ICYMI: Here is Izzy Youmans’ 2018 Senior Capstone presentation: Tomorrow Never Comes: Making it Happen Today: A Filmmaker’s Journey. Learn more about her project on her website.
Enjoy!
Talks
Storytelling and the Future of Work
Invited students: RSVP Here
More than ever, storytelling is an essential and critical skill for everyone. Whether applying for a job, pitching an idea, or delivering a memorable message, storytelling is how to make your voice heard. Your ability to tell and deliver a compelling narrative helps across disciplines and in just about any future plans you may have , including developing leadership skills, making an effective presentation, branding yourself, and making your job application rise to the top.
Tabi Haller-Jorden, our facilitator for the day, is a renowned futurist and strategic advisor to governments, companies and schools around the world on the future of work and social justice. Please see her attached bio and check out her TED talk.
We have a unique opportunity to work with Ms. Haller-Jorden on April 30th for this in-school field trip. You will be excused from your classes and spend the day in the library, LCR and the courtyard.
We have invited you because you’ve been nominated by a faculty member.
You’ll learn:
- How to become a more agile and creative thinker
- How to effectively interview
- How to make an effective and engaging presentation for an audience
- How to apply these skills in the workplace and build on your existing communications skills
The day includes:
- Hands-on activities in a “World Cafe” set-up in the library and courtyard
- Small and large group discussions as well as role plays
A light breakfast and lunch are included!
This promises to be a very memorable and high-energy learning experience and we’re looking forward to your active participation.
Maureen Sullivan’s Keynote
Libraries across the island of Martha’s Vineyard hosted the first Martha’s Vineyard Library Symposium on Saturday, October 28th at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. The focus was on strengthening ties between libraries of all types on the Island, and those who support them. It was a free event for all.
We welcomed some amazing speakers, including Maureen Sullivan, 2012-2013 President of the American Library Association. This is her keynote address.
2016 Senior Project Presentations
Aidee Espino: Melodic Boot Camp (2016 MVRHS Senior Project)
Throughout high school, the one thing Aidee regretted the most is not finding her potential when it came to her voice. Singing was something she has always loved to do, and being in the music department is where she is most happy and comfortable. As her senior year drew to an end, she didn’t want to end it feeling unsatisfied with what was left unaccomplished. Our school has amazing talent and even more talent in the teachers, and she wished to use that to her advantage. She worked with Ms. Chandler to find that potential in her voice and learn a classical style of singing. She learned about the anatomy of the throat and the respiratory system. She learned how to translate her music into an IPA style format. When it comes to how to actually sing she says she is “just beginning”, but listen to her voice!
Livie Jacobs’ Senior Project
Check out Livie’s book, which was just published! 40 Essays on Personal Beliefs by people in the MVRHS and MV community. Copies are available in the library, and will be on sale next week. Proceeds will benefit next year’s senior project students.