Southern
High
Community
Leaders
Famous Communities
Cultural and Community Celebrations
100
Our current building was built in this decade.

What is the 1960s (Fall 1968)?

100

This famous African American orator was known for his stance on non-violence and became a leader in the Southern civil rights movement?

Who is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?

100

This traditional Chinese festival involves lantern displays and marks the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations.

What is Chinatown?

100

This Mexican holiday is celebrated to honor deceased loved ones and includes colorful altars.

What is Día de los Muertos?

200

This local elementary school spent two years at Southern High (1993 to 1995), while their building was being reonvated.

What is Deale Elementary?

200

This Chicago-based community organizer and later U.S. President focused on efforts to improve housing and jobs.

Who is President Barack Obama?

200

This online platform is known for connecting people with shared hobbies and interests in groups called “subreddits.”

What is Reddit?

200

This celebration in India, known as the Festival of Lights, brings communities together to celebrate the victory of light over darkness.

What is Diwali?

300

These five teachers make up the Health, PE, and Dance department.

Who are Matthews, Repass, Mayo, McKay, and Alexander?

300

This South African leader is celebrated for his role in ending apartheid and promoting peace.

Who is Nelson Mandela?

300

This U.S. city is home to the largest LGBTQ+ Pride parade in the country.

What is San Francisco?

300

This Muslim holiday marks the end of Ramadan and involves community prayers and feasting.

What is Eid al-Fitr?

400

This is Southern High's Signature Program, run by Mrs. High

What is "Design: Preservation and Innovation"?

400

This Indian leader is famous for leading a nonviolent resistance movement against British colonial rule?

Who is Mahatma Gandhi?

400

Known for its rich culture and history, this New Orleans neighborhood is famous for its jazz music and Mardi Gras celebrations.

What is the French Quarter?

400

This African-American holiday celebrates family, community, and culture over seven days in December.

What is Kwanzaa?

500

This is the year Mrs. Hopkins became Principal of Southern High School.

What is 2019?

500

This First Lady championed human rights and helped draft the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 

Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?

500

This ancient Greek city-state is considered the birthplace of democracy.

What is Athens?

500

This traditional Chinese festival involves lantern displays and marks the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations.

What is the Lantern Festival?