A melting pot of cultures was on display at the Lynbrook Kindergarten Center on April 25 when high schoolers, community guests and kindergartners themselves entertained during the annual Multicultural Festival.

Throughout the event, Kindergarten Center classes gathered in front of the audience to perform dances to music, including the song “Funga Alafia,” a Korean fan dance and concluding with “It’s a Small World.” Students were wowed by the cultures on display from various guests, such as June Bridges’ Irish step dancing and Thomas Behan’s bagpipes performance, before joining a Greek group dance. Older peers from Lynbrook High School also displayed their cultural backgrounds, as Aurore Baptiste led a Haitian musical performance, Paula Rojas danced to “Danza de los Viejitos” and Juanita Martinez sang a Colombian song. A makeshift museum also displayed authentic cultural artifacts and students and guests enjoyed food brought in by Kindergarten Center families. The Multicultural Festival – a tradition at the Kindergarten Center – shows students the deep diversity that can be found right in their community.

Photo caption:
1) A Korean fan dance was part of the fun at the Kindergarten Center on April 25 as students celebrated cultural diversity for the annual Multicultural Festival.
2) June Bridges entertained students with Irish step dancing.
3) Thomas Behan, a member of the New York City Fire Department, played the bagpipes.
4) Aurore Baptiste led a Haitian musical performance with fellow Lynbrook high schoolers.
5) Kindergartners joined in various performances throughout the event.
6) Lynbrook High School student Juanita Martinez sang a Colombian song.

Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

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Each class at the Kindergarten Center chose one female historical figure to collaboratively research. Influential icons such as Judy Garland, Julia Child, Mae Carol Jemison and Simone Biles inspired the young minds with their myriad accomplishments. Classes prepared unique, eye-catching projects on each historical figure that shares various facts about the individual or mimics their art style, like the vibrant flowers of Georgia O’Keefe’s paintings. Students’ projects hang outside their classrooms in the halls, where fellow classes toured to learn about the influential figures studied by their peers. 

 

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Lynbrook is proud to announce that 33 of our exceptionally talented students were selected to showcase their artwork at this year's Art Supervisors Association All County Art Exhibit. On March 9, Herricks High School came alive with creativity as these young artists displayed a diverse array of inspiring pieces that highlighted the innovative spirit and artistic excellence of our community. We celebrate their remarkable achievements and the vibrant future of art in Lynbrook! #OwlProud

Artists included:
Kindergarten Center
Daylen Nelson
Mila Sanchez
Noelle Ryder

Marion Street
Charlotte Horowitz
Mia Wong
Violet Mainhart

Waverly Park
Brielle Nicolas
Gia Rosinsky
Gisele Leib

West End
Gelissa Morino
Izabella Ramos
Mia Zeneli

North Middle
Addison Casey
Hudson Palazzolo
Vera Saccone

South Middle
Aya El Msiyah
Izabella Schoen
Julia Jin
Melinda Olalde
Riley Aragon
Sarah D'Aleo

LHS
Aidan Mailman
Ava Paulin
Catherine Christakos
Emilie Scala
Emilio Zuniga
Jacob Katz
Kamila Ramirez
Kayla Finnegan
Luke Saccone
Payton Stalter
Sarah Akerman
Steven Michelakos

 

 

Date Added: 3/10/2025