Josiah Quincy students ring in Year of the Snake

By Ling-Mei Wong

The Josiah Quincy Elementary School students celebrated the Year of the Snake on March 1, after Winter Storm Nemo postponed the event originally planned for Feb. 14.

City councilor Felix Arroyo, state representative Aaron Michlewitz and principal Joshua Ho perform the “Gangnam Style” dance with Josiah Quincy students on March 1. (Image by Ling-Mei Wong.)

Fifth grade students performed a lion dance, followed by Chinese songs. A Chinese zodiac chant from the second grade was performed in Mandarin. Several dances showcased the students’ talent and a recorder ensemble accompanied a chorus.

Second graders performed a tea-picking dance. (Image by Ling-Mei Wong.)

“Our school has a lot of extracurricular activities that are part of our education, not just academics,” said Principal Joshua Ho.

The celebration included tumbling and dancing by the Flying Dragons gymnastics students.

“You are one of the best schools in Boston and I’m so proud to represent you at the state legislature,” said Aaron Michlewitz, state representative for the 3rd Suffolk district. He joined the students in performing “Gangnam Style,” along with Principal Ho and Felix Arroyo, at-large Boston city councilor.

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