Dunwoody High School turns 50

Community, alumni turn out to mark milestone

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Students, families and alumni gathered at Dunwoody High School Saturday, April 15, to celebrate 50 years of education in the community.

This major milestone for the high school was marked by educators and local residents with a day-long party, featuring music, food trucks, school tours, exhibitions and an alumni flag football game.

Dunwoody High School opened on Vermack Road in 1972 with 900 students and has since grown to include many new stateof-the-art programs for the nearly 2,100 students it serves today.

Officials said proceeds raised during the celebration will help fund multiple projects at the school, including the construction of new football stadium bleachers.

After touring Dunwoody High School at its 50th-anniversary celebration April 15, Dunwoody residents wandered the school’s grounds and stadium. Funds raised during the celebration will go toward improving the stadium and other projects.

Dunwoody schedules free performances to honor Asian, Pacific Islander heritage

DUNWOODY, Ga. — The City of Dunwoody will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a series of free cultural arts and dance performances on the Lawn at Ashford Lane.

The showcase celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage runs from 1. to 4 p.m., April 30, at 1230 Ashford Crossing in Dunwoody. The festival will feature dance, music and arts groups from throughout the Atlanta area. The event will be hosted by Dunwoody’s Economic Development Department.

“We’re adding something new this year by including interactive performances that will involve audience members and provide some explanation and instruction,” Rosemary Watts, Dunwoody Business and Cultural Development manager said. “This is a great way to celebrate Dunwoody’s diversity. We’re excited to bring this celebration to the outdoor lawn at Ashford Lane, which is a beautiful new community gathering place.”

Performers will include Atlanta Chinese Dance Company, FASCA Yo-Yo and Lion Dance, Korean Dance Academy, Shaolin Institute, Jathiswara School of Dance and Music, Vietnamese TaiChi 132 Forms and many others.

The event will also feature a demonstration of Japanese floral arrangements and information tables on Thailand, China, Laos, Japan, Taiwan and India.

A full list of performances and more information on the celebration can be found by visiting dunwoodyga.gov and clicking on Arts and Culture and Cultural Heritage Events in the Government tab.