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Winner - Kelsey G.
Created by: Kelsey G. - (Grade 12)
High School: Spring-Ford Senior High School (PA)
Course: AP® French
Description: Kelsey took AP French with VHS because of scheduling conflicts that prevented her from taking the 4 years of a language she needed for college.
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Winner - From Biotechnology to MIT!
Created by: Dacie M. - (Grade 12)
High School: Old Town High School (ME)
Course: Nuclear Physics: Science, Technology & Society
Description: Dacie wanted to explore the field of engineering and took Nuclear Physics, Biotechnology, and AP Statistics. By following her interests in these courses she is now interested in pursuing a career in medical nuclear engineering.
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Winner - Griffin B. DVD Scholarship
Created by: Griffin B. - (Grade 12)
High School: Valley Regional High School (CT)
Course: AP Statistics
Description: Griffin completed 5 years of math in 3 years and didn't want to go a whole year without "exercising his math muscles". He took AP Statistics, which helped him see new relationships between math and his other areas of interest. Now he is interested in a career that will help him combine his abilities in math and other areas with his creativity and apply them to issues in the community that cry out for change.
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Winner - My Virtual Boat
Created by: Sarah H. - (Grade 12)
High School: Northland Christian School (TX)
Course: Film and Literature: The European Experience
Description: Sarah discovered a new career interest and passion for analytical research through her course in European Film and Literature, and wants to become a teacher so she can share that passion for literature and fill students' minds with images and ideas from books.
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Honorable Mention - From Art History to Future Fashion
Created by: Imogen R. - (Grade 12 )
High School: The Bromfield School (MA)
Course: Art History: Renaissance to Present
Special Instructions: This project is a Powerpoint presentation. If you have powerpoint, click the image to the right, and then choose "Open" to view the presentation. If you don't have powerpoint, you can view the PDF version instead.
Description: Imogen drew inspiration from her art history course to influence her future in fashion design.
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Honorable Mention - Alex's VHS Scholarship
Created by: Alexis W. - (Grade 12)
High School: Profile High School (NH)
Course: Animal Behavior and Zoology
Description: Alexis was able to take 3 courses with VHS that lead to her decision to apply to colleges as a zoology major.
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Honorable Mention - Because of VHS
Created by: Clara M. - (Grade 12)
High School: Petersburg High School (AK)
Course: Evolution and the Nature of Science
Description: Clara used her two VHS courses, The Glory of Rome and Evolution and the Nature of Science, to aid her in deciding to be an anthropology major.
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Honorable Mention - A Global Community
Created by: Rebecca W. - (Grade 12)
High School: St. Mary Academy - Bay View (RI)
Course: AP® French
Description: Rebecca connected with a global community in her AP French 5 course.
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Honorable Mention - VHS & Its Impact
Created by: Neha S. - (Grade 12)
High School: Essex High School
Course: Learning to Invest in the Stock Market
Description: Neha took several VHS business courses to make sure that she wanted to go into the finance world.
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Honorable Mention - The Digital Connection to My Future
Created by: Kara S. - (Grade 12 )
High School: Nanuet High School (NY)
Course: Journalism in the Digital Age
Description: Kara explored her interests in reading and writing through her VHS course, Journalism in the Digital Age.
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Honorable Mention - 2011 VHS Scholarship Program: Jenny
Created by: Jennifer Y. - (Grade 12)
High School: Chicopee High School (MA)
Course: The Golden Age of Classical Greece
Description: Jennifer learned about the application of technology skills in her everyday life, such as in the workplace.
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Honorable Mention - VHS: A Window to the World
Created by: Madison C. - (Grade 12)
High School: Pomperaug Regional High School (CT)
Course: Russian Language and Culture
Description: Madison used VHS to explore the Russian language and culture. She now plans on taking Russian throughout college.
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Honorable Mention - A World View - The Eye Opening Experience of Virtual High School
Created by: Rachel M. - (Grade 12 )
High School: Sandwich High School (MA)
Course: AP® Art History
Description: After taking AP Art History, Rachel found how far her degree in art could take her.
Music: "World" by Five for Fighting
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Honorable Mention - Megan's VHS Scholarship
Created by: Megan M. - (Grade 12)
High School: Block Island School (RI)
Course: Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Own Business
Description: Megan took Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Own Business to work toward her dream of owning her own bridal gown shop in Boston.
