Photojournalism Week 4

Celebration of Puerto Rican and Latino Culture

PHILADELPHIA- A girl held her mother's hand as they marched in the 44th Regional Puerto Rican Day Parade, held on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006. Music filled the streets of Center City and even Mickey Mouse paraded, waving a Puerto Rican flag. Performers, including dancers and musicians from across the tri-state area paraded down Market Street, after beginning the celebration at 21st Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 11:45 a.m. A sudden rainstorm did not damper the morale of those marching or for the expected 5,000 parade-goers. The parade was televised by WPVI-TV Channel 6, Phildelphia’s ABC affiliate; which broadcasted the festivites to an estimated 60,000 viewers.





A mother and child were particpants in the Philadelphia Puerto Rican Day Parade held on Sunday, September 24th, 2006. The parade began at 21st Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, then down Market Street.


Tercera Princesa 2006 winners, sit on the back of a convertible during the Philadelphia Puerto Rican Day Parade.


Miss and Mr. Latino, sponsored by the Philadelphia Latino Pageants, parade down Market Street in the Philadelphia Puerto Rican Day Parade.


Philadelphia Latino Pageant winners wave to on-lookers as they make their way down Market Street during the Puerto Rican Day Parade.


One of the many drumlines which preformed. "Come Share the Music of El Coqui" was the theme of the Philadelphia Puerto Rican Day Parade.


A little boy looks out of the window to watch the sudden rain storm.


A group of energetic cheerleaders run displaying their cultural pride.


A man waits for the Philadelphia Puerto Rican Day Parade to continue to move down Market Street as opposing traffic is being let across.


Two girls take a break as they wait for the parade to resume.


A woman holds the Puerto Rican flag with pride during the 44th Regional Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, September 24th, 2006.

Photojournalism Week 3

Villanova vs. UMASS Football : September 16, 2006

The Villanova Wildcats, led by their cheerleaders, are accompanied onto the Villanova Stadium field by the sounds of the pep band and cheering fans.


Fellow Wildcats show team spirit, as Senior running back DeQuese May put Villanova in an early lead after scoring a touchdown.


Villanova University's mascot, the Wildcat, interacts with a young fan.


UMASS Junior, Matt Lawrence is tackled.


UMASS Minutemen strategize as Villanova Wildcat Sophomore Michael Probasco has just suffered an injury.


UMASS's defense blocks Villanova.


UMASS's defensive line holds back Villanova as UMASS Sophomore quarterback Liam Coen sets up a pass.


Villanova defensive linemen, Peter Caroppolo, is helped off the field after an injury.


UMASS Senior Steve Baylark gains possession.


The defeated Wildcats exit the field after their 31-21 loss to the Minutemen.


During halftime, a Marsh Creek flag football player cries.


The child's coach comes over to see why he is crying.



A Marsh Creek flag football player from the green team runs to score the winning touchdown.

Photojournalism Week 1

Pigeons rest on the ledge in front of the Center Square Building located on 15th and Market Streets in Center City Philadelphia.


St.Thomas of Villanova Chruch is the main focal point of beauty on Villanova University's campus, even at night.


A picturesque scene of Logan Square's fountain at night.


A night, City Hall's clock is a major focal point in Center City Philadelphia.


A group of men concentrate on their game of chess, outside the Center Square Building located at 15th and Market in Center City Philadelphia.


A photographer poses a newlywed couple in front of Logan Square's fountain.

Photojournalism Week 2

"Rocky" Statue Ceremony: September 8, 2006

An American flag dangles amidst beautiful blue skies near the Philadelphia Museum of Art.


A father and child enjoy the The Rocky Statue Dedication Ceremony at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.


A father and his daughter were amid a crowd of at least 3,000 who gathered at the Rocky ceremony.


A Rocky tribute band plays to the crowd sitting on the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps.


Fans try to snap a photo of Sylvester Stallone as he walks past the crowds.



A father gets a smile out of his toddler daughter for a photograph, by mimicking the Rocky statue.


A woman stands along side of the Rocky statue, as her photograph is being taken.


A fan imitates the Rocky statue, as she poses for a photograph.


Seen through an opening of the giant movie screen, fans sit on the Philadelphia Musuem of Art's famous 72 front stone steps, waiting for the sun to set so they can watch the first Rocky film.



The bronze Rocky statue, weighs in at 2,000 pounds and is 8-foot-6-inches tall. The statue was relocated just north of the bottom of the museum steps.


Bottles of Sylvester Stallone's SLY Pure Glacial Water, were sold at the ceremony.


Fans run to try and catch a glimpse, or an autograph from Sylvester Stallone.