In September, Nicholas Hall, Regina Wilkerson and I, the DeltaMade practicum group, went to Helena-West Helena for orientation. The Helena we saw then was much different than the Helena we just left. This weekend there were people from all over the country and globe in Helena, an estimated 80,000 in a town with a population of 15,000. Back in September, I never could have imagined the transformation the town underwent. What looked like a ghost town to us became a bustling, vibrant small city crawling with tourists, blues aficionados, and musicians.
Read MoreClinton School for a Cure
Fourteen Clinton School students participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for The Cure today in downtown Little Rock, including Tina Tian, Tezira Jamwa, Ali Turro, Julianne Dunn, Dimas Espinola, Emily Fischer, Sarah Clark, Josh Stokes, Lindsey Barnett, Harvell Howard, Ashley Davis, Beatrice Biira, Adam Penman and myself. The walk is an annual nation-wide event to benefit breast cancer research.
Read MoreHillary Clinton in Arkansas
Arkansas’ former first lady Hillary Clinton visited Little Rock to stump for her former rival. Before her speech at the steps of the Arkansas Capitol, Clinton took time to visit with our students.
Read MoreExpanding World Trade in Arkansas
Clinton School student Jonathan Mwaba, a citizen of South Africa, completed his International Public Service Project this summer with the Arkansas World Trade Center in Rogers, Ark, where he helped plan trade missions to benefit business within the state of Arkansas
Read MoreStudents Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer
At least 14 Clinton School students will help raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer by participating in the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure this Saturday in Little Rock. Class of 2010 student Lisa Porterfield Thompson is organizing the Clinton School team. All of these students are to be commended for their efforts.
Read MoreDeltaMade at Blues Fest
Three Clinton School students will staff a marketplace of products made in the Arkansas Delta region at this weekend’s Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival in Helena-West Helena. With BBQ sauces, tea-mixes, hand-made pottery and other unique items, the marketplace will truly feature the culture and creativity of East Arkansas.
Read MoreKickball Update – Preparing for Doubleheader
As we prepared for a double header on Sunday, the first team to play did not show up. Therefore, the 1:00 p.m. game ended in a forfeit win for the Students of Bill. The second game was a little too close for comfort (we’re not used to close games) but we pulled it out, 6-4. We will play again next Sunday at 6:00 p.m. on Field #6.
Read MoreNotes From the Dean
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*I made plans to attend my first Clinton School kickball game Sunday to watch our team ( the SOB’s–Students of Bill) play. When I arrived at the field shortly after the game was to have started, I discovered that we had won by forfeit. Instead of watching us compete against another team, I took in a few minutes of an intra-squad scrimmage match
Read MoreBuffalo River Camping
From there, we hiked the Indian Rock House Trail, passing by waterfalls and “natural bathtubs” and ending at a giant, beautiful rock cave that was once home to Native Americans. After finishing our hike, we went swimming in the Buffalo River, below the majestic limestone bluffs at Buffalo Point.
Read MoreKickball Update – Week 5
Although we committed one to many errors, we still pulled out a crucial victory Sunday night against the Peppered Pedros. It came down to the last inning as we kicked in the bottom of the 6th. Ashley Davis started us off with a single and Nique Hall followed with a single of his own. Sarah Clark kicked into a fielder’s choice and was out at first while advancing both runners.
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