Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Kennedy Thompson, creator One World Tribe, spent years selecting the performers to play the varied styles of music he enjoyed. He also wanted a group created on the premise of bringing together musicians of various racial and ethnic backgrounds in order to break down social and racial barriers.
One World Tribe is a group of musicians and dancers from Jamaica, Kenya, West Africa, and Puerto-Rico, who perform music from reggae, soul, hip hop, funk, Jazz, African pop, Latin and salsa. A variety of instruments including bass, percussion, keyboards, djembe, guitar, congas, and drums make up the ensemble, and is complemented by several vocal members and dancers.
The Academic Camp, which is intended to develop academic skills in math, writing, and ACT preparation, as well as promoting cultural and enrichment activities, runs June 14-23. The 20 students attending this resident camp at Westminster College for the next four summers were chosen by educators from the Campbell School District and program staff at Westminster. They will be working with two Westminster faculty members: Dr. Warren Hickman, professor of mathematics; and Dr. David Swerdow, professor of English. In addition to the tutoring, campers will visit numerous colleges and universities over the next four years, as well as historic and cultural field trips. Dawn Chapman, assistant director of Westminster Admissions, serves as coordinator for this camp.
The Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning was created to enrich undergraduate education at Westminster through advancing world-class teaching as well as by participating in collaborations that address community and regional needs including strengthening K-12 education.
Contact Dr. Virginia Tomlinson, director of the Westminster College Drinko Center, at (724) 946-6033 or e-mail tomlinvm@westminster.edu for more information.
