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Black History Month letting me make that

The month of February was Black History announcement and I hope
Month. We got a chance to speak with fellow that in the future they will
student Seala Matthias who worked all month be able to have a Black
to promote and spread awareness. Read History Month program to
below to hear her thoughts on the subject: further educate others and
“A few weeks ago, I made an promote Black culture.”
announcement on the school intercom
regarding Black History Month and the
importance of it in today’s society. Growing up
in the Virgin Islands, or any Caribbean Island for
that matter, I had such different cultural
experiences than one would have being born
and raised in the states. Culture is such an
important part of my heritage and background,
especially since the U.S. Virgin Islands is about
76% Black or Afro-Caribbean. Because of this,
Black History month is a holiday that we take
very seriously and one that we celebrate
through performing songs, poems, dances, and
plays as well as creating art that reflects the
struggles our ancestors went through and
celebrates the accomplishments that has got
us where we are today. Even in a school where
the majority of the population is Caucasians, it’s
still important that we recognize the African
American experience because, whether we like
it or not, it’s part of all our history. I appreciate
Principal Taylor for
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Learning:
Teacher Talent Show:
Tuesday, March 19 @ 6:30
Tap vs Varsity Basketball Game:
Friday, March 15 @ 7:00
Pizza Night:
Friday, March 22 from 5:00-7:00
Hypnotist Show
After NYSL’s pizza
night, Dan Candell
will be performing a
hypnotist show from
7:00 –9:00pm.
Seniors will have the
opportunity to join
the fun on stage, but
all are welcome to
attend!

*For all events* *$8 tickets in advance*

*$10 tickets at the door*
$5 tickets in advance

$7 tickets at the door

Welcoming Spring Sports!

Pretty soon spring sports will be starting up! Available

sports include Girls & Boys Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball,
Girl & Boys Tennis, Outdoor Track & Field, and Unified
Track. Best of luck to our spring athletes!
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 NM Players

NM Players produced “Rosencrantz &

Guildenstern are Dead” from playwright Tom
Stoppard, that followed two characters from
Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The cast did an
outstanding job bringing this tragicomedy to
life!

Spring Musical

Rehearsals for the spring musical, the Sound of

Music have begun. This musical will bring
together all aspects of the performing arts world
with acting, singing, and the orchestral pit.

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