Black History Month Q&A with Zion Clark, ‘25

Zion Clark is a senior at Central Catholic (Class of 2025). A member of the Honor Roll and named Cum Laude in the 1st quarter of the 2024-25 school year, Zion currently serves as the Secretary of the Afro-American Club and is involved in Ambassadors for Life.

If you could pick any figure central to Black History to have dinner with, who would it be and why?
I would choose Ruby Bridges, because she was the first Black student to integrate into an all-white elementary school.  She is now an American civil rights activist. 

What does Black History Month mean to you?
It means time for reflection and honor in all areas.  We get to recognize the impact of Black people on American culture and society.  It's also a call to action to continue advocating and uplifting those within our society who are often pushed to the margins. 

What are ways CCHS celebrates diversity at our school?  
Central Catholic celebrates diversity by having diverse curriculum, inclusive classroom practices, and anti-bias education.

What do you love most about CCHS?
I love the family atmosphere.  The spirit here is out of the world and the teachers are very dedicated in the success of each student.