Thursday: B Week “Wednesday schedule” 9:45 Seminar
Friday: B Week, “Thursday schedule” 9:45 Clubs
Clubs that meet at 9:45 today:
Honor Council – W-3
Card Club – SA 202
French Club – L106
Mahjong Club – SA (room # will be sent from Sally)
This week for Women’s History Month, we are celebrating groundbreaking women in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math).
Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
Dr. Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall was born in Bournemouth England on April 3, 1934. Growing up, Jane had always loved animals and had had numerous house pets like tortoises, dogs and others. Jane couldn’t afford college so she went to a secretarial school to perfect typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping skills. She worked multiple jobs and by age 23 she left to pursue her dream of living in Africa. It is there that Jane found her interest in chimpanzees. Jane made groundbreaking discoveries, revolutionizing the understanding of animal behavior by finding out that chimpanzees make and use tools. Jane recently died October first 2025.
“Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don’t believe is right.”
Margaret Hamilton (1936–)
Margaret Hamilton is an American computer scientist who created the term “software engineering.” Her most famous accomplishment was being a lead developer on the Apollo 11 software. During this time she wrote code for the priority alarm display,” which meant the computer would shut down less important systems if overloaded. This code saved the Apollo 11 mission during an emergency while landing!
“Every problem has two handles. You can grab it by the handle of fear or the handle of hope.”
Mary Anning (1799-1847)
Mary Anning was a British paleontologist who is widely renowned as the “greatest fossilist to ever live.” She spent her career examining the marine fossils that washed ashore in her hometown of Dorset, England. She had little formal education, typical of women in the Georgian Era, but taught herself basic anatomy and geology. She is credited with the first discovery of the Ichthyosaurus, uncovering almost a full fossilized skeleton at only 12 years old.
“Science is the language with which we converse with nature, and its truths are revealed through the language of evidence.”
Thank you for reading! We encourage you to think about how these women–and all of the other hard working women in STEM–have impacted your lives!
Happy Women’s History Month, Young Women Lead
We are getting excited about Festival Day this year: April 25!
Click HERE to sign up! Make sure to sign up soon so that you can choose where you want to help!
Thursday: B Week “Wednesday schedule” 9:45 Seminar
Friday: B Week, “Thursday schedule” 9:45 Clubs
This week for Women’s History Month, we are celebrating groundbreaking women in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math).
Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
Dr. Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall was born in Bournemouth England on April 3, 1934. Growing up, Jane had always loved animals and had had numerous house pets like tortoises, dogs and others. Jane couldn’t afford college so she went to a secretarial school to perfect typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping skills. She worked multiple jobs and by age 23 she left to pursue her dream of living in Africa. It is there that Jane found her interest in chimpanzees. Jane made groundbreaking discoveries, revolutionizing the understanding of animal behavior by finding out that chimpanzees make and use tools. Jane recently died October first 2025.
“Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don’t believe is right.”
Margaret Hamilton (1936–)
Margaret Hamilton is an American computer scientist who created the term “software engineering.” Her most famous accomplishment was being a lead developer on the Apollo 11 software. During this time she wrote code for the priority alarm display,” which meant the computer would shut down less important systems if overloaded. This code saved the Apollo 11 mission during an emergency while landing!
“Every problem has two handles. You can grab it by the handle of fear or the handle of hope.”
Mary Anning (1799-1847)
Mary Anning was a British paleontologist who is widely renowned as the “greatest fossilist to ever live.” She spent her career examining the marine fossils that washed ashore in her hometown of Dorset, England. She had little formal education, typical of women in the Georgian Era, but taught herself basic anatomy and geology. She is credited with the first discovery of the Ichthyosaurus, uncovering almost a full fossilized skeleton at only 12 years old.
“Science is the language with which we converse with nature, and its truths are revealed through the language of evidence.”
Thank you for reading! We encourage you to think about how these women–and all of the other hard working women in STEM–have impacted your lives!
Happy Women’s History Month, Young Women Lead
We are getting excited about Festival Day this year: April 25!
Click HERE to sign up! Make sure to sign up soon so that you can choose where you want to help!
