Port Charlotte High School Diversity College and Cultural Activities Fair
On Thursday, February 6, 2020, Port Charlotte High School produced our first “Diversity College and Cultural Activities Fair” to celebrate Black History Month. The event was sponsored by Mr. Long (Principal) and Dr. Curtis (Assistant Principal) along with the newly formed Diversity And Reunification Team (D.A.R.T.) club of Port Charlotte High School comprised of eight students and two administrators, the club was created to enhance the cultural climate on the school campus. The event included 14 past and present African-American Historian projects created by the D.A.R.T. club members, College-Recruiters attended including Florida Southwestern College, Florida State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Keiser University, Beacon College, and South Florida College, Military Recruiters (Navy & Marines), ACT & SAT Preparation presented by Dr. Bishop (Assistant Principal), and Destination Graduation Representatives of Port Charlotte High School & Charlotte High School. The student-led event was attended by approximately 300 plus students, parents, and/or community members. This event was established to showcase our African-American Historians and celebrate “Black History Month” with offering post-secondary opportunities and to acknowledging our nation’s perspective leaders.
African-American Historians List:
JACKIE ROBINSON
MARIAN ANDERSON
DAISY BATES
CLAUDETTE COLVIN
MAULANA KARENGA
IRA FREDERICK ALRIDGE
BLANCHE BRUCE
MARTIN LUTHER KING
SAMUEL ELMER INES
(ALYCE) FAYE WATTLETON
MARY ELIZA CHURCH TERRELL
BARRACK OBAMA
TUSKEEGEE AIRMEN
KOBE BRYANT
DART Members:
Mr. Long-Principal
Dr. Curtis-Assistant Principal
Grant Stacey
Carson McNamara
Michelle Bifaretti
Lauren Collins
Ja’Nyrein Washington
Ileah Bonzi
Olivia Olson
Axel Dillomes
Port Charlotte High School Club Participants:
D.A.R.T.
PCHS’ ATHLETICS
Key Club
Student Government Association
Key Club
National Honor Society
Captain’s Club
Cheerleading
Chess Club
Gay Straight Alliance
ACT/SAT Preparation Club
ROTC