May 16, 2008 – The district will present its first Communication Arts Showcase Mega Show at 7 p.m., on Saturday, May 24, at the Reichhold Center for the Arts featuring the theme: "Express Yourself!" according to a press release from Acting Superintendent for the St. Thomas-St. John District Jeanette Smith-Barry.
Public school students in grades K-12 will perform oral interpretation of poetry, prose, drama, choral reading and mime. "The purpose of the Communication Arts Showcase is to promote effective communication and public speaking," said Cedelle Niles, district language arts coordinator. "The Mega Show is an excellent opportunity for the entire community to witness the talent of our students with the guidance of wonderful coaches and teachers.
"It has been an awesome experience getting prepared for this event and the district would like to publicly thank the participating schools, administrators, coaches, teachers and volunteers who have helped to prepare over 420 students for this exciting event," Niles added. "We are also very pleased to have a special guest performances by our very own, Shawntay Henry, the 2008 National Poetry Out Loud Champion; the outstanding performers of the 2nd Annual Shakespeare Festival; and the We the People Book Talk finalists from both the St. Thomas-St. John and St. Croix Districts."
Participating schools include: E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary, Yvonne E. Milliner-Bowsky Elementary, Joseph Gomez Elementary, Jane E. Tuitt Elementary, Leonard Dober Elementary School, Guy Benjamin Elementary, Evelyn E. Marcelli Elementary, Ulla F. Muller Elementary, and Julius Sprauve Schools; the Bertha C. Bochulte Middle School, Addelita Cancryn Junior High, Charlotte Amalie High and Ivanna Eudora Kean High Schools.
Admission is $15, $10 and $5. Tickets can be purchased only at the following ticket outlets: Modern Music, Island Video, Krystal and Gifts Galore, Home Again and the Reichhold Center for the Arts box office.
For more information, contact Cedelle Niles at 775-2250.
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