Saturday, February 28, 2015

African Drum Circle at Waukegan Public Library

Oba William King of Chicago, showing everyone the Djemba during the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Mark Vaughn (left) begins an African Drumming Circle demonstration for Black History Month involving everyone who came at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Aiden Paul, 7 (left) and his sister Arianna Paul, 9, both of Wadsworth, participating in the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Louis Love (left) with his daughter Nevaeh Love, 3 of Waukegan, having a blast during the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Mark Vaughn, originally from Barbados, leads the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Katie Chambers (right) with her son JC, 2 of Waukegan, enjoying the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Oba William King of Chicago (left) playing the djemba with David Parker, 9 of Waukegan (right) during the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Jameish Moore, 11 of Waukegan (red) having a blast with Ayden Moore, 13 months old (maroon) during the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

13 month old Ayden Moore of Waukegan, having so much fun during the African Drumming Circle, he dances to the beat, at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Arianna Paul, 9 of Wadsworth, having a great time during the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Jameish Moore, 11 of Waukegan, who's quite the natural drummer, participating in the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Terrence Heard, 3 of Waukegan, having a great time during the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Amanda Paul (left) with her daughter Allisa, 1 of Wadsworth, having a great learning experience during the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Oba William King of Chicago (purple) making sure everyone is on beat and having a great time during the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Nevaeh Moore, 13 of Waukegan, cherishing the moments during the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Louis Love (left) with his daughter Nevaeh Love, 3 of Waukegan, having a blast during the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Oba William King of Chicago (purple) making sure everyone is on beat and having a great time during the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

An African Drumming Circle where everyone is involved, for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Mark Vaughn, originally from Barbados (left), walking around the African Drumming Circle checking everyone's techniques, at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Mark Vaughn, originally from Barbados, leads the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Mark Vaughn, originally from Barbados (red), walking around the African Drumming Circle checking everyone's techniques, at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

JC Chambers, 2 (left) and Ayden Moore, 1, both of Waukegan, look through a bin of musical instruments during the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Mark Vaughn, originally from Barbados, leads the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Terrence Heard, 3 of Waukegan (center) walking around giving people Rhythm Sticks, to make sure everyone is participating during the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Terrence Heard, 3 of Waukegan, feeling the beat and dancing to the rhythm during the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Mark Vaughn and Oba William King (purple) demonstrate an African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Oba William King of Chicago making sure everyone is having a blast during the African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Mark Vaughn and Oba William King (purple) demonstrate an African Drumming Circle for Black History Month at Waukegan Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 2015.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament

Juarez's Matthew Lauderdale (9) winning the jump ball to start the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game against Abbott on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Abbott's Mishaun Riddle (2) trying to get around Juarez's Tony Sujuan (white) during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Abbott's Mishaun Riddle (2) making a quick pass during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game against Juarez on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Juarez's Matthew Lauderdale (9) trying to catch up to Abbott's Quincy Paddock (20) during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Abbott's Quincy Paddock (20) making an excellent layup during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game against Juarez  on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Abbott's cheerleading squads making sure the crowd and their team stays pumped up throughout the game against Juarez during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Abbott's cheerleading squads making sure the crowd and their team stays pumped up throughout the game against Juarez during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Juarez's Bobby Jefferson (5) bringing the ball down court looking to make a play during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game against Abbott on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Juarez's Bobby Jefferson (5)  trying to get around Abboutt's Mishaun Riddle (2) on his way to the basket during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Juarez's Malik Brown sinking a shot during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game against Abbott on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Abbott's Kenrich Ocuee (purple) pulling off some moves to get around Juarez's Tony Sajuan (white) during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Abbott's Kenrich Ocuee (15) looking around to make a play during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game against Juarez on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Jefferson wins the jump ball against Jack Benny to start the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Benny's Tyshaun Davis, 13 of Waukegan, (24) trying to get around Jefferson's during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Jack Benny's Angel Mendez, 12 of Waukegan, bringing the ball down court during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game against Jefferson on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Jefferson's Anthony Serrano-Nixon (8) trying to get around Benny's Angel Mendez (5), both 12 of Waukegan, during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Jefferson Middle School's Cheerleading squads show off their moves at half time during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game against Jack Benny on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Jack Benny Middle School's Cheerleading squads show off their moves at half time during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game against Jefferson on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Jefferson's Javontae Harbbman, 11 of Waukegan, putting in an excellent layup during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game against Jack Benny on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Jefferson's Javontae Harbbman, 11 of Waukegan, sinking a huge three pointer during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game against Jack Benny on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Jefferson Middle School's Cheerleading Squads making sure the crowd as well as their team stays inspired throughout the game against Jack Benny during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Jefferson's Oliijah Brown (white), trying to get around Jack Benny's Angel Mendez (green), both 12 of Waukegan, during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Jefferson's Derrick Griffin, 12 of Waukegan, bringing the ball down court during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game against Jack Benny on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Jefferson's Derrick Griffin(white), 12 of Waukegan, saving a ball and passing it to a teammate during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game against Jack Benny on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Point guard Julius White, son of Zion-Benton basketball legend Andre White, led Jefferson tot he final of the Waukegan eighth-grade basketball tournament.  He had 23 points, and seven steals in the final.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Jack Benny takes a huddle during the Waukegan Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament game against Jefferson on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Waukegan High School.  (Mark Ukena/For the Lake County News-Sun)