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Wilder celebrates Black History Month
Wilder Elementary School commemorated Black History month by presenting An Evening at Wilder's African American Market Place. This event featured African American masks from the first grade; African American pouches from the second grade; African American games from the third grade; African American jewelry from the fourth grade; and a special presentation of a Black History Wax Museum.
Dressed as famous African Americans, the fourth graders began the museum tour with a small skit, which allowed the audience to see who was on display. Throughout the evening, students, parents, and teachers were able to listen to three facts about each famous African-American. The fifth grade presented African American design and presented quilts; the kindergarten and special education classes presented a sampling of foods from the African American culture. Mrs. Griffin, art teacher, served as the story teller. The evening culminated with a performance by Wilder's Soaring Singers who sang “Ballad of the Underground Rail Road” and the African American anthem of, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Sumter School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities. For inquiries regarding the policy, contact the Chief Operations Officer or the Director of Specialized Programs, Sumter School District, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150, or call 803-469-6900.