Haitain History Bee - May 26, 2026

All right. When I say Haiti, I'll say Sherry. Haiti. Haiti. When I say 18, you say 0-4. 18. 18. When I say L'Union, you say Fela Force. L'Union. L'Union. Haiti. 18. L'Union. L'Union. Who has a flag? Put the flags in the air. Yes. So listen. That's a beautiful image. Listen, listen. While we are in procession and while we are going on, I want to see those Haitian flags in the air. I don't want you to talk because, you know, we might be thinking maybe you're giving answers and stuff like that. You have to stay silent in the crowd. But very often, lift up your flags and show your pride and show your appreciation for either a response or something that you like. Okay? I want to see those flags very often. All right? My name is Mecca Grimo Marcellin. I want to welcome you all to the 14th Annual 2026 Haitian Heritage History B. Applauds. All right. Clap it up. Clap it up. How many of you have been here already? Raise your hand if your school has been here already. All right. How many of you? This is the first time. Well, we want to welcome you here. This is the judges' chambers here at the Stephen P. Clark building. We're going to have a beautiful, beautiful awards ceremony right after this also. These are the finals. We had the preliminaries at the Little Haiti Cultural Center. And now we're having the finals here in the judges' chambers here at the Stephen P. Clark building. I'm going to be hosting and facilitating. In a few, I'm going to be letting you know what the rules are. First of all, I'd like to introduce our judges. First of all, we have somebody that needs no introduction, but I'm going to say it anyway. He's a legend in our community. For those of you that don't know, for those of you that still read actual books, not from a Kindle and not online, you still like to flip the pages. Jamapu's bookstore has been in T.I.E.T. for the past 30 years. Okay? So he has a bookstore, Libraria Mapu. You can still read physical books and get important books pertaining to our culture in T.I.E.T. So look up Libraria Mapu, Jamapu. All right? Also, we have another legend in our community, Dr. Emma C. Francois. She has doctor in front of her name, so I don't have to tell you about the hard work that goes into actually becoming a doctor. All right? And for all the ladies out there, all the young girls out there that want to see somebody, a female that has reached extreme heights, Dr. Emma Francois, as an example in our community, doing big things. All right? So we salute you. And also, la Madame de Monsieur Ragenstein, he's the one that really organized this, but you already know, if he organized it, she put in probably most of the work. All right? Ladies and gentlemen, please applaud the Georgia Walker-Paul. And so we can't start this without the invocation. I would like to call to the stage Mr. Andris Sincere from Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center. Applaudi, Pouli! Mr. Andris did the invocation at the Little Haiti Cultural Center, and he will do it again here. Applaudi, Pou-Pouli! Let's bow our head. Heavenly Father, we come before you to thank you for your presence among us, Father God. Thank you for all you have done, for all you continue doing for us and our community. Father God, we thank you for your mercy, for your love, and your compassion, Father God. We thank you, Father God, for all the kids, for all the school, all their parents, or even their involved in these great activities, to be here safely. Let God, let Father God, you shine upon us, especially the children who will compete between each other, Father God. We ask you, Father God, to bless each one of us, especially all the commissioners, all the parents, all the teachers involved in this activity, especially Meka Akagrimal. Let it be a successful activity. I ask you in your name. Amen. Amen. Thank you, thank you. And you have the instrumental ready? Just throw me a thumbs up, please, so I know. Yes, okay. And right now, we're going to have the American National Anthem by St. Mary's Cathedral School. All right. Yes, everybody, please stand. Wait, you have to be allowed. Merci, merci. Please remain standing. Bohem Nacional d'AIT, which will be sung by Nathan Francis. Nuka bat bravo, s'il vous plaît. I said it right, okay, got you, okay. Du seul, soyons seuls. Marchands unis, marchands unis pour le pays, les ancêtres. Marchands, marchands, marchands unis. Le pays pour les ancêtres. Marchands, marchands unis pour ses décid influencing. Marchands unis pour le pays, 203 things. Marchands unis pour ses décidifs. Marchands unis pour ses décidifs. C'est fonctionnel. Marchands unis pour son丁. All right. At this time, I'd like to bring the organizer, CEO of Sons of Little Haiti, Mr. Ragaston Paul, to the podium to greet you for the opening remarks. Please put your hands together for Mr. Ragaston. Mr. Ragaston called me about 14 years ago to do this, and we've been going on ever since with the help of, of course, partners and the judges and people that have been with us for the past 14 years. I'd like to say thank you, and I'd like to say thank you, Mr. Ragaston, for this initiative. This is very well needed, especially in our school system. Appreciate you. Good morning, everyone. Good morning. I'm not going to take too much time because, as you know, we've been running, we're running on pass late. But I just wanted to say it's so beautiful to see everyone out here today. As Mecca mentioned, this is something that I realized that was needed a long time ago because I knew for myself that understanding my culture was the reason why I aspired to do more than I was doing when I was younger. But it wasn't until I found out about where I came from that motivated me to do more. So hopefully, you young people, you guys are finding out a lot more about your history, and hopefully it's motivating you to excel beyond what you could possibly imagine. So I'm looking forward to the day, and I'm looking forward to the competitions, and I'm also looking forward to getting a chance to recognize some of our bright young leaders who are already blazing a trail, some in elementary school, some in middle school, and those who are going off to college. So for those of you who are our exemplary students, I salute you. All right, let's get it going, sir. Let's go. All right. So I introduced our judges. I'd like to see which teams are here because I know that who got caught up in traffic this morning? Not too many people? Okay. I see more hands than that. All right. So let me see if the schools are here. We're going to go in the elementary level. Is Toussaint Louverture team here? Toussaint. All right. You can make some noise for your team. Go ahead. But only the team, only the school make noise, so I know that you're here. Please raise your hand. If Toussaint team is here, live in Manuela. All right. North Miami, team and individual. Escanula. Elementary. Okay. What about GKE Sable Palm? Is that elementary? Okay. Arch Creek, team one and two. An individual. Arch Creek. Make some noise. Okay. Arch Creek is there in the back. I'm going to middle school now. Is there any elementary that I missed? Okay. Now I'm in the middle school category. Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson is here. St. Mary's. All right. Hubert O'Sibley. All right. John F. Kennedy, team one and two. Okay. North Dade. North Dade is here. Benjamin Franklin, team and individual. One person. What happened to the rest of the team? I'm going to say that again. Benjamin Franklin, team and individual. Two people. Okay. All right. High school. North Miami, team one, two. Individual one, two. All right. Two people. Alonzo Tracy Morning, team one, two. An individual. Not here. Hialeah Gardens, team. All right. North Miami Beach, individual. And at this time, I'd like to bring a representative from District 2, Marlon Bastien's office. Please come to the stage. I'm sorry I don't have your name at the moment, but please tell me your name. Shaleh Chaney. Representative from Marlon Bastien's District 2 office, Commissioner Marlon Bastien. Please put your hands together for Marlon. Shaleh Chaney. Come on, come on. Good morning, everyone. Again, on behalf of Commissioner Bastien, thank you for being here today. Commissioner Bastien proudly serves as a commissioner for Miami-Dade County District 2. I'm sure there are some schools here today representing that district, and although she could not be here this morning, she sends her love to each and every one of you. My name is Shaleh Chaney. I am the legislative director for Commissioner Bastien's office, and it is my honor to welcome you here today. We also have staff from Mayor Daniela Levine-Cava's office in the back. She's saying hello to you all. And so we want to just welcome you all. We know how important it is to celebrate your history. So I want to start by giving my sincere gratitude to Raguston Paul and the sons of Little Havie. Let's give him another round of applause. We appreciate your continued commitment to preserving and celebrating Haitian history and culture through your leadership. And you are creating opportunities for you to connect to their roots, embrace their identity, and carry forward the powerful legacy of Haiti. I want to also thank the Haitian American Chamber of Commerce and Route 1804 Foundation for your value, partnership, and dedication to uplifting the community through education and cultural preservation. And thank you to Mecca for serving as today's Master of Ceremonies, our favorite Master of Ceremonies, and bringing your energy and spirit to this event. Let's give him a round of applause, everyone. Today is about more than competition. It is about honoring history rooted in courage, resilience, and freedom. Haiti's revolution changed the course of history as the first black republic and inspired liberation movements around the world. Haitian history is world history. And it is important that young leaders like yourselves know the strength and significance of the legacy in this country and that they carry. To all students participating today, congratulations. Your hard work, curiosity, and pride in Haitian heritage and history are inspiring. I want to also thank the parents, chaperones, educators, and judges whose support helps make this event possible. Let's give all the parents and all the supporters a round of applause as well. And thank you all for being here today again. Let's celebrate our culture, our history, and our future together. Let's make this Haitian history be the best yet. All right. Bye. Thank you so much. And listen, I know we're coming to a close in the month of May. And all the activities have been taking place in the month of May, accentuating our rich culture. But we're not only Haitian in the month of May. Let people know that all year round, say, I see a new year. All right? All year round. When they're celebrating black history, that's Haitian history as well. January, our independence month, we're not just Haitian, just in January because we're celebrating 1st January, 1804, and everybody's drinking soup Jumon. All right? All year round. Say, I see a new year. If you, if you, if you're not, we're going to have a new year. We're going to have a new year. February, February, February, February, February. Yes. All right. I think we're about to get started. All right. So, listen very quickly so that I can give a general rules and expectations. We bought another set of buzzers. Okay? I know that everybody's used to the buzzers that we had at the Little Haiti Cultural Center. We bought a new set. The last set, sometimes we hit the buzzers, they're not working. Well, hopefully that the buzzers work. Okay? Hands are supposed to be flat on the table. Okay? Hands flat on the table. I'm not sure, what's, what, how many minutes are the rounds going to be, the first round? Is that three you have up there? Okay. I don't have my glasses. All right. Three. Okay. So, we're going to have three minute rounds. Your hands are flat on the table. So, when one group is, you hit the buzzer, you get a chance to answer that question. If you get the question wrong, and first of all, you have to let me finish the question. If you answer before or hit the buzzer before I finish the sentence, it automatically goes to the next team. All right? Once I finish, you hit the buzzer, you answer it correctly, we go to the next round. If you answer it wrong, it goes to the next team. All right? So, we're going to try to do it like that. In the event that the buzzers do not work, we will condense down, take away the buzzers, and instead of giving one team, like at the Little Haiti Cultural Center, instead of giving them a minute and 30 or two minutes, we will go question, question, question, question, just to make it a little