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Hispanic Culture Presentation
Hispanic Culture Presentation
Brianna and Bianca put together this final presentation on Hispanic culture, but what is more impressive is that they plan to use it as more than an end-of-year showcase. Next year, they hope to build several cultural celebrations -- events that will bring the entire school together to celebrate Hispanic culture.
Senior Talk: The Opioid Epidemic
Senior Talk: The Opioid Epidemic
This is a copy of Sasha's Senior Talk, which she prepared in lieu of a Pareto Project, using the makerspace's resources. Even without her surrounding presentation, it's an impressive project. In her own words:
I chose to do my [Senior Talk] about the opioid crisis. I understand that this is kind of a controversial and gloomy topic - but my goal wasn’t exactly to cheer up those who listened to me. A few months ago in Participation in Government, I did a research project on this subject, more specific to how the epidemic has affected New York. I wanted to use this project as a way to talk about it more, as I learned a lot about it already and felt it was a really important subject that’s had a serious effect on our country. I’ve always felt a lot of empathy for drug addicts and abusers, and in recent years I’ve seen substance abuse impact some people I care a lot about. I don’t like the way these individuals are often portrayed as criminals when in reality - they’re sick. I chose to speak about the subject again both to learn more myself and educate others in the process.
Self-Improvement in Spanish
Self-Improvement in Spanish
This project involved metacognitive and reflective writing throughout the year, with most of the efforts focused around applying new insight to the student's work in Spanish. That's why Kennedy's idea for the final was such an inspired one: She asked her Spanish teacher to write a letter reflecting on her progress.
The letter is embedded here. It's a testament to Kennedy's character -- and to what a project like this can do.
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