"One Union will unite us all"

8/10/2020

8th Grade's Annual Southern Supper

One Union will unite us all

Oh, let America be land for those with new dreams,

For those who hunt for a new future

Let racism vanish and turn into only memories that we fight

Let America be nothing but aspirations,

For people that howl for help

Let all the states strength mirror others for new dreams

Let those who are trapped with the scars from the past break free

As if they were chained

I’m a person who prays that the pain of others will finalize

Let others build compassion

Let every one that surrounds us become one nation

Without warmth, there is just a wall in front of a person

Let America be a place were immigrants from other countries

give new culture to one’s state

Immigrants are like any other person

With desires and dreams, they fight for a new identity

The world should be equal

Equal humanity, Equal rights to live

We need to free those who feel trapped

Those who we can save

-Sara B, Miami Country Day student

The 8^th grade spends the whole year talking about and doing work with their theme which is America’s Multicultural Roots. They work on different projects, read different literature and even take some trips throughout the US to help support the theme. They showcase all that they have learned throughout the year by putting on the annual Southern Supper.

This year’s Southern Supper had more than 200 parents and students. They were treated to New Orleans and Memphis music by the middle school concert band and chorus, as well as students who learned and rehearsed music specifically for the occasion. Students performed original poetry related to the theme, America’s Multicultural Roots. One example of this beautiful poetry is Sara’s poem above.

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