Crete-Monee School District 201-U and Crete Community Runners Association hosted the first Juneteenth at the ‘U’ Celebration on June 15, 2024 at Crete-Monee High School. The event started with singing of the National Anthem by Carli Sawallisch followed by the Freedom Walk. At the main stage, Crete-Monee High NJROTC presented the flags followed by welcome introductions from speakers, Dr. Kara Coglianese, CM 201-U Superintendent, Valerie Butron, Crete Community Runners Association, Dr. Therese M. Bogs, Monee Mayor, and Pastor James Hunt, New Hope Christian Community Church. Crete-Monee High School Student, Terrell Henderson was the Student Master of Ceremonies who kicked off the festivities.
Performances included Crete-Monee High School Jazz Band, Governors State University Dance, poetry readings, and live music by the Sounds of Laiv Muzic. There were vendors, food trucks, and raffles throughout the day for participants.
Special thanks to…
2024 Juneteenth at the ‘U’ Steering Committee
- Valerie Butrón - President, Crete Community Runners Association
- Dr. Kara Coglianese -Superintendent
- Maurice Brown - President
- Ghantel Perkins - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
- Pastor James Hunt - President CM 201-U Education Foundation
- Renee Chavez - Crete Park District
- Janel Geary - Crete Park District
- Dianna Kroll - Village of Monee Parks and Recreation
- Kevin Butler - Village of Monee Parks and Recreation
- Nikeya and Rodney Young - YCS Web Agency
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