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Our youth are the hope for the future.It is important that they get a good up-bringing. They can have a great impacton their society.Our interns Kayla Conally, LiannHenry, Tiffany Herod, Shaniece Allenand other supportive youth are exam

ples of what a commu-nity can do for their young people.GCA and Guyana was well representedby these youth, at the Folk Feet in theStreet event and the International Dayof Friendship at Brooklyn BoroughHall.

They not only made GCA proud, butthey also made their parents, churchand friends proud of their efforts.Under the direction of Dance InstructorVerna Walcott-White, these youngpeople displayed the intricate steps ofthe Masquerade.

MEET OURARTISTS

Kharisma McRae

Shyana Campbell

Khala Paul

Keziah Scantlebury

Designs by SWS membersusing Crayola markers

SWS COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING SHINE ATFOLK FEET ON THE STREET & AT BROOKLYN INTERNATIONALFRIENDSHIP DAY

Instructor Mr. Reuben Freeman

OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF 2015 SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES Mr. Carlyle Harry, Director

Design by CLaire Goring - 718 209 5207 Photos: Edgar Henry, Menes de Griot, Verna Walcott, Patricia Langford

Instructor:Mr. Meertins,

Instructors:Ms. Tony, Ms. Goring,& SWS Counselors Angela Clarke

Most InvolvedMax Jean-Baptiste

Willing, Cooperative

Dreson GoveiaEasy Integration

Janice DennisGood Behavior

Maira FayetteGood Behavior

Akash BribukhanEasy Integration

Xavier BinghamWilling, Cooperative

The GCA Summer Workshop Songby Jowell Jagoon, workshop student

WE ARE THE KIDS OF GCA YOU KNOW’WE CAME TO LEARN AND PLAY AND GROW

WE WANT TO BE THE BEST THAT WE CAN BE…..

WE ARE THE KIDS OF GCA YOU KNOW’WE CAME TO LEARN AND PLAY AND GROWWE WANT TO BE THE BEST THAT WE CAN BE

GCA….GCAYES IT’S GCA……GCA

GCA…. THE BEST THAT WE CAN BE

FROM SINGING SONGS TO PLAYING GAMESHAVING FUN ALL THROUGH THE DAY

WE WANT TO BE THE BEST THAT WE CAN BE…..

FROM SINGING SONGS TO PLAYING GAMESHAVING FUN ALL THROUGH THE DAY

WE WANT TO BE THE BEST THAT WE CAN BE

GCA….GCAYES IT’S GCA……GCA

GCA…. THE BEST THAT WE CAN BEGCA

TRIBUTENurse Claudette HowellTHE WORKSHOP SERIES NURSE

The one mostimportant indi-vidual at theSummer Work-shop Series isthe ChargeNurse Claudette,who was implic-itly in charge.

The Series exis-tence demandsthat a nurse be

in attendance daily. Failing which there would be noCamp, which demonstrates the magnitude of herpresence.

And now an invaluable part of the Heritage team,Nurse Howell has moved with the SWS to its currentlocation and has not missed a beat.

Her daily attendance did not only provide nursingcare to the kids when an accident occurred, she isvery much involved in the discipline, love and un-derstanding that is required to provide for the agegrouping of five and twelve years. Her great grand-daughter Venae who also attends is a key participantof the activities; hence her concern and enthusiasmoverlaps to the other participants.

Her everyday involvement to monitor special needkids on medication and allergy symptoms is no easytask especially when GCA registered approximatelyeighty (80) kids this year.

Hats off to Nurse Claudette, a woman of Character,Courage and Commitment.

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ABOUTThe GCA 2014

Arts in the CommunityA CARIBBEAN HERITAGE SUMMERWORKSHOP SERIES, OPEN TO ALL

This comprehensive series of master classes follows the mission ofGuyana Cultural Association of New York, Inc. Its curriculumis based on the dedication of this organization and its offshoot,Guyana Folk Festival, to preserve, promote and propagate the richcultural heritage and folklore of Guyana.

