- Elders from Burma, China, and Congo shake it up.
- Four part harmony, Karen style.
- Santa was well-supplied by Holy Cross Lutheran congregation in Germantown
- Santa made an appearance.
- A visitor from Holy Cross Lutheran gets to know Sher Ro Moo
- A tribute to Woody Guthrie
- Honorine sings a blessing.
- A young listener.
- Taking it in.
- Mu Pi, Claire, and Katie
- Two old friends.
- Beautiful food!
- Everyone brought a dish…
- …and everyone enjoyed the food.
Scenes from the annual Holiday Party at International Learning Center – a massive multicultural feast of food, music, friendship!
Performances included a tribute to Woody Guthrie (with support from Paul Cebar); four-part harmonies from Karen singers; elders from Burma, China, and Congo shaking it up; a Burmese beauty queen reminding us of the value of learning; traditional carols sung by people from many nations; and pre-schoolers showing off their ABCs.
Special thanks to instructor Jean Richie and the good folk of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Germantown whose Giving Tree provided Christmas gifts for all; Susan and Mary Maronek whose constant flow of donated clothing has helped many a newcomer stay warm in these Milwaukee winters; and to the thirty-five volunteers who tutored English and citizenship.
A shout-out to guests from the resettlement community: Deb Rakowski, Claire Reuning, Natasa Torbica, Craig Stone, Valerie, Joann… the list goes on!
LISTEN TO ILC STUDENTS on Radio 88.9 – a big thanks to Dori Zori for posting this great radio story about the big dreams, hard work, and English under construction at International Learning Center!
http://www.radiomilwaukee.org/education-youth/international-learning-center