Community

RPES celebrates Black history

Students display pictures of prominent Black Americans

News staff report

Rachel Patterson Elementary School students celebrated Black History Month Wednesday, Feb. 28.
The program was as follows:
Directress of Order – LaTia Wright
Pledge of Allegiance – led by C’Moria Crenshaw and Anastasia Taylor
Welcome – Ryla Crayton and Taheri Peoples
Song – This Little Light of Mine
Recital “Who Am I” – Second Grade Students
Song “I’m Grateful”
Poem – “Hey Black Child” – First Grade Students
Song – “Sing About Martin”
Special performance – The I Am Kingdom Dancers
Remarks – Principal Toya McMillian