Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School

Happy Black History Month Southeastern! Y2K fashion was heavily influenced by the Black, Latinx, and other people of color’s communities. It was a collision of streetwear and wearing vintage clothes and it broke the boundaries of fashion at the time. It included wearing baggy clothes, ripped jeans, sneakers, and hoops. Aspects of it were taken and adopted into popular culture despite it starting as a form of expression for the Black community. You still can see the influence of Y2K fashion in what people wear today.

Krumping is an African-American style of street dance popularized in the United States, characterized by free, expressive, exaggerated, and highly energetic movement. The root word krump came from the lyrics of a 1990 song created by two dancers: Ceasare "Tight Eyez" Willis, and Jo'Artis "Big Mijo" Ratti in South Central Los Angeles during the early 2000’s. Krumping has since spread to many countries around the world.

Happy Black History Month Southeastern! During the Great Migration, nearly 175,000 African Americans moved to the Harlem section of Manhattan, giving the neighborhood the largest concentration of Black people in the world. Harlem became a destination for African Americans of all backgrounds. The Harlem Renaissance encompassed poetry and prose, painting and sculpture, jazz and swing, opera and dance. What united these diverse art forms was their realistic presentation of what it meant to be Black in America. This is what writer Langston Hughes called an “expression of our individual dark-skinned selves,” as well as a new militancy in asserting their civil and political rights. The movement brought notice to the great works of African American art, and inspired and influenced future generations of African American artists and intellectuals.

Good morning Southeastern and Happy Black History Month. Today, we are celebrating the Queen Bey, the one and only, BEYONCE. Beyonce is a singer, songwriter, and business woman. Queen Bey has the most grammy wins in history and continues to make music that highlights and empowers feminism, Black womanism, and the queer community. Beyonce will forever be THAT GIRL!

Due to inclement weather, all daytime and evening classes and activities at Southeastern are canceled tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

For Black History Month: According to an article entitled “Health Disparities Among African-Americans” written by Rachel Lutz for Pfizer, African Americans are generally at higher risk for heart diseases, stroke, cancer, asthma, influenza, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. In order to help mitigate these health care disparities, a 2010 American College of Physicians position paper recommended strengthening health literacy among racial and ethnic minorities and creating cultural competency initiatives beginning in medical school for physicians and health care professionals.

Did you know most teenagers can efile taxes for free? See Mrs. Meade in the library for more information and help with setting up an online account and getting your taxes filed this year. It’s easy and it’s free!

Before the Civil Rights movement, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) offered Black Americans one of their only routes to a college degree. These institutions helped Black Americans pursue professional careers, earn graduate degrees, and advance their education in an inclusive environment. They have provided for a space to grow, connect, and show pride towards the Black student community. Some of these schools include Howard University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Hampton University, and Clark Atlanta University.

Today for Black History Month, we take a moment to recognize the victims of the Black Wall Street Massacre. This was a two day white supremacist terrorist massacre that happened in 1921 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tensions rose when Rowland, a Black shoe shiner, was accused of assaulting a white woman. At the courthouse, a mob of white men grew violent towards Rowland and many other Black citizens at the courthouse. The mob quickly grew angry and started to attack Black citizens, set fire to and looted Black owned businesses, and destroyed many Black owned homes in Tulsa. The aftermath of the massacre included 800 people sent to the hospital, 36 people reported dead, millions of dollars in damages, and 10,000 Black citizens were forced to become unhoused. Despite the racial violence, the Black community in Tulsa joined together to rebuild decades later and continue to fight local and state governments for reparations and recognition of what they persevered through.

Happy Black History Month Southeastern! Have you heard of the name Bayard Rustin? Rustin was an African-American leader in the social movements for civil rights, socialism, nonviolence, and gay rights. Rustin was a gay man and, due to criticism over his sexuality, he usually acted as an influential adviser behind the scenes to civil-rights leaders. In the 1980s, he became a public advocate on behalf of gay causes, speaking at events as an activist and supporter of human rights. He died 7 years later at the age of 75.

REMINDER: There will be a Travel Club meeting for all those who are traveling to Greece in April this week on Wednesday 2/7 @ 2:40 p.m. in Mrs. Miller's room (6-106). Please bring passports and insurance cards.

Simone Biles is a Black American artistic gymnast and the most decorated American gymnast in history. She is widely considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time with seven Olympic gymnastics medals. Biles is known for performing extraordinarily difficult skills well. Her 2023 routine on vault and her 2019 routine on floor exercise are the most difficult ever performed in women's artistic gymnastics. Despite facing some hardships in her childhood, including being in multiple foster care homes, Biles dedicated herself to her craft and has become one of the most famous Olympians in the world.

DECA is having a Canned Soup Drive from February 5th to February 16th. There will be boxes in the main office. All donations will be distributed to our Southeastern Community in need. February is National Heart month and nothing warms the heart like a warm bowl of soup so please donate!

Senior shirts are officially on sale and will be available for purchase until Friday, February 16th. Shirts are only $15 each. Check your email for the link to MySchoolBucks to buy now! Don't miss out because this will be your only chance to buy!

Congratulations to the Southeastern Cheerleaders for getting 2nd place and moving on to regionals this past weekend at their league competition. Regionals will be on Sunday, March 3. More details to come!

Happy Black History Month SERSD! You may be asking who do we celebrate during Black History Month? This month, we celebrate and honor all Black people from all periods of history. Doesn’t matter if they were alive during the 1700s or now, we celebrate all contributions and achievements made within the Black community. Before school, please walk around and look at the Door Decorations to learn about the amazing Black leaders we are celebrating this month!

Come support your Southeastern cheerleaders tomorrow, Saturday, February 3rd, at their League Competition at Blackstone Valley Voc Tech. Doors open at 11 AM and the competition starts at 12 PM. Be there to support our talented cheerleaders!

Happy Black History Month SERSD! Why do we celebrate BHM? As a school, we believe it is important to spread awareness, embrace diverse cultures, and celebrate each other’s achievements and histories. For a long time, the Black community was silenced and not included, this month serves as a way to shine light on the Black stories that are often not heard.

SET Seniors, what are your plans after graduation? Scholarships are available for our September Dental and Medical Assisting programs. ALL students from ANY shop can apply! Talk to your guidance counselor or stop by the Technical Institute office Room 2-103. Interested in a Healthcare Career after high school? Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, and Practical Nurse info sessions offered on Saturday, February 10th, 10:00 a.m.--1:00 p.m., right here at 250 Foundry St. Meet the Directors & tour the labs! Register online www.stitech.edu or stop by!

Congratulations Mr. Pariseau on reaching the remarkable milestone of 50 years in education. Your dedication has shaped minds, inspired our community, and influenced staff profoundly. We take pride in celebrating this achievement and express heartfelt gratitude for your immeasurable impact.