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New Utrecht Goes Ice Skating at Bryant Park!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Our first trip into Manhattan was so much fun. The sun was shining and the weather prevailed. Many of us had to overcome some ice anxiety, but after some help from our friends, some slips and slides, and lots of laughter, we all managed at least a few loops around the rink. Thank you Miss Sheena for organizing such a fun trip!

Waiting for the D train

Sunny and warm in January- perfect skating weather!

You can always lean on Miss Arin

Hang on Shiniqua!

Picture perfect

We couldn't get Miss Sheena on the ice, but she gave us lots of moral support

A perfect end to a perfect day

 

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The Dinner Party

Posted on December 15, 2011 by | Leave a comment

By Student Blogger, ELIE MBYS-DAVIDSON

About three weeks ago, our group of New Utrecht High School students went to the Brooklyn Museum with the intent of seeing the Dinner Party exhibit. I found that the Dinner Party exhibit is a powerful testimony to the contribution made by powerful women in history. I was impressed by the great amount of symbolism used in the decorating of the art. The entire dinner party holds greater meaning than seen at first glance and completely encompasses subtle definition in its beautiful details. Each plate symbolizes a particular woman who made a difference in the lives of others and in history. The triangular shape of the dinner party symbolizes femininity, as well as the shapes defined on each plate. Each plate commemorates a woman and her various accomplishments. Below the plate and the table wrap is written the names of other famous women in history related to the particular piece chosen to be remembered. This special memorial brings dawn to a new age of art that forever immortalizes this group of women and is Judy Chicago’s very own contribution to an eternal feminist movement.

Elie looking at portraits of prominent Latinos.

The most interesting plate I saw was the Elizabeth Blackwell plate. I automatically fell in love with how it was all colorful. I can tell that she was a fun and bubbly person. I can also tell that she was a unique person. I love the details of the plate and I can tell she was a very important female leader. -Jessica Oriakhi

That plate was my favorite because it was like a royal theme. The sheet under the plate is like gold. Without knowing who was represented in the plate, I would think she was once a princess. The plate had a high-class look to it. It caught my eye. -Jennifer Oriakhi

The plate I chose belonged to Emily Dickinson. To me her plate represented a new beginning with each petal. The color pink represents a female and the petals show how she blossomed as an individual. Being a female, it was very exciting for me to see such a creation designed only for women. This unique plate inspired me to follow my dreams to becoming whatever I want because the flower only expanded and that's what I would like for myself. To be able to expand in my lifestyle and leave my imprints on this world would be the most amazing life achievement I can ever ask for. -Shiniqua Bailey

 

 

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Work It Out

Posted on December 6, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The students at New Utrecht High School were asked “What does peace mean to YOU?” The discussion that ensued was the inspiration for the BCCP Project Peace board and this video.

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Planting Daffodils at Brower Park

Posted on November 10, 2011 by | Leave a comment

New Utrecht did some volunteer gardening at Brower Park in Crown Heights. Phil Hawkins, President of Friends of Brower Park, taught the students about planting bulbs. He also told us that the daffodils were being planted all over the city as a tribute to the 9/11 victims. It was nice to contribute to this unique memorial.

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What Does PEACE Mean To You?

Posted on November 1, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The BCCP board at New Utrecht~ We asked the students "What does peace mean to you?" See the variety of answers below.

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Freshman Friday, An Exercise in Shot Variety

Posted on October 25, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The New Utrecht Video Club learned about shot variety (wide angle, medium shot, extreme close up were some) and tested out their new knowledge in this scenario in which Freshmen are confronted by upperclassmen.

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A typical day in the halls of New Utrecht High School…

Posted on October 10, 2011 by | Leave a comment

is interrupted by an unexpected visitor…

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Crown Heights, Then and Now

Posted on October 9, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The New Utrecht documentary team investigates the events surrounding the Crown Heights riots, which occurred twenty years ago this year. They discover that the Brooklyn College Community Partnership was founded in part as a response to the violence, to promote inter-cultural understanding and peace, and to create dialogue within a community full of tension.

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Bowling Fun!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by | Leave a comment
The New Utrecht Project Peace team goes bowing at Maple Lanes! For some, it was our first time. It was challenging, but still fun. Others were more experienced and bowled like champs. All in all, we had a great time!

Olay, Juliana, and Marina are ready to bowl!

Who knew bowling shoes could be so cool?

Jessica and Jennifer bowl in sync

Shivonne shows Hamza the correct finger placement

Team New Utrecht!

Hamming it up for the camera

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Congratulations to our Project PEACE Seniors!

Posted on May 20, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The New Utrecht program Seniors were treated to a special lunch at the lovely East Ocean Buffet in honor of their academic accomplishments.  We are truly proud of our students and wish them success in their next important phase of life.

Congratulations to Jacquana Brown who will be attending Monroe College in New Rochelle, Maxim Francois who will be attending LaGuardia College, Shivonne Assanah who will be attending John Jay College, Leutrim Qoku who will be attending the College of Staten Island, Steven Castro who will be attending New York City College of Technology, Katia Cuellar who will be attending the Borough of Manhattan Community College and Susana Loo who also will be attending New York City College of Technology.

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU ALL!  YAYYYY CLASS OF 2011!

PS – sorry to those students who could not make the lunch because of the weather.  We’ll celebrate at the end of the year party!

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