more even and a little bit more easier for both teams. All right? We went over some of the rules and some of the things that happened at the Little Haiti Cultural Center, and we wanted to just smooth things out and make it fair and even for all the schools. Now, everybody that's going to be here watching, so you don't see the edits. This is going to be maybe a longer process. You're going to see the bloops, the blunders. There's going to be some space in between. The show is not edited. It's live in front of you now. So, those of you that are watching, we ask that you have patience while you see what happens behind the scenes, putting up, you know, the students is going back and forth, and we're changing schools. Bless you, whoever sneezed. All right. So, at this time, we're going to get started. Not everybody's going to be able. Students that are here, you won't all be able to watch what's going on because then you're going to hear the questions, the same questions that I'm going to ask you. So, Mr. Raggestone is going to, yes, sir, first two teams are going to stay here so they can participate. All right. Who are the first two teams? So, name the first school again. All right. So, North Miami Elementary can come, you can start coming here, and Arch Creek Team 2 can also come to the front. The rest of the schools, in an orderly fashion, Mr. Raggestone is going to guide you along with other volunteers. Students are not going to be able to see actually what's going on as long as you are eligible. Once you get disqualified, you'll be able to come into the room and watch the rest of the competition. But some of the same questions that I am going to ask the first round, we don't want you guys to hear also because I'm going to be asking you guys also. So, that's why all the students that are participating have to go to the back room or the holding room, wherever Mr. Raggestone has organized. The easiest part is bringing the teams forward. That's the easy part. The hard part is to get everybody organized into the holding rooms because everybody has to leave. So, let's start that process also. All right. This is, who are you? All right. Just this table right here, I'm going to count to three, and I'm going to see you hit the buzzer. All right. Two, three. Set. I'm going to count to three. One, two, three. It's very delicate. You see you don't have to hit it hard. You hit it. Can you hit the buzzer? You got to be faster than that. Okay, if I can't? Yeah. All right. Go ahead. You didn't hit it yet, right? You hit your buzzer. All right. The buzzers are new, so hopefully they work right. Who's that? Somebody hit it over there? Everything's reset. You guys good? All right. We're going to get started, okay? Don't be nervous. If you study the packet, you shouldn't be nervous. Yes. Talk to me. Everybody that's in here now is not participating, right? Is there anybody that's here that's participating? That's what you're going to be in the context. Ladies and gentlemen, I want to give it up for Cindy Falls. She was here last year. She's our local wall with her. I'm about to give it to her. She won last year. What school did you go to? North Miami. You were local. All right. Thank you for being here and coming to support. And, you know, that's the legacy right here. You won. You didn't just stay home. We didn't here. So you came and you came to support what's happening. Thank you so much for being here. All right? Okay. So, remember, hands flat. This is a three-minute round. I am going to start. I'm going to give out categories so you know which category that I'm in and also so the judges know which categories that we're talking about also. I'm going to start from the beginning. Story of the Haitian flag. Okay? Timer is going to start as soon as I start saying the first question. Remember, you guys are in a race to hit the buzzer first. Whoever's buzzer is green is whoever's team can answer. And anybody on that table, anybody at that same team, can help each other come up with the answer. But you have, like, five seconds. After five seconds, it automatically goes to the next team. Okay? All right. Here we go. Story. Everybody else, you ready? All right. Here we go. I want to welcome you all again to the 14th annual Haitian Heritage History B. All right. Here we go. Story of the Haitian flag. In Haiti's history, what have been the two colors of the Haitian flag from 1859 to the present? Is that black repeated again? That's correct. We're looking at it on the paper here. All right. In what year did Dessaline tear out the white from France's blue, white, and red flag? That's correct. Why did Dessaline tear out the white from the flag? That's correct. Who sold the first official Haitian flag? That's correct. Where did Jean-Jacques Dessaline and Alexandre Pétion meet a call for their meeting of the first officers? Boj de la Caille. That is correct. When did Dessaline and Pétion call the meeting of his first officers? May 14 to 18, 1803. That's correct. What was this meeting between Dessaline and Pétion known as? Congress of Ekaille. That is correct. Describe the flag that Dessaline introduced. Blue on top, red on bottom. That is correct. What did the colors symbolize on the flag Dessaline introduced on May 18th? So you guys, listen, I didn't finish the sentence, so it's you guys' turn. What did the colors symbolize on the flag Dessaline introduced May 18th, 1803? It symbolized the freedom of the France for the black. That's not being accepted. All right, here we go. What was the color of the flag in Haiti's first Haitian constitution in 1805 when Dessaline was emperor? It goes to this team here. Black and red. Dessaline. That is correct. Haitian involvement in the American Revolutionary War. Allied forces suffered the largest casualty deaths in which battle of the Revolutionary War? You guys hit it before I did. I finished. Goes to the other team. Siege of Savannah. That is correct. When did the siege of Savannah take place? October 9, 1779. That is correct. How long did the siege of Savannah last? We're going to skip that, reset that last buzzer for me, please. What was the name of the largest unit of soldiers of African descent to fight in the Revolutionary War? Le Chasseur Volontaire de Saint-Domingue. That is correct. When was Le Chasseur Volontaire de Saint-Domingue formed? 1779. That is correct. Under whose command was Le Chasseur Volontaire de Saint-Domingue formed? That's... Henry Joseph Chevalier de Forest. Did she hit the buzzer or was it already green? She hit the buzzer. Okay. Tell me the name again. Henry Joseph Chevalier de Forest. Okay. That is correct. Okay. And that was time. Anytime you hear that little sound right there, that's time. Clap it up for our contestants, please. All right. You guys can stand up. That was a great first round. That was a great... Clap it up for a great first round. Okay. So somebody grab the card. Somebody grab the card. And you guys are going to go back to the whole... Well, you guys were never there. But you're going to go outside the door. Somebody's going to escort you. I need the next two teams to be coming in already, please. The next two teams, I need them to come in. Talk to me. Go fix it. Hold on, hold on, hold on. Real quick. Hold on, hold on. Both teams come back because we got a tie score. They just tallied up the... Keep the other team out, please, for right now. Sorry about the confusion. So we got a tie score. And so that's... So instead of prolonging this because we already started late, we're just going to break the tie right now. Come back where you were sitting at. We're going to break this tie score right now. Clap it up. Where's your cards at? Put your cards back in the front so they know who you are. Representing you, yes. This almost never happens in the beginning like this. But again, because we're not going to be coming back to break the tie and we're on a time schedule, we're going to do that right now. I knew this was a great first round. Hands flat on the table. One minute round. This is going to be Henri Christophe. All right? Category Henri Christophe. What significant event did Henri Christophe participate in when he was a child? He was a German boy for Cesar... No. He was a German boy for Cesar's Havana. That is how you volunteer. That is correct. What two key positions did Henri Christophe achieve as an adult? He was general of the Haitian army and king of Haiti. That is correct. It is said that Toussaint Louverture appointed Henri Christophe as what? General and military governor. That is correct. Who tried to get Henri Christophe to betray Toussaint Louverture? Immanuel Victor Leclerc. That is correct. When Leclerc sent his troops ashore, what did Christophe do? He set the city of Campos on fire, starting with his own house. That is correct. What event led to Henri Christophe becoming president? The assassination of Empire Jean-Dac-Dissanine. That is correct. Henri Christophe declared what religion as the official religion? Catholicism. Oh. Tied again? Woo! Y'all gonna run through all of them? Hey, for the audience, the audience is gonna hear these questions over and over again as different schools come in, okay? But this is great. This shows competition. You guys have been studying. I am going to continue with onset of the Haitian Revolution of 1791 to 1803. Remember, this is only one minute. Hit the buzzer as fast as possible. Try to break this tie. Who is Cécile Fatima? She is a Haitian Mambo Voodoo priest. That is correct. What do we know about Cécile Fatima's parents? She hit the buzzer early. This team? Yes. African slave mother and an European father, a Catholic Christian prince. That is correct. What event was considered the starting point of the Haitian Revolution? The ceremony at Bois Caiman. That is correct. What took place at Bois Caiman? Voodoo ceremony considering the starting point of the Haitian Revolution. That is correct. What area of Haiti was Bois Caiman located? Mountains of the North. That is correct. What was Cécile Fatima's role in the ceremony at Bois Caiman? She recited over a Haitian Mambo Voodoo priest. She recited over a Haitian Mambo Voodoo priest. That is not totally correct. All right. And time was out. So we can't give you that last one. Say that again. Are we? Time is up, right? Okay. So we're not. There's not even enough time for the other team to get it. All right. Please don't tell me we have a tie again. No. Okay. So we're good. So now you guys. Now you can stand up. Take your cards. And then clap it up for them. Clap it up. Thank you so much. Can we reset the buzzer, please? As I said before, I'm going to continue saying thank you for your patience. You in the audience are going to hear the same questions over and over again unless I change category. And I'm going to leave that for a little later on. But we're going to try to speed up because we started very late. And so we have to make up for time. But thank you for your patience. Again, you're watching something that's unedited. It's not on television. And so you're going to see all the bloops and the blunders and the going back and forth. And I thank you again for your patience. We're ready for the next team. We need that team, like, ready to come in while the other team is going out. Make sure they come in with their cards so we know which school comes straight to the stage. Come on down. Clap it up for them, please. Remember, hands are flat on the table. Hands are flat on the table. This is a three-minute round. If you get it wrong, they get to answer it, okay? And you have to wait until I finish the sentence, okay? Hands flat on the table. Here we go. Okay. Hold on. We're going to start. The category that we're going to start with is story of the Haitian flag, okay? Here we go. Remember, amongst the table, you guys can say the answer. Anybody at the table can say the answer, not just the person on the buzzer, not the other table. Whoever hits the buzzer, anybody on that table can answer, okay? Here we go. Story of the Haitian flag. In Haiti's history, what have been two colors of the Haitian flag from 1859 to the present? Black and red and blue. That is correct. In what year did Dissaline tear out the white from France's blue, white, and red flag? Remember, hands are flat. That's correct. Why did Dissaline tear out the white from the flag? Okay. That is correct. Who sold the first official Haitian flag? That is correct. Where did Jean-Jacques Dissaline and Alexandre Pichon call a meeting of his first officers? That is correct. When did Dissaline and Pichon call the meeting of his first officers? That is correct. Waiting for hands to be flat. What was this meeting between Dissaline and Pichon known as? That is correct. Describe the flag that Dissaline introduced? That is correct. What did the