The Community School Board has been busy over the past six months establishing a school program. At first it was called the Community School; then, when classes were held at Hamilton School, it began to be called the Hamilton Area Community School.
Meanwhile, others were interested in identifying the school by the area it serves, namely the Skinker-DeBaliviere Area. The members of the Board were at an impasse.
At this point a completely new approach was taken, certainly in the spirit of the times, and the name People’s Community School was suggested. A majority agreed, so this is now the official name of the community school. The fact that the Board felt it necessary to have an official name shows their confidence in the permanence of the school. Meanwhile, the Board is making every effort to locate more sewing machines for the sewing classes and typewriters for the typing classes. Plans are under way to continue the Black Literature class and art seems to be assured a place in the program for the spring semester. If teachers can be found, a movie program is also under consideration.
Originally published in The Paper, December 1970.
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