Walt Whitman's Boys Spring Track team took first place out of 10 top teams in the Deer Park Invitational on Saturday. One of the big highlights of the day was senior Avery McKenzie getting the state standard in the triple jump. As the weather slowly warms up, the team is working hard to get ready for the Divisional and Section XI championships.
5/23 & 25 - Division Championships, Centereach High School, 3:45 pm
6/3 & 4 - Section XI Individual Championships/State Qualifier, Port Jefferson HS, 3 pm (6/4 at 2 pm)
6/10-11 - NYSPHSAA Championship, Cicero-North Syracuse HS (Sec III)
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Congratulations Boys Track
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Budget Vote 2016 Results
Proposition 1 - School Budget
Yes-1058
No-245
School Board
Nicholas R. Ciappetta, J.D. - 1101
Laura Carey -1098
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Research Goes to Next Level
We hear that Ms. Brendel’s fourth-grade class at Maplewood held a "Wax Museum" for their parents and administrators last week. Each student chose a famous person for a biography report. Students enjoyed researching and compiling their final report about the person they chose. Each student was also responsible for creating an "All About Me" Box. This included 5 to 7 items that were important or significant to their person of interest. The students also dressed up as their famous person and presented a speech during the wax museum. The class did a wonderful job and it was a great learning experience for all.
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Impressive Line-Up for Whitman’s Spring Concerts
One of Long Island's top high school Dance Programs, directed and choreographed by Susan Turner Radin, as well as the award winning Whitman Tour Choir, directed by Steve Altinel, the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band, directed by Allan Deitz, and the various Orchestra Groups, directed by Frank Yolango and Choral groups begin a busy schedule of incredible musical performances. All Spring Concerts begin at 7:30PM in the Walt Whitman Performing Arts Center.
Monday May 16 - Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Concert Band
Wednesday May 18- Men's and Women's Choirs, Concert Choir, Voices of Whitman
Thursday May 19- Marching Band Winter Program Percussion Ensemble, Concert Orchestra, Wind Ensemble.
Wednesday May 25- Jazz Band, Dance - accompanied by Voices of Whitmanand Wind Ensemble
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Stimson Track Stars Highlight Elks Invitational
Stimson’s Girls and Boys top track athletes competed at the Elks invitational at Comsewogue H.S. on Saturday, May 14th.
Seventh grader Aniyah Walters ran a personal best, a school record, and a Meet record in the 55 m. hurdles with a time of 8.8. The previous school record of 9.5 by Rose Bryan had stood for 28 years.
Cassidy Giudici earned Silver in the 55 m. dash, running 7.7.
Christy Pena got Bronze in the shotput, throwing 23ft, 11.5 inches.
Olivia Simpson got bronze in the 100 m. running 14.1.
The 4 x 100 m. Relay team of Aniyah Walters, Isabella Adamovicz, Emely Alfaro, and Cassidy Giudici placed third for bronze medals as well.
It was a great day for all our track athletes, and coaches Steve Savage and Rory Sherman were very proud of their great efforts!
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Varsity Girls Track Takes Second
Coach Shepard is proud to announce that the Walt Whitman Girls Track team took 2nd place at the Deer Park Invitational on Saturday 5/14. Highlights include, Shelbi Wuss winning the 1500m in 5:02. Antoinette Miller winning the 200m (26.0), Alexandra Greaves placed 1st in both the Long Jump (10' 0") and the 100m dash (12.8). Zannia Ojibe ran a personal best and finished third in the 400m (63.4)
The team is winding down their season with hopes of qualifying for the State Meet in Syracuse (6/10, 6/11).
Remaining Meets:
5/18- at Longwood H.S.,
5/21- at Huntington H.S.,
5/24 and 5/26- Division Meet
6/5-6- State Qualifier Meet at Port Jefferson H.S.
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Stimson Wrestling Awarded
Stimson Wrestling coach Rory Sherman and Assistant coach Keith Gunsel are proud to announce that Suffolk County Section II coaches voted Stimson Wrestling team their Sportsmanship award. “They are a great group of kids and they worked really well together as a unit,” said Coach Sherman. “Their Sportsmanship and character was demonstrated on and off the mat.”