colors symbolize on the flag Dissaline introduced in May 18, 1803? That is correct. What was the color of the flag in Haiti's first Haitian constitution in 1805 when Dissaline was emperor? That is correct. Haitian involvement in the American Revolutionary War. Allied forces suffered the largest casualties deaths in which battle of the Revolutionary War? That is correct. When did the siege of Savannah take place? That is correct. Is that time? How long did the siege of Savannah last? That is correct. Remember hands flat. What was the name of the largest unit of soldiers of African descent to fight in the Revolutionary War? That is correct. When was Le Chasseur Volontaire de Saint-Domingue formed? That is correct. Under whose command was Le Chasseur Volontaire de Saint-Domingue formed? That is correct. Who led Le Chasseur Volontaire de Saint-Domingue in Savannah? That is correct. When is the battle of, what is the battle of Savannah known for? That is correct. They answered that before the time. Yep. So that is correct. Clap it up for them, please. Somebody knows their history. Ladies and gentlemen, this is not just about Haitian history. This is about studying. This is about being disciplined. This is about knowing that this was going to happen today. Waking up this morning, being prepared. So this preparedness is not just for Haitian history. This could be for any test. This could be for math. This could be for English. This can be for science, biology, whatever it is. You know you have something coming up. You study every question that's in the packet so that you are thorough and 100% able to answer all of the questions. Yes, judges, Ms. Walker especially, can you let me know when a school is coming again so I know not to ask them the same questions. So far, these are all first-timers, right? All these schools. Okay. So both of you are going to have your hands flat on the table, okay? Put it flat. Not one on top of each other. There you go. Hands flat. All right. Three-minute rounds. You guys listening to me? Okay. Three-minute rounds. Hands flat on the table. Pay attention. Wait until I finish the sentence in order to answer the question, okay? That's when you hit the buzzer, okay? Hands flat. Hands flat. If somebody answers it wrong, the other person gets a chance to answer it. Remember, your hands have to be flat or you might mess up that question that you answered correctly also, all right? Story of the Haitian flag. I'm going to come on to say. In Haiti's history, what have been the two colors of the Haitian flag from 1859 to the present? That is correct. In what year did Dessaline tear out the white from France's blue, white, and red flag? We have to make sure that your thing is green. Okay. Go ahead. That is correct. Remember, hands flat, guys. Why did Dessaline tear out the white from the flag? That is correct. Who sold the first official Haitian flag? We're going to check it in a minute. Hold on. Say Catherine Flan. So you got that answer. Real quick. Can you just pause the time real quick? Just pause the time real quick. Let me see you hit the buzzer. Okay. Let me see you hit it faster. We're going to reset it. I need you to go like this. Very fast. There you go. So if you're racing against this guy here, you got to go super fast. It's not that it's not working. Okay? You got to go fast because he's doing the same thing. Check your buzzer real quick. Oh, I was going to class the table, my monsieur. Okay? I got you, though. You're doing good, though. Okay. So the buzzers work. Okay? You just got to be faster than him. All right? Super fast. I need to see your reflexes like, bam. Hands flat on the table. All right? Here we go. Where did Jean-Jacques Dessaline and Alexander Pichon call a meeting of his first officers? That's not correct, so it goes to you. That is correct. When did Dessaline and Pichon call the meeting of his first officers? It's incomplete, so I don't know if that's acceptable. The year. That is correct. When was this meeting between Dessaline and Pichon, what was this meeting between Dessaline and Pichon known as? That is correct. Describe the flag that Dessaline introduced. All right. Next question. What did the color symbolize on the flag Dessaline introduced? May 18, 1803. You didn't let me finish, so it has to be him. Okay. I was honest. Hey, reset the buzzers for me, please. What was the color of the flag in Haiti's first Haitian constitution in 1805 when Dessaline was emperor? Let me check with the judges. Correct. Haiti's involvement in the American Revolutionary War category. Hold. No, no. That's just the category. Okay. All right. Here we go. Here goes the question real quick. Time is going. Allied forces suffered the largest casualties in which battle of the Revolutionary War? Wait, somebody, I felt the buzzer before somebody, I finished. So it has to go to the other. I didn't even look up. Who? He. Okay. So you get the answer. That is correct. When did the seizure of Savannah take place? That is not correct. You get the answer. That is correct. How long did the seizure of Savannah last? That is correct. What was the name of the largest unit of soldiers of African descent to fight in the Revolutionary War? That is not correct. You tried to say that? Les chasse volontaires sans domaine? Yes, that's correct. When was les chasse volontaires sans domaine formed? That is correct. And that is time. Bravo, Puyo. This is a repeat. Okay, got you. If you're just coming in, come straight to the stage with your card. Finish the sentence in order to start. Okay? You have to wait till I finish the sentence in order to answer the question. Or else it goes to the next team. Okay? This is going to be the pre-Columbus Columbian period. All right? Which ruler paid for Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492? Queen Isabella I of Castile. That is correct. Remember, hands flat on the table. The island of Hispaniola, IET, Dominican Republic, was divided into how many kingdoms? It wasn't reset. We got to skip that one. Listen, hands flat on the table. All of them are reset. What does Hispaniola mean? Little Spain. That is correct. Name the five Taino kingdoms. Mayan, Magua, Magua, Jayagua, Higua. That is correct. Who occupied the island of Hispaniola before Spain arrived? And that goes to the other team. That is correct. What does the word IET mean in the native language of the Taino Indians? Mountainous land. It goes to the other team. Okay, that is correct. The Taino Indians also called IET what? That is correct. Hands flat. Who is Anakaona? That is correct. What event led to Anakaona being chief? That is correct. What does Anakaona mean? That is correct. Remember, hands flat. Jean-Baptiste Puendoussab is the category. Who founded the city of Chicago? A freed black state Jean-Baptiste Puendoussab. That is correct. Where was Jean-Baptiste Puendoussab born? That is correct. Where was Jean-Baptiste Puendoussab educated? That is correct. What was the first city that Jean-Baptiste Puendoussab come to in the Americas? New Orleans. That is correct. Name the cities that DuSab traveled to in the Americas. New Orleans, St. Charles, St. Louis, Detroit, Missouri. That is correct. What happened to DuSab in 1778? That is correct. Around what year was Jean-Baptiste Puendoussab born? That is correct. When did DuSab die? That is correct. When did Illinois and the city of Chicago recognize DuSab as founder? That is not correct. Yeah, the first answer. He gave the first answer. That was incorrect. Okay. That was incorrect. And time is up. So we don't get the other team doesn't get the answer. Clap it up for both of them, please. Please let me know if there are recurring teams coming so I know where to flip in my chart and let you guys know also. How's everybody doing out there? Keyshawn New Year, Keyshawn New Year. Oh, I see the claps. Okay. No, you can clap now. There's nobody here. Everybody can clap. You can clap it up. Okay. But I like that. Who's over here waving the flags? I like what you guys are doing. When you hear a good, a nice, let the, listen, the kids are looking straight out into the audience. So anybody that has a flag, if you like their response or, you know, that you want to show them that they did a good job, instead of clapping after everything, exactly. I want to see the flags in the air. And then this is on television. This is on Comcast. This is on YouTube. It's being broadcast. It is being streamed right now. So, please, like, let them see the Haitian flags. Okay? While this is going on. Oh. All right. I need the next two teams, please. Please come to the stage. The schools that are just coming in now. Please come to the stage. All right. So, JFK Middle Team 1. All right? And you got the name of that update middle. Clap it up for them, please. All right. And they haven't been out yet, right? Here we go. Story of the Haitian flag. Hands have to be flat on the table. Three-minute rounds. When, if you don't answer it correctly, after you hit the buzzer, the other team gets a chance to answer it. Please wait until I finish the sentence before, because if not, then the other team gets to answer it. Okay? So, wait until I finish the sentence completely. It's the story of the Haitian flag. In Haiti's history, what have been the two colors of the Haitian flag from 1859 to the present? That is correct. In what year did Dessaline tear out the white from France's blue, white, and red flag? That is correct. Why did Dessaline tear out the white from the flag? To symbolize independence from France. That is correct. Who sold the first official Haitian flag? They got their flag. That is correct. Where did Jean-Jacques Dessaline and Alexandre Pétion call a meeting of his first officers? La Calle. That is correct. When did Dessaline and Pétion call the meeting of his first officers? May 14 to May 18, 1803. That is correct. What was the meeting between Dessaline and Pétion known as? Congress of Akae. They hit the green one? Because I didn't see anything green. Yes? Okay. All right. That's correct. Which flag was the Congress of Akae? Both flags. We need description. Both flags, red and blue and black and red. That is correct. Why did Dessaline and Pétion call the meeting of his first officers? That is correct. Where did Chief General Dessaline go after the meeting of his first officers at the Congress of Akae? I went to Jeffra, to the general Jeffra, to the north and the south. That is correct. Why did Chief General Dessaline go to Place des Armes de Bois? That is correct. Describe the flag that Dessaline introduced. Blue on top, red on the bottom. That is correct. What did the color symbolize on the flag Dessaline introduced May 18, 1803? That is correct. What was the color of the flag in Haiti's first Haitian constitution in 1805 when Dessaline was emperor? Yeah, that's why you guys get to go now. Black and red. That is correct. When was the flag of the Haitian Republic introduced by Pétion? That is correct. Was that time? That was time. Okay. All right. And that last one he got, they got correct. That was time. Okay. All right. You guys can stand up. Please make sure it wasn't a tie. Okay. All right. Is this going to be first time middle school? Please let me know. That's coming in first time. Okay. Middle school, come on down. Since this is your first time, I'm going to start again in the beginning of the packet. Okay. Hands flat on the table, please. These are three-minute rounds. If you hit the buzzer, you get it wrong. It goes to the next team. Okay. Please let me finish the sentence. Very important. Let me finish this sentence before you guys answer. Okay. And you don't have to break the table. I need your hands flat. Okay. Hands flat. Hands flat. Yeah, there you go. All right. Story of the Haitian flag. In Haiti's history, what have been the two colors of the Haitian flag from 1859 to the present? Black and red and blue and red. That is correct. In what year did Dessaline tear out the white from France's blue, white, and red flag? February 1803. That is correct. The object of the game is you guys have to hit the buzzer before the other team. Okay. So don't wait and ask. You got to hit the buzzer and then you can give your answer. Why did Dessaline tear out the white from the flag? To show independence from France. That is correct. Who sold the first official Haitian flag? Catherine Floor. That is correct. Hands flat. Hands flat. That hand has to be flat. Last person on the table right here. That right here. The third person here. Yeah, your hand has to be flat there. There you go. All right. Where did Dessaline and Alexander Pichon call a meeting of his first officers? Where? When did Dessaline and Pichon call the meeting of his first officers? What was the meeting between Dessaline and Pichon known as? Which flag was