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February 26, 1956
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Social Science Department at a school held a student-led assembly for Negro History Week, covering Negro historical advancement through songs, readings, addresses, and quiz; chaired by Mrs. B. R. Christian.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPT. ASSEMBLY
In observance of Negro History Week the Social Science Department presented a well received Assembly Program with students in charge.
Many facets of the historical advancement of the Negro were told through song, readings, addresses and a quiz segment.
Mrs B. R. Christian was chairman for this feature while W. G. Gilbert is department chairman. Other department members are Miss C L. Clement, I. N. Robinson Mrs. M. M. Thorpe and Mrs A. H. Washington.
Student participants included Sylvia Hill, Maryland Gay, Jean Brady Raymond Malone, Linda Cofield Joan Price, Jimmy King, Philip Lewis in addition to contestants, the chorus and band. Principal F. S. McClarin and assistant principal Miss L. S. Harris, were heard in remarks.
In observance of Negro History Week the Social Science Department presented a well received Assembly Program with students in charge.
Many facets of the historical advancement of the Negro were told through song, readings, addresses and a quiz segment.
Mrs B. R. Christian was chairman for this feature while W. G. Gilbert is department chairman. Other department members are Miss C L. Clement, I. N. Robinson Mrs. M. M. Thorpe and Mrs A. H. Washington.
Student participants included Sylvia Hill, Maryland Gay, Jean Brady Raymond Malone, Linda Cofield Joan Price, Jimmy King, Philip Lewis in addition to contestants, the chorus and band. Principal F. S. McClarin and assistant principal Miss L. S. Harris, were heard in remarks.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Negro History Week
School Assembly
Social Science Department
Historical Advancement
Student Participants
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs B. R. Christian
W. G. Gilbert
Miss C L. Clement
I. N. Robinson
Mrs. M. M. Thorpe
Mrs A. H. Washington
Sylvia Hill
Maryland Gay
Jean Brady
Raymond Malone
Linda Cofield
Joan Price
Jimmy King
Philip Lewis
F. S. Mcclarin
Miss L. S. Harris
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs B. R. Christian
W. G. Gilbert
Miss C L. Clement
I. N. Robinson
Mrs. M. M. Thorpe
Mrs A. H. Washington
Sylvia Hill
Maryland Gay
Jean Brady
Raymond Malone
Linda Cofield
Joan Price
Jimmy King
Philip Lewis
F. S. Mcclarin
Miss L. S. Harris
Story Details
The Social Science Department presented an assembly program for Negro History Week, featuring songs, readings, addresses, and a quiz on the historical advancement of the Negro, with students in charge and Mrs. B. R. Christian as chairman.