Greetings NOAH Family... I am so pleased to have found our site... reminded me of our United POWER...and how blessed I am to be part of such an exceptional group of leaders! W.E.B. Du Bois Academy: I recall the day Tabari and myself discussed the plan to create our own schools within our own community... even as freshmen we carried the vision of our mentor, Dean Smith... Dear Family, please know that I am able to provide any type of support towards the building of the Academy - don't hesitate to call!
May your days be filled with Peace, Strength, and Understanding... Love Ya, LionessofPeace
Kellyann Few <kfew@hotmail.com>
Fayetteville, GA - Wednesday, September 01, 2004 at 21:55:46 (EDT)
To my dear friend, brother, and mentor; Dean Smith, and all my fellow brothers and sisters in the struggle for socio-economic equality: I salute all that you have done and are doing for our nation's communities. The emininence of greatness shines throughout all of you. I send prayers of love and prosperity to your efforts to better OUR society. I cannot express how deeply appreciative I am for your contribution. I wish to someday be worthy of inheritting a spirit such as yours, Dean Smith. Thank You for being our "Guide to greatness."
Marvin Leveille <tango2k2@hotmail.com>
Uniondale, NY - Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 16:19:18 (EDT)
The web-site is very informative and impressive!
Thank you for doing such a great job!
Demetria Carter <Simagnolia@aol.com>
- Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at 15:50:09 (EST)
As Salaam Alakum Brother Dean Smith, you may not know me, but I am currently
a student in the N.O.A.H program, here at Hofstra University class of 2002. I
came from Bushwick Outreach were Brother Tabari Zaid Bomani teaches. A man, who
I dearly consider to be my father, (DADDY). Brother Dean Smith you have touched
the lives of many people. From all ages and walks of life. You have Influence
and touch people’s lives, such as my dad Tabari, to my Freshmen Orientation Teacher,
Professor Alston and to one of my very own class mates Jimmy Aquino. Brother Dean
Smith you are truly a blessed man. To keep this in vision of continuing education
on any level is a true inspiration to our young and unstable youth. It behooves
them to understand the caliber of education of today’s society, and to know that
it is a lesson that needs to be taking in, with seriousness and passion. To do
such an act of this prestige is truly “Reviving the Legacy” and paying homage
to our dear ancestors. For that I am extremely grateful to be apart of this honorable
history in the making, such as the N.O.A.H program. We all have a deep and desirable
determination to instill the art of education to our youth. There is no doubt
in my mind that this program will successfully take off for years and years to
come. I will continue to kept this and every ounce of effort each individual contributes
to the upbringing of this program, in prayer. Leave everything up to “GOD” and
all of life success will follow with ease.
Vickie Vante <vvante1@pride.hofstra.edu>
Hempstead, Ny - Friday, September 19, 2003 at 17:39:47 (EDT)
As Salaam Alakum Brother Dean Smith, you may not know me, but I am currently a student in the N.O.A.H program, here at Hofstra University class of 2002. I came from Bushwick Outreach were Brother Tabari Zaid Bomani teaches. A man, who I dearly consider to be my father, (DADDY). Brother Dean Smith you have touched the lives of many people. From all ages and walks of life. You have Influence and touch people’s lives, such as my dad Tabari, to my Freshmen Orientation Teacher, Professor Alston and to one of my very own class mates Jimmy Aquino. Brother Dean Smith you are truly a blessed man. To keep this in vision of continuing education on any level is a true inspiration to our young and unstable youth. It behooves them to understand the caliber of education of today’s society, and to know that it is a lesson that needs to be taking in, with seriousness and passion. To do such an act of this prestige is truly “Reviving the Legacy” and paying homage to our dear ancestors. For that I am extremely grateful to be apart of this honorable history in the making, such as the N.O.A.H program. We all have a deep and desirable determination to instill the art of education to our youth. I have no reason to believe that this program will successfully take off for years and years to come. I will continue to kept this and every ounce of effort each individual contributes to the upbringing of this program, in prayer.
Leave everything up to “GOD” and all of life success will follow with ease.
