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Ypsilanti Press, March 27, 1988
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Practice makes perfect Javon Hurston gets a lesson in defense from Eastern Michigan University forward Brad Soucie at Old Ypsilanti High School Saturday. The youngster was one of the 53 area fifth and sixth graders who participated in an eight-week basketball program sponsored by Parkridge Community Center. Soucie, who etched his name in the NCAA record books with eight 3-point baskets in a recent tournament game against Pittsburgh, helped officiate the league's championship game and spoke to the players about the role of sports in their lives. Afterward, Soucie dazzled everyone with his long-range shooting ability. This is the first year for the basketball program, which included five girl players, and according to Parkridge Director Ken Miller, owes its success to the contributions of several adult volunteers.

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Ypsilanti Press, February 29, 1988
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The final weekend of February--Black History Month--was marked by Ypsilantians by art and folktales. Julia McCoy, top, shows a collection of about 20 pieces of African art to Parkridge Community Center director Ken Miller at the Black History Fair at Center Saturday. More than 200 attended the fair.