Although the focus is the multiethnic culture of Guyana, this se-ries explores any and all connections among the various territoriesof the Caribbean region and the Diaspora.

e Caribbean Heriatage Summer Workshop Series is a collabo-ration between Guyana Cultural Association of New York, Inc.and St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. e series is supported by NewYork City Council Member Mathieu Eugene, New York City CouncilMember Jumaane Williams, Materials for the Arts and the NYC Dept.of Children and Youth.

Over six weeks, students worked with Carlyle Harry, EdgarHenry, Reuben Freeman, Claire Patterson-Monah, Verna Wal-cott-White, Rose October Edun, Claudette Howell, Donna Walcott,Keith Proctor, Hilton Hemerding, Menes deGriot, Jeggae Hoppie,Selwyn Collins, Rudy Bishop, Dr. Moses Telford, Wayne Daniels,Glenna Tony,Yaphet Jackman, Penny Bascomb, Patricia Jordon-Langford, Conrad Meertins.

SWS also supported by: Mr. Edward Isaacs - Crayola Company,Mr. Charles Liverpool, Metroplus Health Plan, New York TutorialSupport Group, Ms Pat Jordon-Langford - Guyana Tri-StateAlliance , Caribbean American Social Workers, e family ofMaurice Braithwaite, B.H.S. Alumni Association, New YorkTri-State Chapter, Mrs. C. Wharton, Mrs. Joyce Y. Chase, Mr.Leroy Beresford, Brooklyn Transition Lions Club, eresa Stuart,George Rowe, Ms. Margaret Hunter, Mrs. omas of St.Stephen’s Church, Mr. Patrick Jean-Jacques, e Pastor & Mem-bers of St. Stephen’s Church, Mr. Courtney Parris, Oswald Bobb.

Mr. Carlyle Harry - Director

Dr. Juliet Emanuel & Mr. Edgar HenryGCA Board Directors, Consultants

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Thank YouFOR YOUR SUPPORT

On behalf of all the Counselors in Training at the Guyana Cultural Association (GCA)

Summer Workshop Series (SWS) I would like to thank St.Stephen’s Church Board, all the sponsors, parents,

caregivers, tutors, instructors, volunteers, Lions Club, our nurse and all advocates, for their individual

contribution, dedication and patience exhibited during this year’s summer

workshop assignments.

We unquestionably appreciate all your gifts, care and concerndemonstrated towards the literary Workshop Series. Had it notbeen for your participation, assistance and generous donations,

GCA could not have achieved its goals and objectives.

ank you again for your liberal and meaningful support. We hope that we will live up to your expectations and look forward for

your continuance in the years ahead.

Sincerely,Tiffany Herod

On behalf of all the Counselors in Training at the GCA Summer Workshop

Transition Lions ClubGoodwill Gesture

On Thursday August 6th, Ms. Yvonne Wharton and her colleagues from the Transition Lions Club dressed in full regalia treated the 46 workshop participants, Interns,

Volunteers and Resource-Persons with sumptuous lunches.This is not the first time that contributions were given tothe Summer Workshop Series. Camper, ten year old JohnOctober moved the Vote of Thanks on behalf of his col-

leagues, thanking and praising the Lions Club for their invaluable contribution.

Once upon a time there was a girl named Spin Ula Smart. People called her Sinla because she always spins whenever shegets excited or surprised. This night she dreamt that her friend Shinka told her that a new girl is coming to their class andher name is Eva. Spin was so excited to meet Eva that she began to spin around a lot, until she fell on the floor and bangedher head. Everyone stared in shock as Spin slowly got up. She was so embarrased she simply said “Where am I?” Spin awoke when she felt her Mom shaking her because it was time to go to school.When she got up she told her momabout the dream. Her mom was shocked and puzzled since Spin never told her about having a dream before.When she got to school she was telling her friends about her dream, but she was rudely interrupted by Shamika sho said“It’s not a dream, Eva will be coming to our class.” Then spin spun around but did not fall nor bump her head; that wasamazing.Dounutta, the new girlSpin and Shinkla were both wrong about Eva coming to their class. Instead it was Dounutta Vas. Eva was going to Ms.Artey’s magic art class.Spin was also happy to meet this new girl Dounutta but she had an evil spell book with EXD as a password. Everybody sawthat and gasped in shock because no one is supposed to write that anywhere, that’s the school rules. So of course everyonemoved away and went to Ms. Artey’s magic class so they won’t get into trouble. Spin said “That’s messed up in there.” Soshe stayed with Dounutta and explained the rules.Dounutta’s magicSpin and Dounutta didn’t feel like going to a messy classroom because Ms. Artey made everyone color and write about themessy class room. So they pretended to fall asleep. Dounetta used a magic spell so that she won’t have to do the work. Af-terwards, Ms. Artey said, “Are you finished?” Spin jumped up, then Dounutta jumped up and Ms. Artey made them do allthe things they didn’t. It was not a dream.The Magic BedSpin found herself in bed dreaming again. Suddenly she realized that it was not her bed. Dounutta had made a magic bed.Spin fainted on the floor. Everybody gasped. “Dounutta has magic.”

