BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME;VALUE=TEXT:Calendar of Events PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8a3a984b-0a21-4e7e-bcf5-313d0728faf2@austinisd.org DTSTAMP:20230113T102339Z SUMMARY:African American Heritage Celebration Program DTSTART:20230225T003000Z DTEND:20230225T023000Z ORGANIZER:¼öƬapp DESCRIPTION:This program started in 1983 under the leadership of former AIS D Associate Superintendent William Charles Akins. This is the 40th Annual African American Heritage Celebration\, it is an annual event. It is an op portunity for AISD to celebrate the academic achievements of our students\ , the dedication and leadership of staff members and the commitment of our community partners. We honor over two hundred and fifty (200) students\, approximately ten (8) AISD staff members and various community leaders. Ou r prize structure awards textbook scholarships to our Top Senior Scholars once they have been accepted into college. The scholars in grades 6-8 are awarded prizes based on how they place in the essay or arts contest. Each year the African American Heritage Committee selects a high school to show case the talent at the school and to host the program. This year the commi ttee has chosen Travis Early College High School and the theme is "Buildin g the Future from the Lessons of the Past." This year the event is in pers on on Friday\, February 24\, at the ¼öƬapp Performing Arts Center\, 15 00 Barbara Jordan Blvd\, Austin\, TX 78723. LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T193051Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR