Themes:
People of EPA
Economic Development - Ravenswood High School Site/Ravenswood Gateway 101
Sports & Recreation
Immigration - Black & African-American
Education - Ravenswood High School
Subjects:
Mothers for Equal Education, Mr. Gradiska, Nate Branch, Deidra Wright
Date of Creation or Publication:
10/27/2023
Creator
Sharifa Wilson
Donor
Deidra Wright
Language
English
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Interview of Deidra Wright by Sharifa Wilson in Las Vegas, Nevada, about Ravenswood High School. Topics include: born in SF; followed her sister who moved to the Gardens neighborhood in EPA; Ravenswood High School class of 1963; her school activities; school especially known for sports; memorable teacher; why proud to be an alumnus; why the school closed; notable people; vision for East Palo Alto; and the Ravenswood Shopping Center.
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