UPPER SCHOOL X-BLOCK DESCRIPTIONS, 1ST QUARTER
2011-12
BEFORE SELECTING YOUR X-BLOCK ACTIVITIES, PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTIONS BELOW CAREFULLY AS WELL AS
THE SEPARATE X-BLOCK GUIDELINES DOCUMENT. SOME X-BLOCK ACTIVITIES HAVE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
SOME X-BLOCK ACTIVITIES WILL MEET TWICE A WEEK. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN UP FOR 2 DAYS OF X-BLOCK.
X-BLOCK ACTIVITIES WILL MEET FOR A QUARTER, SEMESTER, OR YEAR. IF AN X-BLOCK HAS A COMMITMENT OF
“SEMESTER/YEAR”, THEN STUDENTS WILL BE ALLOWED AT SEMESTER TO SELECT ANOTHER X-BLOCK, BUT THEY
CAN ALSO STAY IN THAT X-BLOCK FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR. SENIORS MUST SELECT 1 X-BLOCK IN
ADDITION TO SENIOR COLLEGE SEMINAR.
Monday
Ancient Greek (Lori Apodaca)
Daily Show: Looking at Political Events through a Satirical Lens (Jinni Durham)
Judicial Committee (Jim Daly, Doug Key) PRE-SELECTED STUDENTS ONLY
Junior Thesis/Essay Writing Workshop (Meg Underwood)
Latin Lab (John Roth)
Lawn Sports (David Bair)
Learn to Play the Ukulele (Michael Veseart)
Medical Reserve Corp Recruits (Dan Shaw) 2X A WEEK: M, W
Model United Nations Team (Chris Barr) 2X A WEEK: M,W
Relax, Stretch and Take a Full Breath (Klaus Weber)
Senior College Seminar (Juaquin Moya/Kathleen Jimenez) REQUIRED 1X A WEEK FOR SENIORS: M, T, W, OR F
Spanish Lab (Melissa Torres)
TED Talks (Ben Curry)
Teens Against Substance Abuse (TASA) (Dr. Lori Sanchez)
Yearbook (Heather O'Shea) (10-12 maximum) 2X A WEEK: M, W
ANCIENT GREEK
LORI APODACA
SEMESTER/YEAR
This activity block is designed to give students an introduction to the Ancient Greek language. We will begin
by learning to read, write, transliterate and pronounce the Greek alphabet. If there is time this semester, we will
begin reading short stories (in Ancient Greek) about a farmer named Dikaiopolis and his family. This will lead
us into the study of Greek grammar. We will move at a very slow pace and will postpone grammar discussions
until everyone is comfortable with the alphabet and pronunciation. For the best experience, students should
commit for the year; however, they may switch activities at semester.
DAILY SHOW
JINNI DURHAM
Looking at Political Events through a Satirical Lens
SEMESTER
I will pick one show a week to show in x-block to analyze and discuss the issue of how balanced the satire may
or may not be. Since The Daily Show mostly attacks the media, this will be a fun version of media literacy as
well as a way to educate ourselves about current events and topics.
JUDICIAL COMMITTEE
JIM DALY/DOUG KEY
YEAR
PRE-SELECTED STUDENTS ONLY
The Judicial Committee has provided a necessary function in the school, convening to consider student cases
when dismissal is a possibility. The Bosque School Mission Statement states that the goal of the school is “To
prepare young men and women to become lifelong learners with the highest character values and academic
goals in a natural New Mexico setting with strong family and community involvement.” Having students on the
Judicial Committee upholds the Mission Statement in several different ways, including: 1) entrusting the
students with a high level of responsibility; 2) teaching students to uphold the values of Bosque School as stated
in the Honor Code; 3) increasing the community involvement in the Judicial Committee.
Having students on the Judicial Committee is a step that Bosque School now takes to both empower its
students and to further advance its mission statement. One of the best ways to help adolescents become lifelong
learners is to expose them to the ethical responsibilities required to maintain a respectful community. This is a
good way to get students interested in the judicial process and also put them on a lifelong path of ethical living.
This will also offer an important learning experience for students interested in studying law or wishing to take
part in the civil process. Given the important nature of the Judicial Committee membership, there is an
application process in the spring of every year designed to find the most serious and responsible of Bosque
students.
JUNIOR THESIS/ESSAY WRITING
MEG UNDERWOOD
QUARTER
Do you need more help with how to approach writing a history essay? Do you freeze up in class, or sit in front
of your computer looking at the blank screen and go blank yourself? Or do you need help proof reading
research papers? Or juniors do you need quiet time to focus on your thesis paper, or more research time? This xblock will be a time to get help on all these aspects through research time in library, peer reviewing, etc.