at the Congress of Akae? I need the colors also. All right. Talking to the mic. You're not necessarily talking to me. I just need to hear it. That was correct. What she said. Why did Dessaline and Pichon call the meeting of his first officers? Where did Chief General Dessaline go after the meeting of his first officers at the Congress of Akae? Bourgeois Akae. That is not correct. The other team gets a chance. Why did Chief General Dessaline go to Place des Armes de Bourges? Describe the flag that Dessaline introduced. Blue and red. That's correct. What did the color symbolize on the flag Dessaline introduced May 18, 1803? That is not correct. It goes to the next team. Speak into the mic so we can hear. What was the color of the flag in Haiti's first Haitian constitution in 1805 when Dessaline was emperor? Black and red. That's correct. That was time. All right. Clap it up for them. All right. Here we go. Listen. Real some quick rules. Hands have to be flat on the table. Okay. Or the other team automatically gets to go. On the table. Hands flat on the table. Yeah. There you go. Just like that. Three minute rounds. If you answer a question after you ding it, if you answer a question incorrectly, the other team has a chance to answer it correctly. And you have five seconds. All right. Here we go. Story of the Haitian flag is the category. In Haiti's history, what have been the two colors of the Haitian flag from 1859 to the present? Black and red. Blue and red. That is correct. In what year did Dessaline tear out the white from France's blue, white, and red flag? February 1803. That is correct. Why did Dessaline tear out the white from the flag? It wasn't on the table. Okay. So, yeah, both hands have to be flat. Not on each other, not over it. It has to be flat on the table. So what happens in this instance? Another question? Next question. Here we go. Who sold the first official Haitian flag? That's correct. Where did Jean-Jacques Dessaline and Alexandre Pichon call a meeting of his first officers? I didn't finish, I felt like. Is that the same thing? Bogue de l'Acaaie. That is correct. When did Dessaline and Pichon call the meeting of his first officers? May 14 to 18, 1803. That is correct. What was the meeting between Dessaline and Pichon known as? Congress of Acaaie. That is correct. Which flag was at the Congress of Acaaie? Both red and blue and black and red. That is correct. Why did Dessaline and Pichon call the meeting of his first officers? Establishment of insurrectional army from the supreme authority of Jean-Jacques Dessaline as general in chief. As the revolution, no, as insurrection army. And the second part is to introduce the new flag, the first flag of Haiti. The new symbol. The new symbol of Haiti. That is correct. Where did Chief General Dessaline go after the meeting of his first officers at the Congress of Acaaie? He went to Camp Dessaline to meet, in the south, to meet General Dessaline to unify the north and the south. That is correct. Why did Chief General Dessaline go to the Place des Armes de Bourges? To introduce the new flag of Haiti. That's correct. Describe the flag that Dessaline introduced. Blue on top, red on bottom. That's correct. What did the color symbolize on the flag Dessaline introduced May 18, 1803? Symbolize the independence of mulattoes and blacks against the French. That's correct, and that is time. All right. We good? Okay. Everybody stand up. Just remember to have the, do they have cards? Oh, no. No, she gave you those. Yeah, okay. All right. Do you have cards? All right. This is going to be Haitian involvement in the American Revolutionary War. Remember, hands stay flat. Allied forces suffered the largest casualties in which battle of the Revolutionary War? Siege of Savannah. That is correct. When did the siege of Savannah take place? 1779. We need a date? October 9, 1779. That's correct. How long did the siege of Savannah last? Six weeks. That is correct. What was the name of the largest unit of soldiers of African descent to fight in the Revolutionary War? Les Chasseurs Volontaires de Saint-Domingue. That is correct. When was Les Chasseurs Volontaires de Saint-Domingue formed? 1779. That is correct. Under whose command was Les Chasseurs Volontaires de Saint-Domingue formed? Henry Joseph Chevalier de Faussier. That is correct. Who led Les Chasseurs Volontaires de Saint-Domingue in Savannah? Contestine. That is correct. What is the Battle of Savannah known for? For being the bloodiest hour in the American Revolution where 800 people died. That is correct. Who made up the ranks of Les Chasseurs Volontaires? That is correct. How many Les Chasseurs Volontaires de Saint-Domingue were there set to be? 800. That's correct. What position was Les Chasseurs Volontaires assigned in the siege of Savannah? There was a sign at regard position. That is correct. What was Les Chasseurs Volontaires credited for doing? For saving the Allied forces from the destruction as they retreated. That is correct. Les Chasseurs Volontaires made up what percentage of the French American Army? 10%. That is correct. What happened to Les Chasseurs Volontaires that were captured by the British Navy? They were made up prices of war and they were started to save me. That is correct. When was Les Chasseurs Volontaires regiment disbanded? 1783. That is correct. After Les Chasseurs Volontaires were disbanded, what two cities in North America were some of the men sent to? Okay. Can I start over or is it reset now? Okay. Les Chasseurs Volontaires were known for being the first one of these in the French Army? History of the first one. All right. That is correct. All right. Clap it up. Give them encouragement. Team won. Clap it up for both teams. Thank you so much. All right. This is the team's first time, right? All right. So listen, hands flat on the table. Everybody has their hands flat on the table. When you hit the buzzer, you have five seconds. If you answer it wrong, the next team answers has a chance to answer. You have five seconds to answer the questions. Hands flat on the table, please. Quiet in the audience. Remember the flags. Story of the Haitian flag. In Haiti's history, what have been the two colors of the Haitian flag from 1859 to the present? That is correct. In what? Please. Quiet with the noise. Just the flags. In what year did Dessaline tear out the white from France's blue, white, and red flag? I didn't hear you. That is correct. Why did Dessaline tear out the white from the flag? To symbolize independence from the French. That is correct. Who sold the first official Haitian flag? That is correct. Remember to let me finish the sentence first. Where did Jean-Jacques Dessaline and Alexandre Pétion call the meeting of his first officers? The Borg de l'Arcaïs. That is correct. When did Dessaline and Pétion call the meeting of his first officers? That is correct. What was the meeting between Dessaline and Pétion known as? Congress of Acaïs. That is correct. Which flag was at the Congress of Acaïs? Back in red and blue and red was present. That's correct. Why did Dessaline and Pétion call the meeting of his first officers? Establishment of United Comrie under a general shift under... We're going to have to deflect that because it's not complete. Yes, you guys have a chance. To establish the new flag of independence and to establish a united command under Dessaline. I'm looking for my judges. Yes, okay, that's correct. Where did Chief General Dessaline go after the meeting of his first officers at the Congress of Acaïs? To Camp Girard to meet up with General Dessaline in the south. That's correct. Why did Chief General Dessaline go to Place des Armes de Borg? To introduce the independence flag. That's correct. Describe the flag that Dessaline introduced. The top rather than the bottom. That is correct. What did the color symbolize on the flag Dessaline introduced May 18th, 1803? That is correct. What was the color of the flag in Haiti's first Haitian constitution in 1805 when Dessaline was emperor? That is correct. When was the flag of the Haitian Republic introduced by Pétion? That is correct. What was added to the center of the flag? The coat of arms. That is, do you need more information, judges? We need more information. Consists of palm trees. Go ahead. Cannons. Spring, Kappa, Liberty. Do you need more? Two more. Cannonballs. Flags. Anchors. Anchors. That is correct. And that was time also. All right. All right. Clap it up for them, please. All right. Alonzo and Tracy Morning. Alonzo and Tracy Morning. Alonzo and Tracy Morning. North Miami senior team two. Alonzo and Tracy Morning team one. First time here? First time on the stage right now? Okay. So hands have to be flat on the table. You can't cradle and hold that like that. It has to be flat on the table. All right. People are watching, so make sure it's flat on the table. If you hit the buzzer, you have five seconds to answer. If you don't have the correct answer, the other team will answer it the right way. Hopefully, the other team has a chance to answer it. And here we go. This is story of the Haitian flag. All right. Hold on. I heard hold on. Okay. We're resetting timers now. Ready? All right. Here we go. Story of the Haitian flag. In Haiti's history, what have been the two colors of the Haitian flag from 1859 to the present? That's correct. And please let me finish the sentence also. Look at your buzzer. Make sure it's green. If it's green, that's you. In what year did Dessaline tear out the white from France's blue, white, and red flag? That is correct. Why did Dessaline tear out the white from the flag? That is correct. Who sold the first official Haitian flag? That is correct. Where did Jean-Jacques Dessaline and Alexandre Pétion call a meeting of his first officers? Wait. So you hit the buzzer before I started, so it has to go to the other team. That is correct. When did Dessaline and Pétion call the meeting of his first officers? Day 14 to May 18, 1803. That is correct. What was the meeting between Dessaline and Pétion known as? Congress de l'Acaille. That is correct. Which flag was at the Congress of Acaille? Black and red and blue and red. That is correct. Why did Dessaline and Pétion call the meeting of his first officers? We need... Oh, yes. Yes. The establishment of a united comment under the Supreme Authority of Jean-Jacques Dessaline as Governor General and Life and Governor General-in-Chief of the instruction and the adoption of the first session flag. That's correct. Where did Chief General Dessaline go after the meeting of his first officers at the Congress of Acaille? To meet with General Jafai to unify the North and the South. That's correct. Why did Chief General Dessaline go to Place des Armes de Bourg? To introduce the first flag of 18. That's correct. Describe the flag that Dessaline introduced. Blue on top and red on the bottom. That's correct. What did the color symbolize on the flag Dessaline introduced May 18, 1803? It symbolizes the union of black and mulattoes against the French army. That's correct. What was the color of the flag in Haiti's first Haitian constitution in 1805 when Dessaline was emperor? Black and red. That is correct. When was the flag of the Haitian Republic introduced by Pétion? 18, 1803. That is not correct. The other team doesn't get it, right? Yes. Okay. So the other team, you have a chance. Four seven. That's not correct. And that is time. All right. Clap it up for them. All right. Individual. Is your first time here? You were already here? Okay. You were with the team. You came with the team earlier just now? Not today. Here. No, no. Yeah. This is your first time here right now? Yes. Okay. Got you. I just wanted to know. All right. So here we go. All right. So hands flat on the table. There you go. You have the buzzer in front of you. Hands have to be flat on the table. All right? If you answer a question, it's incorrect. Then the other person gets to answer it. Wait until I finish the sentence first before you answer it. Because if you hit the buzzer while I'm saying the sentence, it goes to the other person. All right? So wait until I finish, please. Here we go. I didn't hear that. Say that again. Okay. We need a reset on the timer. Yes? All right. Here we go. Story of the Haitian flag. Three minute round. All right? In Haiti's history, what have been the two colors of the Haitian flag from 1859 to the present? That's correct. In what year did Dessaline tear out the white from France's blue, white, and red flag? That is correct. Why did Dessaline tear out the white from the flag? It symbolized the union between mulattoes and blacks. That's not the correct answer. You have a chance. That's correct. Who sold the first official Haitian flag? That is correct. Where did Jean-Jacques Dessaline and Alexandre Pétion call the meeting of his first officers? Acaille. That is correct. When did Dessaline and Pétion call the meeting of his first officers? 