North Chicago sophomore Dershawn Alex dances with senior Ambreana Saucier during a performance of "I am an icon," a Black History Month event, at North Chicago High School on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Students sang songs from popular African-American artists and danced to their music. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Carlos Smith of North Chicago, a 2008 North Chicago High School graduate, directed the "I am an icon" performance for Black Heritage Month with students and alumni at the high school on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Students sang songs from popular African-American artists and danced to their music. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

North Chicago sophomore Achante James sings a Jennifer Hudson song with Band Director Robert Presley on keyboard during the "I am icon" performance for Black Heritage Month at the high school on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Students sang songs from popular African-American artists and danced to their music. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

North Chicago freshman Brianna Johnson (center) and senior Diamond Pope (left) dance in "I am icon," a Black History Month event, at North Chicago High School on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

North Chicago High School alumni Isaiah Rogers (right) of North Chicago and Christopher Powell of North Chicago dance to Chris Brown music during a performance of "I am icon," a Black History Month event at North Chicago High School on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Carlos Smith of North Chicago, a 2008 North Chicago High School graduate, directed the "I am icon" performance for Black Heritage Month with students and alumni at the high school on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Students sang songs from popular African-American artists and danced to their music. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

North Chicago senior Paris Meeks dances with other students during a performance in "I am icon" at North Chicago High School on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Carlos Smith of North Chicago, a 2008 North Chicago High School graduate, directed the "I am icon" performance for Black Heritage Month with students and alumni at the high school on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Students sang songs from popular African-American artists and danced to their music. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media