RACINE — Local education must expand and improve. That seemed to be the consensus at a community gathering Saturday.
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Ernest Ni'A, left, a local pastor, speaks during a community listening session Saturday at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center, 601 Caron Butler Drive. Ni'A was one of 10 community members who provided input on Racine Scholars Academy, a proposed public charter school. Mario Martinez, RSA board member, is pictured at right.
Fun at Pritchard Park, in photos
Group photo
Student organizers and attendees have fun during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
Having fun
Siany Conui, center, talks with Aubree Carranza, left, and Julian Gonzalez, right, during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St. The Case students were three of the dozen teenagers who spent five months planning the event.
Playing football
From left: Kelmarion Riddle, Julian Gonzalez, Chuck Bonner and Aubree Carranza play football during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
Bag toss
Student organizer Julian Gonzalez, right, throws a bag during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St. Kelmarion Riddle is pictured at left.
Dancing, sharing a laugh
Leanna Johnson, left, dances with Lisa Miller during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
Smiling while competing
Imani Green smiles after competing in a life-size "Hungry Hungry Hippos" game during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
Slide!
Nevaeh Miller goes down an obstacle course slide during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
Playing a game
Ariana Green, right, enjoys a game during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St. Na’Riah Young is pictured at left.
Competing
Cahlil Hemphill competes in a game during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
Cleaning up
Imani Green picks up after a game during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
Good times
From left: Aubree Carranza, Bryce Mckenney and Siany Conui smile during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
Brothers
Bryce Mckenney, left, and Bryson Mckenney smile during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
Cornhole
Kelmarion Riddle, left, throws a bag during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St. Julian Gonzalez is pictured at right.
All smiles
Na’Riah Young laughs during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
Ready to throw
Chuck Bonner prepares to throw a football during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
Football
Aubree Carranza holds a football during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
DJ Phill
Local musician DJ Phill smiles during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
Fun time
Lisa Miller smiles during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
Fun at Pritchard Park
Leanna Johnson smiles during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
Good times
From left: Aubree Carranza, Bryce Mckenney and Siany Coney smile during a “Back 2 School” event Saturday at Pritchard Park, 2800 Ohio St.