Vickie Vante <vvante1@pride.hofstra.edu>
Hempstead, NY - Friday, September 19, 2003 at 17:30:03 (EDT)
Hope to see all of you at this momentous event.
Tickets are going fast, so send in your checks today.
Help be apart of history and a worthy cause for our children.
Michele Hart <akahart@aol.com>
- Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 13:34:15 (EDT)
Greetings Dean Smith,
God bless! First and foremost I'd like to thank you. Thank you for saving my life and allowing me the opportunity to education, when society deemed us throw aways. God is expanding your territory and constantly using you to bear fruit. Iam hopeful, that one day my two sons will have the honor of benefiting from your tutelage in some way. Lastly, my message to the NOAH 85 Love and Unity class - $100 is nothing compared to how the NOAH program enriched and changed our lives. We must support this academy, reuion and future events in time and money. Dean Smith, please do not hesitate to call me for any support "By any means necessay"
Peace and Love, Deirdra
Deirdra Powell-Robinson <DujammaAaol.com>
Mt.Vernon, N.Y. - Thursday, August 14, 2003 at 11:09:30 (EDT)
Great Work!!!!!
HM2 Percell L. Demery <percelld@msn.com>
Pensacola , FL - Monday, August 04, 2003 at 07:59:33 (EDT)
Hola to my dear NOAH Brothers and Sisters who I am looking forward to seeing at our NOAH Alumni Reunion Dinner on the 18th of October 2003. Not only will it be an evening of sharing our fond memories at Hofstra, but it will be an opportunity for us, to work once again, as a family to help Dean Smith reach his goal and make the W.E.B. DuBois Academy a reality. Although there is much work to be done, you can start by ordering your tickets at $100.00 per person to secure your seat/s since the space is limited. Next,we need you to forward to us any names/addresses/phone #'s of NOAH students you may have so we can contact them. Lastly, we hope to see you at the summer receptions being held in NYC where you can get first hand information on the school, from Dean Smith and Reunion Committee Members and join the many NOAH Alumni who have already committed to building a school for us, for ours, by us.. by ours!
La Lucha Continua...
Yolanda Medina <ymedina-nelson@organize.afscme.org>
Bergenfield, nj - Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at 18:02:12 (EDT)
I am very happy to see such progress in your work. I hope this plan is sucessful and God willing one day it will be implemented not only for 6th, 7th and 8th graders but all those who go to school from pre K to Phd. students.
May God bring you light in your path.
Thank you.
Abdullah al-Mamun
Abdullah al-Mamun <amamun19@yahoo.com>
Bronx, NY - Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 00:56:04 (EDT)
My beloved brother Frank and members...this is an institution that is so
desperately needed in our community. As a father of 3 young children (which
includes Frank's Godson), I know this Academy will...WILL be a tremendous asset
and I am looking forward to the day when this dream becomes reality. My prayers
are with you.
Kenneth A. Roberts <kroberts@monroecc.edu>
Rochester, NY - Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 15:58:03 (EDT)
As a new father, this is the type of well-rounded education I want my daughter to obtain. Frank and Board members, stay encouraged. Your altruistic drive and spiritual fortitude will guarantee success. God bless you in this endeavor.
Joseph Weatherford <joseph.weatherford@vcu.edu>
Richmond, VA - Wednesday, May 07, 2003 at 14:53:49 (EDT)
Congratulations to each and every one of you who are leading the way in making this dream a happening. I am a graduate of Hofstra University, officially 1979 with Bachelors of Arts & Science degree. Major:Anthroplogy Minor:Biology. I attended the NOAH Program and felt folks on staff were very, very serious about education and our future. Presently, I am working at Pace University, as the Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Office of Philantropy. I offer my assistance and prayers for all that you do. I would especially, like to thank your president, Frank Smith for keeping NOAH and the education of our people as priority and something we all must take very, very, seriously. I look forward to attending the dinner in October and networking with you all.
Zelda L. Dunn <zdunn@pace.edu>
Bronx, NY - Monday, May 05, 2003 at 15:21:03 (EDT)
Hope for much sucess, I respect what you do for others.
