On both days, nearly 150 students from Ottawa and Muskegon county schools gathered at Hope College. The morning featured a keynote address, a cross-cultural simulation titled "BaFa BaFa", and a brainstorming session for the student groups to design action plans that create a greater appreciation for diversity in their schools.

In the afternoon students participated in an activity titled "Breaking the Wall of Intolerance" and learned a cultural activity. Alyssa Sanchez taught the Bachata on October 19. Daina and Darve Robinson, taught about their home country of Jamaica and a few Reggae dance steps on October 20.


Special Thanks to:

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Keynote Speaker: Roberto Jara, Executive Director of Latin Americans United for Progress
Emcee: Sally Woods

Volunteers: Zahabia Ahmed-Usmani, Cindy Brown, Jill Caesar, Nancy Collins, Carolina Contrearas, Bruce Cooke, Edwardo Fuentes, Ann McKnight, Alessandra Musiani, Paul Nawrocki, Tedd Parsons, Luis Ruiz, Susan Strobel, Kate VanDerKolk, Dave Zwart
Cultural Activity Facilitators: Daina and Darve Robinson, Alyssa Sanchez
Hope College Interns: Kelly Garcia and Melanie Weimer

Participating Middle Schools and Liaisons:
Black River, Corpus Christi, Creekside, Harbor Lights/Macatawa Bay, Holland Christian, Holland High 8th Graders, Lakeshore, St. Mary's Catholic, White Pines

Participating High Schools and Liaisons:
Grand Haven, Holland Christian, Holland High, Muskegon High, Muskegon Community Education, Spring Lake, Wavecrest, West Ottawa, Zeeland East, Zeeland West