14 to 18, 1803. That is correct. What was the meeting between Dessaline and Pétion known as? Acaille. That is not correct. You have a chance to answer it. Congress of Acaille. That is correct. Which flag was at the Congress of Acaille? Black and red and blue. That is correct. Why did Dessaline and Pétion call the meeting of his first officers? To present the black and red flag. That is not correct. Establishment of her dependents. That is not correct. Where did Chief General Dessaline go after the meeting of his first officers at the Congress of Acaille? He went to Kajille to meet General Giffel to unify the North and the South. That is correct. Why did Chief General Dessaline go to Place des Armes de Bourg? Describe the flag that Dessaline introduced. That's correct. What did the colors symbolize on the flag Dessaline introduced on May 18, 1803? It's the Nattos. Can you finish it? That's time. All right. She gets to answer it. It's incomplete. You know the answer? No? All right. Clap it up for them, please. Let me see your individual one. Good morning, individual. All right. Hands flat on the table. All right. Wait until I finish the sentence. Very important. If you answer before I finish, it goes to the next person. So make sure you wait until I finish the sentence. Also, we have five seconds to answer. Hands have to be flat on the table. Story of the Haitian flag. Story of the Haitian flag. In Haiti's history, what have been the two colors of the Haitian flag from 1859 to the present? Blue and red. That is correct. In what year did Dessaline tear out the white from France's blue, white, and red flag? February 1803. That is correct. Why did Dessaline tear out the white from the flag? To symbolize the independence of Haiti. I'm sorry. Say that again. To symbolize the independence from France. That's correct. Who sold the first official Haitian flag? Catherine Flore. That's correct. Where did Jean-Jacques Dessaline and Alexandre Pichon call the meeting of his first officers? Book of Akae. That's correct. When did Dessaline and Pichon call the meeting of his first officers? May 14 to 1883. That's correct. What was the meeting between Dessaline and Pichon known as? Congress of Akae. Oh. That's me. Yeah, go ahead. Congress of Akae. Okay, that's correct. Which flag was at the Congress of Akae? Both. Black and red. Blue and red. That is correct. Why did Dessaline and Pichon call the meeting of his first officers? That was, was that before I finished? Okay, so you get the answer. Establishment of the United Command of the Revolutionary Army under the supreme, under the supreme authority of Jean-Jacques Dessaline and the adoption to the new symbol, Asian flag. That's correct. Where did Chief General Dessaline go after the meeting of his first officers at the Congress of Akae? He went to Cangero to meet General Giffreau to unify the south and the north. That's correct. Why did Chief General Dessaline go to Place des Armes de Bourg? To introduce the flag of independence. Oh, it was, who, who had it, who, she, okay. To introduce the flag of the independence. That's correct. Describe the flag that Dessaline introduced. Um, blue on top, red on the bottom. That's correct. What did the colors symbolize on the flag this Dessaline introduced May 18, 1803? Um, union between me, ladies, and black against the French. That's correct. And that's time. All right, clap it up for these two young ladies. I want to say good morning to a good friend of mine, Shirley Planton. How you doing? Clap it up for the two teams. Come on, clap it up for both schools. I'm going to go, this category is Henri Christophe. All right, hands flat on the table. Make sure you hear me finish the sentence first before you answer. If not, it has to go to the other team. You have five seconds to answer. Hands flat on the table, please. Henri Christophe. Okay, no problem. No problem. Again, audience, I told you that this is not edited. So you're watching it live in front of you right now. And so we appreciate your patience. When you watch things on TV, they edit it behind the scenes and you see the full show. Here, you're going to see the teams come in and out. You know, you're going to see the bloops and blunders and things like that. And so we appreciate your patience in the process. At some point, all of this will be edited. And Mr. Raguston will make it available to the schools so that they can see it as if they were watching a TV show without all of the, you know, the intermissions. They're not supposed to be here right now. This is the, see, this is the bloopers I'm talking about. Not a problem. We need North Miami Senior 1 and 2. We need the class to stand up, take your cards, and go towards the door that you came in, please. Sorry about that. Please give them another warm round of applause. Ladies and gentlemen, applaud you for Patrick Dorsey Sutambu. Oh, this is going to be, this category is Henri Christophe. All right? Here we go. What significant event did Henri Christophe participate in when he was a child? That is correct. What two key positions did Henri Christophe achieve as an adult? General Edition Army of 80. Make sure you have your hands flat. That is, is that correct? Yes. Okay. Thank you. It is said that Toussaint Louverture appointed Henri Christophe to what position? General Edition Army. It's not correct, so it goes to the other team? General Edition Army. That's correct. Who tried to get Henri Christophe to betray Toussaint Louverture? That, somebody hit the buzzer before I finish. Am I correct? Yes. Okay. That's correct. When Leclerc sent his troops ashore, what did Christophe do? He said the city of Caprins was on fire, started by his own house. That's correct. What event led to Henri Christophe becoming president? The assassination of Judge Agnesaline. That is correct. Christophe declared what religion as the official religion? Catholicism. That is correct. Judges, let's make sure hands are flat on the table. What year did Henri Christophe assume the title of king? June 2nd, 1811. That is correct. When Henri Christophe was crowned, name at least three of his many designations. King of A.D., first crowned monarch of the New World and servant of Totsuga. That is correct. What was called Henri? Mandated that every adult is to work on the field. That is correct. What two structures is Henri Christophe most known for building? Città de la Filleur and Palais de Saint-Souci. That is correct. What was the Palais de Saint-Souci used for? It was used as residence for the family of the king and the king and queen and the queen. That's correct. What does Saint-Souci mean in French? Judges, can we double check the reset? All right. Can you hit the buzzer again, please? All right. Here we go. We reset it. Why did King Henri Christophe build the citadel? To prevent invasion from the French army in the north area. That's correct. How long was Henri Christophe's reign as a king? Nine years. That's correct. When did Henri Christophe die? September 8th. That's correct. How did Henri Christophe die? He took his known life with a silver bullet. That's correct. Name an interesting fact that took place after the death of Henri Christophe. Two men carry his body and buried it in life. That is correct. When did King Henri receive a proper burial? Years after 1814. That is correct. Where was King Henri buried? What was the greatest significance of King Henri's life? He participated in the National Volunteer of the Sodom Inc. as a German boy. And he achieved great work. He was King of A.D. and General Governor for the Asian Revolutionary Army. That's correct. All right. So, are they both teams leaving? Okay. All right. Clap it up for them, please. All right. All right. All right. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. It's been a great morning so far, but what we want to do right now, we're going to go ahead and change speeds. Okay. We have individuals who are here who actually have gone through some, gone through their education and actually shown above average effort in their academics and above average effort in their achievements. So, what we'd like to do right now is take the opportunity, the Sons of Little Haiti, as well as Commissioner Bastian's office, Sasha, are you going to join us up here? Yes. What we'd like to do right now is take the opportunity to start recognizing some of our exemplary students. Okay. Matt, are you going to get up there, sir? Okay. Now, this student represents the very best of what a student can be, achieving the highest possible score of a five on the Florida Standards Assessment in math and a score of four in reading. She balances high-level academic achievement with a humble, hardworking attitude. With her level five in math and her deep-seated desire to grow, there is no doubt that this student's academic journey is just beginning. She is truly a builder of her own future. The first recognition goes to Jamelia Williams of Arch Creek Elementary for academics and leadership. And if you guys turn around, make sure you turn around and take a picture. As they're doing that, we're going to continue. The next student is a dedicated fifth-grade student. She consistently models excellence through her curiosity, responsibility, and hard work. Her efforts in the classroom and around the school demonstrate leadership beyond her years. This student's commitment to learning makes her a respected role model amongst her peers and bright spot in the school community. The next recognition goes to, I believe it's Deo Skyla Experience. Deo Skyla Experience of North Miami Elementary for academics and leadership. Is she here? Is she here? Is there a representative here from the school? The representative can come grab it. Okay. This next student is described by academic excellence, humility, courage, grit, motivated, hardworking, and goes above and beyond when it comes to her education. Her work has been described as academic perfection. A member of Distinguished Young Women of Tomorrow, this student is a spectacular student who embodies the traits of humility, wisdom, grace, and integrity. The next recognition goes to Katiana Reed of Toussaint Louverture Elementary for academics. This next student is described as a true son of the soil. He is hardworking, consistently working harder than most of his peers. He is conscientious and dedicated, demonstrating leadership in the classroom and in athletics. His attention to details is outstanding both in the classroom and on the field and on the court. His punctuality at practice is much appreciated by his coaches and his teammates as well. This student has learned that being a student isn't just about having natural talent. It's about gift and grit and determination to do his absolute best in every class. The next recognition goes to Dolce & John Deloge of St. Mary's Cathedral for academics. Congratulations, gentlemen. Yes, of course. This next student consistently demonstrates resilience, determination, compassion, and leadership. She is positive and never allows setbacks to define her. She leads through her actions, determination, and character, inspiring others around her. She shows responsibility, integrity, and a willingness to continue striving for success, both academically and personally. This next recognition goes to Antonella Noel. From I-Prep Academy for academic, arts, and leadership. Congratulations, young lady. This next student is a quiet leader. She never is right out in front. She is one of those who works behind the scenes. She doesn't accomplish tasks for the sake of glory, pictures, or name recognition. If something needs to get done, she will be there assisting in getting it done. This student understands that true essence of being a leader is to serve, which she does willingly in school and in her faith. This next recognition goes to Jael Serafin from St. Mary's for academic and leadership. This next student exudes courage, grace, and optimism, and has used his art as a coping mechanism in his journey to self-healing and to serve his community. He has undergone multiple brain surgeries and was later diagnosed with autism. He has refused to let his medical history define him. He sees obstacles as challenges to be overcome. He has used music to soothe his pain throughout his life and has not let his medical condition limit him in all his endeavors. This student has shared his love for music at music festivals, churches, and many other events, showing that the only limitation you have is the limitation you place on yourself. This next recognition goes to Nathan Francius of the Alternative Education Foundation for Arts and Community Service. And this next student's life is