First Semester in America
Written by Sierra Middleton For inquiries about hosting an exchange student, contract Meg Brown, MVPS International Coordinator, at MBrown@mountvernonschool.org Bob Luo and Rebecca Liao, Chinese exchange students, have been at Mount Vernon for a full semester now…and they love it! Bob hails from Shenzhen, a Chinese metropolis in South China that is very similar to...
Interim Term Recap 2012 (Part 5 of Series of 8): BOSTON COLLEGE TOUR
Written by Natalie Tanner The Boston trip of the 2012 Interim term is one of those memories that we tuck away into the archives of our favorite high school experiences. Undaunted by the near perpetuity of wind tangling our hair and rain splashing our faces, our group of twenty one people navigated Boston’s complex public transportation system with...
Teachers Take A Break
Written by Hannah Zenas Spring break indicates that it’s just that much closer to summer and gives all students a week off to spend time with family and take a break from school work. But what about the teachers? They’re the ones who have to teach and tame us! Spring break isn’t just a break...
Interim Term 2012 Recap (Part 4 of 8 Part Series): GEORGIA COLLEGE TOUR
Written by Melody Cannon The Georgia College Tour started out with an exciting trip to Savannah where we got to enjoy the city and its fine food before touring Savannah College of Art and Design. From there we went to Georgia College and State University where we were impressed by the look of the campus...
Excitement Brewing As Interim Term 2012 Approaches
Written by Sarah Buck With interim week approaching quickly, students are excited about the different opportunities and experiences they will gain. Joe Sciberras, who is interning with General Dynamics, said, “Just getting the opportunity to be in a working environment is exciting…also seeing how the business workday works.” Evan Tucker commented, “I’m going to a...
Peru Trek Team Secures Donkeys, Finalizes Route
For the upcoming Interim Term, fifteen Upper School students, Coach Farry, Mr. Thigpen, four Peruvian cooks, a nurse, a missionary, and twenty donkeys will embark upon an Andean adventure aimed at promoting literacy and spiritual growth in the Andes. Hiking where the roads don’t go, approaching heights of 10,000 to 14,400 feet, and camping under the stars, this...
Change for Children
Written by Hannah Zenas Imagine you’re on a road, the asphalt withered away from weather, desolate buildings and homes on either side, scattered all upon the hills around you. You’re on this road because you’re on the way to school, a privilege not many children in Lusaka, Zambia get, and you are stoked! Garden Presbyterian...
Freshman Jon Walsh Brings Laptops To Ugandans
Written by Sarah Buck During Christmas break, most students stayed in town and relaxed while some others also traveled to visit family. But instead of kicking back with friends and relaxing, freshman Jon Walsh kicked backed, the day after Christmas, on an eight hour flight to Amsterdam, followed by another eight hour flight Entebbe, Uganda....
