Five young women from the EWG - FFA chapter attended the Women in Agriculture Conference at the Crown Plaza on March 7. Olivia Hathaway, Hailey McCoombs, Ms. Gwynne Millar, Advisor, Madison Rathbun, Clare Titus, and Rebecca Kilday learned about opportunities in agriculture for women. This educational event is designed to share options available to women currently in farming and women considering farming as a career. Students also got to network with agricultural organizations and professionals and hear from people who have successfully started agricultural operations in RI. The goal of the conference is to ensure that the next generation of women is educated, encouraged, and empowered to take on the challenges of meeting the world's growing food, fuel, and fiber needs.
25 - EWG FFA members attended the Basic Leadership Training Conference on February 3rd. Nice to see the chapter back in action! Clare Titus and Olivia Hathaway also competed in the FFA Creed Speaking Career Development, a competition open to first-year members. If either win, they will represent RI at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN, next November.
EWG Garden Club students from 8th grade to 12th have been working really hard this year. We measured and designed the area near the greenhouse and students began creating pathways, raised bed gardens with arbors, and a water feature. In addition, they built birdhouses to increase the biodiversity in the surrounding area. We have been currently building cold-frame tops to some of the raised bed gardens so that we can grow out winter crops like spinach, carrots, beets and more. The students are still working on their mini coldframe tops and they are coming along nicely. We can't wait to see what environmental sustainable project they will design and build next!
The EWG High School is proud to be a recipient of @CollegeBoard's Female Diversity Award for AP Computer Science Principles for the second year in a row. Research shows that female students who take #APCSP in high school are more than five times as likely to major in computer science in college.
The high school is proud to be a recipient of @CollegeBoard's Female Diversity Award for AP Computer Science Principles for the second year in a row. Research shows that female students who take #APCSP in high school are more than five times as likely to major in computer science in college.
Floriculture class is learning how to make floral crowns in our floriculture wedding unit. Floral crowns were common in ancient Greece during special events and are still worn today. They have been used as a symbol for honoring achievements and respect. During the Victorian Era and in Ukraine they have been used in wedding ceremonies. Throughout history and around the world they have been a symbol of love and celebration. It is fun to watch the students learn how to create and personalize their live floral crowns. They took a few times to make, but they have been learning to master the techniques and they are coming out nice!
Mr. Anthony dazzles the advanced culinary students with a live demo of Bananas Foster!
Congratulations to the following EWG Music Students, who were accepted to the Rhode Island Music Education Association (RIMEA) All State Music Program:
Devon Cranston, Sr. Division Band, Baritone Saxophone (placed third in the state!)
Kaitlyn DePietro, Sr. Division Band, French Horn
Damon Durfee, Sr. Division Orchestra, Violin
Adalyn Fink, Jr. Division Orchestra, Violin
Genevieve Armitage, Jr. Division Jazz Ensemble, Trumpet
Kaylee Morissette, Jr. Division Mixed Chorus, Alto
Graeme Griffiths, Jr. Division Mixed Chorus, Bass
These students had to audition for the honor, and after receiving high enough scores, were named to these groups. Students are assessed on a prepared piece of music, scales, sight-reading (the ability to read music they've never seen before). The All State groups meet in March 2023, and will rehearse and then perform a program of music chosen by their guest conductor. If you see them, be sure to congratulate them!
Art Loft Gallery open 12/22 from 6-7 pm before the high school chorus concert.
Mrs. Settipane’s culinary class participated in a Gingerbread House contest at the Ocean House in Westerly, RI and won Best School Overall, beating 3 other high schools. 15 students participated the winning houses, Peppermint Falls and Beavertail Lighthouse. They have been working since October starting with a unique design creation, baking, construction and decorating. The houses are on display in the HS Art Loft until Thursday, Dec. 22nd.
We will be offering two new Career & Tech programs starting in September: Biomedical Science and Child Development! Reach out to the school counseling office if you would like to learn more about either (or any of our CTE programs).
Seniors Fiona Brand and Jessica Bross are holding a Book Drive from Dec 19- Dec 22 as part of their senior Capstone project. They will use the donated books to create a free library within the community. Books can be brought to the SHS: there will be a box in the foyer and a box in the reception area. All books are welcome!
The EWG FFA chapter participated in the statewide holiday design competition at Chariho High School on December 14. Top category prizes went to Olivia Hathaway for her wreath and Mady Burgess for her centerpiece.
Visit the Class of 2024 Winter Apparel Store at https://rhodytees.printavo.com/merch/ewg-winter-2022/. Purchases can be made from Dec 15 to Dec 27. Items will be delivered to SHS. Details on pick up will be sent after the holiday break.
Our EWG Floriculture students have been learning to use a selection of greens to make wreaths, kissing balls, and centerpieces! They have been working hard!
EWG High School Sustainability Club members are preparing for the Metcalf Bazaar by making holiday ornaments and reusable bags from recycled materials like t-shirts, left over yarn, paper towel rolls, etc. Items will be for sale on Saturday, December 3, 9 am - 3 pm.
On November 1, EWG Senior High hosted a blood drive to honor former alumnus Gianni Guerrieri. For the rest of the story, check out the Mercury! https://ewgmercury.edublogs.org/2022/11/29/a-blood-drive-for-a-beloved-former-student/
Interested in supporting The EWG Giving Tree??
Right now, trees are located in the community at Cornerstone, Back40, and Tilted Barn. You can go to a location and get a tag, or if you would like to help in a more general way without adopting a child, you can purchase gifts/stocking stuffers/gift cards and drop them off at door 6 of the Junior/Senior High School. We use gift cards to buy diapers etc. for families with babies and toddlers. We will wrap donated gifts and place them with an appropriate child. Any support is greatly appreciated!!!
Pancake Breakfast to support the EWG FFA, today at Hianloland fire station next to West Greenwich Town Hall. $10 adults, $8, 6-12, under 6 free. 8-11 am. Lots of great raffles!
Plenty of tickets available!
