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80 years ago, Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Oscar at the Academy Awards with her role in "Gone With the Wind."

On December 7, 1941, while serving aboard USS West Virginia (BB-48), Doris Miller distinguished himself by courageous conduct and devotion to duty during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

For the tremendous GROWTH he has seen on the soccer pitch for the Golden Valley Soccer Program and in the PRIDE he takes in being a Bulldog, Jose Campos is #BulldogSTRONG.

In 1922, aviator Bessie Coleman became the first African American woman to stage a public flight in America. Her high-flying skills always wowed her audience.

On Feb. 7, 1926, Carter G. Woodson initiated the first celebration of Negro History Week which led to Black History Month, to extend and deepen the study and scholarship on African American history, all year long. Read parts of an essay by Daryl Michael Scott on the history and purpose of Black History Month.

On Jan. 25, 1949, President Harry Truman signed a bill establishing National Freedom Day on February 1. This month is Black History Month and at Golden Valley we are #BulldogSTRONG by Acknowledging and Respecting Differences.

For the tremendous academic GROWTH she has shown since moving from Mexico at age 9 and in her commitment to SERVING others, Keyla Tamayo Lopez is #BulldogSTRONG.

This week, 5 Golden Valley High School Students earned their Future Farmers of America state degrees.

Under the Head Coach Trisha Brown, the Golden Valley Mock Trial team vastly improved this season and further demonstrated that they are #BulldogSTRONG.

For her desire to be a leader on and off the basketball court and in her commitment to making memories for friends and all students at Golden Valley High School, Dairely Logan is #BulldogSTRONG.