The Minneapolis North High Class of 1998 TEN YEAR Reunion will be held on the evenings of Saturday August 23rd and Sunday August 24th in Minneapolis. Save the Date and Check back at the end of the week for details. Spread the word!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
The Old Grisham Returns
Best-selling author John Grisham's newest novel hit the stands today. 'The Appeal' is his first legal thriller since 2004 and this times he has thrown politics into the mix (appropriately). Grisham hit our high school years hard with several best selling novels.
The Chamber in 1994-The Rainmaker in 1995- The Runaway Jury in 1996- The Partner in 1997 and the Street Lawyer in 1998. At the movies Grisham saw huge success with the blockbuster based on his book 'A Time to Kill' in 1996 starring Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, & Matthew McConaughey. Other movies adapted from Grisham's novels include The Pelican Brief and the Runaway Jury.
Monday, January 28, 2008
You still have time
If you missed the chance to register your Kindergarten-4th grader in Khalid-El Amins Basketball league you still have time. You can download the forms from the website at El-Aminbasketball.com or call (952) 933-1786.
They're coming...
In anticipation of Super Tuesday chaos presidential candidates John Edwards and Barack
Obama both have announced that they will be visiting the twin cities this week. Candidate Mike Huckabee's wife will also be in town this week.
Obama both have announced that they will be visiting the twin cities this week. Candidate Mike Huckabee's wife will also be in town this week.
Democrat John Edwards will visit a St. Paul union hall on Tuesday. Republican Mike Huckabee's wife, Janet Huckabee, is schedule to appear in Roseville and St. Louis Park today.
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak (who heads Obama's Minnesota campaign) announced that Obama will be in town on Saturday although the location has yet to be determined.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Fred Thompson Withdraws from Presidential Race
Fred Thompson, the actor turned politician best known his role of district attorney on NBC's "Law & Order" has officially pulled out of the presidential race. Money had already been tight, and after losing in all primary’s to date he ran out of it altogether.
Thompson’s campaign was very short lived. He only officially announced he was running in September. The former Republican Senator from Tennessee decided to forgo the Republican debate in New Hampshire to announce his candidacy on Jay Leno. He later finished on the bottom in the New Hampshire primary held on January 8, 2008.
Thompson’s campaign was very short lived. He only officially announced he was running in September. The former Republican Senator from Tennessee decided to forgo the Republican debate in New Hampshire to announce his candidacy on Jay Leno. He later finished on the bottom in the New Hampshire primary held on January 8, 2008.
Publicity over politics, did he leave the gate on the wrong foot?
Stephen King's Newest Character is from Minneapolis
Best-Selling Author Stephen King is back again, but with a new perspective on change, and a new book with character from Minneapolis. King’s newest release “Duma Key” is also a bit different from his others. IT takes place in Florida and not in his home State of Maine like most of his other stories.In the book, Minneapolis building contractor Edgar Freemantle moves to Florida and takes up art after being injured in a construction accident. His new life takes another turn when the supernatural intrudes. The story draws on King’s real life experience, after he was struck by a van while walking near his summer home in North Lovell in 1999.
In September, King turned 60 and started to embrace change. King has always been a democatic supporter and his newfound attitude on change has led him to declared his support for Illinois Senator Barack Obama.
“We need a big change," King said. "It's an amazing thing to see the two front runners be a woman and a black man. Obama has the least baggage of the two and is willing to try new things. It wouldn't be business as usual. Also it would do wonders for us in the world community to have a black man in the White House," he said.
Duma Key is available in stores today. ($28)
Monday, January 21, 2008
Reflection on Civil Rights on this Martin Luther King Holiday
In the years since his assassination on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. has evolved from a prominent civil rights leader into the Icon for the civil rights movement in the United States.
Frank Atlas, North High graduate (1970) and father of 98er Maia Atlas remembers the times of the civil rights mov
ement lead by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. North High school at the time was the premier high school in Minnesota. Behind the walls of North High, the atmosphere reflected that of the goal of Dr. King. Students and faculty were able to work together in a place where the struggles of the time seemed to have been extracted and disposed of. As the scene inside seemed to be painted in harmony, just outside the school doors there was a different picture.
