Located in Van, WV,
Van Junior/Senior High School is home of the Van Bulldogs and, of course, one of our Explore and Soar 21st Century Community Learning Center sites. Under the leadership of Site Coordinator Anthony Jones, students at Van have participated in a variety of fun activities with their mentors.
Etiquette, Respect and More!
Mentor Sara Busse started the 2013 Van mentor schedule off with a bang as students explored etiquette, manners and respect. Not only did students work with table manners, proper greeting techniques and interview etiquette, Sara also worked with students on respecting others and the ever-increasing importance of online etiquette, touching on cyber bullying and how to keep yourself safe when online.
Leadership 101
Students at Van have been working with mentor Lewis Ferguson on a variety of activities focusing on leadership, team building and community service. Through a series of project-based learning challenges, students have also worked on honing their communication skills. The session will finish as students put their skills to the test and oversee a canned food drive for their community.
Van students took on the challenge given to them by artist mentors Katy Hawkins and Michael Parsley to create a school mural. The mural was conceived, designed and painted by the students as they worked together on a project that not only provided a great team-building experience, but was also a terrific way to beautify their school cafeteria.
Our first mentor session of 2012 found students exploring rocketry with NASA trained Clay Center staffer William Rouse. Students began reading the Homer Hickam biography “Rocket Boys” and worked with the design and fabrication of a variety of rockets. Through a series of experiments, trial and error and lots of teamwork, all teams achieved successful launches!
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