How did the United States change from 1877-1924? Answering this broad question about turn-of-the-century America was the guiding task for juniors in their US and the World history class, led by teacher Daniel Song.

The class explored the themes of immigration, labor & capital, social reform, women's suffrage, African-American Civil Rights, and the city in American life. In doing so, they created Museum Projects to make the argument that the events of the turn-of-the-century transformed the United States into a modern nation and redefined what it meant to be an American.

After careful consideration by faculty and staff observers, six exhibits were chosen, from over thirty student projects, and are on display at the downtown Oakland Public Library’s TeenZone. 

Themes include:

• The Statue of Liberty
• Immigration Restriction - Lady Liberty Times
• The Anarchist Cases: Labor, Immigration, and Politics
• The Hornet Chronicle
• Life Magazine - Turn of the Century Portrayals of People of Color
• The Chinese Laundry Cases

The College Prep community gathered for a special Assembly to honor three retiring members of our faculty who have shared their enthusiasm and passion for teaching and learning for a combined 103 years!

We express our deepest gratitude to:

Sharon Barzilay, Science Teacher and Administrator
Kurt Patzner, Instrumental Music Teacher
Susan Swerdlow, Choral Music Teacher

Richard Lyons, Dean of UC Berkeley's Haas Business School and College Prep parent of a junior, led a Life Prep workshop What we Teach in Business School. The session touched on three basic elements: core curriculum, experiential learning, and leadership development. Dean Lyons also covered some of the hot topics in business school such as business analytics and behavioral science. The College Prep juniors and seniors in attendance came away with a clearer idea of whether or not a business education might be a good fit for them. Life Prep is a weekly series of events, conversations and workshops offering practical knowledge for life beyond College Prep. A menu of choice-based opportunities are led by College Prep faculty, parents, alumni, and other guest speakers who address a wide variety of topics.

The upcoming Annual Dance Showcase Performance, BODYStories is not to be missed! Eight months of hard work by 75 dancers, 10 choreographers, and numerous techies will culminate in 16 featured works performed during this year's show. The annual dance event, filled with incredible dancing, inspiration, and fun is held in the Buttner Auditorium. ​

PERFORMANCES 
Thursday, April 27, 7:00 pm
Friday, April 28, 8:00 pm
Saturday, April 29,  8:00 pm

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Dean Chabon sent this email to the College Prep Community:

 

The Imaginary Invalid script is outrageously funny and a perfect vehicle for our talented and hilarious actors. Every single actor brought their character to life with a deep commitment to the words and with a comedic timing matched only by true professionals. I found myself laughing the entire time except when I was swept away by the sincerity of the more serious moments. As a high school theater director for 17 years, I have rarely walked out of a show (even the ones I directed) feeling this proud of a cast and crew. Bravo! 

 

The tech elements were flawless and served the show perfectly. The leadership and vision of Charles Neifeld, Drama Tech Teacher, were absolutely on point. The awesome sets, fantastic costumes, illuminating lights, and outrageous props created by our tech students played a critical role in the show's success. Drama Teacher Salil Sing’s directing was seamless and inspired. Whatever you do, do not miss this show! I promise you, it will be well worth your time.

 

Directors, cast, crew, and parent volunteers your hard work has clearly paid off.

 

With gratitude,

Dean Chabon

Professional actor and choreographer Marie Walburg-Plouviez is back for a second consecutive year to work with French III students on an excerpt of Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, a comédie-ballet, written by seventeenth century playwright Molière.

“Language learning can take on many forms, and this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to step outside the traditional classroom setting, bring language and art to life, and have fun doing it.” says French teacher Patricia Quierzy-Rossoukh.

Marie Walburg-Plouviez studied theater and dance at the University of Nice and received her Masters Degree from the National Acting Conservatory of France. She has toured nationally and continues to create shows and engage in theater art.

Connections, Pride, and Spirit (CPS) Day is an opportunity for our school community to learn about equity and inclusion through workshops, performances, and play. These unique and varied offerings were unified around the theme: Homeland. We thank all of our tremendous speakers and the students and faculty who worked hard to make CPS Day a meaningful and fun expression of our values. Here are a few of the 47 of offerings: