School news
CRAFT Students Present at Northeast Organic Farming Association Winter Conference
Schuyler, Teagan, and Ayron presented about the importance of native plants and the potential harm that can be perpetuated when we use invasive vs native colonist rhetoric. Using the Multisolving framework, they shared examples of how native plants have been part of their education and have benefited our school campus and community in a multidimensional way.
They demonstrated how to winter sow native plants and each participant got to plant native seeds to transplant at home. It was an honor to be part of this uplifting day that brought farmers and gardeners together from around the state.
Farmers and gardeners together from around the state enjoy students present at NOFA Winter Conference.
VTLSP/OVX Students attended the State House Rally
VTLSP/OVX Students attended the State House Rally on February 11. The Annual OVX Statehouse Rally in Montpelier provides youth from around the state a platform to educate and inform key decision makers and fellow Vermonters about tobacco and nicotine related issues, as seen and experienced firsthand.
Our students were also able to meet with our local Representative, Charlie Kimbell. Students who attended are: Elliot Namkung, Elisabetta Cirovic, Eleanor Williams, and Izzy Gieder with their advisor Annie Luke.
VTLSP/OVX Students attended the State House Rally on February 11.
Students meet with our local Representative Charlie Kimbell.
AP Language and Composition Explores Transcendentalist Texts
AP Language and Composition students have been studying Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essay “Nature,” presenting group slideshows including their analyses of Emerson’s claims and their own writing in imitation of his intricate and poetic descriptions of nature. Sometimes we forget to find beauty in the cold depths of winter, but these slides (see below) reveal students’ appreciation of this season.
“Not the sun or summer alone, but every hour and season yields its tribute of delight.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ms. Hagge also asked students to design their own argument essay prompts in response to quotes by Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller. While workshopping these prompts, we accepted the invitation from Abbie Castriotta to hold class in the sunny and warm space of Arnie’s Greenhouse. Surrounded by humid air, plant life and earthy aromas, we passed around prompts asking for our opinions on a variety of Transcendentalist quotes. Topics included: the value of “returning to reason and faith” in nature, the importance of self-reliance, the role of nonconformity in society, and the responsibility to share knowledge.
Aleks Cirovic and Sophia Rosenbach
Lia Gugliotta
Priscilla Richardson
Kyler Eaton
Yoh Theatre is proud to present As You Like It
Yoh Theatre is proud to present As You Like It, adaptation and music by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery
Friday, March 7, 7pm
Saturday, March 8, 7pm
Vlog on the making of As You Like It:
Show description: "As You Like It is an immersive dream-like tale of faithful friends, feuding families and lovers in disguise.
Forced from their homes, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia escape to the Forest of Arden, a fantastical place of transformation, where all are welcomed and embraced. Lost amidst the trees, the refugees find community and acceptance under the stars.
Featuring an original folk-pop score by Shaina Taub, with a flexible-sized cast and 90-minute running time, As You Like It is appropriate for all audiences and groups. Fall under love’s spell with this magical story!" Concord Theatricals
Tickets: https://theaterengine.com/productions/2851 or at the door!
We hope you can come!
Counseling office news
FAFSA is now available for families to file. The Counseling Office here at WUHS is working with VSAC to set up a financial aid night. We will let you know when we get the date set. In the meantime, here are some links to some information about filing the FAFSA:
Financial Aid 101 · Vermont Student Assistance Corporation