on sale. You can order from any FBLA member or Ms. Williams in E113.
National Honor Society is having a meeting Wednesday at 2:40 PM in room E 234.
The MLEC drama department invites you to attend “A Night of One Act Plays” next Thursday, February 17th. Tickets are five dollars. This will be the only show so get your tickets when they go on sale today.