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It’s JUNE! It’s finally, finally JUNE! And the masks are coming off, and we can finally “look back” on what we’ve been through. Those people who know me best know, through the darkest of this pandemic, I have said “I can’t wait to remember how weird this all has been.” I knew it would be wonderful to remember, because remembering means you’re beyond it, and can see things differently than when you’re in it. Speaking of looking back, the seniors who are leaving us this year kept up a tradition that’s been with our program for some years now, of each leaving one book behind on our Legacy Tree bookshelf. Each book has an added panel with a dedication they write about why they are leaving that book to represent them, and we leave a dedication in those books as well, to each of them about what they meant to this program while they were here. What follows are the 13 dedications from our 13 members of the class of 2021 (our largest group to date!) Thank you for reading! Space Case by Stuart Gibbs Dedicated to Project Vine by Tristan Blair, Class of 2021. Future Project Vine students should read this book because it could make anyone smile and be surprised in a good way. This book taught me to look at many sources and get both sides of the story. It’s an awesome book about a mystery and the ending is really good. I think this book is for anyone and when I was reading it, I couldn’t put it down. I think this book represents me because, like this book, I can be serious but also funny at the same time. I think people would describe me as a laid-back person. I try to stay calm and say important things. Dedication by Joel Graves: I have really enjoyed my time with Tristan over the past several years. He has grown not just academically but physically as well (note tiny Freshman/Sophomore Tristan in the slideshow.) In a lot of ways Tristan reminds me of myself in high school, he’s clearly very intelligent, but he never draws attention to himself, is generally laid back and seems to glide through his days making minimal waves. Everyone seems to have a good relationship with Tristan and I’ve never come across either a student or a staff member that says “ Ugh, Tristan Blair, I hate that kid.” But don’t let his unassuming nature fool you, there’s a lot of depth to Tristan that he has yet to tap into and when he does it will be something to behold. I look forward to seeing what Tristan does in the future as I’m sure it will be great. Project Vine will miss Tristan, but we are better off for his time with us. The Holy Bible, dedicated to Project Vine by Jonathan Chivers, Class of 2021. My book’s title is The Holy Bible and the authors are different poets from around the world from the past. Everyone should read this book because I believe everyone deserves peace of mind and are going through different spiritual journeys. This book might make them dislike certain parts about themselves but hopefully they find god and find love in themselves as well. Honestly, the advice I'd give for whoever wants to read it is not to judge themselves so harshly while reading it. It’s a really long read and they might even have one at home. I’d read it whenever and wherever. This book has given me a lot of advice on life, like how to deal with things and what is wise and unwise. I feel like this book is a good symbol of who I was while in this program because of my love for god and the wisdom in my heart. Dedication by Joel Graves: Jonathan Chivers’ journey through Project Vine was unique to him but not unheard of. Like many students before him, he spent some time with us, decided to leave for a while to explore other academic options only to return and eventually found a way to finish up his high school experience strong and graduate with his class. Johnny will be missed as he always brought a friendliness and warmth to the program and was always quick with a greeting and a smile. I’m glad to see that he found his way through high school and will undoubtedly continue on his journey with that positive attitude of his. This book, 1984, by George Orwell, was dedicated to Project Vine by Alex Clay, Class of 2021. This book is pretty anti-government, and anti-dictatorship, and honestly, who isn't? I'm a pretty political person, and people constantly talk about how if you’re into politics you've gotta read 1984. Honestly, anyone who’s interested in politics probably should read this book, it really helps with understanding shit today. It teaches people about controlling, tyrannical governments and the fact that Communism, in practice, kinda sucks. I feel like I wasn’t super disliked here in Project Vine and I contributed a lot to the conversation in class. Dedication by Ellen Muir: Alex, as she herself mentioned, was outspoken in classroom discussions. Her opinions were well-researched and she stood behind the things she said. What she may not have realized is that she was also an excellent listener. She listened to the opinions of others and decided for herself if her views needed to change. She was honest with herself as well as her peers and teachers. Alex leaves behind two important legacies: persistence and leadership. During the pandemic of 2020 and 2021, Alex worked hard and did very well academically, which as one could imagine, was a huge challenge. When students came back full time, Alex took the time to get to know the new Vine freshmen. She led by her good example, teaching them what it meant to be a part of this family. I could not have been prouder of