| February 2011 |
Gift Provides Gateway of Opportunity for GS
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 George School is pleased to announce that it will be able to make substantial strides towards the goals of improved faculty/staff compensation and new athletic facilities far sooner than had previously been envisioned. These two goals, which are part of the 2009 Strategic Plan, are critical to George School’s educational program and mission. Read more.
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Grease Debuts at George School
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 George School Musical Theater and Stagecraft students bring Grease, one of America’s favorite musicals, to life at Walton Auditorium on Friday and Saturday, February 18 and 19, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. Created by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Grease has enjoyed continued success since its premiere in 1971, and remains one of Broadway’s longest running shows. The performances are free and open to the public. Read more.
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IB Science Students Conduct Energy Experiments
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 Do you know if goldfish breathe more quickly at higher temperatures? If caffeine affects mouse activity levels? Or if faster noises change the oxygen consumption of hamsters? Just ask one of the forty-five George School International Baccalaureate (IB) students who studied these and seven other energy-related questions at the IB Science Retreat on January 14 and 15, 2011. Read more.
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Students Recognized at Model United Nations Conference
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 On a snowy long weekend in January, thirty-eight George School students and two faculty advisors joined 2,200 others from around the world at the Ivy League Model United Nations (ILMUN) Conference at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Four days and countless committees later, the students returned happy with their performance, with three students—Arne Nelson ’13, Dan Simon ’13, and Sabrina Verleysen ’14—receiving verbal commendations at the closing ceremonies. Read more.
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Career Workshops Scheduled
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 George School’s annual career workshops have been scheduled for Monday, May 2, 2011. The Career Workshop Committee of the George School Parents Association is currently seeking submissions from alumni and parents interested in speaking to students about their careers. Read more.
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Loescher Wins Friends League Title
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 Freshman Grant Loescher won his first Friends Schools League (FSL) swimming title for the 100-yard backstroke at the FSL Championships held at Swarthmore College on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Grant is new to the backstroke event and finished in 59.45 seconds. Read more.
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Miracle League Dance at GS Highlighted
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 George School students and Miracle League athletes got to know each other at the school’s first Miracle League Softball Dance on Friday, January 14. The dance is one of several projects developed by George School and the Miracle League of Northampton Township, an organization that provides opportunities for individuals with mental and physical disabilities to participate in sports. Read more.
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By George is edited by Juliana Rosati.
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