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Our Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration for 2005
Welcome to our Martin Luther King Program for 2005!
Welcome to our Martin Luther King Program for 2005!







On Friday, January 14, 2005, our entire school assembled to celebrate Dr. King's message of peace and equal rights for all. Mr. Anderson's 6th graders hosted the program,
6th Graders Host Our 20th Annual MLK Celebration!
6th Graders Host Our 20th Annual MLK Celebration!
fulfilling a 20 year tradition.






Both Primary and Intermediate choirs performed under the direction of Mrs. Mary Reeve and Ms. Mary Krenner, repectively.






This
Reading excerpts from Dr. King's speeches.
Reading excerpts from Dr. King's speeches.
year we had two special guest speakers. Peace advocates and real life sisters, Kate and Jane McDonald have dedicated their lives to peaceful protest against injustice. They often join with their two
Students read a poem dedicated to Martin.
Students read a poem dedicated to Martin.
other sisters, Rita and Brigid, in demonstrations against war, and unlawful
weapons production. They are known as the "Four Sisters for Peace".








The McDonalds have
6th Graders introduce our guest speakers.
6th Graders introduce our guest speakers.
a great love of the Arts, and so have a strong connection to the function of our school. To quote Kate, "I really believe that music and arts keep us alive. So whatever you do, no matter how serious
Guest Speaker, Jane McDonald
Guest Speaker, Jane McDonald
things get, and things are serious, always remember to sing, dance, act and perform any chance you get."

















The program ended with a
Kate McDonald speaks to the assembly.
Kate McDonald speaks to the assembly.
dramatic sketch performed by Mr. Anderson's 6th Grade class. The actors showed many types of doors [humorously portrayed by the students] and how some people in the world are not free to pass through
As the program closes, Mr. Anderson's 6th Graders thank all the participants
As the program closes, Mr. Anderson's 6th Graders thank all the participants
them. The kids ended by insisting that all doors be open to all people. "Let us live in a world of welcome," said the speakers. "May the whole world learn to live together in peace."













Check
Drama Teacher, Karyn Wrenshall and student, Mabel Smebakken, talk with Jane and Kate McDonald after the program.
Drama Teacher, Karyn Wrenshall and student, Mabel Smebakken, talk with Jane and Kate McDonald after the program.
out the websites below for more photos and information on the McDonald sisters. Be sure to view the Drama page for more ideas on how Dr. King's legacy of Peace-making has been applied during Drama classes.







Students Logan Krueger and Mabel Smebakken join former student, Maya Dahlberg in welcoming Jane and Kate McDonald.
Students Logan Krueger and Mabel Smebakken join former student, Maya Dahlberg in welcoming Jane and Kate McDonald.