Introducing Hilltop Heritage
A drumroll followed by cheers, applause and even a few tears filled the crowd as Hilltop Heritage Middle School, formerly Jason Lee Middle School, was unveiled officially Oct. 6.
The school’s name change honors and celebrates the heritage and diversity within Tacoma’s Hilltop community.
Students, staff and community members proudly waved pennants displaying the new name Hilltop Heritage Middle School. Speaking in her native Lushootseed language, Puyallup Tribal Member and Historic Education Coordinator Charlotte Basch moved the crowd as she shared how many of her people do not know their language because of actions of Jason Lee and others like him.
The event marked a historic change motivated by a community of trailblazers who pioneered the charge to rename their school Hilltop Heritage.
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