Thursday: B Week “Wednesday schedule” 9:45 Seminar
Friday: B Week, “Thursday schedule” 9:45 Clubs
This week for Women’s History Month, we are celebrating groundbreaking women in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math).
Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
Dr. Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall was born in Bournemouth England on April 3, 1934. Growing up, Jane had always loved animals and had had numerous house pets like tortoises, dogs and others. Jane couldn’t afford college so she went to a secretarial school to perfect typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping skills. She worked multiple jobs and by age 23 she left to pursue her dream of living in Africa. It is there that Jane found her interest in chimpanzees. Jane made groundbreaking discoveries, revolutionizing the understanding of animal behavior by finding out that chimpanzees make and use tools. Jane recently died October first 2025.
“Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don’t believe is right.”
Margaret Hamilton (1936–)
Margaret Hamilton is an American computer scientist who created the term “software engineering.” Her most famous accomplishment was being a lead developer on the Apollo 11 software. During this time she wrote code for the priority alarm display,” which meant the computer would shut down less important systems if overloaded. This code saved the Apollo 11 mission during an emergency while landing!
“Every problem has two handles. You can grab it by the handle of fear or the handle of hope.”
Mary Anning (1799-1847)
Mary Anning was a British paleontologist who is widely renowned as the “greatest fossilist to ever live.” She spent her career examining the marine fossils that washed ashore in her hometown of Dorset, England. She had little formal education, typical of women in the Georgian Era, but taught herself basic anatomy and geology. She is credited with the first discovery of the Ichthyosaurus, uncovering almost a full fossilized skeleton at only 12 years old.
“Science is the language with which we converse with nature, and its truths are revealed through the language of evidence.”
Thank you for reading! We encourage you to think about how these women–and all of the other hard working women in STEM–have impacted your lives!
Happy Women’s History Month, Young Women Lead
We are getting excited about Festival Day this year: April 25!
Click HERE to sign up! Make sure to sign up soon so that you can choose where you want to help!
Thursday: B Week “Wednesday schedule” 9:45 Seminar
Friday: B Week, “Thursday schedule” 9:45 Clubs
This week for Women’s History Month, we are celebrating groundbreaking women in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math).
Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
Dr. Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall was born in Bournemouth England on April 3, 1934. Growing up, Jane had always loved animals and had had numerous house pets like tortoises, dogs and others. Jane couldn’t afford college so she went to a secretarial school to perfect typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping skills. She worked multiple jobs and by age 23 she left to pursue her dream of living in Africa. It is there that Jane found her interest in chimpanzees. Jane made groundbreaking discoveries, revolutionizing the understanding of animal behavior by finding out that chimpanzees make and use tools. Jane recently died October first 2025.
“Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don’t believe is right.”
Margaret Hamilton (1936–)
Margaret Hamilton is an American computer scientist who created the term “software engineering.” Her most famous accomplishment was being a lead developer on the Apollo 11 software. During this time she wrote code for the priority alarm display,” which meant the computer would shut down less important systems if overloaded. This code saved the Apollo 11 mission during an emergency while landing!
“Every problem has two handles. You can grab it by the handle of fear or the handle of hope.”
Mary Anning (1799-1847)
Mary Anning was a British paleontologist who is widely renowned as the “greatest fossilist to ever live.” She spent her career examining the marine fossils that washed ashore in her hometown of Dorset, England. She had little formal education, typical of women in the Georgian Era, but taught herself basic anatomy and geology. She is credited with the first discovery of the Ichthyosaurus, uncovering almost a full fossilized skeleton at only 12 years old.
“Science is the language with which we converse with nature, and its truths are revealed through the language of evidence.”
Thank you for reading! We encourage you to think about how these women–and all of the other hard working women in STEM–have impacted your lives!
Happy Women’s History Month, Young Women Lead
We are getting excited about Festival Day this year: April 25!
Click HERE to sign up! Make sure to sign up soon so that you can choose where you want to help!
Please wait for the middle school students to leave the Tillman Center before you go in at 11:55. Thank you!
