Amityville Interact Club hosts Multicultural Tribute

The Amityville High School Interact Club, under the guidance of district teaching assistant Brenda King, has had a busy year preparing their Multicultural Assembly, which they presented not only during Black History Month, but also at the middle school during March, which is "Music in our Schools" month. Interact worked collaboratively with the high school chorus and Jazz Band to put on a performance that was not soon to be forgotten. This year's show, dubbed "Heros" paid tribute to the many great African American men and women leaders and pioneers in medicine, politics, and music. Throughout the exciting and well-choreographed show, "hero facts" were woven into the program so that students could learn about their history, and some of the most influential people of the past whose legacies still affect our lives today.

Interact Club President Morgan King, along with club member Patrick Boursiquot, played a pivotal role in choreographing the dance numbers, and teaching the moves to the rest of the club members. The high school chorus opened the show with the Negro National Anthem, and was followed by Senior Tim Howley, who played an electric guitar rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner." In addition to "Amityville's Top Models," who wowed the crowd with their Hip Hop Fashion show, the audience was treated to vocal performances, a rousing hip hop number by "Morgan's Hip Hop Dancers," and poetry readings by a number of high school students.

By the end of the program, the true hero of the day, to whom this year's program was dedicated, took the stage to receive a plaque, and listen to Mariah Carey's "Hero," sung by Abbigail Facey, Dahlia Facey, Anja Best, and featuring Genovia Lindo.

Michael Dukes, one of Amityville's own, was se- riously injured when a car struck him as he played basketball in his front yard. With the support of the community and school district, Dukes has made a miraculous recovery, and was able to walk on stage to rousing applause from the audience. "Never give up," was Dukes' message to his peers, whose courage and determination earned him Interact's distinction of "hero."

Shown are members of Amityville Memorial High School's Interact Club, who, under the leadership of their advisor Mrs. Brenda King, educated and

entertained students and staff around the district during their Multicultural Tribute Assembly.

Amityville Memorial High School's Jazz Band hit all the right notes during the Multicultural Tribute Assembly facilitated by the Interact Club and

its advisor Mrs. Brenda King.

Amityville Memorial High School's own Michael Dukes (pictured with Principal Dr. Scott Andrews), was the hero of the day during the M u l t i c u l t u r a l Tribute Assembly organized by the

Interact Club.

Dukes was recognized by the club for overcoming extreme adversity after he was hit by a car as he played basketball in his

front yard. Dukes was in a coma, and

later, a wheelchair. Defying all odds,

he is now able to walk, and is an inspiration to his peers and teachers. Dukes was presented with a "hero" plaque by the Interact Club during their Multicultural Tribute Assembly.

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