The French Club
By Emmanuella Oluyomi
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The French club is run by French teacher Ms. Nezius. They meet bi-weekly on Wednesdays. The French club has been around for a long time and Ms. Nezius has been the advisor for the last 3 years, excluding last year as the club was not around. The president of the club is Mame (Nhyira) Haizel. Other positions include a vice president, treasurer, and secretary. A typical day in the club involves games, activities, and discussions on future activities and fundraisers. Their fundraising goal this year is to go to a French restaurant or museum to be more immersed in French culture. The club’s purpose is to expand the knowledge of French culture outside class and for students with different cultures to share them with each other. The French club hopes to keep a lasting memory in Hillside High School and that these memories are shared with students outside of the club. The school is immensely diverse, so learning new cultures will provide students with a wide range of knowledge that can be utilized outside of school. A word used to describe the club would be “diversity” as they are open to everyone that has an interest in French culture or a desire to share their culture with others. We are inviting you to join the French club as it is incredibly welcoming and there is a guarantee to learn more. See Ms. Nezius or listen to the announcements for information about the next meeting.
Are you interested in joining a club that discusses issues women face? Do you want to have a safe space to talk to other women about your problems? Help the student body build this new club by answering the survey below.
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Sisters in Strength
Feelings of shared interest and support among women.
Mission:
The Hillside High School community strives to educate and create a comfortable environment for its people. Our mission is not only to provide further education on the history of women, but also provide security and a safe haven for us girls. This goal will be achieved through volunteering together, delivering advice, discussing media, and participating in team building activities.
Vision:
Our vision is to ensure that all women across the High Schools community come together and unite as one.
Values:
We will prioritize confidentiality and respect in order to create a sisterhood. We want people to feel comfortable enough to trust that what is said in the room, does not leave it.
Ruby Bridges' Walk to School
November 3, 2023
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November 14 is Ruby Bridges' Day. This date commemorates the first day that six year old attended the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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When Bridges' family moved to New Orleans, her mother insisted that she attend Frantz Elementary, which was the elementary school closest to their home. Her mother wanted her daughter to receive an education and opportunities that were unavailable to her. The school district did not admit Ruby right away, so her family had to go through the court system in order to integrate the school.
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Bridges had to walk through crowds of White Americans protesting the integration as she went to her first grade class. One day, a woman held a black baby doll in a coffin as she walked past. Bridges was escorted by U.S. Marshalls to school every day of her first grade school year. She graduated from a desegregated high school and became a travel agent. She became a lifelong activist and established The Ruby Bridges Foundation in order to promote tolerance and create change in education.
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The Hillside Public School District joined in celebration on October 4, 2023 for National Walk to School Day.
Video Courtesy of Ronald Williamson
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Behind the Wheel Driver Education.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
3 June
Senior Awards Night
@6:30 p.m.
4 June
Italian Ice Sale
Sponsored by Junior Class
@3:30 p.m.
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5 June
Bake Sale
Sponsored by Sophomore Class
@3:30 p.m.
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6 June
Senior Prom
@Clifton Valley Regency