Last week of classes, exams, and mini-sessions

Are you in the mood for looking at some pictures? If not, you have come to the wrong place! It was the last week of classes, exams and mini-sessions...and the first off-campus End-of-Year group met at the airport at 4:45 this morning. There is just so much going on. Below, you can see a happy group of travelers about to take off for Trinidad. (Yes, I am very jealous!) Gustavo, MS teacher Toni, and CFS grad Hannah are the group leaders. We also welcome 2 mentors from NCCU. This group will stay at a monestary on top of a mountain. They will begin work tomorrow in two groups: Habitat for Humanity and the Cyril Ross Orphanage. I will share news as I receive it.
We had 2 full days of mini-sessions last week, which seemed to be a big hit with students. Here, you can see Susan's theatre group performing on the patio.

Kelsey is modeling the new apron she made.

Jessica and Clara made these beautiful pillows in Nancy's quilting mini-session.

Zoe and her new pillow.

Here is Willy with her basket weavers.

We had 2 student-led cooking groups. Here are Miles and Lenore leading their group in making a yummy orzo salad and strawberry cake. Mariah and Ella led the morning cooking group.

Elise taught public speaking. Here is Bekkah giving her final speech about the manner in which we welcome soldiers home from war.

Sherri and I led a yoga retreat. Very fun!

Here are some of the prom pictures from my camera. I have emailed the link to Amelia's photos to parents and students.

Tyson with his trusty advisor, Willy.

Rigsbee Hall was a great location...very fun to decorate.

On Tuesday the 25th, we will officially begin our End-of-Year program. This program is designed to be a minimum of 11 days in length. We have three different types of experiences for upper class students: off-campus, local or on-campus, and internships. The freshmen all go to Newton Grove to work with migrant farmworker families. The departure dates for this year's off-campus experiences are as follows:

Trinidad..............Sunday, May 23

Adirondacks.......Monday, May 24

Nicaragua, West, and France........Tuesday, May 25

Freshmen to Newton Grove.........Wednesday, May 26

Bryce's local experience, Green Triangle, will begin on Tuesday, May 25.

SENIOR BANQUET AND SLIDE SHOW

The final day of our EOY program is Wednesday, June 9th. On Wednesday evening at 6:30, we will hold our Senior Banquet for seniors and staff members. At 8pm Wednesday night, we will present the Senior Slide Show for the public. All friends and families are welcome to attend. This is a very family-friendly event.

LAST DAYS OF SCHOOL

Thursday, June 10, is a full day of school. The Only Burger truck will be on hand during lunch for students to purchase burgers of all kinds (including veggie!). Friday, June 11, is our final half day of school. (noon dismissal) The graduation ceremony is Sunday, June 13, at 10:30am in the gym. All are welcome to attend.