Ryan Rahim <soysauc3@aol.com>
South Ozone Park, NY - Monday, April 28, 2003 at 23:08:27 (EDT)
THIS IS A REALLY GOOD THING THAT YOU HAVE GOING ON HERE VERY INSPIRATIONAL
AND I TRULY APPRECIATE IT AS WELL AS SOME OF MY OTHER FRIENDS AND CLASSMATES
DO.THANK U & BYE BYE!
Nicole Villalobos
brooklyn , ny - Monday, April 28, 2003 at 19:29:17 (EDT)
"Education is the passport for the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today." -El Hajj Malik El Shabazz. My silence as a student was a time to absorb and learn. My inner resistence and anger, was molded and channeled into a passion and love to give back to my community and the program. NOAH 95 would give birth to a willing follower and a capable leader who has learned and continues to learn from standing atop of the shoulders of Giants. Leaders often become discouraged at the thought of those who they are leading, NOT getting the message. Rest assured, in my efforts to give back to the program that has given so much to me, the message was received. Dean Smith, I was listening, now I understand. Please, pencil me in. -Baraka Corley NOAH '95
Baraka Corley <rock1451@hotmail.com>
Bay Shore, NY - Wednesday, April 23, 2003 at 16:04:16 (EDT)
Brother Smith, I'm excited to hear that you are still trying to reach our people through knowledge and truth. I thank God for putting us together and that I hope our new generation reach a thirst for knowledge and empowerment. I know you are always there for me, and I'm letting you know that I will always be there for you. Like brothers and sisters we must be there for one another. Your academy will be great and with our help it will be a special school for our children, but like the Noah mentality "if there is no struggle, there is no progress" and the struggle will never stop, until we empower our self’s first with the truth, and then change the world.
Jimmy Aquino <Jimmy_200015@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 18:44:58 (EDT)
Brother i want to just say that this life long project of yours is a wonderful thing. Our young people need the kind of focus and direction i know that you will provide. You have my blessings and total support, peace and love.
Shomari Akil <Hotepphoto@msn.com>
Kew Gardens, New York - Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 17:16:27 (EDT)
And so the struggle does continue and the river does continue to flow...it's been a long time since I stared into "There is a River" with my NOAH classmates not knowing that we would develop a bond, a brotherhood, a family, that neither time nor thousands of miles could seperate us from. This site, this school, these idea's are all blessings that are the likely conclusion of the many talented individuals and vision that was always present amongst us. I will be there to show my support for this school and to see the rest of my Noah family. It's been said "college days swiftly past, in few of memories fond, and the recollection slowly fades away" ....I am glad to see that we will not allow it to fade.
Jorge Sanchez <JWSanchez@aol.com>
Austin , Tx - Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 10:27:03 (EDT)
Brother Frank,
Let us continue on this journey that began the day we met in '69 while in this "Devil's Playground".
May God bless the W.E.B. Du Bois Academy and all that is good.
Dewey Register <Dewyreg@aol.com>
Silver Spring, MD - Monday, April 21, 2003 at 23:57:22 (EDT)
'89 was a extremely important year. A pivotal year in which changed my life. Hofstra University but more importantly the NOAH program,staff, and fellow students left a mark on my spirit and soul. I will never forget the experiences or the people in whom I met in my NOAH travels. If the success of the NOAH program show what a mighty people can do, the efforts of the individuals behind this Academy will further create leaders of tomorrow. Lifelong friends and relationships have grown out of my Hoftsra days, along with much success professionally. I owe alot to the staff and more importantly the direction of Frank Smith!
