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In the Classroom
Humanities Symposium, a Culminating Inquiry Project
After weeks of deep research and inquiry, seniors participated in a daylong humanities symposium as writers,
researchers, reviewers, and as facilitators. Students presented 3-minute interactive talks on the most interesting,
illuminating, or insightful aspects of their writing and research from class. This inquiry project was rooted in
interest and choice resulting in a diversity of topics, including: "Evolution of Womanhood: Examination of RBG,
Billie Jean King, and Madonna," by Louisa ’23, “Plato’s Allegory of the Cave,” by Ailish ’23, and “The Transformation
of Music Technology,” by Mikey ’23.
Several
humanities
professionals
from the community took part in a
panel discussion which was facilitated
by our seniors. Student facilitators
collaborated with their 12th grade
peers to develop a set of topicspecific questions for their panelist to
answer during the symposium.
Inquiry: Global Issues
Each year, approximately 30 students
participate in Model UN (MUN).
In this academic elective, students
learn and practice real-world skills,
including debate, conflict resolution,
public speaking, collaboration, and
communication. Students develop these skills through the process of researching and coming to a better understanding of both current and historical events. Asked to look at each issue from a specific lens and prepare to
defend that position, they often have to empathize with and understand perspectives that differ from their own.
In 2022-23, Field MUN students attended three conferences at the University of Virginia (UVA), Harvard University,
and Cornell University. One student brought home an award for Honorable Mention from the “Stuck in the Suez:
The Ever Given Ship Crisis” committee at UVA. At Harvard, considered to be one of our most competitive events
of the year, two Field students received Diplomatic Commendation awards from their committee, the “Futuristic
Security Council.”
“Model UN gives students an opportunity to dig into complex topics, see issues from a
variety of lenses, and collaborate with peers to work towards common goals. It has been
wonderful to see how students rise to this challenge and push themselves to
advocate for their varied positions by connecting with their peers at Field and with
other students from around the world at conferences. These challenges push students
to think critically about current and historical issues.”
~Erin Luther,
Spanish and Model UN Teacher,
and John Andreae, Math and Model UN Teacher