The Maya Angelou Public Charter School’s Hospitality and Tourism program took 10 students to St. Vincent and the Grenadines Nov. 1-11 for a trip that allowed them to learn, work and build new skills, all the while contributing their talents.
Marking the fifth year of the school — based in Northeast D.C. — bringing scholars to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the annual voyage allows students to learn how the tourism industry works internationally and participate in community service projects.
Guided by Maya Angelou hospitality teacher Lisa Leonard, students worked and stayed at Beachcombers Hotel, where they not only received on-site training but also participated in a beach cleanup and took time for fun in the sun.
