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Chair’s Update, October 15, 2021

Posted onOctober 17, 2021October 19, 2021AuthorWebmaster

Additional Discussion Comment: Richard shared the following updates for the History Book: BRICKS, A Play in Two Acts by Elizabeth Webster Watson: Story of Slave Joe Correspondence between Dr. David Gilbert regarding Billy Strayhorn’s Music Side Bars and Correction: Our Read More …

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Chair’s Update, September 17, 2021

Posted onSeptember 19, 2021October 19, 2021AuthorWebmaster

Outside Security Light Update: I have been given the approval to move forward with this. I will be contacting Jimmy Willis to get a quote and give it to Andy Gregg for approval. This expenditure will be paid by the Read More …

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Chair’s Update, August 20, 2021

Posted onAugust 20, 2021August 20, 2021AuthorWebmaster

Events Saturday, September 4: (??) School Open/Time. Must have a greeter to be open! Sunday, September 5: (??) School Open/Time. Must have a greeter to be open! Friday, September 17, 2:00pm: OLLI Zoom Meeting from MHARS Saturday, October 2, 10:00am-5:00pm: Read More …

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Chair’s Update, July 16, 2021

Posted onJuly 20, 2021August 20, 2021AuthorWebmaster

Dr. Hoffman presented Rosenwald School Program to the NC School Superintendent School Updates Insulation and OSB Board in place Stucco on the Block Landscaping Fabric in place around stucco to keep mud off the walls Painting Complete in Classrooms Locks Read More …

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Minutes – March 19, 2021

Posted onMarch 20, 2021April 27, 2021AuthorWebmaster

MHARS Friends Meeting, Friday, March 19th, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at the MHARS school building. Minutes provided by Fatimah’ Rashida Shabazz. This was our first meeting held inside the school in approximately 5 to 6 months. It is all painted Read More …

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Planning Committee Meeting Notes – 8/10/2018

Posted onAugust 15, 2018October 15, 2018AuthorWebmaster

Meeting participants: Willa, David, Fatimah, Richard, Lauren, Wallace, Andy, Dan, Les, Charity ALUMNI RELATIONS Fatimah is working on an alumni update package; Richard provided some feedback, including an update of new members with their pictures. She would like to get Read More …

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Planning Committee Meeting Notes – 7/13/2018

Posted onJuly 15, 2018October 15, 2018AuthorWebmaster

Meeting participants: Willa, David, Fatimah, Richard, Lauren REVIEW AGENDA & MEETING NOTES ALUMNI RELATIONS Fatimah received an email from PAGE to do an interview; will try to do the interview and include Sarah Hart Communications: original goal was send out Read More …

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Planning Committee Meeting Notes 3/16/2018

Posted onMarch 30, 2018April 16, 2018AuthorWebmaster

Meeting participants: Willa, David, Fatimah, Richard, Dan, Lauren, Les, Wallace, Pauline, Edwin, Charity REVIEW AGENDA & MEETING NOTES ALUMNI RELATIONS Mailed 70ish invitations to alumni about the book interviews; Fatimah only received 2 responses. This could because of bad experiences Read More …

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Planning Committee Meeting Notes 2/9/2018

Posted onFebruary 16, 2018April 16, 2018AuthorWebmaster

Meeting participants: Willa, David, Fatimah, Richard, Dan, Lauren, Les REVIEW AGENDA & MEETING NOTES ALUMNI RELATIONS We’ve lost an alum this year: Fox Koon (Ms. Gardenheight’s brother); and 2 last year We received an invitation from Marti Rosner & Frye Read More …

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Planning Committee Meeting Notes – 11/10/2017

Posted onNovember 20, 2017February 15, 2018AuthorWebmaster

Meeting Participants: Willa, David, Fatimah, Richard, Pauline, Edwin, Charity, Les, Lauren ALUMNI RELATIONS: no update Fatimah visited the Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC. They did a good job of displaying her grandfather’s jacket as a part of its train exhibit. Read More …

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Historical Notes 1905-1927

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Board of Education Minutes 1905-1966

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    • About Us
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    • Subscribe to our Newsletter
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  • History
    • “Our Story, This Place” MHARS History Book (2022)
    • The Vision of Dr. Booker T. Washington & Mr. Julius Rosenwald
    • History Overview
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    • Rosenwald Funds for Long Ridge
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