Women’s History Month
Yayoi Kusama (1929–)
Referred to as the woman who invented polka dots, Yayoi Kusama is a world famous artist who adopted the polka dot as her signature motif to represent “self-obliteration,” hallucinations and infinity. Kusama was born in 1929 in Nagano, Japan and is now 96 years old and still creating. In the 1960s, she embraced hippie counterculture and organized “happenings” in which participants were painted with brightly colored polka dots. She is one of the world’s most successful living artists and a top-selling female artist.
“With just one polka dot, nothing can be achieved.”
Enheduanna (c. 2300 BCE)
Enheduanna was a Mesopotamian high priestess, princess, and poet. She is the first named author in all of recorded history! We have 42 temple hymns and three poems written by her. Her existence was not known until 1927 when objects belonging to her were excavated.
“Your great deeds are unparallelled, your magnificence is praised! Young woman, Inana, your praise is sweet!”
Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907)
Nicknamed “Wildfire”, Edmonia Lewis was the first sculptor of African American and Native American descent to receive worldwide recognition for her artwork. She established herself as a professional artist, sculpting portraits of anti-slavery heroes. Lewis was determined to prove herself as an independent artist, and therefore did all her work herself, unlike other sculptors of this time. Much of her art dealt with her heritage and the oppression of African American people, breaking stereotypes and changing the narratives that policed Black people and women at the time.
“Sometimes the times were dark and the outlook was lonesome, but where there is a will, there is a way. I pitched in and dug at my work until now I am where I am”.
Civic Learning Week highlights the important role that civic education and participation play in strengthening and sustaining democracy in the United States. As America reaches its 250th anniversary, the need to be civically engaged and strengthen our communities is more important than ever.
The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) believes that young voices have the power to drive change. That’s why we’re launching The Power of We creativitycontest, challenging teens across the country to explore, analyze, and share how working together for the common good makes’ communities stronger.
This contest isn’t just about your submission—it’s about empowerment. We’re asking you to think critically and creatively about how civic engagement can be used to address issues in your community along with what role civic learning and service can play in creating a thriving community.
Winners will be announced during Civic Learning Week,
March 9th – 13th, 2026.
HOBY Leadership Seminar Opportunity for Class of 2028!
Below is an opportunity for you to be nominated to attend the HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar taking place this summer June 5th-6th at Georgia Southern. If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity please submit a response to the prompt below. Submissions should be no longer than 2 pages. Deadline for submission is Friday March 5th at 5:00pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Writing Prompt – Describe how you have demonstrated leadership through action, service, and integrity. Include specific examples of impact, personal growth, and how attending HOBY would further develop your leadership potential.
About HOBY
At HOBY, we teach students how to think, not what to think. We believe that in order to create positive change, you must first understand yourself and those around you. Based on the Social Change Model of Leadership, HOBY programs highlight paths toward self-awareness, taking courageous action, authenticity, and connection.
Our flagship program welcomes nominated student ambassadors to a 3 day seminar taking place at Georgia Southern June 5-7, 2026. Students explore their personal leadership skills and values, and practice those skills while collaborating with diverse groups. They leverage their new abilities as they apply the value of service leadership to make a positive impact in their communities.
At HOBY, we believe all students have the potential to lead. Our seminars bring students together across different backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and are proven to cultivate personal growth and inspire action. Nominating sophomores from your school to attend HOBY is a benefit for both the individual and the community
We are getting excited about Festival Day this year: April 25!
We would love to have you, a group of friends or your club sign up to help!
Click HERE to sign up! Make sure to sign up soon so that you can choose where you want to help!
Please wait for the middle school students to leave the Tillman Center before you go in at 11:55. Thank you!
Women’s History Month
Yayoi Kusama (1929–)
Referred to as the woman who invented polka dots, Yayoi Kusama is a world famous artist who adopted the polka dot as her signature motif to represent “self-obliteration,” hallucinations and infinity. Kusama was born in 1929 in Nagano, Japan and is now 96 years old and still creating. In the 1960s, she embraced hippie counterculture and organized “happenings” in which participants were painted with brightly colored polka dots. She is one of the world’s most successful living artists and a top-selling female artist.
“With just one polka dot, nothing can be achieved.”
Enheduanna (c. 2300 BCE)
Enheduanna was a Mesopotamian high priestess, princess, and poet. She is the first named author in all of recorded history! We have 42 temple hymns and three poems written by her. Her existence was not known until 1927 when objects belonging to her were excavated.