“I remember when [African-Americans] weren’t allowed on Broadway at certain times of the day.”
The silent rules of Broadway and the tension on the North side was fueled by the civil rights demonstrations in the south, segregated neighborhoods dominated by the Jewish, and a very small minority population. In fact the year that Dr. King was assassinated the African American population in Minnesota was 2-3%. The “black section” of North Minneapolis in the 60s was a strip on Plymouth Avenue not far from where North High Stands today. In 1966 and 1967 riots broke out in the area which resulted in the burning of buildings. As firefighters tussled with the flames, the National Guard was called to extinguish the chaos. The concern of violence changed the politics of the state with voters turning out to elect the official who showed the most support for the police.
The eruptions in Minneapolis were faint pulses, as the heart of the fight for civil rights moved across the nation making the history that we know today. These scenes have been played over and over again for our generation as we have tried to capture the passion of Dr. King and his dream for equality.
Today Dr. King and the civil rights movement has made leaps and bounds but also seems to have a long way to go.
Take time today to reflect on how you can carry on the dream and share this history with your loved ones.
King Day Events Minneapolis & St. Paul
Speakers, food, arts, crafts and you performances at Powderhorn Park Community Center 3400 15th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
View Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I have a Dream" speech on the hour, reception at 7 p.m. at Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn Center.
MLK Convocation at Augsburg College, Hoversten Chapel/ Foss Center, 625 22nd Avenue South, Minneapolis at 1 p.m.
Music, dance and speaker at the MLK Celebration at Whittier Park, 425 26th St. W., Minneapolis at 1 p.m.
Candlelight Peace Walk at Martin Luther King Park, 4055 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis at 6 p.m.
The Tubman Family Alliance Benefit Concert featuring female artists at The Minnesota Music Cafe, 501 Payne Ave., St. Paul from 6-9 p.m.
Ninth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration at Sundin Music Hall at Hamline University, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, St. Paul at 4 p.m.
King Day Television Broadcasts
6:30 PM (CST)
BET-Boycott the movie. Dr. Martin Luther King lead a1955 bus protest.
7:OO PM (CST)]
PBS-Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
TV1-MLK: A Dream Deferred
On the Web
NPR Morning Addition- Photographer Chronicles Martin Luther King Murals
Frank Atlas, North High graduate (1970) and father of 98er Maia Atlas remembers the times of the civil rights mov
ement lead by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. North High school at the time was the premier high school in Minnesota. Behind the walls of North High, the atmosphere reflected that of the goal of Dr. King. Students and faculty were able to work together in a place where the struggles of the time seemed to have been extracted and disposed of. As the scene inside seemed to be painted in harmony, just outside the school doors there was a different picture.“I remember when [African-Americans] weren’t allowed on Broadway at certain times of the day.”
The silent rules of Broadway and the tension on the North side was fueled by the civil rights demonstrations in the south, segregated neighborhoods dominated by the Jewish, and a very small minority population. In fact the year that Dr. King was assassinated the African American population in Minnesota was 2-3%. The “black section” of North Minneapolis in the 60s was a strip on Plymouth Avenue not far from where North High Stands today. In 1966 and 1967 riots broke out in the area which resulted in the burning of buildings. As firefighters tussled with the flames, the National Guard was called to extinguish the chaos. The concern of violence changed the politics of the state with voters turning out to elect the official who showed the most support for the police.
The eruptions in Minneapolis were faint pulses, as the heart of the fight for civil rights moved across the nation making the history that we know today. These scenes have been played over and over again for our generation as we have tried to capture the passion of Dr. King and his dream for equality.
Today Dr. King and the civil rights movement has made leaps and bounds but also seems to have a long way to go.
Take time today to reflect on how you can carry on the dream and share this history with your loved ones.
King Day Events Minneapolis & St. Paul
Speakers, food, arts, crafts and you performances at Powderhorn Park Community Center 3400 15th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
View Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I have a Dream" speech on the hour, reception at 7 p.m. at Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn Center.
MLK Convocation at Augsburg College, Hoversten Chapel/ Foss Center, 625 22nd Avenue South, Minneapolis at 1 p.m.
