Jan. 11, 2003 – Seven high school students who exemplify the ideals of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be honored by the Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas at a special Shabbat service at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17.
This marks the 12th year that the Hebrew Congregation has paid tribute to Dr. King’s life and legacy by recognizing a student from each of the island’s high schools for their commitment to social justice.
The public is invited to the service, said a release. Guest speaker for the event will be Phil Kaplan, a civil rights litigator from Little Rock, Ark.
"The American Jewish community," said Katina Coulianos, president of the Hebrew Congregation, "has a long standing commitment to social justice. Many marched with Dr. King. The Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas is proud to be a part of this tradition and to honor these students."
Each of the students will receive a certificate of honor from the Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas in recognition of their worthy accomplishments in the area of social justice and community mindedness. They will also receive a $200 U.S. Savings Bond.
The seven honorees, all selected by their principals and teachers, are:
— Simone Barry, Antilles School
— Juel Brin, Charlotte Amalie High School
— Danielle Bryan, Sts. Peter and Paul School
— Tissaley Donovan, Seventh-Day Adventist School
— Cosme J. Harrison, Wesleyan Academy
— James Hodge, All Saints Cathedral School
— Brian Leonard, Ivanna Eudora Kean High School
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