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Cape students form gospel choir
As they gather around a piano in the music room at Cape High, the group begins to sing together in one voice in a powerful soulful tune. Caleb Jones plays piano for the singers (l-r) Shayla Brittingham, Niya Mosley, Mari Horsey, Angel Cox, Shayne Brittingham, Keila Saez, Denay Cox, Cainijia Mosley, Byron Sivels, Brittany Copper, Heaven Cox, Jenay Cox and Jaysmine Lewis. William Waters watches over the group in back. BY DENY HOWETH
June 7, 2016
Byron Sivels, right, wanted to sing gospel music with a group and he made it happen. Joining him in song are (l-r) Keila Saez and Cainijia Mosley. BY DENY HOWETH
The gospel group claps in unison while singing. BY DENY HOWETH
Cainijia Mosley, Byron Sivels and Heaven Cox gather in the music room to sing. BY DENY HOWETH
A small group of gospel singers pose for a photo. in back are (l-r) Angel Cox, William Waters and Shayne Brittingham. In the middle row are Maria Parker and Allison Daniel, while in front are Javon Savage, Heaven Cox and Jasmine Lewis. BY DENY HOWETH
Cape High student Byron Sivels wanted to sing with a gospel choir.It took a while, but he eventually found teachers to advise the group and a room at the high school to meet.
In February, with the help of Assistant Principal Angela Thompson, he invited any interested student to participate, and the new gospel choir, Voices of Praise, was established.
Now 13 students join him twice a week after school to practice.
Teacher and advisor William Waters watches over the group and will let out a commanding whistle if needed to get the crew to settle. Although it is not an official school program, the group performs at school programs, and will sing two songs at Cape senior services June 6.