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| VHS 2010 Scholarship Winners |
The Internet Age and Global Perspective
Created by: Cody D. - (Grade 12)
High School: Ledyard High School (CT)
Course: AP Physics C
Description: Cody, the 2010 1st place scholarship winner, displayed a strong, compelling grasp on global perspective through his AP Physics C course. In using the Internet to create websites viewable for students around the world, and discussing universal subject matter like science and math, Cody was able to clearly communicate with students across the globe in an effort to better understand the content. Congratulations Cody, a job well done!
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A Worldly Mind
Created by: Olivia P. - (Grade 12)
High School: West Boylston Middle / High School (MA)
Course: Cultural Identity Through Literature: Understanding Place
Special Instructions: This project is a Powerpoint presentation. If you have powerpoint, click the image to the right, and then choose "Open" to view the presentation. If you don't have powerpoint, you can view the PDF version instead.
Description: Olivia gained a global experience by immersing herself in research around Iceland, a country she had previously known nothing about, for her Cultural Identity Through Literature course. Olivia's global experience will continue to grow as she "can’t wait to spread (her) research to other cultures."
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Global Diversity
Created by: Kaci B. - (Grade 12)
High School: Simsbury High School (CT)
Course: Introduction to Psychology
Special Instructions: This project is a Powerpoint presentation. If you have powerpoint, click the image to the right, and then choose "Open" to view the presentation. If you don't have powerpoint, you can view the PDF version instead.
Description: Kaci has exemplified the global experience, having lived in six different cities throughout North America in her lifetime. VHS has helped Kaci continue on her global path, putting her in touch with students across the United States and reaching as far as Tanzania and Peru!
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| VHS 2009 Scholarship Winners |
Jason Ryan
Created by: VHS Student
High School: Barnegat High School
Semester: Spring 2009
Course: Democracy in America
Description: An Online learning advocate - Read about Jason’s introduction to and ultimately successful experience or incorporating online courses from VHS into his education.
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Karen Jantzen
Created by: VHS Student
High School: Tri County High School
Semester: Spring 2009
Course: Peacemaking
Description: Peer to peer collaboration creates unique learning – Karen found the group discussions on various issues as facilitated by her VHS teacher to be a valuable addition to building understanding of the concepts covered in her courses.
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Kasey Bellegarde
Created by: VHS Student
High School: Bellingham High School
Semester: Spring 2009
Course: The Golden Age of Classical Greece
Description: Scheduling and flexibility - Kasey found that VHS gave her the opportunity to study courses in a setting that was aligned to her personal learning style. In addition, as a student with many interests, participation in VHS courses enabled
her to balance her schedule.
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Vikacha Phiri
Created by: VHS Student
High School: Chatham High School
Semester: Spring 2009
Course: Introduction to Psychology, Intro to Statistics, 20th Century Women Authors and Perspectives in Health
Description: Unlimited learning opportunity – Vickacha found her VHS course experiences liberating. Participating in courses with a diverse group of students from other high schools across the country and around the world added a global dimension and allowed her to gain knowledge from peers with different perspectives.
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| VHS 2008 Scholarship Winners |
1st Place Scholarship Winner
VHS: Education on the Cutting Edge
Created by: Kendra M. - VHS Student
High School: Dover High School
Semester: Spring 2008
Course: AP Psychology
Description: Learn about Kendra’s view of the importance of VHS learning opportunities and its impact on her experiences.
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2nd Place Scholarship Winner
VHS: Paving the Way to the Future
Created by: Rob B. - VHS Student
High School: Kimberly High School
Semester: Spring 2008
Course: AP Calculus
Description: Rob has been able to pursue his interest in advanced mathematics by taking VHS, AP Calculus BC online…a course his school does not offer.
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3rd Place Scholarship Winner
VHS: Ideas Into Action, Action Into Service
Created by: Kelsey M. & Amanda M. - VHS Students
High School: Minisink Valley High School
Semester: Spring 2008
Course: Amanda: Constitutional Law
Kelsey: Mandarin Chinese
Description: Amanda and Kelsey share their perspective on reaching beyond course content and the learning opportunities provided by VHS.
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Honorable Mention
VHS:Possibilities at your Fingertips
Created by: Monique - VHS Students
High School: Spaulding High School
Semester: Spring 2008
Course: History of Photography
Description: Monique is displaying her creativity with the use of sign language and skills she learned in a VHS Photography class.
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