After a successful run in kickball last season, Clinton School students have turned their attention to softball. Led by Coach/Manager Dimas Espinola of Class 4, the team is called the “LRFF (Little Rock Film Festival) Reel Rockers.” Team member Jack Lofton of Class 5 is executive director of the fillm festival. CLICK HERE for the team’s season schedule.
Read MoreStudent Tapped as LULAC State Director
Clinton School student Alejandro Aviles, 27, became the youngest state director in the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) on Saturday when he was tapped for the position by the group’s Arkansas chapter.
Read MoreUnited We Serve
The signing of the Serve America Act in April marked tomorrow, Sept. 11, 2009, as the first National Day of Service and Remembrance, which will be recognized by acts of volunteerism and public service across the country. With the theme, “United We Serve,” this event is meant to remember those lives lost on that fateful day eight years ago and encourage Americans to recommit to service in their communities.
Read MoreStudents Begin Local Projects
We just announced the 2009-10 Clinton School Practicum (group) public service projects which will take students across the state to work on issues such as nonprofit management, children’s advocacy, urban development, adult literacy, volunteerism and community development.
Read MoreStudents Report on International Public Service Projects
The members of the Class of 2010 recently returned from their International Public Service Projects (IPSP) where they worked with organizations this summer on all six inhabited continents. Today, they presented their work to students, staff, faculty and partnering organizations.
Read MorePracticum Project Posters
As part of the Clinton School Class of 2011 Orientation, student groups introduced their year-long Practicum projects to their classmates by designing campaign posters. The only requirement was to create a professional poster with a slogan that illustrated the work they will be engaging in this year.
Read MoreRoss discusses health care with UACS students
Congressman Mike Ross (D-Ark.), leader of the “Blue Dog” Democratic coalition in the House of Representatives, discussed health care reform today with more than 40 Clinton School students.
Read MoreHonoring Alex
On this the last day of Clinton School orientation, the Class of 2011 decided to honor admissions director Alex Thomas by asking everyone to wear Thomas’ favorite color — orange.
Read MoreClass 5’s Recommended Books
The Clinton School Class of 2011 recommended reading list is out, and the Associated Press has featured the tradition in a story on their national wire. CLICK HERE to view recommended reading from the 36 members of the class.
Read MoreBlog Winner
Clinton School students competed for the second straight year for the “best blog” award while they were completing their International Public Service Projects this summer.
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