Minimester 2005 is a time for exploration at St. Margaret's.


Minimester 2005 is a time for exploration at St. Margaret's. Minimester is a time for exploration at St. Margaret's. Students embark on educational trips, undertake career internships, or choose from a wide variety of enriching, non- traditional classes. Here's a look at some of this year's Minimester courses. Minimester 2005 Page 1 activities
Above: On their trip to New York City, students in the "Ripple Effect" class dined at an Ethiopian restaurant. They also visited the UN and took in a performance by the Blue Man Group. ~~~~~~ Above: These girls on the Bahamas trip learned how to navigate and sail. They also snorkeled, studied oceanography and learned how to get along with others in a very small space! ~~~~~~ Above: Dean for School Life Keith Krusz taught girls in the "Martha Stewart" class how to iron a shirt. This week, the class also learned techniques for cleaning their rooms.		Above: The "Next Steps" class toured four Virginia colleges during Minimester, including the University of Richmond. They also spent most mornings preparing for the March SAT. ~~~~~~ Above: Chaplain Candine Johnson introduced girls in the "Martha Stewart" class to her favorite hobby, woodworking. Students made their own picture frames. ~~~~~~ Above: The National Building Museum was one of several Washington, DC, attractions that the "Rubbish & Treasures" class visited. They also went to Arlington National Cemetery and the World War II Memorial.