Elijah McCoy (1843–1929) invented an oil-dripping cup for trains.
Although many others might have wanted to make a cheaper knock- off version of Elijah’s oil cup but they all failed and eventually customers started to refer to it as “the real McCoy.”
Lewis Latimer (1848–1928) invented an important part of the light bulb — the carbon filament.
Lewis Latimer who helped create the carbon filament has also worked for Alexander graham bell and Thomas Edison.
Granville T. Woods (1856–1910) invented a train-to-station communication system.
Woods family was poor and sick so he left school at the age of 10 to support them.
Garrett Morgan (1877–1963) invented the gas mask.
Morgan has invented multiple things like the gas mask as well as the first traffic signal.
Otis Boykin (1920–1982) invented the electronic control devices for guided missiles, IBM computers, and the pacemaker.
Like Morgan, Boykin, also produced a multitude of inventions like the pacemaker the control device for self guided missles an ibm computers
Sarah Boone made an improvement to the ironing board on April 26, 1892.
Daniel hale Williams was the first African American to successfully perform open heart surgery.
After Several years of research Patricia Bath was the first woman to instruments for removal of cataracts.
Sarah E. Goode was the first African American woman to be granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trades mark Office for her invention, the cabinet bed, on July 14,1885.
Valerie Thomas had a way of making people believe that a light bulb was glowing even after it unscrewed from its socket which was called illusion transmitter.
Jan Matzeliger was an African-American inventor in the shoe industry. He made the first lasting shoe machine.
Ruth Miro created the paper ring and a stationery organizer. She believes in giving back to her community.
Marjorie Stewart Joyner is the African American female she invented the permanent wave machine. Marjorie Joyner was the first African American woman to receive a patent.
Jack Johnson was the world’s first heavyweight champion. Jack Johnson was a boxer that won many fight. His patent was a wrench.
Norbert Rillieux was an inventor noted for the sugar process evaporator. His invention was very important to the sugar industry.
I love the picture of the Native American girl spending time with her father. This photo is special because it reminds me of spending time and having fun with my father along time ago.
-- Steph Murphy
This map represents how populated Native Americans were until the Europeans came and took over. Now we barley see them. They’re culture is almost completely lost. This picture really makes me feel bad when I think of how they weren’t bothering anyone, and how just because they had a different culture they were forced to leave their lands. The Europeans tried to force them to be what they called civilized. Well is being civilized killing people because their different? This caused a warfare that the Native Americans apparently lost. I wonder how they look on a map now I doubt it will ever ne as a populated as it was before.
--Shantavia Wright
We will be known forever by the tracks we leave. - Dakota
In the Native American culture elders are very much praised. Elders are the shamons of the tribe, the go-to person for wisdom and understanding. Like many cultures the elders are people who can tell you about your past and how you came about. This picture means a lot to me; people in today’s world are just passing up the wisdom these gentle spirits have to offer. The Natives Americans understand that elders are sacred and dear to the heart.
-- Deja Alleyne
Student Choice
Dwayne Pritchett is an Atlanta Public Schools Special Education consultant. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, he graduated from Newark High and Delaware State University. With a major in Elementary Special Education, Mr. Pritchett always knew he’d be a teacher. He loves helping young people prepare for End Of Course Tests (EOCT) and thinks Tech High is making great strides toward becoming a “new and more productive High School.” According to De’Janique Carten, Dwayne Pritchett is just the kind of teacher Tech needs. She notes, “Mr. Pritchett works hard with and for his students. He’s one of my favorites.”-Josh
College bound!
Ali Abdur-Rahman is a senior at Tech High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Born November 26, 1993. Ali's mother is from Washington, D.C. and his father is from New Jersey. He has two brothers and five sisters, he was the last child. In his spare time he likes to box, swim, and work out. He also loves to eat anything he can get his hands on. He says his weakness is forgiving people to often. To motivate himself, he likes to listen to music. He loves to go out with his older brothers. Sometimes, he feels that people don’t take him seriously. When he feels down, he knows he has himself to look up too. He says Sean Combs, a rapper, producer, and entrepreneur, inspires him because he is constantly thinking of new ways to do things and never settles for anything less than he deserves. Next year he plans to attend Pepperdine University in Californina to study biochemistry.
KaBrea Jones is a senior at Tech High School in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born on April 20, 1993. KaBrea's mother, Kathi Miles, and father, Kenneth Jones, are also from Atlanta. She has three sisters and she is the third child. At school, she cheers and is a member of S.G.A. In her spare time she likes to sleep, eat, go out with friends, and watch television. She says procrastinating is her weakness. Her favorite foods are pasta, hot wings and anything sweet. She feels down when things don’t go right for her. When she feels down, she can always look up to her friends to make her smile. KaBrea says that her mother inspires her the most because she is a good mother and role model and she loves her very much. Next year she plans on attending college at Xavier University in New Orleans as a Pre-med major. She wants to become a pediatrician.
-StephHopes & Dreams
In Mrs.Asante class students had to do a project to complete a vision board. A vision board a collection of pictures to display your dreams,goals and hopes. Once the board was complete they were hung up around the school , so students can share their aspirations with one another .
-David
D.E.A.R...
Reading- This school year the new principle added a extra period dedicated to reading. The period is called D.E.A.R , many students enjoy this period. It gives them time to get their brain going before the busy school day.
-Shan