Congratulations to: Garrett Aadal, Joshua Bellamy, Dominic Bosco, Tyrese Carpenter, Tyrell Carpenter, Herson Cisneros Campos, Billy Collins, Nicholas DeGaetano, Alejandro Enriquez, Franklin Fuentes, Aidan Gardner, Pranith Gona, Timothy Hunter, Adam Ibrahim, Andy Jiang, Joseph Kennedy, Andrew Lesty, Joe Libardi, Jonathan Litarov, Jose Maldonado, Erick Maldonado, Ray Matuza, Frank McGuigan, Jakarai McKay, Dayian Nadeem, Tamoor Nawaz, Jack Neiland, Kevin Ochoa, Valen Richardson, Nicholas Rows, Brandon Sales, Kelvin Sanchez, Cypher Sanchez, Giovanni Silva, Gregg Trovato, and Aayush Vohra.
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Whitman National Honor Society Inductees Celebrated
As always, the commitment to academic excellence remains the cornerstone of our South Huntington School District. It is with this understanding that we congratulate this year's inductees into the National Honor Society. This special recognition speaks volumes about a student's intellect, work ethic, character, and deep-seated commitment to service. We are thrilled to recognize and congratulate these fine young scholars, as well as the dedicated teachers and supportive parents who contributed to their success.
Jessica Adomaites, Siam Ahmed, Sindy Alfaro Ortez, Anastasia Alpy, Laura Altieri, Roxanna Alvarez, Lila Amin, Krista Apostle, Kidar Arjune, Kiran Arjune, Blake Aronson, Yusra Ashraf, Angelique Auriemma, Muaz Azhar, Arielle Bagley, Ifedayo Balogun, Danielle Barbarito, Kristen Barone, Alivia Barton, Kelly Baumann, Erica Bell, Julia Bellontine, Matthew Birdsall, Stephanie Bishop, Emily Blank, Christina Bogdani, Timothy Brady, Jonathan Brigati, Emanuel Campo, Serah Carbon, Robert Cerrito, Amy Chan, Jordan Chen, Gabriella Cipriano, Steven Ciravolo, Lauren Civello, Alexander Clopper, Brittney Coleman, Emma Coleman, Kelly Collins, Kristen Conroy, Christian Corbett, Brian Corcoran, Quinn Cortese, Alexis Cummings, Peter Daquara, Haley Davis, Nicole DeMartino, Marc DePasquale, Rebecca DeWitt, Alexa Delcolle, Ilana Desmond, Joshua Devaraj, Dylan Diamond, Neyda Diaz Vilorio, Emily Dickson, Katelyn Donahue, Kathleen Dugan, Emma Dunn, Christopher Dybus, Jon Eichner, Taylor Epstein, Emily Ferrante, Hanna Fink, Christie Franz, Camilee Getchell, Derek Gianchetta, Michael Giarrizzo, Lauren Giglio, Jack Giudici, Justin Grose, Serena Halajian, Elizabeth Hardwick, Matthew Harrigan, Richard Hauser, Edgar Henriquez, Sofie Hibler, Samuel Hoffman, Jaylene Hubbard, Mark Hustedt, Thomas Isernia, Matthew Jacobsen, Nosheib Jadoon, Aditi Jambavat, Ludjina Jean Pierre, Jack Karmen, Desislava Kirina, Melissa Konakli, Joon Ho Ko, Jamie Kralstein, Lauren Kramer, Tyler Kurban, Abdjine Lemaitre, Casey Leonick, Jillian Leydon, Esteban Lopez, Cara Mangels, Cheyenne Madrid, Karthikeyan Mayilvahanan, Matthew McAuley, Kelsey McDonald, Shannon McHale, Casey McKenna, Sarena McManus, Mark Theodore Meneses, Nicholas Miata, Payal Multani, Benjamin Nace, Gabrielle Nardelli, Shealyn Naughton, Thomas Nicolino, Meagan O’Donnell, Taninna Oukacine, Brooke Pagano, Anthony Palazzolo, Emma Palka, Sarah Panza, Vincent Pastore, Jessica Persaud, Olivia Poplawski, Rosa Portaro, Anthony Pray, Kristina Pray, Steven Prestia, Julie Prisco, Timothy Quinn, Lauren Ragone, Epiphany Ramirez, Cinthya Ramos, Omar Ramos, Geysel Ramos Vasquez, Waleed Rauf, Danielle Raynor, James Reilly, Antoinette Riehl, Anna Rizzo, Claudia Rodriguez, Jordan Roiland, Jared Rosenthal, Samantha Ruotolo, Jared Saget, Brittney Salerno, Jordan Schneider, Melissa Shaiman, Rachel Shapiro, Shaina Silverman, Anna Sorto, Kayla Soulias, Sarah Tabibzada, Madalyn Tallo, Taylor Taranto, Faiza Tariq, Deja Tejada, Carla Tejeda De Ol, Victoria Thurer, Caroline Tomaselli, Paige Tortorice, Melissa Triolo, Justin Ullman, Victoria Vasta, Leanna Vergis, John Vesque, Liam Vollmer, Danielle Wechsler, Martja Weingarten, Grace Williams, Alexandra Wirth, Shelbi Wuss, Jessica Young, and Marcus Zaiff.