George A. Caines Jr. <synergygeorge@aol.com>
New Windsor, NY - Friday, April 18, 2003 at 10:01:18 (EDT)
W.E.B Dubois Academy is a good school and is getting better and better every year
Tayra Nared <tprincess@aol.com>
Cincinnati, Ohio United States - Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 18:44:42 (EDT)
Greetings Brothers and Sisters. I am more than excited to see that so many of you have written in the guest book. For those that may not know me, I began my journey to consciousness through the NOAH Program on June 29, 1994. There are few blessings that a person may experience in life; Frank W. Smith and "his" NOAH Program are mine. I am glad to hear that he has room to grant one more blessing for the youth of today. The W.E.B. Dubois Academy, full of potential and prophecized radiance, will be the shining star needed to promote positivity and a sense of self-worth within our youth. No longer will our youth have to battle the lies taught day to day. The limits of tyrants have been prescribed!!! If I can assist in anyway, please feel free to contact me. Sent with Much Love And Respect.
-Anthony Barnes
Anthony Barnes <Misterbarnes@aol.com>
Salinas, CA - Friday, April 11, 2003 at 07:12:14 (EDT)
A team of wild horses could not keep me away from this historic gathering!! Dean Smith, your vision, your work, and your sacrifice helped to bring clarity of focus to my life. The web site is excellent, and I am sure that this is only a sign of things to come. I pray that the almighty God will bless us all with his spirit to bring this vision to a reality. NOAH 1993!!!
Donel Dinkins <dnel2@yahoo.com>
Bronx, NY - Wednesday, April 02, 2003 at 12:48:32 (EST)
I will be there!!! This is an awesome endeavor.
I look forward to bonding with the NOAH family.
NOAH 82
noel allwood
noel allwood <noel12265@hotmail.com>
kissimmee, fl - Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 23:53:37 (EST)
Greetings,
First and foremost I would like to give praise to the Almighty, God Himself. Without him none of this would be possible. I am indeed priviledged to be apart of such a great family such as this one. Dean Smith although, you were not physically there for my class year your presence was felt spiritually. I wish you all the best success in this in endeavor as well as those yet to come. I will be there October 18th with God's grace. Stay Blessed!
Peace & Blessings
Maliyka
noah 97
Maliyka A. Muhammad <mmuhamme@nycap.rr.com>
Albany, ny - Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 22:53:18 (EST)
I am looking forward to the dinner. This is an incredible web site. This school should be in every city. So let's get started and make this school the flagship of a new system and a new beginning.
Erskine Isaac <hakim82@aol.com>
West Orange, NJ - Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 19:07:24 (EST)
Greetings and warmest regards to all my fellow alumni, family, friends, business associates and considerate members of our global community who understand the tremndous power of education. I would like to encourage you all to bookmark this website for future referencing of the progress of this noble venture. I am looking forward to seeing many of you at the upcoming Hofstra/NOAH Alumni Reunion Dinner. It will give us all an opportunity to reflect on our past, the current challenges before us, and our positive outlook for the future. Of course, with your continued and ongoing support even beyond the Reunion Dinner, The Academy will certainly be there as a beacon of personal development and enlightenment. I commend and honor all who have contributed to this endeavor, and encourage everyone else to do whatever they can to make the WEB DuBois Academy a reality. In closing, I just want to leave the visitors to this site with an inspirational passage that was shared with me nearly four years ago. It reads: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. ;There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the glory of God that is within us. it's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear; our presence automatically liberates others." [from Nelson mandela's Presidential inaugural speech] Clearly, WEB DuBois would have it no other way. And so we begin the task of making the ideal of "each one teaching one" a reality. Please join us ...
Michael J. Sandler <mjsandler60@aol.com>
- Friday, March 14, 2003 at 00:16:17 (EST)
Brother Frank:
Greetings!
You have embarked on a wonderful enterprise to empower our children. I love the site! May God continue to bless you and all those involved. Keep pressing onward and forward!
Peace
William Clyde, Jr.
HEOP Director
LIU CW Post Campus
Brookville, New York
William Clyde, Jr. <wclyde@liu.edu>
- Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 16:52:23 (EST)
First of all, I would like to say Dean Smith you have truly been an inspiration in my life. I am very proud of you and your associates. It has really touched my heart to see the dedication to the liberation of our people.
People have asked, where are our leaders? Where are our modern day Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Sojourner Truth, etc.? My answer is simply, they are right here!!!
