Gidney Avenue Memorial School (GAMS) held a culminating assembly in honor of Black History Month. Students performed for families and their peers in an informative and celebratory event. The student performance welcomed Mr. Arthur Lorde from the Newburgh Armory Unity Center who performed for the scholars. Student presentations included speeches about influential Black figures throughout history, songs, and dances.

The event was coordinated by 5th grade teachers, Ms. Spencer-Smith, Ms. Bulson, and Ms. Keane.

Faculty and staff wore shirts celebrating Black History, coordinated by Ms. Nancy Gross. 

PHOTOS | GAMS Celebrates Black History Month with Student Presentations

Student performances included:

Ms. Metzger Horton & Ms. Holzapple’s 3rd Grade Class 
 “We Step Up” 

Ms. Benjamin & Ms. Ward’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade Class 
 “Roots and Rhythms”

Ms. Santana’s 4th Grade Class
 “African Americans from New York”

Ms. Stevenson & Ms. Debonis’ 3rd Grade Classes
 “Funga Alafia - We Welcome You”

Ms. Purdy’s 1st Grade Class in Collaboration with Ms. Reed
 “This Little Light of Mine”

Ms. Mills’ 4th Grade Class
 “Black Excellence”

Ms. Spencer-Smith, Ms. Bulson & Ms. Keane’s 5th Grade Classes
 “Quincy Jones: The Man Behind the Music”