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Extended Essay
Extended Essay
(Z. McInerney, J. Murphy, & D. Prantis - East & West)
For the class of 2022, 109 students at East and West completed the extended essay! Some explorations included: Greek identity in relation to Hellenistic sculptures, seasonal temperatures and deficiencies in the nutrients of honey bees, how stigmas in the medical field affect patient treatment, and much more! Check out the slides below if you are interested in learning more about student research topics and seeing some pictures of our EE stars!
EPLC & M.A.R.C.H. (A. Morales, I. Masil, & S. Ward - East & West)
EPLC & M.A.R.C.H. (A. Morales, I. Masil, & S. Ward - East & West)
In March, 12 students from East & West (along with 100 other HS students on the Cape) attended the Falmouth Academy Conference: Joining Together: Sparking Change. This conference focused on social and environmental justice, offering a series of workshops to learn about advocacy as well as ways for student groups to get involved at a local level. The conference began with keynote speaker, Derick Lugo, who shared an inspiring message about how people of color can become more connected with the outdoors. Mr. Lugo completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail and highlighted how it led him to become a stakeholder in environmental justice. The day concluded with a presentation from individuals of the Wampanoag Tribe, who spoke about contributions of native peoples on the Cape and performed dances in their native regalia. It was an enlightening day for all participants!
West campus senior, Jackie Sastry, also received the ‘Creating a Spark’ award! Jackie was nominated by a number of teachers who felt she embodied the following: "a senior student who, through their dedication to social and environmental justice issues, has made a positive impact on your school community. This award included a $500 scholarship!
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award
Sturgis once again participated in the annual DAR Good Citizen Award program. This award recognizes a high school senior who possesses good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism in their homes, schools and communities. These students are selected by their teachers and peers because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree. Our Sturgis East DAR Good Citizen for this year is Peter Cotoia. He (along with all of the Cape Cod high school DAR Good Citizens) was recognized at a gathering at the end of April. One of the other Good Citizens this year was coincidentally Peter’s twin brother, Caleb, who attends Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School - the first time DAR has had siblings receive the award. Peter is pictured (on the left) with his mother and brother. Congratulations to Peter (and Caleb)!
Spanish (Profe Moynihan - West)
Spanish (Profe Moynihan - West)
My students were able to do more hands-on cultural learning this year - cooking and eating traditional foods from Spanish speaking countries, dancing Plena... And we got to deepen our relationships and celebrate each other's birthdays, etc.
Project art by Grace Wilde
IB Biology (S. Gilligan & S. Stair - East)
IB Biology (S. Gilligan & S. Stair - East)
In spring, East senior Grace Wilde and juniors, Shannon Keating, Emma Marczak, Schuyler McMahon, Laura Naurath, Libby Seward and Abby Youssef participated in the Science for Kids Project, sponsored by the medical journal, Pediatric Research. The group created a poster to explain an immunoglobulin (antibody) that protects preterm infants from infection and a research study to students their age. Students were pleased to meet two scientists involved in the study, from Newcastle University, UK, and a journal editor. The project has been reviewed and accepted, and will be published in Pediatric Research in the coming months. The lead scientist on the study remarked on the project, “I'm impressed with both your understanding of the concepts and your graphics. Really awesome!”
Math Team (I. Frantz - East)
Math Team (I. Frantz - East)
After a yearlong hiatus, the Sturgis East Math Team is back and competed against schools from around the state in four competitions throughout the school year! Meeting every Wednesday during lunch, the team practices solving problems that challenge their understanding of material covered in class while requiring them to work together and think creatively about the best way to get to the answer. Throughout the year, Sturgis accumulated enough points to finish 9th in the division, missing the playoffs by just one place. We are ready to change that next year!
Ninth Grade Biology (K. Houston - West)
Ninth Grade Biology (K. Houston - West)
9th grade students have been working on the human body systems. We calculated the length of our digestive systems and showcased and compared our varying lengths with string! We also created model lungs to showcase how the diaphragm works in our respiratory systems.
Biology (S. Gilligan - East)
Biology (S. Gilligan - East)
Sturgis East 2021 grads, Andrew Juan, Amery Slover, Marie-Claire Smith, Kathryn Ohm, Olivia McSoley, Grace Rizzuto and current East junior, Libby Seward, have published a project, done last spring, in the medical journal, Pediatric Research. The students took part in a Science for Kids project: students chose a paper the journal published and created a project to communicate the research to students their age. Students learned about research and had the chance to meet with several scientists who authored the paper. Here's a link to the project; the project may be viewed under the Supplementary information section. The school will soon receive print copies.
Microbiome artwork done by Libby Seward (East class of 2023)
M.A.R.C.H Conference at Sturgis West
M.A.R.C.H Conference at Sturgis West
M.A.R.C.H. (Making Anti-Racist Change Happen) is hosting its 2nd Annual Anti-Racism Conference at Sturgis West on Saturday, May 14th from 11:00AM-3:30PM.
The goal of the conference is for students and teachers from around the Cape to join together to learn and grow as anti-racist leaders. It will feature workshops from Sturgis' own students and Cape Cod Voices. There will be educator-specific workshops for those interested. Also, local journalist Rachael Devaney will feature one of her anti-racist photo exhibits for a gallery walk before we finish the conference with the keynote address, "Empathy is not Equity," from the amazing Jamila Lyiscott.
Some of the activities included break out groups where students and educators got to discuss the following topics:
Medical Racism: Unpacking 5 Dangerous Myths in Healthcare, Difficult Conversations: Responding to Bias when You See It, Dissecting Privilege , R.A.P. - Racism and Pop Culture and Diversifying Voices in Your Classroom (for educators) .
The day ended with a powerful conference given by Dr. Jamila Lyiscott where she discussed parts of her book, "Black Appetite, White Food" and gave students and educators a chance to ask questions and participate in her discussion.
Dr. Lyiscott engaged the audience and shared her unique experiences as an anti-bias educator.
The S.O.C.C. Celebrates the end of the year at Bread and Roses Café
The S.O.C.C. Celebrates the end of the year at Bread and Roses Café
The Students of Color Coalition (S.O.C.C.) has enjoyed its 2nd year of providing students of color a safe, warm, and trusting space at Sturgis. On behalf of S.O.C.C. Advisors Iona Masil and Lucas Ribeiro took the time to thank the Sturgis community in its entirety for its support and encouragement as the club continues to grow. With the class of 2022’s graduation, many of the club's founding members will become alumni, and they leave Sturgis a better place than they found it.
The Students of Color Coalition (S.O.C.C.) has enjoyed its 2nd year of providing students of color a safe, warm, and trusting space at Sturgis. On behalf of S.O.C.C. Advisors Iona Masil and Lucas Ribeiro took the time to thank the Sturgis community in its entirety for its support and encouragement as the club continues to grow. With the class of 2022’s graduation, many of the club's founding members will become alumni, and they leave Sturgis a better place than they found it.
On June 1st, S.O.C.C. students and families came together to celebrate these founding members at our first ever Founders Dinner. Bread and Roses Café on Main Street in Hyannis, opened its doors and gave the S.O.C.C. a unique and wonderful space to celebrate and share their experiences. Ms. Masil and Mr. Ribeiro gave out shout outs and flowers to graduating students and offered a space for others to share through delicious food and some time to write notes of encouragement for future members.
This was a wonderful event, which the S.O.C.C. plans on having every year! Thank you Ms. Masil and Mr. Ribeiro and also to the amazing members who make this club what it is!
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