her. This book, The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan, was dedicated to Project Vine by Shavin Curtis, Class of 2021. My time in Project Vine was well spent, I guess, though sometimes I was very quiet and isolated. I wanted to pick a selection that was fantasy from reality because a sense of release is often what I needed. Just read it: if you don’t like it, then give it to someone else who needs an escape. This book will give you a sense of relief, but it also teaches that you should be kind or bad juju will come your way. Dedication by Joel Graves: Shavin is a Project Vine underrated success story. He would never say this out loud (because if you know Shavin he’s not one to speak much or draw attention to himself at all) but there might not be another person in his class that had to work as hard to get to the finish line as Shavin has. Despite all the difficulties he never gave up and continued to work with his team to keep up on his work and get the grades he needed to pass classes and rack up those credits. To be honest there were times over the years that I wasn’t sure if Shavin was going to make it and I’m sure he would echo that statement, but to his credit he kept at it, if he needed help he asked for it and found a way to get it done. Shavin should be proud of himself for making it. The Project Vine staff was happy to be there to help along the way. This book, Wise as FU*K by Gary John Bishop was dedicated to Project Vine by Robert Goodale, Class of 2021. This book is for anybody who may be questioning or second guessing what might be wrong about their environment or even something off about yourself. I think this book is a good symbol of who I was while in Project Vine because I had always found myself quintuple thinking near everything I’ve said, thinking what the impacts my words and actions have on other entities' intentions. I always try to figure out the wisest outcome to any intention I may have or any situation I may be in. I hope people know that I’m a very laid back person, understanding when people need to be understood, and that I’m likely to tune out the atrocities and annoyances of this world with my music. Dedication by Joel Graves: Everyone’s journey through high school isn’t a smooth one, but ultimately it’s how you finish that is important and Robert Goodale’s high school journey is case in point. I always say to students it's usually around Junior year where guys that struggle in high school their first two years finally figure out how to manage school and start seeing success. And boy were Robert’s first two years proof of that! I won’t get into details but Robert would tell you his freshman and sophomore years were not his finest work. But we often learn more from our failures than we care to admit and Robert clearly had to learn what not to do first. When he figured out that approach to school wasn’t getting him anywhere he changed course and became more invested and focused on getting better and doing what needed to be done to be successful. I really enjoyed my time with Robert and watching him mature and figure it out. I will be sad to see him go because as a senior he was a leader and someone you could rely on. His work ethic and no BS attitude and unwavering support of what we do in Project Vine will be missed. This book, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Saenz, was dedicated to Project Vine by Zoe Ingargiola, Class of 2021. I think this book is a symbol of who I am because it is a story about love and feeling like the world is against you, not just because of whom you love but who you are as a person. After leaving here, I think that people will remember me as a kind person but quiet and probably a little weird. I think this book is perfect for kids who are struggling with their sexual and/or gender identity. This book takes place in the 80s in Texas, where homosexuality was illegal. It dives into the subject of same sex love and acceptance not just from people around you, but acceptance of yourself as well. I think it will help kids accept themselves more, and will help kids who are not a part of the LGBT+ community to better understand that same sex love is perfectly normal and LGBT+ people are no less a person than you. I think this book made me realize how important love and being in a relationship is to me. Although I don’t think I’m in a place where I can be in a relationship at the moment, I still love to imagine it. I think my advice would be that, the book has its moments where it is a bit hard to read, as it is about a same sex couple in the 80s in Texas, theres bound to be some hard parts. But with all the trials and tribulations, it does all work out in the end. Dedication by Dani Charbonneau: Zoe Ingargiola didn’t seem like she enjoyed the very first class she shadowed in Project Vine. Her hair covered her eyes, she barely talked to me, and she drew without looking up nearly the whole class. When she walked out, she said “nice meeting you.” I thought it was the last I would hear from her. A few hours later, I got an email from guidance about how much Zoe had loved the class and couldn’t wait to be part of Project Vine. It was then that I figured out we were exactly the right place for her. Zoe has had her struggles along the way, which makes the act of graduating from high school mean so much more, and we know how much it means to her to have made it this far. Though she thinks of herself as quiet, it’s the times when she’s taken the floor to give voice to her ideas that have meant so much