Phoebe Macon's Blog (11)

THIS COMPTON CENTENNIAL FOOTBALL TEAM IS HUNGRY

By Bill Plaschke, L.A. Times

New Coach Jimmy Nolan gives instruction during practice at Compton Centennial High, where players use the bushes behind the end zone (background, right) for bathroom breaks because they have no restrooms near their field. (…

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Dr. Eric Cornwell "STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON" Wins The 2010 Cecil Cutting Award!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Senior Erik Henderson, 17, poses a question to UC San Diego professor Tony Haymet, who was visiting Compton High School to talk about a new summer program Compton students could attend at UCSD. (Genaro Molina, Los Angeles Times / May 3, 2010)

University leaders are visiting Compton High for discussions about race, working with teachers on joint science programs, and lining up scholarships for students to attend a summer…

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CONGRATULATIONS LONZO ON BEING FEATURED IN THE L.A. SENTINEL NEWSPAPER on Thursday April 8, 2010.

WE YOUR CLASSMATES LOVE YOU & ARE EXTREMELY PROUD OF YOU. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK THAT YOU ARE DOING IN THE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS/INDUSTRY!!



Love and Blessings, Phoebe… Continue

The small pleasures you enjoy that are worth more than anything money can buy, like walking on the beach and flying paper airplanes with your children. Since one of the key tenets of happiness is being able to savor small pleasures, here's a list of 101 delights that are worth enjoying today (not all in one day, though!). Let's try to come up with 101 more in the comments!





001-coloring (yes, grown-ups can do it, too)

002-crisp cotton sheets… Continue

New Drug in Schools...



Please pass this on even if you do not have kids in school. Parents should know about this killer drug.

Grandparents, send it to your family and friends.



This is a new drug known as 'strawberry quick '.

There is a very scary thing going on in the schools right now that we all need to be aware of.



There is a type of crystal meth going around that looks like strawberry pop… Continue

WASHINGTON – Summoned to success by President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled Congress approved historic legislation Sunday night extending health care to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and cracking down on insurance company abuses, a climactic chapter in the century-long quest for near universal coverage.



"This is what change looks like," Obama said a few moments later in televised remarks that stirred memories of his 2008 campaign… Continue

Odds-on favorite for best supporting actress, "Precious" star Mo'nique accepted the award presented by Robin Williams. It was the movie's second win for the night; it was Mo'Nique's 10th since the start of awards season.

"First, I would like to thank the Academy for showing it can be about the performance and not the politics," she said. Mo'Nique also thanked her…

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American Idol third-season winner Fantasia Barrino stars in the role of Celie in the Broadway production of The Color Purple for 3 weeks only (Feb. 10-28) at the Pantages Theatre (on Hollywood & Vine). The Color Purple tells the inspiring story of a woman, who, through love, finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover…

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"VALENTINE'S DAY" is a wonderful day,

To "Send Love" To All Of My Classmates & Centennial High Alumni Friends!!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!!

Love and Blessings, Phoebe Macon c/o '75

"THANK YOU" APACHE LADIES & APACHE GENTLEMEN FRIENDS for Supporting the Centennette, Rally Club & Friends Group, The "All In The Family" Group, & The "Apache Sharing Corner" Group. These Groups are for "ALL" Apaches (Male & Female)!!
Much Love To All Of You!!
Love & Blessings, Phoebe Macon c/o '75