Freshman Seminar Trip to Museum of American Jewish History

Freshman students who are members of the College Access Program participated in the Special Museum program at the American Jewish Museum. The program offers an interactive museum exploration that highlights the lives of American Jews who overcame obstacles and found their creative voice. It is followed by a dynamic performance or conversation, where students hear first-person accounts from individuals who have made courageous choices or used art to find their creative voice.

 

Students were able to be a part of an audience who viewed a piece by award-winning actor, dancer, and instructor Khalil Munir.  A Philadelphia native, Munir chose the arts as a path away from despair and misfortune. 1 Pound 4 Ounces is the riveting one-man show combining impassioned storytelling with music and improvisational tap dance. Having overcome adversities including a broken home marred by drugs and incarceration, as well as devastating childhood learning hurdles, Munir has conquered that and much more, emerging as an artistic risk-taker and respected role model.

Rebecca Yacker, English Teacher