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Students Advance to Woodrow Wilson Speaking Competition Semifinals THE η ρωμη και το καλον Vol. CXXXIX No. 19 AWRENCEJanuary 10, 2020 thelawrence.org L Students Advance to Woodrow V Formers Notified about Senior Project Status Wilson Speaking Competition LINA OLAZABAL ’22 Vitebsky, who first worked with STAFF WRITER the USSR team and then joined V Formers received news last the Ukrainian team through the Semifinals Friday on their Spring Term Senior Lawrenceville alumni network. Project proposals, of which 33 were Facing anti-Semitism, the Olym- submitted. While only one propos- pic medalist reflected on his expe- al was rejected last year, a handful riences in fencing and life through were rejected this year, primarily poetry, also writing a short book because specific colleges do not al- in Russian on how to be a good low students to drop classes during fencing coach and the psychologi- the V Form Spring Term. Other cal aspect of the sport. Through reasons for this disparity included her project, Baziuk will work with proposed costs, unavailability of History Master Cara Hyson P’14 the right advisors, or histories of ’16 to translate the book to Eng- academic or attendance struggles. lish. According to V Form Level Di- “For me, this project is about rector Jason Larson H’03 ’19, who making an impact,” Baziuk said, reviews proposals along with Dean “I think translating this book will of Academics David Laws P’21 ’23, allow other fencers to read it in “the point of the senior project is the U.S. and learn from it. Senior to give the seniors a break in the projects are an opportunity to do Spring Term to pursue something something for a greater purpose. that they are passionate about. It’s something I wouldn’t have There is a broad range of senior been able to do within our cur- Students selected from the classroom rounds of the speaking competition par- Divya Sammeta ’20/THE LAWRENCE projects going anywhere from riculum because [the project] is so ticipated in the quarterfinals held in Memorial Hall. teaching assistants (TA)… [to] interdisciplinary in nature.” video documentation of students’ Carolyn King ’20 will serve KYLE PARK ’23 it’s something every student does,” unlike me. It led to this perception mental health on campus [and] ad- as a TA in the Video Journalism & SABRINA YEUNG ’22 Christoffersen said. of myself and my ethnicity that was vice for rising seniors.” course, taught by Visual Arts Mas- NEWS ASSOCIATE The competition originated in the skewed.” On his experiences with the ter and Videographer Gil Domb The quarterfinal rounds of the English department because it served Wang believes that the most senior projects approval process, ’17. She chose to pursue this proj- annual Woodrow Wilson Public as the only department in which every meaningful aspect of the speaking Larson said, “Early on, I am always ect because Video Journalism was Speaking Competition were held this student took a course. Soon, hosting competition is not “just talking” about hesitant to give the green light on “one of [her] favorite classes, and past Tuesday and Wednesday in the the competition’s initial round in a topic that students feel passionate these projects because it frees up a it’s been a passion of [hers] to Woods Memorial Hall classrooms. an English class became a tradition. about but rather “the thinking that lot of time for the seniors, and as learn video editing and improve.” Judges selected 14 semifinalists this While the competition initially comes before it.” Level Director, you think that more Drawing from her experiences in year: Awo Addo ’23, Kelsie Choi ’22, begins in English classes for each On the self-reflective nature of free time results in kids getting in L10, King believes that Adobe Elyssa Chou ’20, Zach Finnachio student, Christoffersen believes that the competition, Wang continued, trouble, but that’s not the case. The Premiere Pro, the application uti- ’21, Caitlin Gu ’21, Stephanie Kim it is a “school wide project,” as judges “When you’re forced to come up with most rewarding part by far is the lized, can be “pretty intimidating ’21, Deven Kinney ’20, Anjali Kumar come from every department. something to argue about, you start night where they do their presen- to learn as a newcomer,” and she ’21, Alex Liang ’21, Jack Patel ’23, On the importance of the competi- digging through your life. You look tation. In late May, there is a night would like to provide mentorship. Summer Qureshi ’22, Tesia Thomas tion to student growth, Christoffersen through things that are important to in the Kirby Arts Center (KAC) On her future collaboration ’22, Chelsea Wang ’21, and Michael said, “In almost every part of your you, and you organize your experi- where all the senior projects