Johns Creek's Autrey Mill Celebrates Culture

by Jennifer Chapman / Appen Newspapers

January 21, 2009 JOHNS CREEK - Walking into Autrey Mill Middle School Jan. 15, students, parents and staff were able to take a short trip to countries like Greece, Poland, China and Jamaica. The school's annual Multicultural Night celebrated cultures from around the world by sampling delicacies from dozens of countries and watching students perform native dances and songs.After the always-popular food tastings, students, parents and staff filed into the cafeteria where the performances started with an African Welcome Dance, followed by a birthday tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.Multicultural Night provided a chance for students to perform countries' national anthems, traditional dances and songs.