The group of dynamic students will bring their message of
FAMU excellence to Orlando during the university’s scholarship and recruitment
fair today, Friday, Nov. 22 at 9:30 am at the Orange County Convention Center.
“I enjoy being a part
of the Connection because it gives us so much experience with singing and
dancing, and it allows for us to explore new ideas and talents, as well as
interact with extraordinary people,” said Charmaine Shaw, a sophomore theater
performance student from Orlando, Fla. “With each performance, we give our all
on the stage and we hope in return, we inspire others to attend FAMU and get an
education, so they, too, can do what they love.”
New to the team are familiar faces, James Webb and Marci
Duncan, who were recently named co-directors of the illustrious group. The FAMU
alumni say they are excited to work with the talented group of young
performers. They added that they hope to bring a show that is indicative to the
flavor of FAMU.
“We hope all audiences get a sense of FAMU’s culture, an
awareness of FAMU’s accomplishments, and an introduction to all the wonderful
amenities FAMU has to offer,” said Webb, a former theater student.
The team travels on a majority of the university-sponsored
recruitment tours, bringing their own sense of flair to the stage.
“As theatre professors, we want the students to have an
appreciation for the bus-and-truck touring experience,” Duncan said. “We also
hope the students will take a greater sense of pride in their school and
cherish this opportunity to serve as ambassadors for their university.”