are on with Domb in the course, King Zhang ’21. life, there is a need to… stand up and ences into coherent thoughts.” display, and it’s really rewarding to said, “We’re excited to put our Students who participated in the speak to people and hold their atten- Like most students, Chou per- get to see the kids’ work come [to] brains together and come up with quarterfinals were voted by their tion.” From her perspective, “the most formed her classroom speech for the fruition.” new projects while providing more peers and English teachers to move interesting speeches are the ones that quarterfinal round. The speech served This year, Emily Matcham ’20 feedback since I’ll be an extra set on from the initial round after giving are partly personal, but go beyond just as a component of the final exam for will paint the inside of the KAC of hands in the classroom.” the best speech in their respective telling a personal story—they have an the Science and Literature course, shop with a saga of all the shows She added, “I think the senior English classes. Ultimately, five final- argument to make… and sometimes reflecting on human consciousness. since 1987. “It’s going to be puzzle project is a very cool opportunity. ists will speak at school meeting to there’s a little bit of a switch or a twist.” On how the speaking competition pieces that fit together to see what I think seniors should not only determine the winner of the speaking Opening her speech by singing enhanced the class’s learning, Chou shows the School has done. I am think about what passions they competition. Mama Mia!’s “Thank You for the said, “I was able to draw together all going to leave space so that in the would like to take further in their The Woodrow Wilson Public Music,” Kumar’s speech focused on the readings throughout the term and coming years, people can continue last months of Lawrenceville, but Speaking Competition began about the wellness benefits of singing. share things from outside class. Even it.” also if they can do so while giving 25 years ago when former School “I was a little nervous at first, but though we were answering the same On the greater goal for her proj- back.” Head Master Josiah Bunting voiced since it is something I love to talk question, we all had different takes ect, Matcham said, “I hope to use Mullika Sahrawat ’19 conducted that “public speaking was an im- about, it didn’t really feel like a speech,” and built on the classroom material.” this to create a legacy for Periwig a senior project last year in which portant and overlooked part of a Kumar said. As a V Former who has competed students. When you’re backstage, it she directed a 60-minute outdoor Lawrentian’s education and story,” She believes that overall, the all four years, Chou believes that the can be daunting to see all the work play, which built on her work with according to the coordinator of competition “gives students a plat- speaking competition has helped her ahead of you and frustrating when the Performing Arts Department the speaking competition, Chair of form to share important messages” strengthen her public speaking skills: you’re leading up to tech week and throughout her Lawrenceville the English Department Miranda and “lets students get to know their “I like to look back on the speaking trying to finish everything, but I years. She offered advice to V Christoffersen P’14’18. peers better.” competition every year and see that hope that seeing these paintings Formers who have received news Over its history, the competition Wang spoke about her experi- I’ve grown a bit. Freshman year, I on the wall will inspire people and on their project proposals: “Get has evolved: “In the first couple of ences with representation in children’s was shaking as I stood in front of show them that they are part of an ahead of the game. The spring is years, the School really had to work literature and how we can work to my 12-person class. This year, I felt amazing community.” super busy. If you can get ahead on getting kids to buy into it. They promote inclusivity: “I read a lot of more calm going into it.” Marta Baziuk ’20 was inspired before the term even starts, you did not want to do it, and it was not books when I was young and looked up The upcoming semifinal round to pursue her senior project af- can set yourself for an easy term, normal in their experience… Now to characters that looked completely will be held in the Ambrecht room. ter meeting fencing coach Josiph and your project will go well.” A Crossroads in Iran Hidden Rooms, Girls Swimming Captains Profile Thacher Smith ’20 discusses Eerie Typewriters, how the strike on Soleimani and Chapel Ghosts Grayson Miller ’21 high- puts more Americans in lights the captains of the danger.
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