Congratulations to the TSC Class of 2017!
Congratulations to the 44 eighth-graders who graduated from The School at Columbia University on Monday, June 12, 2017 in a beautiful ceremony in Columbia University’s Low Library Rotunda! A special thank-you to Columbia University Executive Vice President for Research Mike Purdy, who joined students for congratulatory words, and to Commencement Speaker and TSC alumna Maya Goldman ('07), who shared her passion for social justice and inspiring professional career with our community.
We wish these students all the best as they head to high school this fall! The School community will miss you and encourages you to stay in touch. Congratulations, TSC Class of 2017!
| The Year in Social Action |
| All eighth-graders presented their Social Action Projects to the entire school community at an expo in early June. The SAPs this year covered an inspiring and impressive range of topics and passions: Abortion education and rights Animal abandonment and abuse Animal testing bans Arrests, suspensions and expulsions of minority students in schools Biodiversity of aquatic environments Body expectations and their effect on young girls Books for children in underserved neighborhoods Boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel Climate change Dangers of smoking Empowering youth of color Firearm regulations Legalization of marijuana Justice system injustices Media and its effect on education for girls Minority representation in schools Overfishing and how it affects the ecosystem Police brutality Protection of dogs and puppies Refugee crisis Social media’s affect on young women Ugandan education Undocumented immigrants Women in STEM |
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