By Lindsey Foster
As Ferrum started the month of February, a series of activities for the Black History Month were also to launch. One event that stood out was the “Together We March” organized by Ferrum’s Student Government Association on Feb. 5.
“This march is for everyone on campus to come together as one,” junior and SGA President Kintwon Pettiford said.
(Ferrum students marching towards the chapel before ceremony. Photo Credit: Elina Baltins.)
Ferrum students, staff, and faculty first met at the Panther statue for this event. All participants walked to the chapel while chanting. At the chapel, the SGA’s ceremony then began with junior LaShawna Scott singing two selections, including “You Have Won the Victory/Victory belongs to Jesus mashup” and “Lift Every Voice.” James Pennix, the former Vice President of Enrollment Management of Ferrum College, also spoke at the ceremony.
(Students waiting for Diversity March to begin. Left to Right: Sophomore Cate Coffee, Junior Anthony Sosa, and Sophomore Lindsey Foster. Photo Credit: Elina Baltins.)
The “Together We March” event was initiated by Ferrum College’s sophomore class officers last year, which seeks to promote a feeling of unity and inclusion that extends beyond the Black History Month.
“We are trying to make everyone feel included here at Ferrum because it’s like a family here,” said junior and SGA Vice President of Legislation Lauren Ries, “and we want everyone to have the best experience they can have!”
(SGA introducing ceremony in Vaughn Chapel. Left to Right: junior Mikayla Floyd, junior Lauren Ries, junior Kintwon Pettiford, junior Ahjaley Henderson that is standing behind Kintwon, junior Zion Wade, and junior Malcom Lofton. Photo Credit: Lindsey Foster.)
The Student Government Association will close their events for Black History Month. Check your presence application to stay updated with more events by SGA.