measured by personal transformation and demonstrated through a commitment of uplifting others. During the vulnerable period of his early high school years, he briefly fell in with the wrong crowd. However, the defining characteristic of a leader is the ability to self-correct. This student made a conscious, powerful decision to pivot. He completely turned his life around, demonstrating a level of maturity, grit, and internal fortitude that few of his peers possess. Through sheer determination, he has broken barriers to become the very first member of his immediate family to graduate with a high school diploma. Without pre-existing blueprint to follow, he had to cultivate his own discipline and serve as his own motivator, setting a brand new standard of achievement for future generations. This next recognition goes to Ricky Rodriguez of High Lill Gardens High for leadership. Appreciate it. This next student is set apart by her commitment, no matter the obstacle. Rather than allowing fear or frustration to define her experience, she committed herself every single day to learning the language, understanding for new environment, and building the confidence needed to thrive. Her commitment has allowed her to excel in academics and the many organizations she participates in. She is not the loudest voice in the room, but she is often the steadiest. This next recognition goes to Elyse Yujoli Tifat from North Miami Senior High School for academics, community service, and leadership. This next student has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and personal growth. This student has challenged herself with rigorous coursework, including advanced placement and dual enrollment classes in subjects such as biology, environmental science, psychology, and entrepreneurship. She maintains a solid academic record while exhibiting exceptional critical thinking, research, and organizational skills that set her apart from her peers. The next recognition goes to Saskia DeMostins from North Miami for academics and leadership. Starting with elementary. Starting with elementary. Okay. At this moment, we're going to pause on the recognition of students to do a special recognition. This is an award that we started three years ago. This award goes to individuals who have shown an extraordinary commitment to the Haitian community, an extraordinary commitment to education, and it showed an extraordinary commitment to their culture. At this point in time, I'd like to have someone come up to assist me in actually recognizing this one individual. Ms. Latskin, please. Good morning, everyone. Today is my great honor and privilege to introduce someone who has impacted St. Mary's Cathedral School, and her commitment truly cannot be measured in years alone. But in the countless lives she has touched, shaped, and inspired. For over 24 years, Mrs. Clairvall has faithfully dedicated herself to the Ministry of Catholic Education at St. Mary's Cathedral School. A Catholic school located in the heart of Little Haiti. Generation after generation of students have walked through her classroom doors and left not only academically stronger, but more confident, more compassionate, and more grounded in faith, cultural awareness, and values. A teacher's work is often quiet and unseen. Long hours, patient guidance, constant encouragement, and unconditional care. Yet, the legacy of a great teacher lives on in every child who discovers their potential because someone believed in them. Mrs. Clairvall has been that someone in people's lives and in children and families at St. Mary's Cathedral School. Through every school year, every challenge, and every celebration, she has remained steadfast in her mission to educate with both excellence and heart. Today, the Sons of Little Haiti honor not only her as an educator, but a servant leader, a mentor, and a woman whose life's work has strengthened this community in meaningful and lasting memories. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in celebrating and honoring Mrs. Clairvall. The plaque reads, the Jean-Exulien Vanguard Award presented to Florence Clairvall. In honor of your dedication and commitment to education, it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. Frederick Douglass. Yes, please. Judges. St. Mary's and everyone else, stand up and give Ms. Clairvall a round of applause. Now, I know the rest of you students are waiting, and we can't wait to get to recognize you as well. But right now, we're going to give Ms. Clairvall an opportunity to say a few words, and then we're going to go ahead and get back to the finals of the Haitian Heritage Month History Week. All right. Good afternoon, everyone. As you know, my name is Mrs. Clairvall. I enjoy teaching, so I'm happy every day. And I enjoy being at St. Mary's as well, so I'm happy every day. And I enjoy coming here at Haitian History Week with my students for the past, I believe, probably 14 years. Yes. And so I'm happy, and they make me happy. So this is my life. This is my mission. And I really thank you, Ms. Laskin and Mr. Paul and Mecca for this recognition, all of you for this recognition. Mr. Mapu, thank you for being there. And I enjoy everything I do, and I have the grace of God to help me every day. So thank you, everyone. Got you, got you. Ms. Clairvall does so much. I want to thank her for bringing myself and my drummer out to her school for the past five years to make sure that the students get some conscious poetry about our culture. So I'd like to give her another round of applause for doing that at the school. So now we're entering the final rounds, okay? This is the final round. We have something called Who Am I? So we are going to, what I'm going to do is I'm going to say the line of somebody that is notable in our community. And when I say Who Am I, the picture will show up, and the students have to hit the buzzer and be able to identify who that person is. We have who? Let's see. GKE, Sable Palm Elementary. All right. Can you set me up with the Who Am I? Give me a thumbs up. Let me know we're good. Yeah. Elementary, who am I? Braggaston, check your paperwork. You took my papers. That's it. All righty. I think we're organized. Here we go. I don't think that's supposed to be showing right now because they're already seeing it. I guess I'm in control of that, right? Okay. Here we go. Everybody, hands flat on the table. Here we go. I was born on December 20th. Wait until I finish the sentence, everything, before you guys answer, okay? What's going to happen is this. As soon as I finish the sentence, I have the clicker, so I'm in control. You're going to see a picture come up on that screen, okay? Once you see the picture, or if you know who it is, they're hitting the buzzer. You're hitting the buzzer, and then you're telling us, I'm going to say, who am I? Only when I say, who am I, you can click the buzzer, okay? And you'll see the picture of the person for reinforcement, if you don't know by description. Let's try this out. I was born on December 22nd, 1960, in Brooklyn, New York. I first attracted attention for my graffiti under the name Sammo. I am a neo-expressionist, primitivist, and contemporary painter, and collaborated with Andy Warhol. I died in 1988 in New York City. Who am I? Michelle Basquiat. That is correct. Now, keep looking at the screen. I am going to click on the next one. I am found in Milo, Aichi. I was the royal residence of King Oni. Who, what am I? That is correct. I was an abolitionist, an appointed minister resident, and consul general to Aichi when I was 72 years old. Patrick Douglas. I didn't say, who am I? I have to say, who am I? I specifically said, I have to say, who am I, to close that out, and then I know to hit the clicker. All right? I was an abolitionist and appointed minister resident and consul general to Aichi when I was 72 years old. Who am I? Frederick Douglas. That is correct. I grew up in the slums of Pichonville, Aichi, and became an international actor. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. That was the wrong, wrong. I am a real estate businessman and was the first Haitian-American chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and the current commissioner of Miami-Dade County District 2. A few years ago, who am I? You're always able to look at the picture. That's not correct. So, here goes to the next. Say it into the mic. So, no, no, no. Jump on the stem. Yes. I grew up in the slums of Pichonville, Aichi, and became an international actor and model. Who am I? That is correct. We don't even have to show the picture. They know just from the description. All right. Here we go. I was born in Massachusetts in 1868 to a Haitian father. I graduated Fisk University and Harvard College in 1890. I was one of the founders of the NAACP in 1909. Who am I? That is correct. I was built in the 1890s under the administration of President Flauville Hippolyte in Port-au-Prince, also known as the Marchi-Polyte. What am I? That is correct. Yes. Buzzer, tap it. Let me see. Okay. Reset it. You tap in the middle. Tap. Okay. It's working. You just got to hit it faster than they're hitting it. Okay. All right. Where am I? I'm in my chair. Okay. I was a soccer star. I died in a coup attempt on Haitian President Francois Duvalier in 1958. I was a World War II fighter pilot and one of the five Haitians in the Tuskegee Airmen. Who am I? That is correct. I was the mulatto general that fought Toussaint Louverture in La Guerre du Sud. Who am I? On their regard, that is correct. I was a former slave and became general of the first freed black republic in the Western Hemisphere. I was also called the ghost because I rode my white horse, Belargen, from town to town at night. Who am I? Toussaint Louverture. That is time. Clap it up for them. All right. They can go back to their seats. Okay. You guys can go back to your seats. Make sure you take your card with you. Again, I repeat. This is the final rounds. This is called the who am I round. Where based on just description, because they're not even looking at the picture. I have pictures for them. But just based on description, they already know, which is a beautiful thing. Who's coming out? Elementary or middle school? Elementary still coming out? Okay. Individual elementary, right? Okay. Come on down. Go back one. I'll turn it off. Okay. Don't put it up yet. Don't put that up yet. All right. Hey, how you doing? You got to look. Let's look forward right now. Okay. Hands flat on the table. Pay attention. You have to wait until I finish saying who am I before you hit the buzzer. Okay. I have to say who am I after I give the description. I'm going to say who am I, and then you're going to see. All right. I was born on December 22nd, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York. I first attracted attention for my graffiti name and style under the name Samo. I am a neo-expressionist, primitivist, and contemporary painter, and I collaborated with Andy Warhol. I died in 1988 in New York City. Who am I? Is that Michelle Basquette? That is correct. I am found in Milo, Haiti. I was the royal residence of King Henry. What am I? San Suu Kyi. Pala de San Suu Kyi. Listen, if you're having a little difficulty also, I'm going to be putting the picture up there. So right now, that's Pala de San Suu Kyi. But after I say who am I, that's when I'm going to click it. But if you know it from description, go ahead and just hit the buzzer. All right. After I say who am I. All right. I was an abolitionist and appointed minister resident and consul general to IET when I was 72 years old. Who am I? Frederick Duckley. That is correct. I am a real estate businessman and was the first Haitian-American chairman of the board of county commissioners and past current commissioner of Miami-Dade County, District 2. Who am I? She has to go because you hit it too early. Who am I? Jamonistime. Jamonistime. All right. That's correct. I grew up in the slums of Pétionville, IET and became... Hands flat. I grew up in the slums of Pétionville, IET and became an international actor and model. Who am I? Jimmy Jean-Louis. That is correct. I was born in Massachusetts in 1868 to a Haitian father. I graduated Fisk University and Harvard College in 1890. I was one of the founders of the NAACP in 1909. Who am I? That is not correct. And the picture is up also, like I told you, if you needed assistance. All right. Wait until I say, who am I? Okay. Hands flat on the table. Okay. Just wait until I say, who am I? Both of you have the same rules. Hands flat. Hands flat. There you go. I was built in the 1890s under the administration of President Flauville-Polite in Port-au-Prince, also known as the Marché-Polite. What am I? That is correct. I was a soccer star. I died in a coup attempt on Haitian President Francois