Each and every person who is involved directly as well as indirectly in establishing the W.E.B. Du Bois Academy. This vision WILL come to light!!!
NOAH Family, I am looking forward to the reunion. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!!!
Andre' Waller <achris87@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 01:19:57 (EST)
HELLO BROTHER FRANK SMITH, I WANT TO GIVE YOU AND YOUR BOARD A SALUTE FOR THE EFFORT TO EDUCATE OUR KIDS " LEAVING NONE BEHIND " . I CAN TRULY SAY THAT IT WAS YOUR EFFORTS AT HOFSTRA THAT GAVE ME AND THE MANY OTHERS THE PRIDE AND SELF ESTEEM THAT WE NEEDED TO MET OUR FUTURE CHALLENGES.
Harold Stoney <STONEYLLLS@MSN.COM>
YORKTOWN, VA - Thursday, March 06, 2003 at 22:51:20 (EST)
Greetings my fellow NOAH Alumni, current students, and all concerned partcipants of this requisite vision made manifest by our dear brother Frank W. Smith. Congratulations to all involved in bringing this vision thus far to fruition. I am overwhelmed with pride and joy! I only wish I were there to have lent assistance in any manner I could, and more importantly, send my children there! Please know that I continue to pray for God's will to be done in the education of his people through this vehicle. Frank, anyone who knows you knows you have been set apart to do very special things. The lives you have touched are innumerable, for it is not only those of us who are better people for having the privilage of knowing you, but those lives that we have in turn touched as well. I am overjoyed with the antcipation of what is in store for our people in (my birth place) Queens. I am confident that just as with the NOAH program, the W.E.B. DuBois Academy will demonstrate "best in class" curriculum, administration, and operation, and become "the" example of what Charter schools, with a particular emphasis on historically oppressed people, is supposed to be like. I look forward to seeing everyone in October. I wish it were sooner. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to assist.
Your brother, William Mayo.
William Mayo <wsmayoii@aol.com>
Kennesaw, GA - Tuesday, March 04, 2003 at 16:30:28 (EST)
GOD SAID; MY PEOPLE ARE BEING DESTROYED BECAUSE OF LACK OF KNOWLEDGE. KEEP ON DOING THE GOOD WORK OF EDUCATING THE MAN KIND.GOD WILL PROVIDE. WE ARE WILLING TO OFFER ANY HELP OR MATERIAL OF CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE.
GOD KEEP YOU AND BLESS YOU
BROTHERS AT HOME!!
PROSPER.A. KASHANGURA <angirai@yahoo.co.uk>
rusape, RUSAPE ZIMBABWE - Tuesday, March 04, 2003 at 14:24:45 (EST)
GOD SAID ; MY PEOPLE ARE BEING DESTROYED BECUASE OF LACK OF KNOWLEDGE. EDUCATE ONE PERSON YOU HAVE EDUCATED THE WHOLE MAN KIND.WE IN AFRICA WE DO GREATLY SUPPORT YOUR CAUSE.
IF YOU NEED ANY HELP IN CULTURAL MATERIAL WE WILL BE VERY WILLING TO ASSIST YOU OUR BROTHERS OVERSEAS.
GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP THEE!!
BROTHERS AT HOMNE.
PROSPER <angirai@yahoo.co.uk>
RUSAPE, ZIM - Tuesday, March 04, 2003 at 14:15:47 (EST)
GOD SAID ; MY PEOPLE ARE BEING DESTROYED BECUASE OF LACK OF KNOWLEDGE. EDUCATE ONE PERSON YOU HAVE EDUCATED THE WHOLE MAN KIND.WE IN AFRICA WE DO GREATLY SUPPORT YOUR CAUSE.
IF YOU NEED ANY HELP IN CULTURAL MATERIAL WE WILL BE VERY WILLING TO ASSIST YOU OUR BROTHERS OVERSEAS.
GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP THEE!!
BROTHERS AT HOMNE.