Music, dance and speaker at the MLK Celebration at Whittier Park, 425 26th St. W., Minneapolis at 1 p.m.
Candlelight Peace Walk at Martin Luther King Park, 4055 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis at 6 p.m.
The Tubman Family Alliance Benefit Concert featuring female artists at The Minnesota Music Cafe, 501 Payne Ave., St. Paul from 6-9 p.m.
Ninth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration at Sundin Music Hall at Hamline University, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, St. Paul at 4 p.m.
King Day Television Broadcasts
6:30 PM (CST)
BET-Boycott the movie. Dr. Martin Luther King lead a1955 bus protest.
7:OO PM (CST)]
PBS-Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
TV1-MLK: A Dream Deferred
On the Web
NPR Morning Addition- Photographer Chronicles Martin Luther King Murals
Friday, January 18, 2008
Weekly Newscap
MLK's family expecting first grandchild.
Inside the MPD.
Sgt. Charlie Adams is suing Chief of police Tim Dolan for making comments to the public that he alleges were false and defamatory. The story.
Martin Luther King III is expected to announce over the weekend, that he is not only married to his long time love, but that they are also expecting a child. This will be Martin Luther King Jr's firt grandchild.
Overextend your way into a hole & then spend your way out.
On Friday President Bush called for up to $150 billion in tax relief for consumers and bu
siness. Congress,already hard at work on an economic rescue attempt, proposing to pump up money for food stamps, jobless benefits and tax rebates. The hope is that people would immediately spend those rebates and give the economy a boost.
On Friday President Bush called for up to $150 billion in tax relief for consumers and bu
siness. Congress,already hard at work on an economic rescue attempt, proposing to pump up money for food stamps, jobless benefits and tax rebates. The hope is that people would immediately spend those rebates and give the economy a boost. 
Inside the MPD.Sgt. Charlie Adams is suing Chief of police Tim Dolan for making comments to the public that he alleges were false and defamatory. The story.
Leaps and bounds for Asian-Americans in the Arts.
After 15 years of performing in smaller theaters around the Twin Cities, the Asian-American company Theater Mu is getting some welcome exposure in high-profile venues. Walleye Kid the Musical will play at the Ordway Theatre through Feb 3rd. This is a huge milestone for the Asian American community. When Rich Shiomi created the company in 1992 there was hardly any Asian actors and virtually no material that dealt with Asian experience.
The land of the free, at a price (of course).
Juashaunna Kelly, A high school senior and devout Muslim was disqualified from a high school track meet last weekend in D.C., because of her custom-made outfit. For three seasons she has worn the same unitard that covers most of her body. The outfit allows her to compete while adhering to her Muslim faith, which forbids displaying any skin other than the face and hands.
Juashaunna Kelly, A high school senior and devout Muslim was disqualified from a high school track meet last weekend in D.C., because of her custom-made outfit. For three seasons she has worn the same unitard that covers most of her body. The outfit allows her to compete while adhering to her Muslim faith, which forbids displaying any skin other than the face and hands.
El-Amin Basketball League
North High Graduate (1997) and International Basketball Extraordinaire Khalid El-Amin is hosting a basketball league this winter for BOYS AND GIRLS in Grades Kindergarten - 4th. Registration will be held at North High Sunday January 20th from 12pm-3pm .
For more information contact info@el-aminbasketball.com
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Don't Be A Stranger
Now that the year is officially underway the heat it ia time to get on the reunion plane. While Class of 98 President Mitchell Williams is working with a handful of classmates to get the planning done. You can keep an eye on things by checking out this blog. Have a question? Comments? Post it here.
Don't be a stranger!
Jog your memory
Can you believe that it has been ten years already? Ten years ago we were thinking of that personal message we were to write for the back of the yearbook. I hope you didn't forget anybody.
Hear are some memorable events that happened in January 1998
Hear are some memorable events that happened in January 1998
Smoking is banned in all California bars and restaurants (Jan. 1)
Nineteen European nations agree to forbid cloning humans. (Jan. 12)
The Denver Broncos win Super Bowl XXXII (Jan.25)
President Bill Clinton publicly denies having "sexual relations" with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. (Jan. 26)
So 98ers what do you remember?
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