HomeworkSpin came from school ready to do her homework because she knew how to do it.

She had to do multiplication and division. For example she had to do 30x2x5; 42/3; 12/3.

Spin and the case of the dream

SHORT STORY

by Volencia LaRose

When she got to school the next day and received her homework from theteacher; She found out that some of her answers were wrong. Suddenly she no-ticed that the paper had the name Dounutta on it, so she raised her hand to getthe teacher’s attention, but they were working on something. So after lunch, Spintold the teacher about the paper and the teacher said to tell Ms. Artey.

The SolutionSuddenly Spin realized why she was always dreaming. It was because she was too excited to see Eva the new girl but that did not happen. Instead she saw the girl Dounutta who had switched her homework and almost made her get a bad score.

Spin awork from her mysterious dream and realized that she had to get ready for school.

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Tiffany Herod Liann Henry Kayla Connolly

Elijah George Alicia McKenzie Shaniece Allen

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Instructors:Ms. Verna, Mr. Wayne,Ms. Rose

I LEARNED TO DANCE MASQUERADEby Xiomara “ZZ”

LutchmanAt my camp, I enjoyed the artclasses. I made a bag and otherthings with peas.Ms Verna taught us to dance Masquerade and another dance using a basket. Mr. Waynetaught the bigger kids an Africandance.

Masquerade is from Guyana andat Christmas Masquerade bands come out on the streets.Ms. Donna taught us what to do to be safe if we have to cook.

I made many friends. Theirnames are Triston, Volencia,Vinae, Summer, Aliana andXavier.Next week I am going back toMaryland where I live and go toschool. I am going into 2nd. grade.

My name is John October.I am writingabout the things Ilike and don’t likeabout camp. I willalso write aboutthings I want and

don’t want.

Things I like in this camp, are singingand dance. I notice I am doing better atthings. I made a lot of friends. I also likethe Masquerade, Chinese, and Africandance.

Things I hate about camp is music becausethe teachers are strict.

Things I want in camp are trips andgames.

Venus Mcrae

What I likeabout camp isthat, I was ableto play the steelpan and thedrums. I was

able to learn new dances and sing newsongs. On the last day of camp I get toperform on stage in front of my parents.What I don’t like about camp is all thedances we have to do. I begin to sweatand I get tired.In camp I learned the camp and gospelsong. I learned the Partner dance and adance with baskets. Also a masqueradedance.

What I want removed fromcamp:• No dancing

What I want in camp:• Soccer • Outdoor pool• Trips • Snack twice a day• Outdoor playtime • Breakfast• Computers • Be able to bring cars

by Keziah ScanterburyDrip,Drop,Drip,DropThe sound of rainIs falling on the trainWalking with your caneCause you might feel the pain

by Kayla PaulRoses are red Violets are blueI like callaloo stew

by Shyana CampbellRoses are redViolets are blueWhen September is near School is here

Music Instructors:Mr. Henry, Mr. Hemerding, Dr. Telford,Professor Proctor, Mr. Bishop. Drumming with Baba Menes deGriot

Instructors:Mr. Collins, Mr. Freeman, Mr. HarryDr. Matthews, Ms. Langford

Akash Bribukhan

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