On Wednesday, January 17, Upper School students marked Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a special assembly. Students shared original poetry, as well as presentations about various people who have carried on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy over the last 50 years, including Barack and Michelle Obama, Alice Walker, Tupac Shakur, Colin Kaepernick, and Angela Davis. The assembly concluded with a spirited rendition of the Civil Rights Movement song, "This Little Light of Mine," performed by the Park Tudor Singers. Following the assembly, students continued the discussion in Advisory.

During the assembly, senior Aidan Baker was honored with the Social Courage Award. Established by Park Tudor parents Mary Catherine and Scott Brown '81, the Social Courage Award recognizes that student or students whose actions during the past year have demonstrated a commitment to honoring and upholding the fundamental equality, dignity, and humanity of others in the school and/or the broader local community.

Aidan was nominated by his peers, who had this to say: "This person consistently treats peers with compassion and generosity, while pushing PT toward greater tolerance and diversity. This person has demonstrated courage and strength among the student body while participating in activities that required him to be completely vulnerable. ... He has only been a positive force in this community."

Congratulations, Aidan!