More than 200 members of the Winsor community turned out for the annual program and brunch honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16, 2012. The theme for this year's celebration focused on Dr. King's resilience in fighting for social justice. The images below by Joshua Touster chronicle the special event, including readings by Lower School students, reflections from two faculty members and two seniors, and inspirational music by PACE (The Park School's Adult Community Ensemble) and Winsor's Lower School Descants with special guests from Fessenden School, followed by brunch in the dining room. To read a full article, click here.
Julian Braxton, director of community and multicultural affairs, welcomes guests.
Sixteeen Lower Schoolers read quotes from historical and cultural figures about persistence and resilience.
Event committee member Lisa Davis P'12, who organized the Lower School student readings.
The Lower School Descants perform.
Boys from the Fessenden School perform with the Lower School Descants.
Audience members enjoy the singers.
Director Rachel Friis Stettler with Julian Braxton.
Event committee member Lydia Beaudreault P’15.
Spanish teacher Valentina Paez performs a monologue.
Audience members listen intently.
The audience sings "Lift Every Voice and Sing."
The Park School Adult Community Ensemble, including Winsor's Director of Admission Pam McLaurin '71, P'12, sang three selections.
The Park School Adult Community Ensemble, including Winsor's Director of Admission Pam McLaurin '71, P'12, sang three selections.
Music teachers Valerie Becker and Lisa Taillaicq.
Attendees enjoy the brunch following the program.
Volunteers extraordinare: Lisa Davis P'12, School Registrar Gloria Coren and Kasumi Verdine P'12.
Students visiting from the Fessenden School.