Students and family members of the performers came out to support and enjoy the concert. There were different acts and performances, from dancing and singing, to battle rap and battle DJ. There was even a fashion show assembled by Kimberly Garcia (Junior) and Kofi Lee (Senior). Suzelene Louis-Charles (Junior) said, “the fashion show was moving and it was as if they walked to the right songs to keep the event at a flow”. Jodecia Parkins (Junior) and Antron McCullough (Grad Student) were the MC’s of the night. “The MC’s did great with introducing the performers and they had a lot of energy”, said Nia Nixon (Freshman).
All of the performers were students at Leo having fun and showing off their many talents. The students that came for the concert enjoyed every act as they applauded and cheered. “The concert was great! It was so much fun and I love to see all the talent Saint Leo students have. The University should definitely do this again”, said Marlene Camache (Freshman).Among some of the performances, Jasmin Nash (Junior) performed a song along with a flag dance and the Lioness Dancers showcased their new dancers who are now SGU recognized. “All of the dancers were phenomenal and they put on a great show”, said Brandi Henry (Junior).
The line was long at Sweet “G’s” BBQ food truck, which provided food for the people who attended the concert. There were different kinds of BBQ like pulled pork and nachos with sausage and cheese. Valaree Wilcox (Freshman) said, “this BBQ is so good. The pork was tender and the sweet BBQ sauce topped it off.”
The special guest was Big Daddy Jeff and his band. He is an artist from the Virgin Islands. He was interactive with the crowd and instructed them to dance with him. He had a lot of energy and the music made people move, jump and dance. He called people on stage to dance with him and even had a small dance contest. La’Queshia Henderson (Freshman) said, “He did a good job performing and I like how he interacted with us.”
There was a table for the Francis House with information about the organization and gifts to take home. The proceeds from the show went to Francis House. It is a center in Tampa FL, for victims and families that are diagnosed with HIV/Aids. They provide food, group therapy and case management for the victims. Stephanie Carr, Housing case manager said, “the proceeds will go to the new building we are working on and the food pantry”. One of the representatives of Francis House Mike was 17yrs old when he contracted HIV. He said “it’s a rough life out here living with HIV and I’ve been through a lot but I am here”.
