DWSA students perform in annual Poetry Slam
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DWSA students perform in annual Poetry Slam
Denzel Washington School of the Arts students displayed their performing and creative writing skills at the annual Poetry Slam on Thursday afternoon. Students recited their original poems as well as performing songs by a variety of artists in numerous genres. Each performer was met with an applause of claps and snaps.
Congratulations to all the outstanding performers!
Click here to view the full video of the Poetry Slam on Facebook.
Click to view the photo gallery.
Click to read about last year’s Poetry Slam.
View the run of show below.
Jordanny Javier - Live music performance
Assistant Principal Yvonne Wright - Introduction
Charlize Ford (Vocal) - “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera
Kaitlyn Leslie - Poetry
Fabian Alexander - Poetry
Ahmad Crenshaw - Poetry
Eric Buchanan (Vocal) - “Love” by Musiq Soul Child
Noel Harvey - Poetry
Jhaelyn Jacobs - Poetry
Laura Reid (Vocal) - "At Last" by Etta James
Jayson Matos - Poetry
Michael Middleton and Nasma Mohammed - Poetry
Ahmad Crenshaw - Hip Hop performance
Sanaii Turner - Poetry
Charlize Ford - Poetry
Ms. Raven Keys - Poetry
Genysis Lewin & Eric Buchanan (Vocal) - “Best Part” by Daniel Caesar
Kemiesha Haynes - Poetry
Sara-Marie Wells - Poetry
Nasma Mohammed - Poetry
Aubrey McKoy (Vocal) - “Burned” by Jennifer Hudson
Kaitlyn Leslie - Poetry
Ms. Wright - Closing Remarks/Thank you to Mr. Haughwout and Visual Arts/Tech Crew & Mr. Dempsey
Curtain Call by Ahmad Crenshaw and Charlize Ford (Vocal) - “All the Stars” by Kendrick Lamar and SZA
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Long before Madison Govia ever stepped into a dance studio, rhythm shaped by the Caribbean sounds of Saint Kitts and Nevis filled her home. A senior at the Denzel Washington School of the Arts, Madison traces her love of music and movement back to her earliest memories.
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Denzel Washington School of the Arts students were recognized for their academic success two weeks ago during the school's Honor Roll Ceremony. Congratulations to all the students who earned this recognition! Click here to view the photo gallery.
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When Arionna Strong, a senior at Denzel Washington School of the Arts presented her team’s research at Mount Sinai headquarters last summer, the moment marked the culmination of months of work and a clear turning point in her academic journey.
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On any given week, Denzel Washington School of the Arts senior Matthew Samuels might perform a gospel solo, lift weights and spend late nights studying toward his long-term goal of becoming a federal prosecutor.
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Congratulations to Denzel Washington School of the Arts' first marking period honor roll honorees! DWSA proudly recognized and celebrated their scholars for their outstanding academic achievement. Their dedication and focus reflect the spirit of excellence they strive for every day at DWSA. Students were recognized for making the Principal's Honor Roll, High Honor Roll and Honor Roll.
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DWSA students performed in their fall musical, "Buena Vista Social Club," last week! Click here to view a photo gallery from the show. You can also view a replay of the livestream on our YouTube channel.
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Check out these pictures from the seventh annual Denzel Washington School of the Arts Halloween Flash Mob! Click here to view the full livestream of the flash mob on Facebook.
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Representatives from colleges and universities were available to students in the Denzel Washington School of the Arts library today, as the school held its college fair. Students connected with the representatives and learned about programs, majors and career paths. They also learned about scholarships and financial aid resources that can help them with planning for their college journey.