AROUND DELBARTON
Learning OUTSIDE the Classroom
Photos by Jessica Fiddes
Speech! Freshman Learn the Art of Public Speaking Fear of public speaking ranks higher in many people’s minds than the fear of death. "In other words," jokes comedian Jerry Seinfeld, "At a funeral, the average person would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy." By the end of the year, all Delbarton freshmen will be relieved of public speaking anxiety. Each is getting formal public speaking instruction through a 9th grade Language Arts unit mentored by Forensic Society moderator Br. Kevin Tidd, OSB.
Little Princes Author Conor Grennan at Delbarton Last May Delbarton Skyped author Conor Grennan whose book Little Princes was Delbarton’s 2011 global awareness summer reading selection. In spring 2011 Grennan had appeared via Skype as a giant talking head on the FAC Theater video screen and connected with the Delbarton student body. On November 10, 2011 the real live Grennan appeared on Delbarton campus where he had more time to describe his experiences reuniting children and families in Nepal. Later he autographed his book for students.
8th Graders at Gettysburg
On November 21, 2011, Delbarton’s eighth grade class spent a day at the Gettysburg battlefield learning first-hand how in 1863 a three day battle changed the momentum of the American Civil War.
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