CVU Celebrations

Dear CVU Community: We held Exit Experiences for the class of 2023 today to learn more about the four dimensions of their story while at CVU: Identity, Direction, Connection, and Proficiency. Each story is unique. Each story matters. And each story is worth celebrating. Seniors, we appreciate your reflections!

And...we appreciate your accomplishments, too. The concert was amazing last night. As Mr. Miskavage noted, this senior class has an unprecedented number of hard working/gifted musicians. Now go share those talents with the world!

Finally, speaking of hard work, congratulations to Sam Yager whose name will be added to the banner in our gym for students who are recognized as US Presidential Scholars. Winning this prestigious award happens very infrequently and we are PROUD of Sam! Check out this clip!

• 5/24-31 Assessment Week
• 5/29 Memorial Day - no school

The Nexus Seminar students will present their projects and learning experiences in the CVU Library on Thursday, May 25th from 5:30-7:00pm. "Nexhibition" is a great way for families and prospective students see what this unique learning path is all about. Come celebrate some amazing work with us!

Pictured right is Abby B - Art

Sophie is asking Josh to detect the real Oreo as part of her AP Stats project. He was successful!

From Cameron Brownell and Andy Miskavage: Thursday, May 11 through Saturday, May 13, these students represented CVU at the Vermont All State Music Festival in St. Albans. They earned placement in the festival through preparing and performing an audition in January, and over the three days last week, they worked with other students from all over the state, under the direction of guest conductors, to prepare a concert.

In the Chorus: Abigail Usher, Rose Lord, Grace Kafferlin, Xander Olszewski, Keaton St. Martin, Eric Carroll, Ian Story

In the Jazz Ensemble: Connor Brien and Hadley Stockwell

In the Band: Tom Roberts, Fisher Irwin, Miles Glover, Morgan Ackerly, Rhett Gardner, and Anna Dauerman

In the Orchestra: Theo Rosenau, Ariel Toohey, Maya Girard, Yvonne Miceler, Annika Gruber - not pictured are Marisa Kono, Joshua Lu, Stella Makay, Lilly Greenwood, Annie Bingel, and Juliette Chant

On Thursday, Joshua Lu performed his winning scholarship piece as part of the scholarship concert, and on Friday, Connor Brien performed his winning selections as well.

From Adam Bunting: Thank you to our social justice groups for presenting a path to an Ethnic Studies Social Equity graduation requirement. Your presentation was poignant and on point!

Our International Students presented to our School Board on Tuesday night--offering insights and thanks to our community for welcoming them!

This week's final episode of The CVU Show includes:

• An Interview with Peter Booth about RISE
• An Interview about Take Back The Night
• CVU Sports
• CVU News
• And More!!!

https://youtu.be/I3DaPkAd78o

From Kelly Spreen: Seniors in Lifetime Team Sports dominated with a 12-5 victory over their 9-11th grade opponents in a game of Tennis Baseball!

From Jess LaPlante: Snelling Core caught a real lunker during Core Time on Wednesday!

Flight Crew Leaders welcomed Williston 8th graders this week. Thank you for taking the time to show our future students how we care for one another!

Congratulations to Kassidy Jay, winner of the BIG CHECK from CV Telecom! Turns out you can't cash those, but they are accepted for college expenses.

On Wednesday, student winners of the annual UVM High School Prize Examination in Mathematics were honored at UVM's Math Day. CVU had three students place in the top 10 statewide this year. Shown with their awards are Jacob G and Keaton S. Elias L also received an award but was unable to attend the event.

Snelling Core held their annual Crackerbat Relay and Core Awards on Thursday. All Snelling students are winners but the winning-est team was Danny H, Kai S, Zev B, Lilyanna M, Ben F, Maddie M, Lauren M, and Cecilia M. Jess LaPlante and Marie DiBenedetto pictured with the trophy!

This is Elisa Van Duyne, the new CVU Theatre Director. In keeping with tradition, I am holding a meeting this Monday, May 22nd, during C3 time block to ANNOUNCE THE FALL MUSICAL!
WHAT: Reveal Party for the Fall Musical
WHEN: Monday, May 22rd, during C3
WHERE: Theater/Auditorium
WHY: Because musicals are so much fun and you want to be the first to know what we're doing next year.

Email any questions to Elisa Van Duyne at cvutheatredirector@cvsdvt.org.

Thank you to Carly Rivard and our entire Exit Experience team. Today was great! (And...the food was delicious, Cafe Staff.) Of course, what makes it all work are the relationships between Advisor and Advisee. So...thanks to all of our Advisors!

Steve Reinemann and CVU's faithful chaperones deserve a hearty thanks for their work to put on an amazing prom!

Brad Miller leads the wrap up discussion of the latest Socrates Cafe.

Family Fun Day to support Vermont Make-A-Wish Foundation!

When: Saturday, June 10th from 4-7pm
Where: CVU High School
Activities: Music, yard games, face painting, group activities, guest speakers and more!
Tickets: $12 for adults and $6 for youth (12 & under), if pre-purchased online (link below), $15 for adults and $8 for youth, if purchased at the door. Each ticket includes a voucher for one food item and one drink!

All proceeds directly benefit the Vermont Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Link to pre-purchase tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-a-wish-family-fun-day-2023-tickets-444585375827

Unable to attend? Donate money to Make-A-Wish Vermont here:

https://account.venmo.com/u/CVUFamilyFunDay

Event is put on by CVUHS students, with support from the CVU Business Program. Please direct any question to Logan Vaughan at FamilyFunDay@cvsdvt.org.