Duvalier in 1958. I was a World War II fighter pilot and one of the five Haitians in the Tuskegee Airmen. Who am I? Aless Pasquale. That is correct. I was the mulatto general that fought Toussaint Louverture in La Guerre du Sud. Who am I? George Biasso. No, no. Alexander. No, that's, he gets to go. That's not correct. We're going to go to the next one. I was a former slave and became general of the first free black republic in the Western Hemisphere. I was also called a ghost because I rode my white horse, Belargen, from town to town at night. Who am I? Toussaint Louverture. That is correct. I am a large mountain fortress built by Henri Christophe after Haiti gained independence from France. What am I? C'est la del La Félienne. That is correct. Let's focus. Hands on our hands, flat, hands, flat. I was known as Toussaint Louverture's mentor. I was a black general in the Spanish Army and lived in St. Augustine, Florida. Who am I? George Biasso. George Biasso. He had hit the, okay. So he hit it. He gets to say it. He got it. All right. And that's time? Okay. And that's time. Give it up for the individuals, please. Thank you. Good job, both of you. How you doing? Go ahead and have a seat. Good card up front. So these are, so this is middle right now, right? We're switching. We're switching. You got me? Thumbs up. Middle. Who am I middle? All right. Everybody look forward. Hands. This is the finals right here. Let me know if we set. Good? Okay. Okay. No problem. Yeah. Leave it like that until I say the first one and then I'll control the clicker from there. You heard me? We good? Okay. Let me know, Raggestin. Good? Okay. I am a Haitian-American pioneer in chemistry known for my groundbreaking research on hypertension and cardiovascular health. Who am I? After five seconds, I'm going on to the next one. I am a gaily-painted bus store pickup truck that serves as a shared taxi in IET. What am I? I'm not sure if I even said that rule to this group right here, but you have to. I did say it? Yeah. Okay. So you have to wait until I say who am I or what am I in order to answer so they get to answer it. That is correct. Wait until I say who am I or what am I, and then also the picture's going to come up just in case you don't know the description. Let's focus. Come on. Head up. Hands flat. I am a writer, poet, playwright, activist, and intellectual. I'm a painter known for colorful abstracts that often emphasize the blue and red. Who am I? That is correct. I was a former slave and became general to the first freed black republic in the Western Hemisphere. I was also called the ghost because I rode my white horse, Belargen, from town to town at night. Who am I? Toussaint Louverture. That is correct. I was the first ruler of independent IET under the 1805 Constitution. Who am I? That is correct. You can always look at the picture, people, all right? I was married to Queen Anna Kaona. Who am I? That is correct. I was the prime minister of IET under President Alistair. I was president of IET from 1996 to 2001. And from 2006 to 2011, who am I? Rene Preval. That is correct. I was born in IET and I was an early aviation pioneer and inventor. I contributed to aeroplane racing and later became a successful businessman in the automotive industry. Who am I? That is correct. I was born in Port-au-Prince in 1932. And I have exhibitions all over the world, including the Guggenheim in New York. Who am I? That is not correct. Talk. Don't give the answer because they're the ones who's got to answer next. You answered the wrong one at first. Next team. You get to answer that because it was answered wrong. I was the first king of IET. Who am I? Henry Christophe. That is correct. I landed on an island in 1492 and named it Hispaniola. Who am I? That is not correct. Christopher Columbus. That is correct. I was the native queen known as the golden flower. Who am I? That is correct. I was born in IET but reside in Canada. I was made an honorary citizen of the city of Montreal. I have over 150 exhibits in the many countries and more than 40 museums throughout the world. I have already been honored in my work. Who am I? I founded the city of Chicago. Who am I? Jean-Baptiste Pont-Doussab. That is correct. I am an electrical engineer, pharmacist, research scientist. I am known for inventing a key component in fiber optic, gyroscopes, and medical imaging devices. I held over 50 U.S. patents. Who am I? And that is time. Clap it up for our contestants. Come on in. Come on in. Make your way. Come this way. And then come down the aisle. Clap it up for them. Clap it up for them. Media tech. If you can put me to the elementary category of who am I. Elementary and then keep it hidden for me. Give me thumbs up when you're ready for me. Got you. Appreciate you. All right. Let me just make sure we got everything situated. Same marriage with these flat. Listen. This is the final round. So this is called who am I? Leave your hands flat on the table. Wait until I say who am I or what am I to answer. Because if you answer before that, it's for the other person. They get to answer. So you have to wait until I say who am I or what am I. Understand? Okay? Yes. Okay. Here we go. I was born on December 22nd, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York. I first attracted attention from my graffiti name and style under Samo. I am also a neo-expressionist, primitiveness, primitivist, and contemporary painter and collaborated with Andy Warhol. I died in 1988 in New York City. Who am I? John Michel Basquiat. That is correct. Oh, you guys in middle school? Yes. Okay. Okay. Got you. Can we switch that up real quick? Bring me to middle school. Same thing. Bring me to middle school. That's only because these get a little harder for middle school. All right? So here we go. Can we reset the time a little bit? Okay. Okay. No problem. We're good. Here we go. I am a Haitian-American pioneer in chemistry known for my groundbreaking research on hypertension and cardiovascular health. Who am I? I am a gaily-painted bus or pickup truck that serves as a share taxi in IET. Who am I? Tap, tap. That's correct. I am a writer, poet, playwright, activist, and intellectual. As a painter, I am known for the colorful abstracts that often emphasize the blue and red. Who am I? Get here. That is correct. I was a former slave and became general of the first freed black republic in the Western Hemisphere. I was also called a ghost because I rode my white horse, Belargen, from town to town at night. Who am I? Who's on the... You get the answer. To son of the... That is correct. Make sure the buzzer is green before you give a response because he hit the buzzer first. I was the first ruler of the independent IET under the 1805 Constitution. Who am I? To son of the... That is correct. I was married to Queen Anna Kaona. Who am I? King... King Kana Bo. That is correct. I was the prime minister of Haiti under President Aristide. I was president of IET from 1996 to 2001 and from 2006 to 2011. Who am I? I'm a pervade. Mr. Wapkaz, it's happening. That is correct. I was born in IET and I was an early aviation pioneer and inventor. I contributed to aeroplane racing and later become a successful businessman in the automotive industry. Who am I? I was born in Port-au-Prince in 1932 and have exhibitions all over the world, including the Guggenheim in New York. Who am I? I was the first king of IET. Who am I? Henry Christophe. That is correct. I landed on an island in 1492 and named it Hispaniola. Who am I? Christopher Columbus. That is correct. I was the native queen known as the Golden Flower. Who am I? Queen Anna Kaona. That is correct. I was born in IET but reside in Canada. I was made an honorary citizen of the city of Montreal. I have over 150 exhibits and many countries and more than 45 museums throughout the world. They already have honored my work. Who am I? Lucy Tondo. That is not correct. You get a chance to answer it. The picture is up. Next question. I founded the city of Chicago. Who am I? John Baptist Prentissab. That is correct. I am an electrical engineer, physicist, research scientist. I am known for inventing a key component in fiber optic, gyroscopes, and medical imaging devices. I held over 50 U.S. patents. Who am I? Jared D.O. That's correct. All right. Give it up for them. All right. For everybody that's been patient here, I just made notice that we have a group and we have individual and we'll be done with the competition. And then we're going to give out some more awards for exemplary students. What are the schools? North Miami. This is middle school. High school. I'm sorry. High school. Can you transfer me to high school thumb drop? High school category? Thank you. Thumbs up when you have it ready for me. Thank you. All right. Hands flat on the table. You have to let me say who am I or what am I before you can answer the question. As soon as I say what am I, just in case you're still, you're not, you're unsure, on that screen to the right, the picture will show up. Hey, could you take that off for me, please? Thank you. All right. Here we go. I am a Haitian-American pioneer in chemistry known for my groundbreaking research on hypertension and cardiovascular health. Who am I? Say that again. Okay. All right. I am a gaily-painted bus or pickup truck that serves as a shared taxi in IET. What am I? All right. Hands wasn't down. Okay. Judges are looking. All right. Top top is the correct answer. Make sure you have your hands flat, please. Not arched. People are looking. I am a writer, poet, playwright, activist, and intellectual. As a painter, I am known for the colorful abstracts that often emphasize the blue and red. Who am I? That's correct. Speak into the mic so that the judges can hear you. I was a former slave and became general of the first free black republic in the Western Hemisphere. I was also called the ghost because I rode my white horse, Belargen, from town to town at night. Who am I? That's correct. I was the first ruler of independent IET under the 1805 Constitution. Who am I? That's correct. I was married to Queen Ana Kaona. Who am I? That's correct. I was the prime minister of IET under President Aristide. I was president of Haiti from 1996 to 2001 and from 2006 to 2011. Who am I? That is correct. I was born in IET and I was an early aviation pioneer and inventor. I contributed to aeroplane racing and later became a successful businessman in the automotive industry. Who am I? I was born in Port-au-Prince in 1932 and have exhibitions all over the world, including the Guggenheim in New York. Who am I? Joseph. Jacqueline Nesty Joseph. That is correct. I was the first king of IET. Who am I? Henri Christophe. That is correct. I landed on an island in 1492 and named it Hispaniola. Who am I? Christophe Columbus. That is correct. I was the native queen known as the Golden Flower. Who am I? Ana Kaona. That is correct. I was born in IET but reside in Canada. I was made an honorary citizen of the city of Montreal. I have over 150 exhibits in many countries and more than 40 museums throughout the world have already honored my work. Who am I? I'm so? Yeah. But that doesn't, that's right. Yeah. All right. I founded the city of Chicago. Who am I? You said it already. Next. It goes to the next. That's correct. I am an electrical engineer, physicist, research scientist. I am known for inventing a key component in fiber optic gyroscopes and medical imaging devices. I held over 50 U.S. patents. Who am I? And that is time. All right. Can you take the image off the back screen as well? Is this the last? This is the last. Okay. Ladies and gentlemen, one big round of applause. This is the last round right here. Kota Gaponu. Kota Gaponu. Where are the flags at? All right. There you go. Same school also. These are the same schools going against each other now. All right. Like high going against like high. All right. So this is, we're in the same middle school, high school. You can keep me in that category. All right. Hands flat. Wait until I say who am I before you answer the question. Okay. Even if you know who it is, I'm going to say who am I or what am I. And that's when you can hit the buzzer. Also, the image is going to come up there. If you need to see it more clearly, you can turn around and see the big screen behind you right over here. If you need to see the screen. But I'm only going to put it up after who am I. After I say that. I am a Haitian American pioneer in chemistry known for my groundbreaking research on hypertension and cardiovascular health. Who am I? That is correct. I am a gaily painted bus or pickup truck that serves as a shared taxi in IET. What am I? That is correct. I am a writer, poet, playwright, activist, and intellectual. As a painter, I am known for colorful abstracts that often emphasize the