Mandalas Quilt to be Presented at C.A.S. Night

By Sophia Mitrokostas and Madeline Arnault

A Generation In Mandalas

Photo by Hannah Driscoll, staff photographer

The newest piece of art to grace the walls of the SCPS Reference room has arrived. There is now a large quilt comprised of mandalas drawn by the class of 2012. These mandalas have been screened onto fabric by The Graphic Jam of Wellfleet and quilted into a colorful block of Sturgis pride. The designs range from abstract to dinosaurs to stars and hearts. Of course the quilt would not hang in the Reference room now if it weren't for the generous grant from SPA who paid for the quilt to be framed, and of course, a large thank you goes out to Marjon Framing, Hyannis who was actually able to frame our undertaking. Both businesses have been very supportive of Sturgis activities and we are grateful for their expertise and help.

Creating this quilt was a CAS project for Madeline Arnault and Sophia Mitrokostas. We would like to give a shout out to Diane Klaiber who was our tireless advisor and from whom the idea for the quilt originated. The Mandala Quilt will be officially presented on April 12th at the Senior CAS Night.

Students Form Fundraiser to Support Japan

On March 14 Sturgis students formed “Cranes for a Cause” to help support Japan’s relief efforts as its people recover and rebuild from last week’s devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

Ten students met at lunch on Monday, March 14 and began "Cranes for a Cause" to help support the earthquake relief efforts in Japan.

The students met during lunch on Monday and quickly decided on a fundraiser based on the ancient Japanese legend that maintains that anyone who folds a thousand paper cranes will be granted a wish or the ability to recover from accident or injury.  The students decided that they will fold a 1,000 paper cranes, which will be displayed in the school’s front window.

Junior IB Theatre Class Presents Two One-Act Plays

Junior IB Theatre Class Presents Two One-Act Plays

All photographs by Hannah Driscoll, staff photographer

A scene from "Frostbite." Juniors Amanda Rose as Kira, Anna Lieberman as Shiela, and Kai Smith as the Kid.

The Junior IB Theatre class presents an evening of one-acts. This will include two one-act plays "Frostbite" and "Detective Sketches" as well as some delicious desserts in between. Admission is $5 for students and seniors and $7 for adults. The show will take place on March 3 at 7 p.m. at the Cape Cod Cultural Center in Yarmouth.  This is a one night only engagement and seating is limited so get there early. Contact Marsha Yalden at myalden@sturgischarterschool.org with any questions.

Plot Synopses for Detective Sketches and Frostbite

By Connor Read, staff reporter

Frostbite by Lisa D’Amour is a drama based on old Asian theatre methods with a modern twist. Matt and Kira, a committed teenage couple, decide to go down to the clearing with Kira’s friend, Sheila. Matt would much rather enjoy his time alone with his girlfriend, but Kira invites Sheila as a sympathetic gesture. Sheila’s been known to have depression. However, a strange “kid” finds them at the clearing and may just hold a few interesting secrets that affect the future of these typical teenagers.