to this program, whether on Penikese Island where she carved a pumpkin and collected seagull bones, or talking to underclassmen about what this program has meant to her--sometimes the voices that speak rarely are the ones we listen to the most. I hope Zoe finds that voice in the world that lays ahead and that we hear it all the way back here, in Project Vine. The Accident Season by Moira Fowley-Doyle This book was dedicated to Project Vine by Eleanor Hyland, class of 2021. I feel like this book is a good symbol of who I was while in this program because it is very comforting and this program is very comforting. I think people would describe me as uplifting (sometimes). The people who should read this book should like a good mystery! Dedication by Ellen Muir: Eleanor was the kind of person whose smile was contagious. As her teacher, I always tried to make her smile or laugh when there was tension in the room. As she mentioned herself, she did have a knack for making people feel better. She always listened with her mind and heart open, spoke kindly to others, and respected everyone in the program, and often described Project Vine as a family. She leaves behind enjoying the joy in others and trying to help out whenever possible. Elon Musk by Elon Musk This book was dedicated to Project Vine by Nicholas Lytle, Class of 2021. For the most part, I was able to focus on the big goal and stay on track, instead of being all over the place for the 4 years I was at the high school. I think people would describe me as a funny guy that can also be serious when it is needed. I think that people know me as the class clown because I always get in trouble and I can never sit still for more than 5 minutes. But this book teaches some good lessons about that. I would recommend it to anyone that needs a little motivation to stay up and to stay positive and to know that if you work hard enough you will make a lot of money. I think it is a solid read. You definitely need to read the whole thing and not just skip around. It taught me to stay focused on the target and save money instead of trying to look rich and buy expensive things. Dedication by Matt Malowski: Nick had seen himself as the class clown, and at times wanted others to see him that way as well. One of the hardest things to learn during high school is learning who you are. One of the greatest things about high school is learning who you are. Watching, sometimes from afar, Nick grow from his freshman to his senior year has been an amazing experience in learning who you are. Although Nick will still sometimes gravitate towards being the class clown, I think it is safe to say that Nick has learned more about who he is and who he wants to be than most at MVRHS. We are products of our environment, in part, and Nick has embraced and sought after the power of community. As Nick said, sitting still for more than five minutes can get him into some trouble, but because he thrives on connecting with others he found himself in Project Vine and at MVRHS. He picked Elon Musk’s autobiography to leave in Project Vine’s library. Elon Musk who is arguably one of the most influential people of our time. I’ll leave it to you to analyze that one. Project Vine wishes Nick the best and cannot wait to put his autobiography alongside Elon Musk’s. The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins This book was dedicated to Project Vine by Emily McKinney, Class of 2021. I think Hunger Games is a great book that represents me. This definitely has to be one of my favorite books. The main character, Katniss, is very brave and never gives up or stops fighting, like me. I think people who like books with a strong main character and action would like this book. This is a pretty fast-paced book. You should definitely read it when you have some time to. You can really read this book anywhere. Maybe not before bed. I think this book shows what bravery looks like, and that is to never to give up. I think people would describe me as persistent because no matter what, I keep trying whether it’s homework, projects, or anything, even at home.It taught me how to be a more persist person and this helped me to get everything done in school Dedication by Ellen Muir Having also read The Hunger Games, I can attest to Emily’s self reflection in her comparison to Katniss, the main character. Emily was extremely strong, persistent and brave! It’s hard to explain why without mentioning all three characteristics. The way she handled academics despite reading difficulties, her academic success during the Covid pandemic, and sticking to her own morals all demonstrate these traits. It takes strength, persistence and bravery to do the right thing, even when no one else does - especially your peers. Emily had kind words to say to all of the members in Project Vine, teachers and students alike. She never made fun of people and was found trying to cheer someone else up. Her legacy is one of hope, character, and kindness. The Wolf of Wall Street By Jordan Belfort This book was dedicated to Project Vine by Matthew Medeiros, Class of 2021. This book shows how someone can have everything and still be unhappy. It also shows how greed and selfishness can pollute the enjoyment of life. I feel I lost sight of what matters in life: Friends and Family but Project Vine was always there to show me the true value of community. Anyone should read this book because everyone interprets things differently. I got a lot out of this book and others might not. Everyone should read this book because it