On Friday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m., 10 RHS students will present a video
series at the Tower Theatre (815 E. Olive) starting at 6:30 p.m. The
RHS students that have produced the videos include: Cer Vang, Shua
Xiong, Lucy Moua, Ricky Lor, Ka Xiong, Zoua Vang, Kong Yang, Mercedes
Jaime, Danielle Khang, and Vang Vue. The documentaries, which are
produced at RHS, document Hmong immigration, history, culture, and
integration into the Central Valley.

Throughout the production of the videos. the students have conducted
personal interviews as well as selected appropriate personal photos,
film footage, graphics, and music for each story. In addition, the
students have add English subtitles to each video.

The project, which is coordinated by the Roosevelt 21st CCLC After
School Program, is the first of its kind, and our students have received
a lot of state and national recognition.

In fact, the Hmong videos are in the process of being forwarded to the
Smithsonian where they will become part of an immigration exhibition,
just like the other RHS videos. Previous productions include:
"Stories of Service" that document the lives of Valley WWII veterans and
"Latino Legacies" that document the lives of State/ValleyHispanic
leaders. (The SS videos are on display at the WWII Monument, and the
LL videos have been included in the Cesar Chavez permanent and traveling
exhibits). John Chang and Brian Sue coordinated the production of
Stores of Service with their students, and Jose Ibal, one of the
Teaching Fellows produced Latino Legacies through the 21st CCLC After
School Program. However, the projects would be no where without the
technical expertise of John and Brian, and we appreciate them for their
ongoing support and assistance.

Chee Vang, one of the 21st CCLC Teaching Fellows, was the director for
Hmong Voices, and John Chang was the technical advisor. A lot of hard
work has gone into the Hmong Voices productions, which needs to be
recognized. Consequently, we hope that the RHS staff will take time to
attend the premier as well as recognize these students--especially if
they are enrolled in one of your classes.

The Center for Multicultural Cooperation/FUSD Title III is sponsoring
the Tower premier, although the project is funded in part by the
Community Tech Foundation of Calif, the Whitney Foundation, the Harry C
Mitchell Trust, and Roosevelt High School.

Location: Tower Theatre, 815 E Olive
Starts: 2006 May 12 - 6:30pm
Ends: 2006 May 12 - 6:30pm