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Baseball Graduates Five Seniors
Back coaching the Varsity Boys Baseball team after a hiatus, coach Keith Barrett is pleased that the team is moving in the right direction. “Our goal was to become a competitive team this season,” said Coach Barrett. “We had some quality wins over very good teams, five of them league wins.” The seniors on the team this year all worked hard at that goal, and accomplished a better season than they had last year. “The guys are a close-knit team, they all had a role, and they always worked hard,” added Coach Barrett.
Congratulations to seniors Eric Garcia, Justin Delgado, Jonathan J.P. Matuza, Jeremy Dalimonte and Josh Gerson.
Photo Gallery
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Smart is Just the Beginning
At the May 17th Board of Education meeting, as members of the community voted in their annual school budget and BOE elections in the South Gymnasium, many of Walt Whitman’s smartest students were across the hall in the Performing Arts Center being acknowledged for having achieved a 3.5 year cumulative average of 95 or better. It’s the Principal’s List awards, where each student is brought up in front of classmates, family, and friends, a brief bio is read about his or her accomplishments and camera flashes abound. Seventy seniors were awarded certificates for their accomplishments. The honorees names are placed on a plaque that will be displayed on the walls of Whitman for years to come.
Congratulations to the following exceptional students:
Class of 2016
Valedictorian – Misha Patel
Salutatorian –Gabrielle Luz Ramirez
Valerie R. Abbene, Catherine Aiello, Thibaud M. Antoniou, Rory R. Apollonia, Jason A. Argeseanu, Jessica Noelle Bansbach, Waris Nabi Barakzai, Keya Sophia Bartolomeo, Sonia Isabella Bartolomeo, Hans Andru Millan Bas, Kimberly Amanda Bellissimo, Jacob Adam Bronson, Joseph Buckshaw IV, Nicholas E. De Blasio, Julia Paige Drum, Ahmad A. Ejaz, Joseph J. Esposito, Dillon Jay Feinman, Theodore Marcus Fisher, Taylor Fox, Francisco J. Fuentes Alegria, Colin Michael Gilmartin, Alec R. Gonzalez, Shayna Alexis Greene, David A. Grey, David Charles Hamilton VI, Gleisy Jaramillo Cardona, Ariel C. Khatchatourian, Joonho Ko, Camila Maria Korobow, Derek Matthew Lap, Millicent Love Le Claire, Alicia D. Litt, Christina M. Lofaso, Michael Anthony Lorello, Cheyenne Isabella Madrid, Hamza Mahmood, Douglas Jay Marr, Avery Mc Kenzie, Twary K. Mc Kenzie, Amanda M. Moletz, Ellysandra L. Monegro, Jesse Marie Morra, Anali T. Nanavati, Michelle C. Nardelli, Nicole Nancy Naughton, Zannia Lalee Ojibe, Zenab Chisom Ojibe, Melanie Hannah Olinsky, Diana Paulina Ortega, Julianna Rose Pasquarello, Rose M. Pedretti, Margaret Pigliacelli, Johann Moisés Renderos, Julianna Kendall Richter, Claudia Cristina Rodriguez Gutierrez, Verdelle B. Saint-Jean, Nicole Samba, Christopher J. Senecal, Colin C. Sherland, Colleen Elizabeth Sweezey, Kiran M. Usmani, Lauren M. Vocke, Joseph Michael Weindling, Ashley Nicole Weisser, Thao Philomena Rose Williams, Skyler Jean Zenie, and Tyler A. Zeoli.