“Your great deeds are unparallelled, your magnificence is praised! Young woman, Inana, your praise is sweet!”
Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907)
Nicknamed “Wildfire”, Edmonia Lewis was the first sculptor of African American and Native American descent to receive worldwide recognition for her artwork. She established herself as a professional artist, sculpting portraits of anti-slavery heroes. Lewis was determined to prove herself as an independent artist, and therefore did all her work herself, unlike other sculptors of this time. Much of her art dealt with her heritage and the oppression of African American people, breaking stereotypes and changing the narratives that policed Black people and women at the time.
“Sometimes the times were dark and the outlook was lonesome, but where there is a will, there is a way. I pitched in and dug at my work until now I am where I am”.
Civic Learning Week highlights the important role that civic education and participation play in strengthening and sustaining democracy in the United States. As America reaches its 250th anniversary, the need to be civically engaged and strengthen our communities is more important than ever.
The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) believes that young voices have the power to drive change. That’s why we’re launching The Power of We creativitycontest, challenging teens across the country to explore, analyze, and share how working together for the common good makes’ communities stronger.
This contest isn’t just about your submission—it’s about empowerment. We’re asking you to think critically and creatively about how civic engagement can be used to address issues in your community along with what role civic learning and service can play in creating a thriving community.
Winners will be announced during Civic Learning Week,
March 9th – 13th, 2026.
HOBY Leadership Seminar Opportunity for Class of 2028!
Below is an opportunity for you to be nominated to attend the HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar taking place this summer June 5th-6th at Georgia Southern. If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity please submit a response to the prompt below. Submissions should be no longer than 2 pages. Deadline for submission is Friday March 5th at 5:00pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Writing Prompt – Describe how you have demonstrated leadership through action, service, and integrity. Include specific examples of impact, personal growth, and how attending HOBY would further develop your leadership potential.
About HOBY
At HOBY, we teach students how to think, not what to think. We believe that in order to create positive change, you must first understand yourself and those around you. Based on the Social Change Model of Leadership, HOBY programs highlight paths toward self-awareness, taking courageous action, authenticity, and connection.
Our flagship program welcomes nominated student ambassadors to a 3 day seminar taking place at Georgia Southern June 5-7, 2026. Students explore their personal leadership skills and values, and practice those skills while collaborating with diverse groups. They leverage their new abilities as they apply the value of service leadership to make a positive impact in their communities.
At HOBY, we believe all students have the potential to lead. Our seminars bring students together across different backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and are proven to cultivate personal growth and inspire action. Nominating sophomores from your school to attend HOBY is a benefit for both the individual and the community
We are getting excited about Festival Day this year: April 25!
We would love to have you, a group of friends or your club sign up to help!
Click HERE to sign up! Make sure to sign up soon so that you can choose where you want to help!
On Wednesday, March 4, the Spanish Club is excited to host our annual Cuban Sandwich Sale on the Lampkin Patio during both first and second lunches! This year, sandwiches will be “medianoche-style,” another popular way to serve them. $3 for one, $5 for two! We will also sell a variety of cold Jarritos, as well as Mexican Coke. ¡Vengan, amigos!
Women’s History Month
Yayoi Kusama (1929–)
Referred to as the woman who invented polka dots, Yayoi Kusama is a world famous artist who adopted the polka dot as her signature motif to represent “self-obliteration,” hallucinations and infinity. Kusama was born in 1929 in Nagano, Japan and is now 96 years old and still creating. In the 1960s, she embraced hippie counterculture and organized “happenings” in which participants were painted with brightly colored polka dots. She is one of the world’s most successful living artists and a top-selling female artist.
“With just one polka dot, nothing can be achieved.”
Enheduanna (c. 2300 BCE)
Enheduanna was a Mesopotamian high priestess, princess, and poet. She is the first named author in all of recorded history! We have 42 temple hymns and three poems written by her. Her existence was not known until 1927 when objects belonging to her were excavated.
“Your great deeds are unparallelled, your magnificence is praised! Young woman, Inana, your praise is sweet!”
Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907)
Nicknamed “Wildfire”, Edmonia Lewis was the first sculptor of African American and Native American descent to receive worldwide recognition for her artwork. She established herself as a professional artist, sculpting portraits of anti-slavery heroes. Lewis was determined to prove herself as an independent artist, and therefore did all her work herself, unlike other sculptors of this time. Much of her art dealt with her heritage and the oppression of African American people, breaking stereotypes and changing the narratives that policed Black people and women at the time.
“Sometimes the times were dark and the outlook was lonesome, but where there is a will, there is a way. I pitched in and dug at my work until now I am where I am”.
Civic Learning Week highlights the important role that civic education and participation play in strengthening and sustaining democracy in the United States. As America reaches its 250th anniversary, the need to be civically engaged and strengthen our communities is more important than ever.
The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) believes that young voices have the power to drive change. That’s why we’re launching The Power of We creativitycontest, challenging teens across the country to explore, analyze, and share how working together for the common good makes’ communities stronger.
This contest isn’t just about your submission—it’s about empowerment. We’re asking you to think critically and creatively about how civic engagement can be used to address issues in your community along with what role civic learning and service can play in creating a thriving community.
Winners will be announced during Civic Learning Week,
March 9th – 13th, 2026.
HOBY Leadership Seminar Opportunity for Class of 2028!
Below is an opportunity for you to be nominated to attend the HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar taking place this summer June 5th-6th at Georgia Southern. If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity please submit a response to the prompt below. Submissions should be no longer than 2 pages. Deadline for submission is Friday March 5th at 5:00pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Writing Prompt – Describe how you have demonstrated leadership through action, service, and integrity. Include specific examples of impact, personal growth, and how attending HOBY would further develop your leadership potential.
About HOBY
At HOBY, we teach students how to think, not what to think. We believe that in order to create positive change, you must first understand yourself and those around you. Based on the Social Change Model of Leadership, HOBY programs highlight paths toward self-awareness, taking courageous action, authenticity, and connection.
Our flagship program welcomes nominated student ambassadors to a 3 day seminar taking place at Georgia Southern June 5-7, 2026. Students explore their personal leadership skills and values, and practice those skills while collaborating with diverse groups. They leverage their new abilities as they apply the value of service leadership to make a positive impact in their communities.
At HOBY, we believe all students have the potential to lead. Our seminars bring students together across different backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and are proven to cultivate personal growth and inspire action. Nominating sophomores from your school to attend HOBY is a benefit for both the individual and the community
We are getting excited about Festival Day this year: April 25!
We would love to have you, a group of friends or your club sign up to help!
Click HERE to sign up! Make sure to sign up soon so that you can choose where you want to help!
On Wednesday, March 4, the Spanish Club is excited to host our annual Cuban Sandwich Sale on the Lampkin Patio during both first and second lunches! This year, sandwiches will be “medianoche-style,” another popular way to serve them. $3 for one, $5 for two! We will also sell a variety of cold Jarritos, as well as Mexican Coke. ¡Vengan, amigos!
Women’s History Month
Yayoi Kusama (1929–)
Referred to as the woman who invented polka dots, Yayoi Kusama is a world famous artist who adopted the polka dot as her signature motif to represent “self-obliteration,” hallucinations and infinity. Kusama was born in 1929 in Nagano, Japan and is now 96 years old and still creating. In the 1960s, she embraced hippie counterculture and organized “happenings” in which participants were painted with brightly colored polka dots. She is one of the world’s most successful living artists and a top-selling female artist.
“With just one polka dot, nothing can be achieved.”
Enheduanna (c. 2300 BCE)
Enheduanna was a Mesopotamian high priestess, princess, and poet. She is the first named author in all of recorded history! We have 42 temple hymns and three poems written by her. Her existence was not known until 1927 when objects belonging to her were excavated.
“Your great deeds are unparallelled, your magnificence is praised! Young woman, Inana, your praise is sweet!”
Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907)
Nicknamed “Wildfire”, Edmonia Lewis was the first sculptor of African American and Native American descent to receive worldwide recognition for her artwork. She established herself as a professional artist, sculpting portraits of anti-slavery heroes. Lewis was determined to prove herself as an independent artist, and therefore did all her work herself, unlike other sculptors of this time. Much of her art dealt with her heritage and the oppression of African American people, breaking stereotypes and changing the narratives that policed Black people and women at the time.
