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"A Legacy of Justice: A Building of Opportunity"

Building Dedication of Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School

October 18, 2005

Board Chair Kevin Downey welcomes guests to the ceremony.

 

Students provide tours of the new facility.

 

Thurgood Marshall Academy Staff and Supporters Cut the Ribbon (pictured left to right): Anne Evans, Principal, A. Kiger Savoy Elementary School; Josephine Baker, DC Public Charter School Board; Deborah Gist, DC State Education Office; Calvin Cafritz, The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; Mary Filardo, 21st Century School Fund; Katie Herman, TMA's Managing Director; Joshua Kern, TMA's Co-Founder & President; Doris Olaseha, TMA parent; Brittnee Flowers, TMA student; Mayor Anthony Williams; and Ward 8 Council Member Marion Barry.

 

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and Senator Mary Landrieu served as honorary hosts for a reception in the school's new library.