February is African-American History Month and on Tuesday night the Walt Whitman Performing Arts Center was alive with music, dance, poetry, and readings, all paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.
Congratulations to our Walt Whitman African-American Heritage Club, under the able direction of Ms. Cynthia Quinlan, on the success of Tuesday night’s outstanding Black History celebration—A Tribute to Dr. Maya Angelou and Remembrance of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March from Selma.
These special events provided an entertaining and informative evening that promoted unity and brought an exciting display of culture to our district. Thank you to club members—Elizabeth Plaisir, Stacey Auguste, Danerah Pierre, Zannia Ojibe and Amani Howard—for lending their talents and hard work to this dynamic celebration.
Special thanks to our high school dancers, under the direction of Ms. Susan Radin, for adding to the meaningful evening: Krystal Krystal Lloyd, Diliana Moreira, Peridot Coppin, Victoria Rosa, Sabrina O’Dette, Jessica Barahona, Karizma Ingram, Jenna Kilkenny, Rachel Kilkenny, Elizabeth Mercurio, Gary Cisneros, Will Roman, Sarah Haller, Sabrina Philippe, and Corina Lambraia.
Special thanks to our STEP team members, as well, for the display of their talent, adding to the profound expression of the night: Aheesha Watkis, Karzima Ingram, Jessica Barahona, Kassandra Hernandez, Antoine Butts Miller, Unique Butts, Antoinette Butts, Lauren Beaubrun, Andrienne Cantave, Danielle Harris, Rachel Williams, Destinee James, Jaylene Hubbard, Jordan Chen, Jalynn Cooke, Yajayra Romero, Arielle Bagley.
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