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Onyx Parent Group

Purpose

The Onyx Parent Group focuses on the needs of diversity, equity and inclusion and its impact on Black and Brown students at
St. Joseph's Prep.

Onyx meets regularly between September and June. All are welcome to attend.

Mission

Work collaboratively with the school administration, Board, Faculty and Staff, and Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to support initiatives including but not limited to:

Increasing culturally responsive curriculum

Increase representation of instructional staff

Increase representation in student body

Ensure quality on-going DEI training and professional development for all constituencies.

Connect prospective and current students, families, and alumni of color to create and maintain community.

Onyx Events 2025

2025

Aug 17: A4 Welcome Back BBQ

Aug 23: Gesu Backpack Drive
Sep 16: Family Prep Talks - In Person Welcome
Oct 10: Family Tailgate vs. Roman TBC
Oct 11: A4 HBCU Symposium

Oct 21: Family Prep Talks - New administration (Virtual)

Nov 18: Family Prep Talks - Mental Health (Virtual)
Dec 16: In-Person Family Prep Talks

Onyx Officers

President: Selena Gilbert (Silas '26)

1st Vice President (President Elect): Alexia Frisbey (Alston '27)

2nd Vice President: Syreeta Smith (AJ '26)

Secretary: Briana Banks (Jacob '28)
Treasurer: Ariel Pennick (Azriel '26)

Onyx Representatives

Senior Class ‘26- Delana Wardlaw (Khalif '26), Tiffany Williams (Micah '26)

Junior Class ‘27- Zakia Pugh (Kingston '27)

Sophomore Class ‘28- Korey Owens (Korey '28), Bridgette Anderson (Amir '28), Ashley Manning (Ashton '28)

Freshman Class ‘29- Vickey Talbert, Gina Felder-Carter