Angela Jenkins, Office of Communications                                                                       June 28, 2006
(903) 262-1064                                                                                                                        For Immediate Release

News Release
 

  

Dogan Middle School Gymnasium
2621 N. Border, Tyler, Texas, Tel: 903-262-1450
 Thursday, June 29, 2006, from 9:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.

Campers Travel Around the World in a Day

            Middle school campers will bring the cultures of more than 20 international countries to Tyler, Texas.  Dogan Middle School will host the first “Around the World in a Day” grand finale from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2006.   

            Campers have spent two weeks preparing for the big event.  Through the students’ research of each country, visitors will feel as if they are traveling “Around the World in a Day.”   

Music, dance, historical exhibits, and arts and crafts from around the world will be on display to the public in the gymnasium of the school.  Samples of food and drink from around the world will also be available.  Entertainment will include music and dance from the Middle East, Mexico, Latin America, Africa, and Turkey.  A fashion show will feature native dress from countries such as China, Egypt, India, and Thailand. 

            “The students are very excited to show off their work and are very proud of what they’ve accomplished,” said camp teacher Elizabeth Lade. 

            The camp is a result of the GEAR Up program that is coordinated by UT Tyler and Tyler ISD faculty.  GEAR Up encourages middle school students to aspire to, prepare for, and succeed in higher education. 

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Note: For more information contact the Communication Office at 903-262-1064.

Program

  9:00              Exhibition Opens
  9:05              Middle East Dance Samples (Part 1)…………………..…. ……………….Kim
  9:15              Jamaican Dance (Part I)………………………………….…...…… Bryant Huey
  9:30              Israeli dances ………………………………………..............… Heather Osburn
  9:45              Dance Oriental (Part I) …Dance Your Dreams Studio - Director, Desdemona
10:15              Hip Hop Dance (Part I)………………………………………….…. Bryant Huey
10:30             Chuvash Folk Dance (from Russia) .......................................... Valentina Cliver
10:45              Salsa-Cumbia Dance I …………………..….. Blanca, Kim McCarver, Director
11:00              Jamaican Dance (Part I I)………………………………….….…… Bryant Huey
 11:15              International Fashion and Talent Show by Students and Community

11:25              National Anthem, .................... Dr. Otis Webster, Director of Student Services

11:30              Recognition of Individuals Involved in Organizing the Summer Camp
                                                and International Day .............................................. Dexter Floyd

                       Special Remarks .............................................................................  Mr. Sanchez

11:45              Turkish Folkdance ....................................................................... Mary Kocaturk
12:15              Middle East Dance Samples (Part II)…………………….…….…….. ….Kim
12:30              Belly Dance from Harvest Moon Part I………..…..……Damiana and Amber  
12:50             Chuvash Folk Dance (from Russia) ........................................ Valentina Cliver
  1:00              Dance Oriental (Part I) Dance Your Dreams Studio - Director, Desdemona
  1:30              Salsa-Cumbia Dance II …………….….…..Blanca,  Kim McCarver, Director
  1:45              Belly Dance from Harvest Moon Part II……..…………Daminana and Amber
  2:00              Diamonds of Nigeria (African Dance) ..................... Director, Stephanie Idio
  2:30              Israeli Dance ...........................................................................  Heather Osburn
  2:45              Hip Hop Dance (Part II)………………………..…………………. Bryant Huey
  3:00              Diamonds of Nigeria (African Dance) ..................... Director, Stephanie Idio
  3:30              Taste of China …………………………………… UT Cross Cultural Students
  3:45              Music from around the world

  4:00              Adjournment