BMS Black History Month Assembly...

On Monday, March 5th, Blythewood Middle School (BMS) held a Black History Month Assembly for their school community organized by BMS teachers Ms. Margaret Scott and Mrs. Verena Randolph. Student Council President Jordan Davis opened the assembly by welcoming everyone and leading the Pledge of Allegiance. He also gave a brief overview of the importance of African American contributions to society. BMS Chorus students were led by chorus teacher, Mrs. Amy Touchstone, as they sang Praise His Holy Name and O-Kanna Kamme Me. Sixth grade students Madison Berry and Norah Velpula recited Maya Angelou's poem Still I Rise. Student Council Vice President Evan Todd introduced guest speaker Mr. Craig King. Mr. King is the Director of Governmental Affairs for the Palmetto State Teachers Association. He shared with the students the importance of making an impact and being a leader. He challenged students to know their influence as they strive to make a difference in the lives of others. Former BMS student and now current BHS student Jordyn Lewis performed an interpretive dance to Beautiful by India Arie. The BMS Orchestra students were led by orchestra teacher Ms. Carson Dixon as they played Soon I Will Be Done. Technology and Learning Coach Mr. Tyler Abernathy presented a digital presentation featuring People of Influence. BMS student Kyle Baxter closed the assembly with his performance of A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke. This assembly is the first black history assembly the school has had in ten years.