Folger - McKee Fellows Program

I recently covered a session of the Lily McKee High School Fellows on assignment at the Folger Shakespeare Library. This lively program provides challenging and creative opportunities DC-area teenagers for research, performance, and scholarship in the arts and humanities. 

Thanks to Garland Scott of the Folger for the assignment, and to the students and staff engaged with the program.

Dayna' Johnson | Graduation

Graduation of my goddaughter Dayna McKenzie Johnson, who has just finished her course of studies at Sherando High School in Stephens City, Virginia, and will be attending community college in the fall.

We are proud of Dayna's achievement and the wise guidance of her parents, Dion and Olympia Johnson. 

This occasion was celebrated with members of her family. Also pictured are sisters Dessa and Odyssey.

Folger Student Shakespeare Festival 2025

I documented this year's Folger Student Shakespeare Festival. Lively interpretations of the Bard's plays were staged by students from Poe Middle School, Montgomery Blair High School, Duke Ellington High School for the Performing Arts, Falls Church High School, Ballou High School, Quince Orchard High School, Bullis Prep, Swanson Middle School, Ashreinu, and other regional school drama programs.

Thanks to Garland Scott for the assignment, the education staff at the Folger, and the Mistress of the Revels.