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Post PSAT 2025 Gathering
The PLG hosted a cool down gathering after the PSAT test. Students could unwind with their friends while snacking and playing games.
Zoe’s Semester at the School for Ethics and Global Leadership ’25
Zoe J sent us an update of what she’s been up to so far during her semester at the School for Ethics and Global Leadership in Washington, D.C. October 3rd, 2025: Met with Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Met with Hillary Clinton’s former speech writer Lissa Muscitine Met with the diplomat of the Israeli embassy to […]
Cyborgs Guest Lecture
The Cyborgs class was treated to a guest lecture by Justin Laiti, PhD student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Justin presented his research on wearable devices (think Fitbit or Apple Watch), including an original device and app that he helped develop to improve wellbeing of students in Dublin. He also shared his […]
Figure Drawing Class
Although we each possess one, the human form can be one of the most daunting subjects to render in two dimensions. Yet, humans have been inspired to reproduce images of themselves since well before the dawn of recorded history. Here’s an inside peek at our Figure Drawing class hard at work in our new art […]
Mexican Chocolate Pudding
Spanish Humanities students embarked on a culinary adventure to learn how to make a delicious vegan version of rich, creamy Mexican Chocolate Pudding. It looks like they succeeded!
Constant Velocity Motion
In physics, students described one-dimensional constant velocity motion using multiple forms of representation including graphical, mathematical, verbal, and motion maps.
Rube Goldberg Machines
The students made Rube Goldberg machines in engineering class. They explored the six simple machines and the engineering design process to imagine, build, and iterate a functional energy transfer machine.
Argentine Mate
As a follow up from their visit to the Familia Argentina restaurant, the Spanish humanities gastronomy and conversation class learned about the custom of mate, including the legend of how it became an Argentine tradition.
Erika Storm’s (’22) Acting Debut on the UMW Stage
Erika Storm (’22) made her University of Mary Washington acting debut in “Dial M For Murder” as Inspector Hubbard. Erika has spent time behind the scenes learning the art of set building and costume preparation and dressing, gaining valuable insight into the many elements that bring a production to life. Stepping into the spotlight as […]
Linnaean Fastener Project
Our Human Origins students were handed a bag of various fasteners (nails, staples, screws, etc.) As renowned taxonomists, their task was to develop a classification scheme that meets the established rules of the Linnaean system. They could use whatever rationale they wanted to classify the members of the fictional kingdom, Nectii, such as form, function, […]