Lucy Emerson-Bell, Spring 2002, had an Op-Ed article published in the Huffington Post this week. Addressed to President Obama, Lucy discusses current environmental issues, like Keystone XL pipeline, and how they relate to the 10-year anniversary of 9/11. You can read the entire Op-Ed article here! Keep up the good work, Lucy!
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Cacique Update September 12, 2011
by Caciques Ian and Anika
Ian: On the first academic day of the fall semester here at theIslandSchool, we still made time to hang out with our advisories. In the afternoon, different groups of about four to five students and their advisors visited blue holes, floated down tidal creeks, snorkeled in the surrounding waters, relaxed, and got to know the island. During advisory we spent time to reflect about the new and powerful experiences we have had so far at The Island School. We also spent time thinking about the future. For example, in my advisory, we drove to a beach in Wemyss Bight, and took a minute to write a letter to our future selves, which my advisor Megan will send to us after we leave the Island School. As a whole, advisory time was a helpful way for me to think about my time at The Island School.
Anika: Three years ago, school began in the middle of August, 15 minutes away from my house- just a short car ride away. My classmates were the same friends I had grown up with for the past eight years, and my teachers were the mentors that had trained and guided me almost my whole life. Despite the fact that I felt so familiar with my environment, and the nature of the school year ahead of me, the first morning was brimming with nerves, excitement, and curiosity for the time ahead. With some brief words of encouragement from my parents, and a tight hug from my sister, my trivial worries were put to rest. Continue reading
DCMS Summer Bridge Program Is A Hit!
My name is Perez Sands. I was chosen to do a speech about the seventh grade Summer Bridge program at Deep Creek Middle School. Summer Bridge was great and I wish it was a yearly thing. We had a great time and it was the experience of a lifetime. We did all types of things such as going in the sea and learning about our community. We also learned the six expectations of a nurturing community that we have to show at school. Continue reading
Cacique Update September 11, 2011
by Caciques Lincoln and Zeke
Today is a day of remembrance. We look back upon the tragedy that was September 11, 2001. We appreciate all that we have, and feel sorrow for those that have lost. We also look back on what we as a group have left at home, whether it be family, friends, or any other matter that we care about. However, we didn’t just look back today. We also looked forward. On this day full of freedom and exploration we look towards this upcoming semester. We think about what will undoubtedly be a unique semester, Continue reading
New Cacique Update Blog Editor!
Greetings everyone,
My name is Madison Philipp. I am the first student on blog chores and will fulfilling this role for the next two weeks. What I will be doing is looking over the Cacique Updates, giving feedback and answering questions the students have about writing. I volunteered for this job because I love to write. Having to find the words to describe what we do here and I really enjoy trying to make others understand what is going through our minds. I hope that I can help to convey to you readers out there, what we are experiencing here, the feelings of your children or friends and let you know how much everyone is enjoying their selves here. Have a wonderful day!
Remembering September 11th
Our Caciques, Zeke and Lincoln gathered the community for a mid- day circle and instead of raising the Bahamian flag as we normally do, they raised the American flag to half mast out of respect for all those who were lost 10 years ago in the tragic attacks at the Wold Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as the lives lost in Pennsylvania on Flight 93. After singing the US national anthem, we paused for a moment of silence to remember and appreciate the freedom that we all enjoy.
Cacique Update September 10, 2011
by Cacique Tyler Courville
A bead of sweat slipped from my nose plopped onto the mat below me. My arms trembled and my breathing was shallow and labored. My ears were filled with the grunts and gasps from those around me and the calm voice of our instructor Brady: “If this isn’t enought of a challenge you can also lift your feet above your head.” I twisted towards the front of the room and my eyes widened. Brady had somehow manuvered herself into a flawless headstand. Her breathing was measured, her eyes were closed, she seemed almost…comfortable. My eyes narrowed, my arms tensed and I began to lift my feet off the mat. Continue reading
Spot the Alumna!
Down here on Cape Eleuthera, we don’t get too many TV commercials, but we did come across this on Youtube. Can you spot the IS alum in this Febreze commercial?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlw-ypNat7Q
Erica Stine (S05), if you’re not too busy in Hollywood, we could use some Febreze down here—K3 and K4 returned from 3-day and the Boathouse is starting to smell…
Cacique Update September 9, 2011
by Cacique Grace Fowler
We made our way down the mooring line slowly, hand over hand, until we reached the sea floor fifty-five feet below. Curious fish swam at a safe distance as we explored the reef. Spend just two minutes hovering at over one spot, and you will see hundreds of different fish and reef plants. Colorful sea fans and anemones waving in the current. Bold purple, red, and yellow fish. Cleaner shrimp courageously standing inside a grouper’s mouth and thousands of tiny minnows swimming in unison. Frilly anemones that close themselves in a split second when touched and coral polyps reaching out to collect particles. Reefs are a never-ending I Spy book, no matter how much time you spend, there is always more to discover. Continue reading
On-Island Reunion Change of Plans
Due to unexpected impacts from Irene the Cape Eleuthera Resort will no longer be open during the Island School Reunion. In true Island School style, we are trying to still make it work with alternative accommodations and a change in schedule. We aren’t sure what exactly the weekend will look like, but we are thinking up some good ideas like doing some community service in the settlements and helping rebuild homes that were damaged or lost.If you are still interested in joining us for the weekend please let us know and we’ll help you locate a different place to stay and keep you updated on the new schedule as it evolves. We can also help with car rental logistics because guests will need to be more self-sufficient then originally planned. We will no longer offer transportation to and from the airport. Please direct any questions you may have to Cam Powel (cameronpowel@islandschool.org).
If this were any other reunion we’d be worried, but since it’s The Island School, you know we can make it work! Maxey says that no matter what, the Rum Runners will be playing on Saturday night as the old man celebrates 50 years.
—The Island School