YESSS presents: Rayscene from the Streets

Local youth are organizing a day-long event on June 7 that will feature the artistic talents of high school students in Racine Unified School District. Prizes will be awarded to the best talent in each category.

Talented teens who want to compete can pick up an application and reserve an audition slot in the main office of their school starting March 31.

Because the event is being put on as an incentive for students to avoid truancy, performers cannot have any unexcused absences during the 4^th quarter, which begins April 7. In addition, the event will promote literacy, public speaking skills, organizational skills, and the opportunity to bring together youth from all backgrounds.

The event is being staged by YESSS (Young Entertainers Supporting Staying in School); sponsors include the Racine County Truancy Committee, the Racine Arts Council and the City’s Weed ‘n’ Seed Program.

The youth spearheading this project would like to encourage any businesses interested in donating gift certificates for prizes to contact the prize committee’s chair, Stephanie Howard, at 619-4615.

For more information, or to schedule and interview with YESSS staff and youth, contact program director Nicholas Ravnikar at 262-909-2221 or by email. He can also be reached at the Racine Arts Council (262-635-0261) Monday through Friday from 2-5 p.m.