LATIN LAB
JOHN ROTH
Receive extra assistance with Latin concepts and skills.
QUARTER
LAWN SPORTS
DAVID BAIR
QUARTER
Join us on the lawn in the Quad for a variety of non-traditional sports like ladder ball, bocce, volleyball, Frisbee,
ultimate, guts and golf, kickball, foursquare, badminton, and a host of others!
LEARN TO PLAY THE UKULELE
MICHAEL VESEART
QUARTER
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come and learn to play this interesting instrument.
MEDICAL RESERVE CORP RECRUITS
DAN SHAW
MEETS TWO TIMES PER WEEK: Monday & Wednesday
MUST BE 16 BY DECEMBER 31st
YEAR
The Bosque School Emergency Response Team (ERT)/Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a full program of
Bosque School and its Community Service Department. Bosque School ERT-MRC is a state of NM certified
medical service. ERT/MRC members become licensed medical providers. Within the ERT they render first
response medical care on Bosque School campus to students, staff, and visitors. The MRC portion of the
program is part of a state and federal emergency response network where responders provide assistance with
medical education, public health, medical care at community events, and disaster response. All ERT/MRC
members sign a professional code of conduct contract (available, along with other ERT/MRC documents on Mr.
Shaw's teacher website http://teacherweb.com/NM/BosqueSchool/DanShaw/ )
Students without a medical license join as Recruit Members. Students joining the MRC/ERT Recruit program in
the fall semester must be at least 16 years old by December 31st of that year. Students joining the MRC/ERT
Recruit program in the spring semester must be at least 16 years old by 31 May of that year. The Recruit Class
meets during Wednesday X Blocks and the Recruit Member will also need to complete a medical First
Responder or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class during that same semester. During the Wednesday X
Block Recruit Class members will be certified in incident command, hazardous materials awareness, blood
borne pathogens, scene safety, and related topics.
All MRC/ERT students, both Responding Members (those who already are
medically licensed and have completed the Recruit Program) and Recruit Members, must attend the Thursday
afternoon X Block meetings for routine training. There are also once a month 7AM meetings with our physician
medical director for all MRC/ERT members.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM
CHRIS BARR
MEETS TWO TIMES PER WEEK: Monday & Wednesday
YEAR
Model United Nations (Model UN) provides a forum in which students debate issues in international politics
and ethics. Designed nearly 50 years ago by classroom teachers, Model UN chapters currently exist in all fifty
states for high school students and on many college campuses as well.
The purpose of the Model United Nations program is to provide young people with an opportunity to learn the
dynamics of diplomatic debate on current international issues with several different perspectives and interests in
mind. Each team's primary task is to faithfully represent the policies of its country's government in a
knowledgeable, accurate and active manner. The best teams involve all members of their team in the diplomatic
process and are active in all aspects of the diplomatic process: speaking during the floor debate; appropriate use
of parliamentary procedure; drafting speeches, resolutions and amendments; caucusing; negotiating; getting and
communicating information to colleagues, etc.
In addition to gaining valuable experience in these skills, students spend many hours beforehand in preparation
for the simulation, researching their countries, their policies and the issues. These skills are transferable to many
other activities in students’ academic and post-academic careers.
The NMUN Calendar has three, and sometimes four events: the "Draw," held in mid-April on a Saturday
morning in Santa Fe – in recent years this draw has been accompanied by a one-day Model UN mini-conference
of a subcommittee of the General Assembly or the Economic and Social Council of the UN; the " Mini-Mock ,"
held at the Albuquerque Academy usually the Saturday morning after Labor Day; and the November General
Sessions which typically take place during the Wednesday-Friday prior to the week of Thanksgiving and are
held in the House of Representatives Chambers at the State Capitol in Santa Fe. For select students, there might
be an opportunity to travel to Chicago in February. For those interested in both Model UN and Speech &
Debate, there is one overlap day scheduled. Please discuss with Mr. Barr & Ms. Klein when school begins.
RELAX, STRETCH, AND TAKE A FULL BREATH
KLAUS WEBER
QUARTER
The materials will include some well established relaxation techniques, yoga poses and stretches. A rejuvenation session
the rest of the day.
SENIOR COLLEGE SEMINAR
JUAQUIN MOYA/KATHLEEN JIMENEZ
REQUIRED ONE TIME A WEEK FOR SENIORS ONLY
SPANISH LAB
MELISSA TORRES
Receive extra assistance with Spanish concepts and skills.
