Each year in June we hold a General meeting, where we elect alumni to serve in the positions of the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Alumni must be present at the meeting to vote. If you would like to become involved in the Alumni Board, contact any of the current Board members.
2024-2025 Alumni Board
Lisa Delgado, President
Lisa is a proud Polar Alumni. While at Franklin Jr. and North High School, Lisa participated in Track and Field for 5 years and Basketball for 4 years.
She served 22 years in the United States Army and after retirement, went back to school to complete a Bachelors degree at an HBCU, Virginia State University. Go Trojans!
Lisa is a lifelong supporter of North Minneapolis Public Schools and North High School in general.
Anthony Ware, Co-Vice President
Anthony Ware is a returning Co-Vice President of the Minneapolis North High School Alumni Board.
Class of 2001 and member since 2019.
Sara Hollie, Co-Vice President
Sara is a graduate of North High School, Class of 2000. She has a bachelor’s degree in women’s studies from the University of Minnesota, and a master’s degree in public health administration and policy from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
Her 20-year career in state and local government includes work at the community level as a public health practitioner and community advocate. Her experience and expertise include maternal and child health, health policy, chronic and infectious disease prevention, health promotion, advancing racial and health equity, including leading COVID-19 response efforts. In June, Sara joined Hennepin County as the Public Health director.
She has served as the radio host of KMOJ’s 89.9 FM Know Your Options show for 14 years, volunteering her time and providing information and resources to help address health inequities and disparities, specifically in the African American Community.
She is a proud “Northsider”, and she and her family live in North Minneapolis.
Carol Olson, Treasurer
Carol attended schools on the North Side during her K-8 education, and graduated from North High School, Class of 1967.
In 2017 Carol retired from Minneapolis Public Schools as an IT Support Technician.
Since her retirement she has been a volunteer in the library of a North Side K-5 school.
Carol is in her seventh term as Treasurer and has been a member since 2017.
Jacelyn P. Johnson, Secretary
A North High School graduate, Class of 2000, Jacelyn is responsible for maintaining detailed records, ensuring effective communication, and providing strategic insight into alumni relations.
Her work as Founder and Creative Director of JahPenée Productions showcases her exceptional talent in storytelling, production, and community building. Through her leadership, Jacelyn continues to amplify the voices of underrepresented creatives and provide invaluable opportunities within the entertainment industry.
Jacelyn’s creativity, attention to detail, and dedication to excellence have made her a powerful advocate for North High School’s legacy. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that the Polar community remains vibrant, inclusive, and unified.
Her efforts are building a stronger, more dynamic network that honors the past while forging a bright future.
Go Polars! 💙🐻❄️