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Harwood Union High School will provide an educational and creative environment in which every person is valued as an individual, challenged as a learner, and inspired to contribute to a democratic society.

European Artist Travel Meeting

On Thursday, May 30th, during TA there will be an informational meeting for all students who would like to join European Artist who will be traveling to Spain and to Morocco, Africa. Please check in with your TA before you join us.

International Trip Next Year!

Attention next year's Spanish and French level 3, 4 and 5 students:  We are planning to take a combined trip to France and Spain next year.  There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, May 24th during T.A. in room 310.  During this time we wouldlike to see what the interest level is for a trip and give you a sample of what the trip would look like.  Any questions, please contact Mr. Grace, Mrs. Edlund or Mrs. Skilton.

Socrates Cafe Wednesday, May 23

Socrates Café to be Held At Harwood Wednesday May  23 from 7- 9 PM in the Harwood  Library

Students in  Katherine Cadwell’s Introduction to Philosophy class will host a Socrates Café for the entire Harwood community on Wednesday, May 23 from 7:00- 9:00 PM in the Harwood Library.

What is a Socrates  Café, you might ask?   A Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while asking questions.   The model for the Socrates Café  started a decade ago when Christopher Phillips, then a freelance writer asked himself what he could do that would in some modest way further the deeds of those noble souls who had come before him and, as William James put it, “suffered and laid down their lives” to better the lot of humankind? The epiphany and also the answer for him was to be a philosopher in the mold of Socrates, and to hold Socratic dialogues with anyone and everyone who’d like to engage in a common quest to gain a better understanding of human nature - who shared with him the aspiration of becoming more empathetic people and more critical and creative philosophical inquirers.   The discussion on Wednesday,  May 23 has been organized and will be led exclusively by students. Students, faculty, community   and school board members have been invited and will work together in small groups to discuss such questions as " Is it ever okay to lie?" "What are the qualities of a hero?"' What is courage?"  and other timeless questions. Refreshments will be provided.    
All interested community members are invited! We hope that you will join us for a lively evening of discussion and dialogue. For questions and more information, please contact Katherine Cadwell  at  (802) 522-7410 or at kcadwell@madriver.com