SEMESTER
QUARTER
TEDX TALKS
BEN CURRY
SEMESTER
One day a week and lasting a semester. TED Talks are 15-20 minute videos that look at interesting and emerging topics
presented by experts in that field. We will watch the video and discuss how this impacts us on a local and global level. T
Talks presenters are known for their dynamic and unique perspectives on topics that range from the global resources and
recycling to ways political action can be altered to benefit everyone. There might be opportunities to participate with oth
schools.
TEENS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE (TASA)
DR. LORI SANCHEZ
SEMESTER
Educates teens about drugs and alcohol so that they are empowered to become educators and leaders on the issue.
Participants in T.A.S.A. will build self-esteem along with the knowledge of how to protect themselves and
others to remain drug free. The program culminates in a self-chosen project, for example, Teens Against Drug
Abuse Leadership Conference and/or school-wide anti-peer pressure lessons.
The X-block offering will provide teens with important skills such as listening for understanding, assessing
values, being nonjudgmental, proper communication, along with learning the correct facts on addiction, abuse
and alternatives to drug use. This program is designed for youth to have an opportunity to explore their own
thoughts, values and feelings among a group of their peers. By educating others, they will have a greater
influence to act as role models for the larger community.
YEARBOOK
HEATHER O’SHEA
MEETS TWO TIMES PER WEEK: Monday & Wednesday
10-12 STUDENT LIMIT
YEAR
Each year students publish the Bosque School Yearbook. Students are in charge of the publication and the xblock members are expected to be self motivated and capable of working as a team to achieve the group
objectives. As a member of the yearbook staff, students will have important responsibilities as well as privileges
and special opportunities. Students will learn skills in writing, layout, photography as well as leadership skills
that will be valuable to you in college admission and future career goals. The yearbook x-block offers
experiential learning with "real world" applications.
Students who want to participate in creating the school’s yearbook should be willing to commit to meeting
during two X-blocks each week for the entire year. If a student wants to participate but is only available for
one x-block, they will need to speak with Ms. O’Shea. Students who want to participate need to sign up for the
first quarter (i.e. they should not plan to join later in the year) as we will do a good deal of training on new
software at the beginning of the year and it will be hard for someone to jump in after we’ve completed that.
Tuesday
British Poetry (Nina Leacock)
Chess & Backgammon Club (Anthony Strippoli)
Chess Team (Ivy Graham-Dewars) 2X A WEEK
Creative Modern Dance (Sue Dorner)
Greco-Roman Mythology (Lori Apodaca)
International Relations (Billy Handmaker)
Knitting Group (Kelena Maxwell)
Latin Lab (Christina Alvarez)
Math Lab (Clara Roybal)
Mexican Exchange Prep (Denise Gleason) APPLICATION PROCESS BEGINS IN SEPT
Pep Club (Sheri Mahoney)
Senior College Seminar (Juaquin Moya/Kathleen Jimenez) REQUIRED 1X A WEEK FOR SENIORS: M, T, W OR F
Spanish Honor Society (Eduardo Alexiandre) PRE-INDUCTED STUDENTS ONLY; MUST ATTEND EITHER TUES OR
FRI
Speech & Debate Team (Natalie Klein) 2X A WEEK: T, W
The Oracle -- Art (Sasha Custer)
Upper School Jazz Band (Stuart Fessinger) 2X A WEEK
Wildlife Seminar (Dan Shaw) PRE-REGISTERED STUDENTS ONLY
BRITISH POETRY
NINA LEACOCK
SEMESTER/YEAR
This X-Block will introduce Bosque students to some awesome poems from the British tradition. The block will
run like an English discussion class with no homework – though poems will be provided in advance, we will
read each poem during the block itself so no preparation is necessary. Depending on student interest, we may
have a brief introduction to the British poetic tradition on the first day, and then move quickly to the Romantic
period. Poems to be covered might include sonnets and "Ode to a Nightingale" by Keats and "Frost at
Midnight" and "Kubla Khan" by Coleridge. This X-block will meet once per week for the Fall semester. Again
depending on student interest we may move on to the poetry of Modernism in the Spring.
CHESS & BACKGAMMON CLUB
ANTHONY STRIPPOLI
QUARTER
Backgammon is the oldest known recorded game in history, even older than Chess. It is believed to have
originated at around 3,000 B.C. in Mesopotamia in the Persian Empire, which is the present day Iran, Iraq, and
Syria. The game was typically played on surfaces such as wood, using stones as markers, and dice made from
bones, stones, wood or pottery and it can be traced back thousands of years BC to board games played by the
Egyptians, Sumerians, Romans, and Persians. Archaeological digs continue to turn up board games very similar
to today’s fast paced and challenging game of backgammon. Come and learn to play and see if you can become
a backgammon master. We also play the popular and challenging game of chess during this x-block. The
potential for on-line play and competition is possible.
