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This week, students in MPI social studies teacher Raleigh Werberger's IB History of the Americas class presented final projects to their peers as well as teachers and staff.
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The course project was a survey of modern racial and gender inequalities in the US, and the connections to the origins and goals of the Civil Rights Movement of the 50s and 60s, which they studied as they constructed their exhibits.
Mid-Pacific's 5th grade and Middle School (grade 6-8) students were treated to a performance by renowned Taiko Master, Kenny Endo and members of his school, Taiko Center of the Pacific. The audience of 500 students and staff were spellbound as Master Endo taught mini lessons on the history of Taiko and demonstrated how different musical sounds and tones are performed on the various instruments they play.
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Two MPI students, 5th grader Kelcie Yamashita and 8th grader Brock Asato are students of Mr. Endo and performed with them. Brock was instrumental in getting Mr. Endo here. Two student volunteers from each of the four grade levels were called on stage and taught a lesson on drumming as a hands on demonstration. One student voiced her appreciation for many when she said, "that was the best assembly ever!"