Warren County Middle & High School held their annual Black History Program Friday, February 23. The program featured students, faculty, staff, and members of the community as they celebrated the contributions of African Americans to the history of the United States.The day's festivities began with a faculty lunch that included many traditional "soul" food items on the menu. The program began shortly after lunch. Anquaneshia Johnson and 
Tynesha Tolbert led off the program with a presentation entitled "The Meaning of Black History." Mr. James Isom then gave the history of and performed several negro spirituals for those in attendance. Mrs. Barnes, assistant principal of Warren County High School, gave an inspiring dramatization of Sojouner Truth's speech, "Ain't I's a Woman?" The program also included a performance by the middle school step team as well as a short play about the importance of black history in America by several middle school students.
Tynesha Tolbert led off the program with a presentation entitled "The Meaning of Black History." Mr. James Isom then gave the history of and performed several negro spirituals for those in attendance. Mrs. Barnes, assistant principal of Warren County High School, gave an inspiring dramatization of Sojouner Truth's speech, "Ain't I's a Woman?" The program also included a performance by the middle school step team as well as a short play about the importance of black history in America by several middle school students.The keynote speaker for the day's activities was Sheryl Williams, news 
anchor for WJBF Channel 6 news in Augusta. Mrs. Williams spoke of how she grew up in a small town in Florida, much like Warrenton. She spoke of the obstacles that she faced as a black woman on the road to success. She encouraged the student body to work hard in school, pursue your dreams, and to always leave a positive first impression.
anchor for WJBF Channel 6 news in Augusta. Mrs. Williams spoke of how she grew up in a small town in Florida, much like Warrenton. She spoke of the obstacles that she faced as a black woman on the road to success. She encouraged the student body to work hard in school, pursue your dreams, and to always leave a positive first impression.
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