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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 • 23
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Elementary Students Learn Magic at Library Camp
“The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” author William Kamkwamba , center speaks with Indian Springs students before his lecture at the school. Photos special to the Journal
‘Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ Author Inspires ISS Students
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n the face of famine, poverty and derision, William Kamkwamba built a windmill from scratch to generate electricity — and hope — for his family and village in Malawi. Co-author of the acclaimed book “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,” he tells a story that has garnered attention and inspired thousands around the world. Kamkwamba recounted his experiences in an address to Indian Springs School community members recently in the school’s concert hall. “In your life, you will face challenges,” Kamkwamba told the audience of ISS students, faculty, alumni, board members, parents and friends. “You must not let those challenges stop you, but let them encourage you to persevere toward what you want to achieve.” The speaking engagement kicked off Springs’ 2011-2012 theme of “Energy and the Environment.” ISS students and faculty read “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” over the summer, and had the chance to engage Kamkwamba in classes and other opportunities, including a visit to Springs’ own windmill. Built by students from scratch, the ISS windmill is a hybrid solar/wind system that powers a 55-gallon compost tea brewer and outdoor classroom LED lights, both part of the school’s organic garden. Kamkwamba’s visit was made possible by the school’s Goodrich Lecture Fund, created in honor of former ISS board member and alumnus parent and grandparent Henry C. Goodrich of Birmingham.
Elementary students at Emmet O’Neal Library’s fourth annual Geoffrey Glaub Memorial Summer Reading Camp learned sleight of hand tricks from a professional magician. The students, ranging from rising third to rising sixth graders, spent four days preparing their tricks under the tutelage of AtsMagic’s Arthur Atsma. Campers used their new tricks to wow an audience of friends, family, other students and library board members at the end of the camp. A reception followed the presentation. The camp was made possible by the support of the family of Geoffrey Glaub. Campers included George Davis, Natalie Womack, Kennedy Stewart, Peyton McGilberry, Ann Carlton Keller, Ella Kampakis, Amelia Jane Joehl, Ethan Clark, John Shows, Annya Evans, Rob Gunn, Lucy Windle, Anna Elizabeth Byrne, Myya Corkan, Tate Record, Stephen Woodry, Joseph Armstrong, Alex Black, Luke Black, Claire Dennis, Thomas Hunt, David Evans, Jack Armstrong, Ella Grace Perry, Griffen Darden, Wills Black, Caroline Pope, Mary Allison Anderson, Hannah Cox and Louise Knight.
HPD Teaches Students About DARE PROGRAM
Homewood Police Officer Scott McSparen spent the day talking to fifth grade students at Shades Cahaba Elementary School about the DARE pro
Camper Myya Corkan demonstrates a trick she learned at the Emmet O’Neal Library’s magic camp. Photo special to the Journal
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Showing off the windmill students built are from left: Director Gareth Vaughan, Biology Teacher Bob Pollard Kamkwamba
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Honored by Amazon and Publishers Weekly as one of the top books of 2009, “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” chronicles Kamkwamba’s life and pursuit of electricity for his home and village. Now a student at Dartmouth College, Kamkwamba is a sought-after speaker who has appeared on CNN, BBC News, “The Wall Street Journal,” ABC’s “Good Morning America” and “The Daily Show” with Jon Stewart,” among other outlets. ❖
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