“Sometimes the times were dark and the outlook was lonesome, but where there is a will, there is a way. I pitched in and dug at my work until now I am where I am”.
Civic Learning Week highlights the important role that civic education and participation play in strengthening and sustaining democracy in the United States. As America reaches its 250th anniversary, the need to be civically engaged and strengthen our communities is more important than ever.
The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) believes that young voices have the power to drive change. That’s why we’re launching The Power of We creativitycontest, challenging teens across the country to explore, analyze, and share how working together for the common good makes’ communities stronger.
This contest isn’t just about your submission—it’s about empowerment. We’re asking you to think critically and creatively about how civic engagement can be used to address issues in your community along with what role civic learning and service can play in creating a thriving community.
Winners will be announced during Civic Learning Week,
March 9th – 13th, 2026.
HOBY Leadership Seminar Opportunity for Class of 2028!
Below is an opportunity for you to be nominated to attend the HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar taking place this summer June 5th-6th at Georgia Southern. If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity please submit a response to the prompt below. Submissions should be no longer than 2 pages. Deadline for submission is Friday March 5th at 5:00pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Writing Prompt – Describe how you have demonstrated leadership through action, service, and integrity. Include specific examples of impact, personal growth, and how attending HOBY would further develop your leadership potential.
About HOBY
At HOBY, we teach students how to think, not what to think. We believe that in order to create positive change, you must first understand yourself and those around you. Based on the Social Change Model of Leadership, HOBY programs highlight paths toward self-awareness, taking courageous action, authenticity, and connection.
Our flagship program welcomes nominated student ambassadors to a 3 day seminar taking place at Georgia Southern June 5-7, 2026. Students explore their personal leadership skills and values, and practice those skills while collaborating with diverse groups. They leverage their new abilities as they apply the value of service leadership to make a positive impact in their communities.
At HOBY, we believe all students have the potential to lead. Our seminars bring students together across different backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and are proven to cultivate personal growth and inspire action. Nominating sophomores from your school to attend HOBY is a benefit for both the individual and the community
On Wednesday, March 4, the Spanish Club is excited to host our annual Cuban Sandwich Sale on the Lampkin Patio during both first and second lunches! This year, sandwiches will be “medianoche-style,” another popular way to serve them. $3 for one, $5 for two! We will also sell a variety of cold Jarritos, as well as Mexican Coke. ¡Vengan, amigos!
Women’s History Month
Yayoi Kusama (1929–)
Referred to as the woman who invented polka dots, Yayoi Kusama is a world famous artist who adopted the polka dot as her signature motif to represent “self-obliteration,” hallucinations and infinity. Kusama was born in 1929 in Nagano, Japan and is now 96 years old and still creating. In the 1960s, she embraced hippie counterculture and organized “happenings” in which participants were painted with brightly colored polka dots. She is one of the world’s most successful living artists and a top-selling female artist.
“With just one polka dot, nothing can be achieved.”
Enheduanna (c. 2300 BCE)
Enheduanna was a Mesopotamian high priestess, princess, and poet. She is the first named author in all of recorded history! We have 42 temple hymns and three poems written by her. Her existence was not known until 1927 when objects belonging to her were excavated.
“Your great deeds are unparallelled, your magnificence is praised! Young woman, Inana, your praise is sweet!”
Edmonia Lewis (1844-1907)
Nicknamed “Wildfire”, Edmonia Lewis was the first sculptor of African American and Native American descent to receive worldwide recognition for her artwork. She established herself as a professional artist, sculpting portraits of anti-slavery heroes. Lewis was determined to prove herself as an independent artist, and therefore did all her work herself, unlike other sculptors of this time. Much of her art dealt with her heritage and the oppression of African American people, breaking stereotypes and changing the narratives that policed Black people and women at the time.
“Sometimes the times were dark and the outlook was lonesome, but where there is a will, there is a way. I pitched in and dug at my work until now I am where I am”.
