Safe travels to our students and faculty participating in international trips over the break

MW Students in London

MW Students in LondonPrevious London trip with Mr. Matt McGuire

Traveling over spring break are students from AP Comparative Government and a Senior Seminar going to London, England.  Led by Kerry Sheppard who teaches ‘The Evolution of London’  and Dan Brown who teaches government classes, these teachers will be accompanied by faculty member John Wilkes. Students will be able to reinforce and augment their knowledge pertaining to government and the development of understanding regarding how both London and its government developed over time. This will be accomplished via visiting key sites, museums, and via guest lecturers.

David Barnes is taking students to Costa Rica accompanied by faculty members Karl Zweerink, Adam Rotche, Amanda Lemco, Wendy DeGroat, and Deborah Snagg.  While away, Students will spend ten days exploring the ecology, geology, history, and culture of Costa Rica. In Arenal they will hike to the volcano’s lava fields, explore geothermal springs, and visit a farming community at the base of the volcano. In Monteverdi students will experience the amazing flora and fauna in the forest canopy in one of the earth’s most diverse national parks. Students will also visit a local school and participate in rainforest conversation efforts. In Coastal Puntarenas students will explore the coastal ecosystem and view rare native wildlife while hiking through Manuel Antonio National Park. Students will tour the craft village at Sachi and participate in an evening of traditional folklore. Students will also experience a variety of adventure activities including kayaking, hanging bridges, zip-lining, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and a crocodile safari.

Lastly, traveling to France are Ms. Kyleen Terranna and Ms. Kristen Macklin, and the students in AP French who will be immersed in culture and language. They will stay with host families and part of the time; they will attend Charles de Chauve High School with their host siblings. Students will also have three excursions to Paris, Versailles, and Chantilly Castle. Students will be able to improve their language skills, make long lasting connection with the French community, be ambassadors, and they will strengthen their competencies in French history and culture.

Bring back pictures.! We look forward to hearing about your adventures.

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