Each student photographed at the Principal's Awards Ceremony will receive a photo print in their Graduation packet on June 25th. Photo may also be downloaded from the slideshow on the district website.
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Long Island Science Congress Awardees
Science Chairman Mr. Marcus Maddy shares some exciting news about our Stimson students who participated in the Long Island Science Congress science fair in April. There were over 350 projects displayed at the fair with the top 25% of the projects invited to attend a special awards ceremony on Monday, May 16th. The top four students at Stimson attended the awards ceremony and received the following awards. Highest honors is the top category of awards.
Heather Abbene and Madison Fulcher: (Group project) Highest Honors Trophy and STANYS Suffolk County Award. Sarah Nace: Highest Honors Trophy and STANYS Suffolk County Award. Amanda Riha: Honors Trophy.
Congratulations to the following students didn’t attend the awards ceremony, but received the following awards.
Isabella Bonvicin and Nicole Rapacciuolo (group project) Achievement award
Amanda Smuss: Meritorious award
Meghan Brady Fuchsman: Meritorious award
Dean Mirissis Meritorious award
Kayla Sakayan Honorable Mention award
Marissa Martino Honorable Mention award
Aaron Jurrist Honorable Mention award
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Retiring Staff Honored
The Board of Education joins in congratulating all the students, faculty, and staff who were honored at this past Wednesday's meeting. The annual year-end celebration featured our student Principal’s List winners, as well as our newly tenured and retiring staff. It was a pleasure seeing all of these accomplished individuals together for one collective round of applause. We are really very fortunate to have such fine students and staff in our South Huntington School District. We wish all award winners, tenured faculty, and retirees well in the years to come.
Retiring Staff: Ms. Stephanie Schnur, Ms. Alice Macner, Ms. Marie Claire, Ms. Kim Schiermbock, Ms. Barbara Chaimowitz, Ms. Carol Rubin, Ms. Linda Terilli, Ms. Verna Amakawa, Mr. Allan Deitz, Ms. Elizabeth Marinelli, Mr. William Walsh, Dr. James Consorte, Ms. Carol Crespi, Ms. Karen Bullock, Ms. Jacqueline Hill, Ms. Donna Farmer, Ms. Anna Tonon, Ms. Genevieve Endrizzi, Ms. Julia Devine, Mr. Kevin Erickson, Ms. Joanne Dwyer, and Ms. Sandra Zeis.
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Blues Guitarist @ Stimson
During several days spent at Stimson Middle School, musician Toby Walker, a unique, accomplished finger-style guitar virtuoso, weaved heartwarming and at times humorous songs out of the stories that some of the great blues masters have shared with him.
In Mr. Walker’s “Blues in the Schools” program, he shares his history and traveling experience, allowing others to experience the sounds, sights, and emotions inspired by his unique talents. His program at Stimson brought to life in song the adversity that African Americans experienced in the deep South. “A couple of my songs are meant to shock them,” said Mr. Walker. “I want them to feel, as much as they can, the hardships felt by so many, and I can see in their faces that I get the desired effect.” Mr. Walkers website shares his experiences on the road with its viewers at: http://www.littletobywalker.com
Mr. Walker gets students, and anyone else in the room, not only to participate in his songs, but also to understand the unique importance that the history of blues and certain types of guitars play in today's pop culture and music. No doubt the program that Toby Walker shared with Stimson’s students resounded well, leaving them with a newfound respect for how music, and the blues in particular, helped shape our country.
