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SLPS Spotlight Weekly News February 09, 2007

Williams 9th Graders Celebrate Black History Month

Students at Williams 9th Grade Center, located at 3955 St. Ferdinand Avenue, will share their talents at the school’s Black History program at 1 p.m. today. Special guest speaker will be Dr. Julius C. Dix, former area superintendent for the St. Louis Public Schools. Students will sing, recite poetry and perform drama presentations on African American heroes such as George Washington Carver, Maya Angelou and Tony Dungy.

“Crossin Over” Scheduled for Next Black Rep’s Performance

The St. Louis Black Repertory Company’s next musical performance “Crossin Over” will be featured in three student matinees at the Grandel Theatre. The performances are Tuesday, February 27, Wednesday, February 28, and Wednesday, March 7. All performances begin at 10 a.m. For more information contact Rita Washington, Director of the Black Rep’s Education and Community Programs, at 534-3807, ext. 235.

Soldan High School to Host National Forensic League Tournament

Soldan International Studies High School is hosting the National Forensic League Tournament from 8 a.m.until 3:30 p.m., Saturday, February 10, at the school, 918 Union Blvd. School districts from the St. Louis metropolitan and rural areas will compete in three rounds of competition. Some of the participating districts are Pattonville, Clayton, Rockwood and St. Charles. The top three students will be awarded with trophies at a 3:30 p.m. ceremony on the same day. For more information, call Harold Kumke at 367-9222.

Julius Hunter Appreciates Being An African American Hero

Cole elementary student Brianna Anderson will receive a special lunch from Julius Hunter, former KMOV news anchor and current Vice President of Community Affairs for St. Louis University. Brianna recorded a Public Service Announcement at Clear Channel Radio, listing Mr. Hunter as her African American Hero. Julius was so impressed that he contacted the school and invited Brianna to lunch at St. Louis University. The lunch will take place on Friday, February 16, at 11:30 a.m.