Wyandanch UFSD Kappa League Honors MLK By Serving Community

Press release from the Wyandanch School District:

Jan. 31, 2021

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Jan. 18, the Wyandanch Union Free School District’s High School Kappa League volunteered their time to the Wyandanch Youth Center.

The group of young men, along with Wyandanch Memorial High School Principal Mr. Paul Sibblies, volunteered their time and talents to make improvements to the center that will have a lasting impact.

The group painted a classroom, built desks and chairs, built bulletin boards in several different locations throughout the center, cleaned the air vents and did yard work outside. Kenneth Skeen, school maintenance crew leader, volunteered and helped the young men with carpentry and assembling of furniture.

“The Kappa League has always been proud to support our community,” said Sibblies, who also serves as the Kappa League adviser. “This year on Dr. King’s birthday, during a global pandemic, we are moved to serve our neighbors who need us and help bring us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community.”

Following their first round of improvement efforts, the Kappa League created an art center and game center and designated reading circle areas for everyone to enjoy. The students then hung photos to celebrate Black History which included Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglas, Langston Hughes and Louis Armstrong.

Ending their day, Board of Education President, James Crawford was on sight and thanked the Kappa League for their service and encouraged them to continue to give back to make their community greater.

“In addition to honoring Dr. King’s life and vision, the students enjoyed spending time together and improving the Youth Center,” Sibblies added.

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