Civic Learning Week highlights the important role that civic education and participation play in strengthening and sustaining democracy in the United States. As America reaches its 250th anniversary, the need to be civically engaged and strengthen our communities is more important than ever.
The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) believes that young voices have the power to drive change. That’s why we’re launching The Power of We creativitycontest, challenging teens across the country to explore, analyze, and share how working together for the common good makes’ communities stronger.
This contest isn’t just about your submission—it’s about empowerment. We’re asking you to think critically and creatively about how civic engagement can be used to address issues in your community along with what role civic learning and service can play in creating a thriving community.
Winners will be announced during Civic Learning Week,
March 9th – 13th, 2026.
HOBY Leadership Seminar Opportunity for Class of 2028!
Below is an opportunity for you to be nominated to attend the HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar taking place this summer June 5th-6th at Georgia Southern. If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity please submit a response to the prompt below. Submissions should be no longer than 2 pages. Deadline for submission is Friday March 5th at 5:00pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Writing Prompt – Describe how you have demonstrated leadership through action, service, and integrity. Include specific examples of impact, personal growth, and how attending HOBY would further develop your leadership potential.
About HOBY
At HOBY, we teach students how to think, not what to think. We believe that in order to create positive change, you must first understand yourself and those around you. Based on the Social Change Model of Leadership, HOBY programs highlight paths toward self-awareness, taking courageous action, authenticity, and connection.
Our flagship program welcomes nominated student ambassadors to a 3 day seminar taking place at Georgia Southern June 5-7, 2026. Students explore their personal leadership skills and values, and practice those skills while collaborating with diverse groups. They leverage their new abilities as they apply the value of service leadership to make a positive impact in their communities.
At HOBY, we believe all students have the potential to lead. Our seminars bring students together across different backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and are proven to cultivate personal growth and inspire action. Nominating sophomores from your school to attend HOBY is a benefit for both the individual and the community
On Tuesday, March 3rd, the Spanish Club is excited to host our annual Cuban Sandwich Sale on the Lampkin Patio during both first and second lunches! This year, sandwiches will be “medianoche-style,” another popular way to serve them. $3 for one, $5 for two! We will also sell a variety of cold Jarritos, as well as Mexican Coke. ¡Vengan, amigos!
Yay to all of you Dance Marathon People! Yall raised over $5500 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta! Thank you!
Civic Learning Week highlights the important role that civic education and participation play in strengthening and sustaining democracy in the United States. As America reaches its 250th anniversary, the need to be civically engaged and strengthen our communities is more important than ever.
The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) believes that young voices have the power to drive change. That’s why we’re launching The Power of We creativitycontest, challenging teens across the country to explore, analyze, and share how working together for the common good makes’ communities stronger.
This contest isn’t just about your submission—it’s about empowerment. We’re asking you to think critically and creatively about how civic engagement can be used to address issues in your community along with what role civic learning and service can play in creating a thriving community.
Winners will be announced during Civic Learning Week,
March 9th – 13th, 2026.
HOBY Leadership Seminar Opportunity for Class of 2028!
Below is an opportunity for you to be nominated to attend the HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar taking place this summer June 5th-6th at Georgia Southern. If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity please submit a response to the prompt below. Submissions should be no longer than 2 pages. Deadline for submission is Friday March 5th at 5:00pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Writing Prompt – Describe how you have demonstrated leadership through action, service, and integrity. Include specific examples of impact, personal growth, and how attending HOBY would further develop your leadership potential.
About HOBY
At HOBY, we teach students how to think, not what to think. We believe that in order to create positive change, you must first understand yourself and those around you. Based on the Social Change Model of Leadership, HOBY programs highlight paths toward self-awareness, taking courageous action, authenticity, and connection.
Our flagship program welcomes nominated student ambassadors to a 3 day seminar taking place at Georgia Southern June 5-7, 2026. Students explore their personal leadership skills and values, and practice those skills while collaborating with diverse groups. They leverage their new abilities as they apply the value of service leadership to make a positive impact in their communities.
At HOBY, we believe all students have the potential to lead. Our seminars bring students together across different backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and are proven to cultivate personal growth and inspire action. Nominating sophomores from your school to attend HOBY is a benefit for both the individual and the community
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