PROSPER <angirai@yahoo.co.uk>
RUSAPE, ZIM - Tuesday, March 04, 2003 at 14:15:08 (EST)
i love you dad
PROSPER .A. KASHANGURA <angirai@yahoo.co.uk>
rusape, zimbabwe - Tuesday, March 04, 2003 at 10:48:42 (EST)
Greetings to all of my brothers and sisters of the prestigous NOAH program. I am from NOAH '96. I have had the privaledge of having Dean Smith as a mentor, and as a friend. This is indeed a great vision that you have brother, and may God continue to bless and keep you. If there is any services needed from me to help you with the struggle, feel free to let me know. Also I look forward to seeing the rest of my classmates, before and after '96. "If there is no struggle, there is no progress."
Dwight Hallett <hydrocity77@cs.com>
Brooklyn, NY - Monday, March 03, 2003 at 14:17:59 (EST)
WAZZUP FAMILY,
I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AT THE REUNION AND HELPING IN ANYWAY I CAN TO MAKE THIS CHARTER SCHOOL A REALITY.
AS MY COUNSELOR USED TO SAY "ITS NO TIME FOR WASTING TIME"
SO LET'S GET IT DONE
LATER
BERNARD "B" MILLS JR
Bernard Mills Jr <bernard.b.mills.jr@verizon.net>
englewood, nj - Sunday, March 02, 2003 at 14:08:39 (EST)
It has been a pleasure for me to serve on the planning committee for this reunion and to share in helping to make Dean Smith's vision a reality. I encourage all who share the dream of educating our children to attend this event. This is our opportunity to say "thank-you" to Dean Smith for the lives that we enjoy now. The WEB Dubois Academy has been ordained by our ancestors...let's make them proud. (OK, NOAH "78 Represent!!!!)
Michele (Mickie)Hart <akahart@aol.com>
Queens, NY - Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 21:44:18 (EST)
Education is the cultivating of the minds that is what the WEBDUBOIS ACADEMY(teachers & staff) will do. Everything we do interms of educating young male and females must be GOD centered.
Lester A. Morris <mariah1238@aol.com>
brooklyn, ny - Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 13:16:37 (EST)
Education is the cultivating of the minds that is what the WEBDUBOIS academy (teachers & staffs) will do.
lester A. Morris <mariah1238@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY - Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 13:09:25 (EST)
I am extremely excited about the wonderful opportunity to assist in the success of this vital mission. Our youth are in desperate need of a school that teaches life, liberty, social justice, and a realistic pursuit of happiness. I am committed to this school, and I humbly request that all people interested in the educational advancement of our youth assist us in any way possible.
I will be attending the NOAH Alumni Dinner, and I am looking forward to seeing old faces while simultaneously assisting with our effort in building a great school.
I will hopefully see everyone at the NOAH Alumni Dinner.
PEACE!!!
Randall
Randall M-J Edouard <redouard@notes.sunysb.edu>
Stony Brook , NY - Monday, February 24, 2003 at 14:59:10 (EST)
Hotep, Habari Gani and Peace to the NOAH Family. Dean Smith, may almighty God forever keep you in his bosom. I look forward to seeing everyone in October. I will spread the word to other alumni and make sure that I bring at least 10 with me. Others should try to do the same to make this event an overwhelming success. There needs to be some focus on the new generation of NOAH students. Godspeed to all. Great job on the website Duane. Peace!
Sabir Manteen <actsmm@hofstra.edu>
Wheatley Heights, NY - Sunday, February 23, 2003 at 17:23:01 (EST)
Congratulations! It is one thing to talk about the miseducation of our children, but quite a feat to actually make strides in changing that. I commend the board and especially Frank W. Smith for his commitment to our youth. I was one of twenty four students blessed with the opportunity of a higher education at Hofstra under the Noah Program in 1991. I am proud to learn that the struggle for progress lives on I am proud to learn that the struggle for progress lives on through the W.E.B. Du Bois Academy and will be at the Noah Reunion to support it.
