This week we were fortunate to have Bill Nathan, a native Haitian, speak to some of our 4th and 5th grade classes in the Media Center. Bill survived the catastrophic earthquake that devasted his country in 2010 and shared his experiences as a "restavek" or child slave. Bill was rescued by Catholic nuns and taken to Saint Joseph's Home for Boys where he received care, education, and eventually musical training to fine tune his drumming skills. Bill is now the director of St. Joseph's and continues to help children who are in the same situation he faced as a child. He was interviewed by WRAL in Raleigh the night before his visit to Club:
We were lucky to have Bill drum for us and also teach us a few Haitian songs. Please watch the video clips below for a glimpse into his energetic visit! (For best quality viewing, click on the gear and select 480p)
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