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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

Jan 24: Basketball Tailgate (Home game vs. Lasalle)

Feb 12: Career Inspiration Night
March 4: Prep Family Talks (Virtual)
March Spring Break: A4 College Tours
April 8: Prep Family Talks (Virtual)

May 3: Dinner Noir

May 18: Prep Family Talks (In-Person)
May 30: Bakari Awards

Onyx Officers

President: Tracye Edwards (Xavier ‘25)

1st Vice President (President Elect): Selena Gilbert (Silas ‘26)

2nd Vice President: Eboney Gilliam (RJ ‘25)

Secretary: Roxanne Jackson (Maxwell ‘25)
Treasurer: Veronica West (Isaiah ‘25)

Onyx Representatives

Senior Class ‘25- Karla Robinson (William)

Junior Class ‘26-Syreeta Smith (AJ), Delana Wardlaw (Khalif)

Sophomore Class ‘27- Alexia Frisbey (Alston)

Freshman Class ‘28- Briana Banks (Jacob)