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The student news site of Carlisle High School

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The student news site of Carlisle High School

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The Story of Emma T. McGowan: Celebrating Carlisle's Black History

The Story of Emma T. McGowan: Celebrating Carlisle’s Black History

Jenna Coller and Ryleigh Underwood February 27, 2024

Nearly two centuries ago, Carlisle Area School District became the first chartered public school in Pennsylvania, providing classes to over 800 students across fifteen schools within the first year. These...

Black History Month is honored in this Swartz display to showcase the rich past of African Americans.  While this is a good start, we need to do more to fully embrace the importance of Black History Month.

Cultural awareness: More attention needs to be given to Black History Month (Editorial)

Heidi Heinlein, Perspectives Editor February 27, 2019

The month of February is dedicated to the appreciation of black history in order to bring awareness and remembrance to those who helped make our present the way it is currently. It is an important matter...

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