The Calumet Junior High School held its First Annual Fine Arts Festival in

June. Performing with skill and passion, the participants presented a yearend

activity of songs, dance, varied genres of art work and oratory, drum

cadences, and a Gallery Walk to an enthusiastic audience.

The Calumet Choral Ensemble sang songs ranging from Gershwin's

"Summertime" and Kurt Franklin's, "Imagine Me" to "Soul Medley". The

Calumet Drum Line performed drum Cadence "Calumet Pride" and "Hip

Hop". Students recited oratory selections with themes of self-respect,

including Malcom X's "The Ballot or the Bullet". The Dancers performed

an Indian Cinematic Dance "Om Shanti Om" choreographed by

Ms. Zachariah. An Acoustic Guitar Solo added much to the variety of the

Festival.

The Gallery Walk at the beginning of the program and during intermission

allowed the audience to meet the artists and view their creations. Students

described their works and marketed the items. The art could be purchased

and refreshments were served.

Art Instructor, Ms. Rima Zachariah and Music Instructor, Mr. Steven

Corley, coordinated the festival. Ms. Carole Collins Ayanlaja, Principal,

gave encouraging and congratulatory remarks to the students, parents, and

community members in attendance.

At the end of the program, the audience viewed a montage of pictures

created by Community Education Coordinator, Joyce Norman, reviewing

activities of the Calumet School year.