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April 13, 2009

School Spotlight: DeForest students spread their study of genocides

Pamela Cotant:

Students in the New Reflections program of DeForest High School not only tackled the wrenching subject of genocide, they put on a symposium to let others know about the atrocities they researched.

The 20 juniors and seniors in DeForest's alternative high school program set up informational booths in the basement of the DeForest Public Library, where their classes are held. They invited parents, school staff members, School Board members and others to view their displays and multimedia presentations.

"Most high schoolers are never in that position where they are the experts," said alternative school teacher Jen McGorray. "They took this project and ran with it and made it their own."

Posted by Jim Zellmer at April 13, 2009 1:00 AM
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