Sankofa – The Shakerite

“This is not an ordinary high school student. This is a student with poise and she has experience. You could just tell. She carries herself in a very confident way,” music teacher Mario Clopton-Zymler said.

COVID-19 Forces Exchange Student to Return

May 9, 2020

Performing For Black Excellence

Performing For Black Excellence

February 25, 2020

'Rite Idea: Auch for Education

‘Rite Idea: Auch for Education

November 1, 2019

A Persisting Culture of Ignorance

A Persisting Culture of Ignorance

May 21, 2019

Seniors initiate the tradition that begins the Sankofa performance.

Sankofa Family Reunion: An Outlet for Students and a Call for Reflection

March 4, 2019

Producer Lawrence Butler (‘13), teaches Sankofa performers how to work a soundboard.

Leading Us Through History

February 26, 2018

Sankofa poster adverstising pre-show and real showings.

Current Events Spur Raw Sankofa Preview

February 24, 2017

Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings addresses an audience of students, teachers, parents and community members at the annual State of The Schools Meeting.

Hutchings Updates the State of the Schools

March 3, 2016

In an announcement made Thursday, Feb. 25, Principal Reed called for students to honor Trayvon Martin by

‘Rite Idea: Take a Stand — and the Consequences

March 3, 2016

Sankofa members put their hoods up for a 10-second moment of silence to honor Trayvon Martin during the Feb. 26 Sankofa performance.

Reed Responds to Last Week’s Hoods-Up Act

March 2, 2016

Sankofa Portrays Powerful Messages

March 1, 2016

The poster advertising

A Reflection on Hoods Up

February 27, 2016

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