is a story of life's ups and downs. Other people reading this book might get a lot of important messages about how life has lows and highs but you push through the lows to get to the highs. This book can teach us that we need a stable group of people to build the foundation for thriving in life. This book can be tough to read for some people who are sensitive to certain subjects but it keeps it lighthearted most of the time and throws in some jokes and funny moments. I hope people learn from my mistakes and better understand how people feel and why they make the decisions they make. I hope people learn from me that everyone can learn from their mistakes and that they should always be working to better themselves. Dedication by Matt Malowski: Matt Medeiros embodies what academic communities like Project Vine are all about. Ever since Matt joined Project Vine he took to the power of community and connection. When I think of Matt I immediately think of empathy, loyalty, caring, and hope. Sometimes we lose our way, our prescribed path that we are supposed to follow. For whatever reason we follow a different path, and at the time it seems like that is the path we are to follow. I think Matt’s story, his various paths, are relatable to many, many students who have inhabited the Project Vine community. What is so inspiring about Matt, like he said in his book dedication, that although he lost sight of what was important to him, he showed that you can regain your sight and get back to the original path. It is most certainly never too late to regain your sight and to hold on to hope. Matt Medeiros is going to graduate from MVRHS and Project Vine. He is actual proof that there is always hope. Project Vine and all of Matt’s teachers are very proud of him. We wish him the best and to remember there is always a community here that supports him. Silver, by Chris Wooding This book was dedicated to Project Vine by Nate Sawyer, Class of 2021. This book starts slow but that’s the fun of it. It’s a mystery, and it kept me going through. Just keep reading and you won’t even realize how much you’ve read. This book is actually a lot like my time here, so that’s why I’m dedicating it to Project Vine. When I first came into the program, I immediately tried to switch out. I was a scared little freshman with no ambition or knowledge. But something kept me from stopping and before long, I didn’t even realize how much of high school had gone by. This program shaped me into the person I had hoped to become in the future. I'm forever glad I made that decision to keep going. Dedication by Dani Charbonneau: Nate Sawyer definitely grew, both intellectually and physically, in the 3.5 years since he joined our program as a freshman. In terms of character, you could not hope for a student with more empathy. His desire to protect his friends and classmates, as well as his sensitivity to their struggles have been his finest character traits during his time with us. When he first joined our program as a freshman, I believe it was because a friend of his, an older student with us, had suffered through a tragic car accident and her boyfriend at the time had passed away. I think Nate wanted to be there for her in school as much as he could. Though she ended up moving far away, I think Nate ended up supporting everyone else here in her place. I think that’s how he deals with hard times, by helping other people through. It’s that empathy that has made him such an older brother to the program this year, and though we wish there had been many more Vine Fridays for him to espouse his old-man wisdom to the young ones, and many more Penikese trips for him to explore the Island and speak at our night meetings, we also know he will leave a legacy here of that empathy and carry it out into the world ahead. Nate was also a 2021 recipient of the Jake Sequoia Baird Scholarship. The Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling This book was dedicated to Project Vine by Ryeesha Whitelocke, Class of 2021. I have dedicated this book to Project Vine not really because of how much it was a good symbol of who I was but how much of a good symbol of what Project Vine is, which is that it accepts you for who you are and it is as if you are a ‘normal’ person. Also, like this book, there is never a dull moment. I believe that is what this book is about: is the normalcy of the “different”. I feel like people here saw me as or would describe me as another normal person. I think Ms. Charbonneau should read this book and feel proud that she’s able to see and interact with different types of kids so normally. This book will be fun and relatable for teens and would teach you that you are capable of anything. Like Project Vine, it does get better the longer you go. It is a funny book too, and I think that if you want to read it, you can read it with a friend or by yourself or even with family. Dedication by Dani Charbonneau: Ryeesha came to us only a term before the Pandemic of 2020 shut down the schools. I remember talking to her every day to see if she knew where to go next, and it felt like just when she was getting the hang of things, the news was getting worse and worse. I remember asking her in the hallway if she had a computer at home and if she had Internet good enough to go online for classes. She asked me if this was a thing that happened a lot here--the shutdown. I said no, never before and hopefully never again. But even when we moved online, I have had great respect for Ryeesha’s work ethic. She has been there, ready to do