"I Can Make It" Celebration

On Friday, May 13, 2005, students, educators, and community leaders came together for the 5th Annual End-of-the-School-Year Celebration, "I Can Make It" at the Benton Harbor High School Performing Art Center. "This event showcased some of the best talent I have seen, including on television, in a long time. I applaud Ms. (Loretta) Bonds in her continued efforts of providing events such as this one, showcasing the "real" representation of students that this community have to offer. They are absolutely awesome" stated Mayor Wilce L. Cooke of the City of Benton Harbor.

Pictured: Kenny Bonds and his mother Loretta Bonds, organizers of the "I Can Make It" celebration, who received a plaque of recognition by Mayor Wilce Cooke on behalf of the City of Benton Harbor.