A number of interesting characters have been spotted around the halls of the Clinton School today. Halloween has brought out a festive spirit among some of our students and volunteers.
Read MorePolitical Animals Caucus
This semester Clinton School students Sarah Argue, (who came up with the idea), Lindsey Clark, Tim Giattina, Jose Guzzardi, Sara Himelfarb, Sanford Johnson, Geoff Kearney, J.D. Lowery, James Mitchell, Russ Swearingen and Jay Thompson are participating in the “Political Animals Caucus” which meets weekly in the River Market, only a few blocks from the Clinton School.
Read MoreClosing the Achievement Gap
Clinton School students Alejandro Aviles, John Memmer and I attended the first hearing on the achievement gap from the joint education committee on education which was held at the state capitol on Monday. This was part of our voluntary service project.
Read MoreWe Are the Champions
We Are the Champions! Well…we did it! Another come-from-behind win in the semifinal game…very intense! The finals proved to be another nail biter that ended in the bottom of the 10th inning with a 3-2 SOB victory!
Read MoreSOBs Play in the Semifinals
The Clinton School Students of Bill (SOB) kickball team plays Sunday with the league championship on the line. The SOB’s are 10-1 with their only loss being a forfeit as a result of commitments during orientation week. At 12:00 p.m. Sunday, the SOB’s play in the semifinals on Field 2 at Interstate Park. If they win, they will play in the title game at 3:45 p.m.
Read MoreAdvocating Arts
Emily Fischer, Joanna Klak, and I attended the “Artlinks 2008: The Value of the Arts in the 21st Century” conference today at the Statehouse Convention Center. Artlinks is sponsored by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, in collaboration with the Clinton School of Public Service and Wildwood Park for the Arts.
Read MoreEducation Without Borders
The mission of Education Without Borders “is to create networks across cultures in order to understand and generate solutions for some of the world’s greatest challenges.” We know that Lukman will represent the Clinton School well at the conference.
Read MoreKickball Postscript
After two wins Sunday, the Clinton School SOB’s (Students of Bill) are now 10-1. In their first season of play, they have moved to the “final four” kickball championship competition Sunday October 26 at Interstate Park.
Read MoreKickball Update
On to the semifinals next week…we will keep you updated on the time and place. Thanks to our Clinton School volunteers that have become our “official” sponsors! You’re the best! Also, thanks to Dean and Mrs. Bille Rutherford for coming out to the games today…much appreciated. The Clinton School students have now proved that we can overcome adversity…shhhhh…championship?
Read MoreKickball Playoffs
The 8-1 Clinton School SOB’s (Students of Bill) enter the kickball playoffs Sunday at 4 p.m. at Interstate Park. The team’s only loss of the season was a forfeit during orientation week. If the SOB’s win Sunday, they will play again Sunday night.
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