Envisioned as a program to educate attendees about the issues involved in the name change and to hear neighbors’ ideas, the teach-in will last about one hour and will feature a speaker and a question and answer/discussion period.

Speakers will be:

Ginny Cooper is a a retired math teacher.  Her current pursuits are quilting, playing on my computer, and learning about the history of this country and about the systemic racism that plagues us all.

and

Mikael Blaisdell has had a long career in the software industry, founding two companies as well as serving on both for profit and non-profit corporations for many years.  He made his home in Fort Bragg in 2020 and served a term on the 2022-2023 Mendocino County Civil Grand Jury.  He is also the Vice President of the Point Cabrillo Light Keepers Association.

In addition, FBHS senior Abilene Kamstra will read her second prize winning essay on the subject: “Fort Bragg High School Should or Should Not Change Its Name” and receive her $1,000 prize.

This approximately one hour program is free and open to all.

This program is neither sponsored by nor affiliated with the Mendocino County Library/Museum.