blue and red. Who am I? It's in. That is correct. I was a former slave and became general of the first freed black republic in the Western Hemisphere. I was also called a ghost because I rode my white horse, Belage, from town to town at night. Who am I? Belteo. That is correct. I was the first ruler of independent IET under the 1805 constitution. Who am I? Zozak Desadi. That is correct. I was married to Queen Anna Kawona. Who am I? King Kawonabo. That is correct. I was the prime minister of IET under President Alistair. I was president of IET from 1996 to 2001, and from 2006 to 2011. Who am I? That is correct. I was born in IET, and I was an early aviation pioneer and inventor. I contributed to aeroplane racing, and later became a successful businessman in automotive industry. Who am I? That is correct. I was born in Port-au-Prince in 1932, and I have exhibitions all over the world, including the Guggenheim in New York. Who am I? Jacqueline, Jacqueline Nessie, Joseph. That's correct. I was the first king of IET. Who am I? Augusto. Augusto. That is correct. I landed on an island in 1492, and named it Hispaniola. Who am I? Christopher Columbus. That is correct. I was the native queen, known as the Golden Flower. Who am I? Anna Kawona. That is correct. I was born in Haiti, but reside in Canada. I was made an honorary citizen of the city of Moyal. I have over 150 exhibits in many countries and have more than 40 museums throughout the world and have already been honored in my work. Who am I? I founded the city of Chicago. Who am I? Oh, she was, okay. I'm so sorry about that. Go ahead. She knew the answer? Okay. Here we go. I am an electrical engineer, physicist, research scientist. I am known for my inventing a key component in fiber optic, gyroscopes, and medical imaging devices. I held over 50 U.S. patents. Who am I? Dr. Gérard Alphonse. That's correct. I was the mulatto general that fought Toussaint, l'ouverture, and la guerre du sud. Who am I? André Hugo. Who got it? She got it? Okay. What did you say? That's correct. I was a wealthy white landowner in Saint-Domingue in 1790s that instigated a slave revolt. Who am I? W.E.B. Du Bois. That is not the answer. That's time. Clap it up for our individuals. I'm done with the screens. You have your exemplary? Yeah. Because it's not up here. Okay. At this time, we're going to go ahead and continue on with the exemplary student recognition. These group of students who are going to be recognized now are the students who have achieved academically a 3.8 or higher. We are honored today because we have students who have not just achieved a 3.8 or even a 4.0. We have students who are achieved higher than a 5.0. So, this is giving us an opportunity to acknowledge exemplary effort and achievement and understanding that the time and effort that you've put in to achieve what you have achieved up to this point is extraordinary. So, it puts you in a category of being extraordinary. So, don't take it lightly what you are doing and what you've already achieved. And I just can't wait to hear about your accomplishments in the future. So, make sure you guys check in. Usually, we start off at 3.8. But today, we're going to go ahead and start off with a young man who is being acknowledged for his academics, art, community service, and leadership with a 5.26 GPA, Mr. Christopher Prophet from Barbara Goldman. One, two, three. One more. One, two, three. Now, along with his certificates, his new digital device, Mr. Prophet will also be receiving a book scholarship from the Sons of Little Haiti for $1,000. Exemplary effort and achievement. Congratulations, young man. Congratulations. Our next student. Oh, Mapu, you might as well stand up. Sorry. You might as well. Yeah, yeah, you can sit over here. Our next student. Pardon? Oh, Janika. Janika. Pardon? Yeah, we're still going from down up. Now, at this particular moment, I'd like to take an opportunity to acknowledge a young lady who's been here not just once, not just twice, but a young lady who's been here several times and has always shown extraordinary poise, extraordinary academic achievement, extraordinary grace. This young lady has been recognized on several fronts. Today, we are going to recognize her for her academics. Janika Celestine from North Miami Beach with a 5.15 GPA. If someone else is here from North Miami Beach, you can take it for her. Everybody from North Miami Beach? You can take it for her. Well, not take it for her, but you know what I mean. Teacher here? Teacher's not here. Just so you know, Janika is boasting a 5.15 GPA, and she will receive a $500 book scholarship from the Sons of Little Haiti. Take it for her. One, two, three. Take it for her. Don't want to walk with her. I can't carry it to her. All right. Excellent. Excellent. Now, the next student, as I mentioned, these students have all achieved a point of excellence in their academic endeavors. This next student is boasting a 4.3 GPA in academics. She's being recognized for her academics, community service, and leadership. Gael Lalou. She is receiving, well, all of them are receiving certificates from the Sons of Little Haiti, as well as a commissioner's certificate from Commissioner Marlene Bastien. Congratulations, young lady. Congratulations. Now, the next young lady, she's boasting a 4.2 GPA in academics from Westland Hialeah, Courtney Joseph. And this is the only place when someone gets a 4.2, it seems like they hadn't cut the mustard because you have people who are getting 5.26s. But this just gives you a sense of the type of excellence that we have in our community. So keep thriving and keep striving. All right. Excellent. Excellent. Now, the next students that we're recognizing for exemplary achievement is in the middle school category. This young lady is being recognized for academics, art, and leadership, boasting a 4.0 GPA, Angel Vassar from St. Mary's. All right. Now, this young lady is being recognized for her academics and is boasting a 3.8 GPA in middle school, Stacey Francois from St. Mary's. And this is an honor and a privilege to be able to recognize these students before their peers and their family. Okay. Now, we are at the point where we are recognizing some of our little big people. These individuals are just starting their educational endeavors, and they are putting forth maximum effort with maximum results. This next student is being acknowledged for their academics with a 3.9 GPA in fifth grade, Malakai Armand, GKE Sable Palm. Yes, please, please. As I mentioned, this is an honor to be able to sit here and recognize just a hint of some of our young people. One, two, three. Congratulations, young man. Right now, I'd like to take the opportunity to acknowledge another young person with academics with a 3.9 GPA from Toussaint Louverture, Lovenceli Nazaire. Congratulations, young man. Yeah, I think so. I believe so. Congratulations, young man. Congratulations. Now, I'd like to take the moment to recognize the last student that we will be recognizing today for exemplary student. Boasting or being recognized for academic achievement with a 3.8 GPA from Toussaint Louverture Elementary School, Naya Mills. I think it's Cameron, beautiful smile. Two, three. Congratulations. All right. It's already tallied, no? Yeah. All right. For the time, for the moment that you all have been waiting for. The moment you all have been waiting for. Elementary School, Haitian Heritage Month, History B. Elementary, Haitian Heritage Month, History B. Individual Category, Individual Category, Second Place goes to GKE, Sable Palm. No, it's individual. This is individual. Congratulations. Congratulations, young man. Thank you. Thank you. All right. You want to be your winner? So, for the elementary school, individual competition, Haitian Heritage Month champions, North Miami Elementary School. Oh, yeah, this is individual. It's my fault. This is individual. That is individual. That's the individual right there. Pull the sticky off, please. Mecca, pull the sticky off. Thank you. Congratulations, young lady. You're a fierce competitor. Now, as they're taking their photographs, elementary school team competition. Second place winner, Toussaint Louverture Elementary. That's individual. This is individual. Yeah, that's the individual. Oh, no, that's the team. This team, I apologize. Long day. Now, as Toussaint Louverture gets their awards and is being recognized for their achievements as the second place winners as they take their photo ops. Elementary school team competition. First place winners. Drum roll, please. GKE, Sable Palm Elementary. Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations. Pull off the sticky tabs. Pull off the stickies. Congratulations to GKE, Sable Palm. In the middle school category, individuals. Second place. Individual middle school category, Hubert O. Sibley. Oh, they must not be here. They must have gone. All right. So, Hubert O. Sibley, individual. Hubert O. Sibley. All right. So, middle school. First place winners, individual category. St. Mary's. Good job. Good job, young man. Second place. Team category. Haitian Heritage Month History B. North Dade. K-8. North Dade Middle. Excuse me. North Dade Middle. Yes, it's his team. North Dade Middle. Yes, it's three. It's the first three. It's the first three. All right. Turn around. Take a picture. North Dade. You've got some beautiful smiles. Not you, young man. Everyone's faces. One, two, three. All right. Middle school competition. First place winners. St. Mary's Middle. Good job, St. Mary's. Good job. First place. That was second place. And at this time, please keep it down. Please keep it down. Please keep it down. One, two, three. One, two, three. If you cannot wait until the final presentation, please keep it down when you're walking out. But also, do not forget, there is lunch on the third floor. All right. High school category. Haitian Heritage Month History B. Individual competition. St. Mary's. I need you to be quiet, please. Thank you. Haitian Heritage Month History B competition. High school category. Individuals. Second place. North Miami. One, two, three. All right. Haitian Heritage Month History B. Individual competition. High school. First place winners. North Miami. Individual two. Come on, ladies. Come on. Remember, remember, there is lunch upstairs. You can take it to go. All this hard work you put in there, Mr. Belize. You better get up there, sir. Please keep it down as you walk out. Please be respectful. All right. Two, three. Congratulations, young lady. All right. High school. Team competition. Haitian Heritage Month History B. Second place winners. Now, this was a nail biter. This one was a back and forth all the way through. The difference in score. Just one point. Just one point. Second place. Alonzo Tracy Morning. Number two. Isn't it three people on the team? Oh, there you go. Good job. Good job. You guys represented. Definitely. Next time you finesse, not brute force. Finesse. All right. And the moment we've been waiting for. High school. First place winners of the Haitian Heritage Month History B. Of the 14th annual Haitian Heritage Month History B. The trophies go to North Miami. And as North Miami comes and racks up all the trophies and all the awards, we just want to say from the Sons of Lourdes of Haiti and the Office of Commissioner Monesty, pardon me, Commissioner Marlene Bastien, we want to say thank you for your participation as well as thank you for your consistent hard work, teachers and the school administrators. Because without you, none of this would have been possible. So keep it up. I'd like to take the, okay, at this moment, we'd like to give a special presentation. So at this moment, can we have North Miami, all the teams and all the individuals to please stand and come join us here. And teachers, and teachers, Mr. Belazare, yes, sir. Come on, come on, you guys, come on down, come on down. Yes, I know, I know. Come on down so you guys can go ahead and depart. No, and the teachers, and the individuals, and exemplary students. Yes, you all can come up as well. So we can go ahead in. And as North Miami is coming up, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank, once again, Commissioner Marlene Bastien's office for her support. We'd like to thank, we'd like to thank, excuse me, the 8th Foundation 1804 for their support, and the Little Haiti Revitalization Trust for their support. Congratulations, North Miami, first place trophy to the school. Congratulations, everybody picture. At this time, you guys, this concludes our today's events. Yeah, they're already gone. Don't forget that there's food upstairs on the third floor with to-go plates, so feel free to take your food with you. Congratulations, North Miami, pioneer. Mapu, you're an icon in the community, sir. Thank you.