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Photo Gallery: MLK Day Celebration

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Neena Atkins, Allie Faber
February 5, 2026
Selas Douglas, the associate head of school for inclusive excellence, was key to the planning and execution of the celebration. He gave opening and closing remarks, helped to organize the day's curriculum and guided student diversity ambassadors.
Selas Douglas, the associate head of school for inclusive excellence, was key to the planning and execution of the celebration. He gave opening and closing remarks, helped to organize the day’s curriculum and guided student diversity ambassadors.
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Jason Marshall, a baritone saxaphonist, played for the Upper School at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Marshall has played with The Temptations, the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Roy Hargrove and an additional number of renowned musicians.
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