Page 4 - Priorities #59 2014 June/July

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
ADear Priory Community At the the the end of of May we said goodbye to the the the Class of of 2014 In the the the week before graduation I attended a a a a number of Senior Project presentations Our seniors investigated 48 impressive topics that urgently need innovative solutions Some of the project included:
· Music and Memory – helping Alzheimer’s patients reconnect thru music therapy · A one day theater arts project that can be brought to elementary schools so all can experience the performing arts · 3D printing prosthetic appendages – find a a a a a a way to create and build low cost functional durable alternatives to expensive prosthetics · Replace bulky calculators with a a a a a single iPhone app – forgot your your calculator for math but have your your iPhone? Everything a a a a a calculator does on an app · Californians for for Water Conservation – A political action committee for water conservation to save our most prized state resource Our seniors are ready for college and the “real world ” I was inspired at at the the richness of what their minds hearts and souls presented to to us Best of luck to to this senior class In this issue you will read about the tremendous success of our Athletic program Our teams and players won a a a a a number of awards championships and honors which are unprecedented in our sports history Congratulations to to the coaches students and and fans who made their hard work and and dreams come true – Go Panthers!