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L to R: Arianna Mairiscal, Nadia Gruhke and Damady Vergenza from Dance Company perform at the Black History Concert.
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Madison Braybon-Beard performing “Think” by Aretha Franklin alongside bassist Leena Gonzales.
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L to R: Dance Company members Ocean Threats, Djaeda Hall, Samara Augustine, Kennedy Walker and Jurnee Joseph perform a step routine during the Black History Concert.
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Jurnee Joseph performs a step routine at the Black History Concert taken place on Friday, Feb. 16.
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Dance Company performers show off their skills at the Black History Concert.
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The school band walks down the aisles as they play “A Closer Walk With Thee,” an African-American Spiritual at the Black History Concert.
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Choreographed by Kennedy Walker, performers from Dance Company dance over the song “Jele” by DBN Gogo.
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Performers from Dance Company perform a number choreographed by Kennedy Walker over the song “Jele” by DBN Gogo at the Black History Concert.
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One-half of a quartet from the school choir performs “Precious Lord” and “Over My Head” at the Black History Concert.
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Performers from Dance Company entertain at the Black History Concert.
PHOTO STORY: Black History Concert
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