Opening Doors to Black History
In celebration of black history month, classroom doors are decorated
Classroom doors were decorated throughout Black History Month to celebrate black excellence and pride. -Moira Grace McGuan
Classroom doors were decorated to celebrate Black History Month during the month of February. These doors include quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. to images celebrating black women, providing a visual into black excellence throughout history as students and teachers walk through the halls. This project was headed by Erin Mauch, an English teacher.
-Lauren Sheperd, Web Managing Editor
Journalism II students wrote the cutlines for each of the photos in the gallery.
The door to Room 103, where Tana Thompson works as an intervention specialist, displays images and information about civil rights activist Corretta Scott King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Another figure portrayed is Kelly Miller, a black intellectual. The door also displays Ernest Just, who was a black biologist known for discovering the role of cell surfaces in the development of an organism. Two other figures on the board are Martha Euphemia Lofton Haynes (the first black woman to earn a Ph.D in mathematics), and Emlen Tunnell, the first defensive back to be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. “The theme of our door was ‘Hidden Figures in Black History.’ Our class recently watched the movie ‘Hidden Figures’ while discussing the real-world application of math concepts we have studied in class,” Thompson said. “We thought decorating our door with uncommonly celebrated African Americans who have made great contributions to the math field, and the world as a whole, would be a great idea! Students selected people that they connected with or were inspired by after conducting research.”
-Nikolai Ewing
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About the 'Riter
David Vahey, Visuals Managing Editor
David Vahey (‘21) is in his fourth year with The Shakeite. He is currently the Visual Managing Editor alongside Alona Miller. As a Journalism I Reporter freshman year, David began his interest in photo-journalism and improved his skills throughout the year. He is excited to add his talent to The Shakerite this year. David also plays on the school soccer team. Outside of school, he loves skiing, traveling and hanging out with friends and family.
