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Attention all Foothill students of African Ancestry who will be transferring, graduating or earning their associate degree: Harambee 2001 is your ceremony! The rites of passage celebration marks the achievements of students of African ancestry who will be graduating, transferring, or receiving a certificate. The ceremony, to be held in Room 1301 will begin promptly at 4 pm on Friday, June 29, with a light reception following. Plan to attend one of the brief rehearsals on either Thursday, June 28, at noon in Room 1301 or June 29th at 3 pm in Room 1301. There will be plenty of time for a meal/transition for those of you who are also planning to attend Foothill’s graduation in the stadium at 7:30 p.m.

All are welcome to witness the ceremony that will begin with a call of the drums to Room 1301. If you are eligible not just to attend, but to PARTICIPATE, please contact Nicole Gray at (650) 949-7175 and leave your name. The Harambee 2001 Planning Committee is hard at work to plan yet another inspired, Afrocentric graduation rites of passage. Don’t miss out! This will be an unforgettable, affirming experience.

The Harambee speaker is Foothill graduate Saree Mading (formerly Saree Boult) at right. Saree recently moved back to East Palo Alto, where she is currently a full-time teacher. She is actively involved in her neighborhood and community as well as in efforts to help refugees of Southern Sudan, her husband’s home. Foothill warmly welcomes Saree back to campus to take center stage and inspire the Harambee Class of 2001.

On Saturday, April 21, African American Network members attended their first spring retreat at the Wildwood Manor clubhouse in Sunnyvale. April Henderson, our gracious host, worked diligently with the planning committee to ensure a successful event. Dr. Octave V. Baker of Communications Training Consultants facilitated the retreat. Organizational goals were established to guide the future direction of our efforts as we advocate for the success of students of African ancestry.


	June 2001	Volume 4

Harambee 2001 Spring Retreat AAN Board Thanks Supporters AAN Faculty & Staff News Juanita Croft Wins Recognition Award Todd Gilbert in Concert Counselor Nominated for BOG Award Jean Thomas, Pass the Torch Founder, Honored Donald Dorsey Promoted to Dean Foothill Reaches Out to Silver Creek... Bon Voyage to Speech instructor Norman McLeod Establishes DJ Business Year in Review Faith, Courage & Appreciation Message from a Rap Artist Commerating 92 Years Students in the News Confidently, Proudly.. African American History Month...Reflections
	by Natalia Menendez, Foothill Instructor Attention all Foothill students of African Ancestry who will be transferring, graduating or earning their associate degree: Harambee 2001 is your ceremony! The rites of passage celebration marks the achievements of students of African ancestry who will be graduating, transferring, or receiving a certificate. The ceremony, to be held in Room 1301 will begin promptly at 4 pm on Friday, June 29, with a light reception following. Plan to attend one of the brief rehearsals on either Thursday, June 28, at noon in Room 1301 or June 29th at 3 pm in Room 1301. There will be plenty of time for a meal/transition for those of you who are also planning to attend Foothill’s graduation in the stadium at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to witness the ceremony that will begin with a call of the drums to Room 1301. If you are eligible not just to attend, but to PARTICIPATE, please contact Nicole Gray at (650) 949-7175 and leave your name. The Harambee 2001 Planning Committee is hard at work to plan yet another inspired, Afrocentric graduation rites of passage. Don’t miss out! This will be an unforgettable, affirming experience. The Harambee speaker is Foothill graduate Saree Mading (formerly Saree Boult) at right. Saree recently moved back to East Palo Alto, where she is currently a full-time teacher. She is actively involved in her neighborhood and community as well as in efforts to help refugees of Southern Sudan, her husband’s home. Foothill warmly welcomes Saree back to campus to take center stage and inspire the Harambee Class of 2001. On Saturday, April 21, African American Network members attended their first spring retreat at the Wildwood Manor clubhouse in Sunnyvale. April Henderson, our gracious host, worked diligently with the planning committee to ensure a successful event. Dr. Octave V. Baker of Communications Training Consultants facilitated the retreat. Organizational goals were established to guide the future direction of our efforts as we advocate for the success of students of African ancestry.