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High School's PTSA Holds Popular Book Discussion
Beverly Hills High School's PTSA sees a strong turnout with deep discussion about "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks."
The Beverly Hills High School PTSA Book Club met Oct. 7 for a discussion about this month's book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
The in-depth and highly scientific discussion, hosted by BHHS PTSA, was led by Julie Goler, a BHHS English teacher and professional book club facilitator.
Lacks was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells—taken without her knowledge—became one of the most important tools in medicine. Click here for more description of the book.
Forty people attended the event in a private residence, including current and former teachers, parents, PTA members as well as administrative staff. Superintendent Dr. Gary Woods and Jennifer Tedford, Chief Academic Officer were among the group.
For more information on the BHHS PTSA, click here.
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