On October 9, members of the Class of 2027, the Academy Humanities Scholars Program and the Performing Arts Department witnessed an oral argument before the Eighth District Court of Appeals. The all-female panel of judges heard arguments in a criminal appeal set in the Academy's Auditorium.
The fall musical, Freaky Friday, is right around the corner! Performances are Friday, November 14-Sunday, November 16 and Thursday, November 20-Saturday, November 22. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm and the Sunday performance is at 2:30 pm.
Congratulations to Calissa Shillinger ’28 on her selection to the City of Brooklyn’s Youth Engagement and Succession (YES) Committee. Only five students were selected for the new committee, which will provide guidance to Brooklyn’s City Council on issues/matters related to youth.
Working with the NASA Glenn Research Center, Mae Wimbiscus ’26, Ella Babcock ’27 and Sophia Hwodeky ’27 are conducting their own research projects as part of the NASA High School Capstone Project.
On Wednesday, October 8, students attended Kent State University’s “Arts Without Limits,” a day-long program focusing on arts entrepreneurship. Students participated in presentations and workshops around Fashion, Art, Theatre, Dance, Music, Visual Communications Design and Marketing/Branding. The purpose of the presentations was to help students understand possible careers and which majors would be best for various career paths.
Last Thursday, members of the Irish Club met Dr. Norah Patten. Dr. Patten will be Ireland’s first astronaut when she flies into space, as early as next year. During the discussion, Dr. Patten shared her research and the preparations she is making to fly into space. After her presentation, students asked questions about her research and how she became interested in space.