The Peru Gazette

The “I HAVE A DREAM” Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration on January 16, 2023, at St. John XXXIII Newman Center began with a prelude by the MLK Singers. Town of Plattsburgh Michael Cashman was the Master of Ceremonies. Janice Tobin read excerpts from Dr. King’s “I HAVE A DREAM speech. Ms. Allison Heard, Vice-President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SUNY Plattsburgh, was the guest speaker. Assemblyman Billy Jones and the City of Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquist spoke briefly. Beautiful songs were sung by the MLK Singers, Andrea Ogle, Desiree Terrell & Mrs. Bobbi Criss, and the Plattsburgh High School Select Vocal Ensemble directed by Bill Verity.