1. Welcome to Oakland Catholic High School! Spirituality, Scholarship, Service

2. Today is Tuesday February 17 DAY 5

3. All art work from Semester one must be picked up by February 18. Work not claimed by the 18th will no longer be available.

4. The Science Fiction Fantasy Club will be holding a meeting in Ms. Day's room after school this Thursday, February 19th. This week's theme will be science fiction and fantasy in Disney! There will be food.

6. Mr. Flohr’s first session of Getting Ready for College is Wed from 2:45 to 4:45. Last minute walk ins are welcome.

7. OAKLAND CATHOLIC STUDENTS You are cordially invited to join the CCHS Ping Pong club!! CCHS Table Tennis Club Coach/Sponsor: Mark Krotec mckrotec@yahoo.com 412-916-2439mckrotec@yahoo.com Activity Descriptor: Based on student interest, the following options are available: Individual Round Robin Pool Play- includes weekly ranking updates, awards, etc. Play Wednesdays + Thursdays 3-5. Team Play: players draft teams and compete in a league format. Personal training/coaching. Interscholastic play – possible matches against other schools. Entry to our POTTC league play, and new POTTC Junior Play. The POTTC is poised to initiate a Junior Table Tennis Venue. Players under 18 years of age are invited to take advantage of a choice of: 1. Match play 2. Clinic-style training 3. Personal coaching.

8. Saint Sebastian CYM presents Godspell Friday March 20 @ 7:30 pm Saturday March 21 @ 2 pm & 7:30 pm Sunday March 22 @ 2 pm No admission charge; free-will donations are accepted to benefit our Parish Project Hope in Appalachia and the Diocesan Mission in Chimbote, Peru All performances are in Getty Hall (our school gymnasium).

9. Black History Month

10. Inventors and New Discoveries!

16. Historical Figures!

17. Ziryab: Abu l-Hasan Ali Ibn Nafi(789- 857) A polymath, with knowledge in astronomy, geography, meteorology, botanics, cosmetics, culinary art and fashion He also introduced the use of crystal as a container for drinks, which was more effective than metal. Prior to his time, food was served plainly on platters on bare tables, as was the case with the Romans. Popularized Hygiene through introducing a deodorant he created to eliminate bad odors, promoted morning and evening baths, and emphasized maintaining personal hygiene. Introduced new cuisine and the three course meal

18. Alessandro De Medici Alessandro de' Medici called "il Moro", Duke of Penne and also Duke of Florence, was ruler of Florence from 1530 until 1537. Alessandro De Medici

20. George Washington Carver George Washington Carver was born on a farm near Diamond, Missouri, in Newton County about 1865. George Washington Carver was a world-famous chemist who made important agricultural discoveries and inventions. His research on peanuts, sweet potatoes, and other products helped poor southern farmers vary their crops and improve their diets. Carver was the First nation memorial erected in honor of an African American. George Carver’s research and instruction helped poor southern farmers, both white and black, change their farming practices and improve their diets. - People from all over the world asked Carver for agricultural advice because he was able to show farmers how to maximize plant production and improve the soil at very little cost. He stressed the importance of planting peanuts to upgrade the quality of the soil, which had been depleted from years of planting cotton. He also created and tested many recipes in his laboratory. He also became known as a promoter of racial equality. People who wanted to improve race relations in America asked for Carver’s help. During the 1920’s and 1930’s, he traveled throughout the South delivering his message of racial harmony.

22. The mayor of New York City appointed Bolin as a judge on July 22, 1939. She was the first Black woman judge; and was reconfirmed by the next three mayors, serving for ten years.