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Wildcats Thrilling Overtime Win Sets Up Today
Whitman Freshman Quinn O’Hara hadn’t been a pressure situation like this, but he knew what to do and his pass to big brother Colin, a Whitman senior, proved to be not only the right move… but the game winner as well. Colin scored his second goal of the day off that assist from Quinn; this one, with 1:57 remaining in overtime would take his team to the next level of playoffs.
Varsity Head Coach Bob Howell was trilled with the outcome and coincidence of that final overtime score. “This win over Commack started two days before when we had our best two practices ever,” said Coach Howell. “The intensity, the commitment–it was all there–everything was clicking.” But the win wasn’t with out its scare. Commack, an excellent team in transition, scored 4 goals in the fourth period to go up by one with Whitman tying it before regular time expired. “Shane Brennan had an absolutely outstanding day for us with 15 saves,” said Howell. “An offensive player knows what he wants to do, but the defensive player has to anticipate and react, it’s a very tough position and our guys were really on their game.” “Offensively, Willie Petro played his best game of the year, and it couldn’t have come at a better time,” said Howell of his senior clearing midfielder.
Beating a very good Commack team 8-7 brings today’s ultimate test. At 5PM the Wildcats will face off against the #1 seeded West Islip Lions. The Wildcat community is encouraged to come out and support their team. Go Wildcats!
Directions to West Islip High School:
http://www.sectionxi.org/schoolinfo.asp?school=WI
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It’s Music to Their Ears
Congratulations to the Walt Whitman Symphonic Orchestra for their gold rating at the NYSSMA major organization festival. Mr. Frank Yolango, Music Director for the Orchestra tells us that the thirty-eight-member orchestra performed the very top Level 6 program and their gold rating speaks volumes to the commitment of these talented students, their teachers and families.
Congratulations to: Jaycee Cardoso, Theodore Fisher, Kelsey De Rosa, Margaret Pigliacelli, Maxwell Fisher, Anastasia Alpy, Emanuel Campo, Kentaro Matsushima, Michael Pinelli, Sarah Heath, Sarah Tabibzada, Mabel Bassi, Quinn Cortese, Sarah Choudhary, Victor Chae, Hailey Hamilton, Alexandra Wirth, Jacob Klein, Brooke Pagano, Joshua Joseph, Johnique Aiken, Matthew Bromschwig, Siam Ahmed, Justin Ullman, Jeremy Bombace, Nadera Andrews, Ilana Desmond, Emma Dunn, Christie Franz, David Calliendo, Emily Dickson, Wayne Koziatek, Noelle Bryggman, Tyler Zeoli, Christina Bogdani, Katherine Dugan, Andrew Borges, and Timothy Jobson.
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Oakwood's Night Out
The Oakwood Primary Center PTA held their annual fundraiser on Thursday evening at the Cresthollow Country Club. With musical entertainment by the incredibly talented Ricky Roche, a list of raffle baskets that could fill an encyclopedia, and excellent food and drink that always compliments the camaraderie; the evening always is a success for the children of Oakwood. A special thanks to many of the parents who gave their time to help make the event such a huge success including…. Lynn Blaney, Dayna Cioffi, Theresa Duffy, Valerie Gaus, Nicole Giacoponello, Nancy Gorman, Johana Guarini, Jennifer Haweny, Lisa Kobel, Danielle Koffer, Lesley Logue, Beth Maniatis, Nancy Muller, Solange Rich, Lena Sakayan, Karen Swanson, Jen Szwedo, and Erika Wolf.
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Whitman's 30th Reunion Set
The 30th Walt Whitman High School Class of 1986 reunion date is Saturday September 17th, 2016, 6pm-11pm. The reunion will be held at The Melville Marriott and we have arranged special group rates for alumni traveling in from out of town.