Ayanna Bascombe <abascombe@aol.com>
New York, NY - Sunday, February 23, 2003 at 00:52:19 (EST)
Zeitgeist, the time is now. My brother you were always a visionary. One lesson learned is that we can not leave the burden on the shoulders of one man who stands dedicated to the uplifting of his people. You having my unyeilding support and I will surely be there for the reunion.
George Butler <gebutler02@yahoo.com>
Austell, GA - Saturday, February 22, 2003 at 14:36:17 (EST)
Hotep!
It is great to hear from you all. Dean Smith I am so glad that you are still involved in the struggle. If I can help out in anyway, please let me know. I have a BA in History, a Masters of Arts in Education, and I am currently working on a Masters of Science in Education Administration. Feel free to use me for anything from curriculum development (I have taught history and GED for the pass 6 years, and will have my building level Administration ceritification in September and District Level Administration certificate in June) I always wanted to open up my own school oneday and helping you guys will help me get my foot in the door! Looking Forward to hearing from you soon,
Stacey Cotten
mscotten01@yahoo.com
Stacey Cotten <mscotten01@yahoo.com>
Westbury, NY - Thursday, February 20, 2003 at 00:25:32 (EST)
Tremendously proud…thank you Dean Smith for the focus and the commitment. I am extremely grateful for your consistent insight in improving our educational conditions. I look forward to the upcoming reunion.
Tyjana Peterson-Powell <tyjanapeterson-powell@spherion.com>
Bronx, NY - Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at 13:06:51 (EST)
I was delighted to hear about this pivotal charter school. As a NOAH alumni I am forever indebted to Brother Frank Smith for all of the work he has contributed to me personally and to our communities over the years. I look forward to attending the NOAH Family Gala and hope that everyone will provide their financial support at bare minimum.
Michael A. Feliz <felizmichael@hotmail.com>
New Orleans, LA - Monday, February 17, 2003 at 15:33:37 (EST)
I was introdued to Dr.Yosef ben-Jochannan and Dr. John Henrik Clarke over 25 years ago by my brother Frank Whelan Smith.It is because of his leadership of the NOAH Program that I began to uncover and discover my heritage and my origin.From the Nile Valley to Kemet to America.
Mr. Kermit S. Smith <MITKEMET>
Bronx, N.Y. U.S. - Monday, February 17, 2003 at 12:37:16 (EST)
DEAN SMITH, I CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOUT STRENGTH THAT YOU MAYFOLLOW THE PATH OF THIS LIFE'S JOURNEY. YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A CONSTANT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR ME AND I AM SURE THAT ALL YOU DO WITH RESPECT TO THIS ENDEAVOR WILL FLOURISH AND BEAR FRESH FRUITS!!!!!! OF COURSE I WILL ATTEND AND AM STILL INTERESTED IN ITS DEVELOPMENT.
TRACY K. SMITH <WWW.CHAISE222@HOTMAIL.COM>
BRONX, NY - Friday, February 14, 2003 at 18:07:31 (EST)
This site clearly presents the mission of the school. It is wonderful to see that parent involvement is part of the plan of success. I look forward to seeing the NOAH family at the dinner. Gerald King from NOAH 1985 will be there. (I hope to see more pictures from back in the days at the dinner)
Gerald King <nugrs@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY - Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 21:16:52 (EST)
I am a young man from South Africa. I met with Prof Frank Smith we, were on the same flight from Johannesburg to New York. This is a wonderful man and a man of vision. Throughout my stay in New York for the 4months I learnt a lot. I can claim Him as my Proffessor too. Congratulations on embarking on this endeavour and hope that this will trickle down to Africa. The website is clear, informative, thought provoking and indeed W.E.B Du Bois Academy will come to fruition. I call upon all of you to support this endeavour. I also want to attend this Re-Union all the way from South Africa even though I am not a NOAH Alumni, I think the Noble Goal alone is worth travelling 12000miles for. Tommorow belongs to those who prepare for it today that is what I think W.E.B Du Bois Academy is doing .This is the survival of our people. All the oppressed people of the world. Let Us Treasure ourselves by building our Youths today
Sizwe Kassim <iqmaka@yahoo.com>
Cape Town, RSA - Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 07:38:09 (EST)
I'm not a NOAH grad, but I worked hard with Dean Smith to keep the NOAH program afloat when the HEOP programs came under attack by our current state governor Pataki. I am proud to continue to work Bro. Smith on this bold and much need educational enterprise.
