Mount Vernon High School presents first International Baccalaureate Art Exhibition
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Mount Vernon High School presents first International Baccalaureate Art Exhibition
Artwork lined the library at Mount Vernon High School on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, as the school held its first ever International Baccalaureate (IB) Art Exhibition.
Seniors Sofia Fuentes and Alexis Outlaw displayed their work as part of their art requirement for IB, which is a rigorous program that provides students with interdisciplinary learning experiences. They are also the first students at MVHS to submit to IB for art.
IB art is a two-year course, and students worked in a variety of mediums to create their artwork. The course also can be used towards achieving an IB diploma, which students can earn by completing the six IB core subjects and other requirements.
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Mount Vernon High School star shot putter D’Andre Shephard had his eyes on the upcoming Adidas Track Nationals in North Carolina as he strode up to launch his heavy ball during practice Tuesday – but the track and field team needs some financial help to support their trip.
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Mount Vernon High School students got a civic lesson last week, as they visited Mount Vernon City Hall with The Guidance Center of Westchester. Students toured the building, learning about all the departments that work together in their city before sitting down and having lunch and a discussion with Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard.
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Two Mount Vernon High School seniors were celebrated Tuesday for spearheading the effort to launch the school’s first Peer Mediation Program, which will permit students to settle conflicts among themselves.
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Mount Vernon High School students gathered Friday to cheer their peers when they received awards for their “dedication, perseverance and commitment to excellence” during what was billed as “A Knight’s Journey to Accountability.”
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Six students from the Career and Technical Education Department were honored at the Nursing Assistant Completion Ceremony on Friday afternoon, where they were recognized for completing their 108 hours of clinical work to earn their certification.
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Students in the Nursing Assistant Program and Skills USA Club at Mount Vernon High School supported the New York Blood Center’s blood drive last Friday. They assisted patients and monitored them to ensure that they were feeling well after giving blood.
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At Mount Vernon High School, two seniors received heartfelt surprises ahead of two significant milestones —prom and graduation —thanks to the generosity of Christine Vargas-Lane. Inspired by her daughter, who was disabled in a car accident and didn't have the chance to experience these milestones, Ms. Vargas-Lane chose to honor her daughter's dreams by giving back to students who have shown resilience in the face of adversity.
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The Career and Technical Education Department closed out CTE Week with the CTE and Transition Fair on Friday, hosting trade schools, colleges and organizations to share a wide range of opportunities with students.