In Ms. Hamd’s World History II class students are working on their unit culminating projects on the Black Panther Party. Students are creating a poster of the 10-Point Program that the Black Panthers utilized, or a poster of a key figure or event, or a poster of the timeline of the party.  They will also choose between a powerpoint presentation, an essay, an interview, a rap, a press conference or a panel of key figures.

Renaissance man, 7th grade Latin teacher and science PhD. Dr. Bonner, will host a gathering for faculty soiree in April to discuss Copernicus’s heliocentric hypothesis and the role of ancient ideas in helping build new revolutionary ideas. Faculty soirees allow teachers a chance to consider abstract and interdisciplinary ideas and engage in thoughtful dialogue. The learning never stops for teachers at Washington Latin. 

Sixth grade Civics teacher Mr. Staten will be an educational consultant for Davis Garrigus’s new PBS documentary The American Constitution. Mr. Staten moderated an event recently, interviewing David O. Stewart, with participation from current sixth graders. The well-loved civics teacher can often be seen putting his dramatic skills to use, whether dressed in a three-piece suit, colonial American gear, or Egyptian garb.

Eighth grader Reva Kelly proved once again that she is the “Spelling Queen,” as her advisory occasionally jokes, singing along to the ABBA song. This past week she participated in the citywide spelling bee, earning a stunning second place, after winning the school and cluster bee. Last year, she was in a three-way tie for 2nd place at the cluster bee.

The DC Board of Elections visited the school as part of a voter registration drive and was so impressed with the students of Washington Latin that they plan to partner with the school to be the first in the city to adopt a DC Voting Center for the next election cycle!  Election workers must be DC residents who are at least 16 years old.  Members of the DCBOE will train and supervise the Election Day activities, and Latin will staff its own voting location near our own school building. This opportunity is open to all members of our community to volunteer!