Each one, teach one!
Peace & Power.
Joan
Joan D. Warren <warrenjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 16:58:25 (EST)
As an alumni of the NOAH Program, my life is full testament of what belief, love and guidance can do for a former young Black boy like myself. Frank is a remarkable individual who impacted my life and I am sure that the miracles he worked on me will work for your sons and daughters.
Kenneth <kclintc@yahoo.com>
Tampa, FL - Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 21:55:06 (EST)
October 18, 2003 NOAH Reunion Dinner! I will definitely attend. I know NOAH '80 will represent, what about the other classes?? Please support the W.E.B. Dubois Academy by attending the Reunion Dinner.
Johan Powell <johanesq@aol.com>
- Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 13:53:24 (EST)
Only through education can we move forward.
David Clarke <DavidClar1@aol.com>
- Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 00:20:19 (EST)
Congratulations! An excellent web site. I congratulate the designer. Initially reference was made to the 6th, 7th and 8th grades but at other times only the 7th and 8th were mentioned. I found that somewhat confusing.
Eddy Gouraige <Inter2k@aol.com>
- Monday, February 10, 2003 at 19:36:02 (EST)
We are working very hard to prepare a great evening for you. I hope you will attend. We also need your help. Right now we need your $100 contribution for the dinner. In addition, we need you to send us names of NOAH students you are in contact with. This IS vital to our efforts for a great turn out. IF THERE IS NO STRUGGLE THERE IS NO PROGRESS!! NOAH 80!
David Nelson <DJNELSON326@AOL.COM>
NEW YORK, NY - Wednesday, February 05, 2003 at 10:09:54 (EST)
This is a great site!
Bruce Jackson <bjackson@microsoft.com>
Mt. Vernon, NY - Tuesday, February 04, 2003 at 15:58:55 (EST)
The WEB Dubois Academy is a school that has been birthed from the Spirit of education and the struggles of oppressed people. This school is needed and long over do. I know this school will create leaders with a heart for their people and a mind of excellence. I will attend the reunion luncheon and do whatever I can to help this vision come alive.
I love this Web site!!
Jawan Williams <jwilliams40@nyc.rr.com>
Long Island City, NY - Friday, January 31, 2003 at 10:58:20 (EST)
It is a blessed day when parents of children are given an option to pursue quality, life changing education rather than the inferior deficient ones that many New York City residents are forced to receive. I believe the W.E.B. Du Bois Academy is a light at the end of the dark New York City educational tunnel.
Anael Alston <TeamJudah@aol.com; Alstonaesq@yahoo.com>
Cambria Heights, NY - Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 16:38:20 (EST)
The W.E.B. DuBois Academy is a towering example of educational excellence and a brighter future for black youth. I intend to be a part of the NOAH Alumni Reunion to contribute to the hopes and aspirations of a powerful race of people.
Christopher W. Mosley <mosleyc@mindspring.com>
Birmingham, AL - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 23:38:20 (EST)
Standards of Excellence!
This is a blessed project and I welcome the opportunity to be a part of its growth. I will attend the Alumni Dinner. Pleas keep me posted. Congratulation!
Arlene Connelly <Connellyal@aol.com>
Fort Lauderdale, FL - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 22:24:57 (EST)
Standing strong.
Standing proud.
Stephen Green <wu_66@hotmail.com>
Brooklyn, NY - Monday, January 20, 2003 at 19:07:53 (EST)
Excellent Site!
travis foreman <original129@aol.com>
riverhead, ny - Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 22:39:04 (EST)
Excellent program
Shemia <shemiamiller@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 04:34:38 (EST)
Good Luck: If I can be of any assistance, Please don't hesitate to ask.
Gerald J. Wingster <Pharoahpepi@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 22:10:47 (EST)