Fort Pierce Students Lead Third Annual Black History Program at Dan McCarty Middle
Middle schoolers in St. Lucie County honored Black leaders through student-created music, spoken word, dance and a Living Wax Museum for families and community members.
Dan McCarty Middle School in Fort Pierce held its Third Annual Black History Program, bringing together students, families, local businesses, and community organizations for an evening of cultural celebration and student achievement.
The event gave students a platform to honor the legacy of Black leaders through a range of performances — music, spoken word, dance, and dramatic presentations. Students conceived and executed every element of the program themselves.
The centerpiece of the night was a Living Wax Museum, in which students embodied influential historical figures and presented their research with passion and precision. A student art display also filled the space, reflecting themes of creativity, heritage, and pride.
Now in its third year, the program has grown steadily in both scale and community reach. What began as a single school event has become a meaningful annual tradition drawing broader participation each time it is held.
Families packed the venue alongside representatives from local businesses and members of Divine Nine Greek-letter organizations — the historically Black fraternities and sororities whose community presence on the Treasure Coast runs deep. Their attendance signaled that the program has become something larger than a school night: a genuine community gathering.
For students at Dan McCarty, the program offered a rare chance to step beyond the classroom and into a role as cultural ambassadors — researching real historical figures, rehearsing performances, and presenting their work before a live audience. That combination of academic rigor and public presentation builds both confidence and identity, educators say.
St. Lucie County School District families interested in future cultural programs at Dan McCarty Middle School can find event information through the school's official communications channels.
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