PASADENA—Curtis May, director of the Office of Reconciliation Ministries, made a presentation at a Black History Month celebration, Feb. 26, at John Marshall Secondary Fundamental School in Pasadena.

Mr. May made the presentation at two assemblies—for grades 6 to 8 and another for grades 9 to 12. About 1,700 students attended.

Mr. May showed a videotape titled Masters of Invention—Making It Happen. He shared some thoughts with the students and teachers on how we all can accomplish what we set our minds and hearts to do regardless of ethnicity, skin color and in most cases, circumstances. "Many heroes of the past have proven that fact against almost insurmountable odds!" he said. He also spoke on oneness in diversity.

Other participants were Jillianne Dunn (10th grade) and Roxanne Bevel (11th grade), who read a positive poem "Why I Am Black." Crystal Neeley (10th grade) also shared an uplifting reading. The audience also heard gospel songs by student Alexandria Parker and guest Darryl Clisby, accompanied on the piano by Timothy Cooley.

"The enthusiasm of the students was highly contagious, and the spontaneity was exciting," Mr. May said.

Mary Bland, assistant principal, organized the students in their part of the program.

SCHOOL PRESENTATION—From left:
Curtis May; Mary Bland, assistant principal;
Steven Miller, principal; Daniele Assael,
assistant principal.

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