Women's History Month celebrated

Susan B. Anthony overcame many obstacles in her quest for equal rights among men and women. In celebration of Women's History Month, the Brockport Central School District invites the community to learn more about Susan B. Anthony and other women who have helped pave the way for women today. Shawn D. Ruger, a 1995 Brockport High School graduate, is funding the presentations as part of a foundation he is starting in his grandmother's name, Dorothy J. Ruger, to promote gender equity in our society. This is the first of many programs that Ruger hopes to fund at BCSD and at schools throughout the United States.

• Billie Louis-Potts: Director of the National Women's Hall of Fame
  March 12, 9 a.m. - High School Auditorium
  
  Ms. Louis-Potts will speak about the role of women in society, how far they've come and where they are headed (especially in the fields of math and science). She is the author of Small Scaled Goatkeeping, A First Book of Clay, and Ergonomics: A Problem Solver's Handbook.
  
  
• Gretchen Murray Sepik: Actress/Storyteller
  March 21, 9 a.m. - Hilton School LGI
  
  Ms. Sepik receives rave reviews as she brings history alive with her characterizations of memorable historical figures. Take a trip back in history as Ms. Sepik portrays the nineteenth century woman's rights leader Susan B. Anthony. She will talk about her life and obstacles that she overcame in her quest for equal rights.
  
  
• Marie Bindeman, librarian NIOGA Library System:
  "By and About Women" Book Discussion group
  March 26, 7-9 - High School Library
  
  Come to discuss books by and about women. Bring your favorite book to share.

For information contact Kathy Jaccarino, high school librarian, at 637-1870.