whatever crazy activity I’ve come up with (Sandwich Videos, for example…) and do the work to make herself better and contribute to this class. I am so proud to have had the chance to know her better than I think a lot of teachers had the opportunity to--the whole program is better for her being a part of it. It’s Kind Of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini. This book was dedicated to Project Vine by Madeline Youmans, Class of 2021. This book honestly is a very good story and shows you how to get the help you need and how to not be ashamed, which is true about mental health and high school. Anyone who feels alone with their mental health issues should read this book; it sheds light on the horrible dark moments you can go through all by yourself. If you are planning to read this book, I would just suggest you read it in a pretty public place on a nice day. I think people would describe me as very nice. I certainly try to be nice to everyone. Throughout my time in Project Vine I went through and got through a bunch of personal issues, and this book taught me that if you need help you can get it in so many different ways. Dedication by Dani Charbonneau: Maddie Youmans seemed so old for her age when she started with us as a freshman in 2018. She had the life experience of moving enough times that she had a polished routine of introductions. Right away, she was a strong shoulder that other students wanted to lean on when they were upset, and though we appreciated that strength, we often worried that no one could carry all of that weight. But maybe we were wrong all along. As the years went by, Maddie was a go-to for helping our younger students out of drama. She volunteered on the side with even younger students to talk about healthy relationships. She grew to be the kind of senior whose voice was appreciated, and whose ear was sought when anyone, students or staff, needed good perspective. She is right that both “went through and got through” a lot to make it this far. We hope that the next polished introductions she has the chance to make are to people who appreciate just how rare her strength and maturity actually are. Maddie Youmans was also a 2021 recipient of the Jake Sequoia Baird Scholarship. Students were learning the ropes of filming themselves in order to make our new documentary, (click on the video thumbnail on the right if you'd like to check that out!) and at the same time, we've been feeling kind of blue about not doing our annual Chopped for Charity to benefit the Island Food Pantry. So, we've got the Sandwich Challenge! Students filmed themselves making a sandwich and practiced some basic film editing techniques on their creations. Vote for your favorite(s) using the links above. Each vote costs a $10 donation to the Island Food Pantry, which we are trusting you to make after you vote. Vote as many times as you'd like this weekend and through next week. Voting closes this Thursday, January 21st at midnight so that we can award prizes the next morning. The top vote getters receive a basket of vintage Project Vine sweatshirts. Many thanks!
Things are certainly weird.
There's no denying that this is not how we envisioned 2020, or how any of us would prefer things be going. But in the midst of all that, it is wonderful to be reminded of the fact that Project Vine is something special, that our students are a strong little family (really, a big family with 39 student members right now) and that we will keep trying to make the best (or at least, better) of the situations that come our way. Thank you to the staff of the High School View for the piece in last week's MV Times! Our community, including students, staff, parents and alumni, will be gathering at around 11:15 this morning for a virtual Thanksgiving- feel free to join us! Dani Charbonneau (she/her) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Project Vine PRESENTS! Virtual Thanksgiving Celebration Time: 11:10am-12:25pm Join Zoom Meeting- Click below! https://mvyps.zoom.us/j/88347808105?pwd=NjFyV1lrNzVtdUVJNWlUYjc4ME1YUT09 Meeting ID: 883 4780 8105 Passcode: 216257 Island Lore 2020: Once in a Blue Moon! Click Below:
https://mvyps.zoom.us/j/83334265799?pwd=UEJPWWNGVzZwSXpidjZtUFJ4OWo2QT09 Meeting ID: 833 3426 5799 Passcode: 630239 If you walk past the Penikese Island School Office in Woods Hole, you'll see the old school motto on the sign. Penikese: An Island of Healing. It truly is, and that was exactly what we needed this fall. You see, for many students and teachers alike, fall comes in like a cold shiver. For Project Vine this year, it was much harder than that. One of our seniors is gone. We didn’t know when we said good-bye in the spring that we meant good-bye forever. We are a small learning community and Martha's Vineyard is a small island, really, and when a part of something small is missing, that smallness is magnified. It’s a ratio thing, I believe. Davin will always be a part of this weird little family, and we’ll cherish his contributions, though we would have vastly preferred to cherish him instead. And, to be as honest as possible, the tremendous energy that it takes to come back from the summer, to light our own fires each morning in the hopes that we kindle someone else’s enthusiasm, I for one just didn’t have it after we lost Davin. And I am sorry for the messy, sometimes confusing start to the year that that probably resulted in for many of our kids and for our staff. But through that painful, hazy fog of early September, when I started to believe that maybe what