For additional information and tickets please contact:
Ron Seifried at: rseifire@optonline.net
Trina Doris-Lydon: Lydon5@outlook.com
Please go to this link for ticket sales and event details
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walt-whitman-high-school-ny-class-of-1986-30th-reunion-tickets-22361482797?aff=eac2
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Softball Strikes Out Bay Shore
Congratulations to the varsity softball team who beat Bay Shore on Saturday 5-1, to continue their playoff run. Taylor Epstein, who took a no hitter into the 7th inning, allowed one run on two hits while striking out 13. She also started a two out rally in the bottom of the first inning, and was driven in by Danielle Barbarito. Noelle Bryggman was 2-3 with 2 runs scored, and Hailey Khatchatourian was 2-3 with and RBI. Ariel Khatchatourian had a great game in the field executing play after play. Come see the girls on Tuesday at North Babylon at 4PM. We need your support! Great job ladies!
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Community Bonding @ Miles for Michael 5K
The place to be this past Saturday morning was Walt Whitman High School and the neighboring community along the 3rd Annual ‘Miles for Michael’ 5K Run-Walk. Mother Nature did not disappoint as she provided close to 600 registered runners and walkers with a perfect morning to be outside.
All proceeds from this annual event benefit the arts, music, and dance programs for South Huntington students. Officiated by Start to Finish Road Race Timers and Consultants, this sanctioned 5K run drew participants from the entire metro-new York area, and even as far away as Chicago and Virginia. New York road race expert commentator Mr. Terry Bisogno took to the microphone and gave runners and the South Huntington community a commentary that introduced each and every participant as they crossed the finish line. Sheila Buhse, who organized and directed this incredible event, took to the podium at the conclusion where the top three runners in over 30 categories were presented medals.
The Whitman dancers performed and at the Kids Fun Run, parents cheered on their littlest runners as they circled the Whitman track and then made a grand exit through the official finish line. There were tents with baskets for raffle and nourishment for all of the participants and their fans.“Thank you all for helping make this past weekend’s celebration a huge success,” said Ms. Buhse. “We continue to surpass the goals that we set out each year and that feat is in big part because of your involvement. This year the sun was not shining overhead but the rain held off to give us a cool morning to enjoy the challenging but fun route. Thank you all for being committed to our school community and all it has to offer.
There are many people responsible for the days success.
Our run’s committee members outdid themselves again in the days/weeks leading up to race day: Annie Michaelian, Maria Colon, Vasken Kazandjian, Sue Radin, Helene Falcone, Rory Sherman, Angela Meringolo, Lisa Brieff and Bridget Berbrick.
Our “fabulous four” Margaret Bayley, Joanne Padilla, Christine Rapp, and Kelly Twist continue to amaze us all.
A special thank you to John Burke and Kathy Hopkins who along with many other jobs prepared the route for the run. Creating and maintaining the integrity and safety for both the kid’s fun run and the streets for the 5K was a daunting job. Our day could not have happened without this amazing duo.
Morning Set Up and Break Down led by Kevin Kennedy and Carlo Giordano and their teams: Lou Savarese, Bill Rathje, Pam Lamonica, Mike Lusardi, Peter Schmid and William Ivy. Thank you all!
Pasta DinnerPhoto Gallery
Kids Fun RunPhoto Gallery
5K Runners Group APhoto Gallery
5K Runners Group BPhoto Gallery
5K Something for EveryonePhoto Gallery
5K Jaynes Hill by Camila KorobowPhoto Gallery
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Walt Would be Proud
Stimson students spent a collaborative day at the Walt Whitman Birthplace recently. Teachers Joann Hili-Carbone, Kerry Chapman, Jessica Voorhees, Brian Thomas and Vasken Kazandjian led students in research and creative writing exercises that immersed our young learners in the creative world of one of our country’s best known poets.
After a tour of the historic house, build by Walt Whitman Senior, students heard a poetry lecture on creative writing and Whitman poetic features by Dr. William Walters. The students gathered in small groups and were assigned a theme often found in Whitman’s Poetry: Democracy, Cycle of life and Spirituality to name a few. Students then researched the historical time period of when their chosen theme was prevalent in Whitman’s writing and created a Whitman-like poem as well as an overview of what was happening historically at the time.
After lunch on the beautiful grounds, Whitman Birthplace Director Ms. Cynthia Shor introduced our students to the podium as they presented their newly created literary works to the audience.
The Walt Whitman birthplace is truly a national treasure right in our own backyard. We look forward to many more collaborations with our good neighbor.
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