On Feb. 29, students at Edmund W. Miles Middle School in Amityville used their many talents to celebrate Black History Month.

Emceed by Mrs. Byrd, Edmund W. Miles’ annual performance featured music, dancing, poetry and plenty of history in the school’s auditorium. The event was attended by district administrators along with faculty and staff members.
Middle school students Lathan Harmon and Lucas Ayala spoke about the journey of black history. The middle school’s jazz band, under the direction of Mr. Lensky, performed a wonderful rendition of “Wade in the Water.” The middle school’s Dance and Step Team, under the direction of Ms. Coghiel, performed several routines to celebrate Black music, including a performance of modern dance moves in the Tik Tok era. Additionally, students and staff members gave several performances for a tribute to 50 years of hip hop, and they discussed the evolution of hip hop, graffiti and break dancing.

The Amityville School District commends the teachers and students who worked tirelessly on putting together an informative and inspiring celebration of Black history.

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Date Added: 3/1/2024