we’re doing isn’t working, isn’t benefiting these kids, we somehow still planned the Penikese Retreat. That task isn’t easy, and took the hard work and extra efforts of so many people in and out of MVRHS, and for that let me please say thank you. The last week of September, 17 of our students along with Joel Graves, Ellen Muir and I, spent 3 days and 2 nights out at Penikese, without phones, with limited running water and no electric light. Glorious, right? We cooked, ate and cleaned together, learning about the Island’s history, doing team challenges, playing games, fishing and taking in the Island and the ocean all around. Was it serene and rejuvenating at every moment? No- of course there was drama when 17 teenagers have no distractions but each other. But was it mindful and meaningful? It was. Were there a hundred moments or more when I found myself talking to a student and learning something about them I had never known before? You bet. Did they learn something about themselves and each other? Definitely. Everything from history lessons to ghost stories to how to slice a tomato. There is a saying carved above the door of an old, mostly destroyed building on the walk up from the dock at Penikese Island. It reads, “THE PLACE TO BE IS WHERE YOU ARE.” I couldn’t agree more. We are here, and I am so thankful to be a part of the lives of our students and to be here for those who need us. Our Penikese Island Retreat represents Project Vine’s work all year, but distilled into around 52 hours. It’s a feeling of being disconnected from the rest of the world but connected together, learning about each other while learning about life---it’s about being there, with each other, with ourselves. Please enjoy some of the photographs taken by staff and students on the Island this time around, and please accept my deep thanks for your continued support of our weird little family! On Monday evening, June 3rd, Project Vine celebrated the 2018-2019 School year, our graduating seniors and the dedication of our new space, the Jake Sequoia Baird Memorial Outdoor Classroom. The MV Times also covered our banquet and ceremony, so please check out their story, linked below. These kids’ efforts deserve that kind of attention and I was so happy to have the word get out a little farther about what this program has managed to accomplish, along with a lot of help, this year. This has been my first year as the Coordinator for this program, and I can honestly say that our students, families and staff have made me so proud: I hope that I do the same for them! In keeping up with our annual tradition, each graduating senior chose a book to leave on our legacy tree book shelf, along with their dedication expressing why this book meant something to them and what they hope to leave to the program. Panels at the start of each book also say a little something from the staff about each of the graduates, reflecting what we feel their legacy is as well.
Project Vine’s second trip to New York City, May 1st-3rd, was an awesome example of the experiences that we as a community endeavor to provide in the lives of our students. We are so proud of the 12 students who went on this epic tour and conducted themselves (for the most part!) politely and respectfully. Our epic adventures in New York started with a narrated sightseeing tour around the Island of Manhattan, including a stop in front of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. On Thursday morning, we headed up 103 floors to the new observatory at One World Trade Center (sometimes called the Freedom Tower, though we learned that is not the building’s official title) for breathtaking views of the city and surrounding areas. At the base of the building, we stood by the colossal footprints of the former World Trade Center towers at the 9/11 Memorial and students learned a bit about the events of 9/11, which took place before most of them were even born. After World Trade, we headed to Grand Central Station to have lunch and take in the views, then on from there on a walking tour through midtown including Bryant Park, the New York City Public Library, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall & the CBS Blackrock Building (where Dani worked as an on-air editor back in 2003.) Then we headed into the MoMA to see some of the most famed and strange works of Modern Art on view, including Van Gogh’s famous “Starry Night.” After a quick trip back to our hotel to get theater-ready, we had dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, browsed through some of their extensive collection of Rock history, then explored Times Square shops, characters and shows. Our evening ended with the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, which one student applauded by saying “I thought I would hate this, but I actually don’t.” After the show, thanks to some seriously great connections from Project Vine parent Dawn Warner, (Henry’s mum) students were welcomed back stage and given a chance to explore the set and look out onto the theater from the rare perspective of Broadway performers. Project Vine is dedicated to providing students with both a rigorous academic program and plenty of opportunities to learn about our world and each other in non-academic contexts, and we believe this trip was part of that mission. Our thanks to all who made this trip possible by supporting things like our annual CornHole Tournament Fundraiser, the Island Lore Storytelling Open-Mic or the Parent-Teacher Coffee Sale.
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