<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0p18Om_1CyHZSPA00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0p18Om_1CyHZSPA00" width="1200" height="600" ><p>RAYVILLE, La.(KNOE) — Former students, their families and others returned to Rayville this weekend to celebrate the legacy of the Rosenwald-Eula D. Britton School, an all-Black school founded in 1904 that was part of a nationwide effort to improve educational opportunities for African American students during segregation.</p><p>The all-classes reunion kicked off Friday and runs July 3 through July 5. The event focuses on inspiring, educating and honoring the school’s legendary principal, Mrs. Eula D. Britton.</p><h2>A piece of history</h2><p>Nearly 400 Rosenwald schools were built across the country, but only about 20 historic buildings still remain in Louisiana. The schools were created through a partnership between Brooker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald, the President of Sears, Roebuck &amp; Co.</p><p>They provided educational opportunities for African American children in rural communities.</p><p>The community gathers every two years to reconnect and reflect on the school’s history.</p><p>Elaine Coleman, President of the alumni association, said the reunion is not only about looking at the past but the future.</p><p>“We’re hoping that we can do some things in this building that would enhance our education,” Coleman said. “We work with the school board here in Richland Parish, and we’re looking forward to doing more things to bring in STEM education, science, technology, engineering, and math. It is to ensure again that we extend the legacy, expand our legacy, and share it throughout the world.”</p><h2>Extending the legacy</h2><p>For many attendees, the reunion is more than a chance to reconnect with classmates. Coleman said the association’s goal is to preserve history while inspiring future generations.</p><p>“It is to ensure again that we extend the legacy, expand our legacy, and share it throughout the world,” Coleman said.</p><p>Alum Charlene Philips Goods a resident, of Rayville for more than 30 years and graduate of class of 1969 also took a moment to reflect.</p><p>“I remember being here and playing basketball while I was here in this school, and I played for a year, and then I stopped playing basketball, and it was just an awesome thing to be a part of Eula D. Britton High School,” Phillips Goods said.</p><p>Phillips-Goods also mentioned she was a band member who enjoyed concerts in the gym, the only part remaining for the Rayville Rosenwald alumni association.</p><h2>List of Events </h2><p>Rayville Rosenwald alumni association presents </p><p><b>Friday - July 3</b></p><ul><li>Registration/ Meet and Greet 10:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M.</li><li>Night in white with “boots on the ground” 7:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M. </li></ul><p><b>STAURDAY - July 4</b></p><ul><li>Brunch &amp; Down Memory Lane 10:00 A.M -12:00 P.M </li><li>Alumni business meeting 12:00 P.M. -1:30 P.M. </li><li>BANQUET 6:00 P.M. -7:45 P.M.</li></ul><p><b>SUNDAY - July 5</b></p></div></body>

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RAYVILLE, La.(KNOE) — Former students, their families and others returned to Rayville this weekend to celebrate the legacy of the Rosenwald-Eula D. Britton School, an all-Black school founded in 1904 that was part of a nationwide effort to improve educational opportunities for African American students during segregation. The all-classes...

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