Jays Instructed to Fly…

Wild Photo Archives Posted February 15th, 2022 Last updated February 15th, 2022

On Wednesday, Feb. 9, members of the Jesuit Men of Color and the Philelectic Society travelled to the Jefferson Performing Arts Center for a matinee performance of “FLY.” The play was about WWII African American fighter pilots known as The Tuskegee Airmen, and the production featured Jesuit alumnus and former Phil, L.G. Williams ’12, as the tap dancing griot. In his role, L.G. portrayed a character influenced by the West African traditional griot: a storyteller, poet, and musician who passes on oral history.  L.G. is seen here with his former director, Mrs. Kate Arthurs-Goldberg, the Phils, and JMOC members who attended the show. JMOC Moderator Jay Combe ’83 was also in attendance, as was coach Rudy Horvath ’86 who served as the driver.