Thursday, May 4, 2023 - Part 2

Part 2 - Kelcie Troutman a local marine biologist with the Coastal Zone Management (CZM) division of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) phones in to discuss the upcoming “Kite Festival.” The event is organized by the St. Croix East End Marine Park where Troutman also works as an outreach specialist. The festival will take place on May 6th at the old Camp Arawak area. The goal of the event is to garner awareness of the park’s existence, attract visitors and educate the public about sustainability and protecting natural resources.

In the second half of the show, education takes center stage once again. The St. Croix Educational Complex High School (SCECHS) presents the “Complex Voices” language arts showcase.  Jamila is joined in studio by Sayeeda Carter, a teacher and on the phone by student Kyraun Burke. Burke, a senior at SCECHS. The showcase will feature speeches, poetry reading and essays, just to name a few categories.