Zombies & Steam Punk on Arts Day

This year's Arts Day festivities at Trinity High School included Zombie Tag and Guitars on the Graduation Stage. It continues to be one of my favorite days of the year--a celebration of diverse interests and activities, culminating in the annual talent show.

Enjoy the moments captured below. 

Zombies took over the graduation lawn. Props to Mrs. Jenkins & alum/former GSA president Danny Shaffer for the incredibly realistic zombie make-up. The work you did was straight out of Hollywood: impressive!

Old Main is a glorious sight to behold. Trinity High School was once a military academy. The bell tower rings triumphantly on graduation day.

Students were serenaded by our very own homegrown steam punk band. These animatronic musicians are powered by Crystal Pepsi. I'm pretty sure that they would be on Sherlock Holmes' playlist.

Seriously #AwesomePossum special effects. I'm a little frightened to give these Zombies their final exams!

We had a blast putting this whole thing together! Huge props to Mr. Hagerman & Mr. Baughman for organizing the Arts Day calendar.

Finally, the unveiling of the latest art installation by Mrs. Knight's Independent Art students. I'm blown away by their talent!

Maker-Ed - Tell Their Side of the Story

#Maker-Ed Project

"Tell Their Side of The Story"

Awesome work in the 9th grade Academy Makerspace

-Maker-Ed works in English Language Arts

Check out a few glimpses of student works in process...

Arnold: From Bodybuilder to Governator

CiCi & Chelsea proudly display their artifacts

Angelina Jolie: Actress & Humanitarian

Maker-Ed has a place in the humanities! We need more educator-innovators to embrace the maker movement. Our students need these precious opportunities to make, build, and create.

@educateYINZ

As Fabulous as Batman in a Dress

#AwesomePossum - My freshmen are wrapping-up this school year in style.

English 9 is as fabulous as Batman in a dress... Words to cherish!

Thanks for making this year heading-up the 9th Grade Academy such a fulfilling experience! Yinz students rock!

-Jennifer Sylves de Lanas

@educateYINZ

Callie's blushing "BattyBoy" absolutely rocked my world: too cute!

My lunch bunch crew, responsible for "hanging crazy stuff on the walls and ceiling" pause for a quick photo. Cam's poster left me in stitches-- "You think you're all that and a bag of Skittles?"

Lord of the Flies Mind Maps & Google Apps for Education - Share study guides and character profiles.

Okay... Even though Makayla is a junior, she was still one of my English 9 Alums... I'm forever "Mama Lanas" to my kids. It's awesome just to watch these exceptional young people grow-up.

Spring Has Sprung & So Has This Blog!

What a beautiful day!  Spring has sprung and the Pittsburgh/WashPA metro area looks lovely...

I could not imagine spending another second sitting here, plugged into the web--if not to announce the very first EducateYINZ blog post.

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-Jennifer Sylves de Lanas

Trinity High School

Washington, PA

@educateYINZ

PEEL - My favorite writing template for novices & an excuse to hang a giant inflatable banana from the ceiling. Thanks, Mrs. Aliveto, Ms. Denman, Mrs. Day, Mrs. Rakoczy, & Mr. White. You keep me smiling :^D

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