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Feb 17, 2010: Tiger Academy Students Recognize African American Greats At Black History Month Assembly
Nearly 140 Pre-K through second grade students will recite poems, sing songs, and dress up as their favorite African American figure from history as they wrap up a month long celebration of Black History Month.
The Black History Month Assembly will take place in the cafetorium at Tiger Academy, 6079 Bagley Road, on Friday, February 19, 2010 at 1:00pm.
The festivities will include performances by 2nd graders reciting the “I Have A Dream” speech, Pre-K children reciting a poem, a dance routine from the step group from Stanton High School, and songs by the Ribault Middle School choir. To conclude, Alexander Willis, a local animation studio owner, will speak to the students on the value of setting goals.
During the month of February, Tiger Academy students have learned about African American greats in various fields throughout history. Each day during the Tiger Academy’s morning news show (WTIG), a Black History fact has been broadcast to inform students on the great impact African Americans have had both nationally and right here at home.
Contact: Nikos Westmoreland, Director of Communications
nwestmoreland@FirstCoastYMCA.org
904-296-3220, ext. 243
