ACE students at Mount Vernon High School bring women's history to life
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ACE students at Mount Vernon High School bring women's history to life
ACE students at Mount Vernon High School continued a strong tradition of meaningful, student-led programming with a Women’s History Month assembly Thursday that blended research, performance and personal connection.
“This is my Women’s History Month assembly, where the students will discuss women that they felt were important to them, and they will provide important facts about the person,” said social studies and special education teacher Brigitte Jackson.
Student hosts Amarni Bradnock and Tyson Springs introduced their classmates, who highlighted influential women from across history and popular culture, sharing key facts about their lives and impact.
The program came alive as some students paired their presentations with musical performances — drawing cheers from the audience— while a PowerPoint played behind them.
Presentations ranged from historical figures such as Marie Antoinette, Princess Diana, Maya Angelou, Queen Victoria, Anne Frank and Betsy Ross to contemporary figures including Kamala Harris, Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande and Shakira.
Among the students who brought their subjects to life in their own way were Michael Vonn, Jared Johnson, Jamir Roselle, David De Brito, Jeremiah Sanders, Jahsiah Blake, Eli Brown, Tyler Delisser, Brianna Spence, Amanda Harris and Zachery Burnett.
The assembly builds on the momentum of a recent Black History Month program led by ACE students, who presented a moving exploration tracing the roots of African Americans from the great civilizations of Africa through the transatlantic slave trade, emancipation, Reconstruction and the civil rights movement.
Together, these programs reflect Mount Vernon High School’s commitment to student voice, cultural understanding and celebrating the individuals who have shaped history.
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For Dashon Brown, storytelling is about creating moments that stay with people long after the screen fades to black. A senior at Mount Vernon High School, Dashon is preparing to study film in college, driven by a belief that movies can create deep, lasting ties between people.
ACE students at Mount Vernon High School continued a strong tradition of meaningful, student-led programming with a Women’s History Month assembly Thursday that blended research, performance and personal connection.
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The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Cybersecurity pathway at Mount Vernon High School has reached a transformative milestone through the contributions of computer science educator and industry expert, Juliano Alves De Souza. Since joining MVHS in the fall of 2025, Mr. De Souza has leveraged his extensive professional background to provide students with an exceptional learning experience.
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With just a few sharp knife strokes and a burst of creativity, Mount Vernon High School senior Jason Anderson stunned judges to claim 2nd place in Monroe University’s prestigious America’s Best High School Chef Competition—an incredible achievement for Mount Vernon’s first-ever entry. Combined, both CTE students brought in a whopping $92,000 in scholarships.
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Mount Vernon High School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month celebration placed students at the center of fast-growing industries last week as they explored dynamic programs in Cyber Security, Graphic Arts and Photography.
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Within months of graduating from Mount Vernon High School last year, Ryan Castillo became the youngest hired nursing aide at a local rehabilitation facility. This monumental milestone shows his passion and dedication to his career, as he balances his new job while taking college courses.
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