CHESS TEAM
IVY GRAHAM-DEWARS
MEETS TWO TIMES PER WEEK: Tuesday & Friday
SEMESTER/YEAR
Come and learn how to play competitive chess for the Bosque School chess team. A sponsored NMAA activity, the che
team competes in the fall and spring against other New Mexico high schools. As defending class A-AAA state champio
chess team hopes to continue its success; however, no competitive background required to join. Whether a novice or ex
come learn how to play this fantastic game!
CREATIVE MODERN DANCE
SUE DORNER
QUARTER
This course will introduce the beginning aspects of creative modern dance. Fundamentals of movement,
analysis and practice of action in space, time, and dynamics will emphasize problem-solving activities.
Movement through interpretation and expression of music and story will be included. Students will be
encouraged to perform, learning technique as well as displaying great emotion through the choreographed
movements.
GRECO-ROMAN MYTHOLOGY
LORI APODACA
SEMESTER/YEAR
We will begin with an introduction to the 12 Olympian Gods and Goddesses (which would be incredibly
beneficial for students taking Latin). We would discuss each god/goddess, their Greek and Roman names,
epithets, attributes, etc. We would then read myths (in English) involving the gods/goddesses. I would like to
use the second quarter of the fall semester to read and talk about Hesiod's Theogony and Works and Days.
Hesiod was an ancient Greek writer who talks about the creation of the world, the emergence of the gods,
battles between Titan and Olympian gods, etc. In the spring quarters I would like to move into Roman
culture/daily life.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
BILLY HANDMAKER
SEMESTER
In the International Relations activity, students will learn about and discuss current topics in international
affairs. By reading articles from a variety of periodicals or news sites, and watching the news, documentaries,
and podcasts, we will come to understand the complexities behind the headlines, learn the differing opinions
around the issues, and explore possible solutions to seemingly insoluble problems. It is my hope that students
will leave this activity with the feeling that they comprehend current issues that are international in nature and
knowing that there are people out there attempting to solve them.
KNITTING GROUP
KELENA MAXWELL
SEMESTER
Curious about what a purl stitch is? Do you want to make your own winter cap or fingerless gloves? This group
will get you started on a simple knitting project for the first time, or help you finish that pullover you have had
in your closet forever. We will knit, talk about yarn, explore patterns, and laugh at our mistakes. Knitting is a
great way to relax, explore your creativity, and have community with others. Boys as well as girls are
welcome!
LATIN LAB
CHRISTINA ALVAREZ
Receive extra assistance with Latin concepts and skills.
QUARTER
MATH LAB
CLARA ROYBAL
QUARTER
Receive extra assistance with math concepts and skills, particularly Algebra 1, 2 and Geometry.
MEXICAN EXCHANGE PREPARATION
DENISE GLEASON
SEMESTER
th
APPLICATION PROCESS BEGINS IN SEPTEMEBER FOR 9 GRADE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN TRAVELIN
MEXICO CITY IN THE SPRING
PEP CLUB
SHERI MAHONEY
SEMESTER
The Bosque School Pep Club functions to promote and enhance school spirit at Bosque. The club works
closely with the student government athletics ministry, administration, coaches and other activity leaders to do
this. The main goal of the club is that every student representing Bosque outside the classroom knows there are
people at Bosque that want them to do well. We support all athletic teams, performing art events and students
doing outside activities (horse riders, dancers, etc). Pep Club organized and sponsored activities this year will
include pep busses, a dodge ball tournament, a pickle ball tournament, pep rallies and a talent show. You can
choose to take both Tuesday and Friday offerings or just one day.
SENIOR COLLEGE SEMINAR
JUAQUIN MOYA/KATHLEEN JIMENEZ
REQUIRED ONE TIME A WEEK IN THE FALL FOR SENIORS ONLY
SEMESTER
SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY EDUARDO ALEIXANDRE
YEAR
PRE-SELECTED STUDENTS ONLY. IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, YOU MUST REGISTER FOR AND ATTEND EI
THE TUESDAY OR FRIDAY OFFERING.
SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM NATALIE KLEIN
MEETS TWO TIMES A WEEK: Tuesday & Wednesday
YEAR
Competitive Forensics or competing in Speech and Debate helps students develop a sense of poise and confidence when
speaking in front of an audience. We will begin competition this year in different events that span the areas of debate, pu
speaking and interpretation. These events help improve a student’s skills in research, analysis, critical reading, thinking a
writing, organization, creativity and analysis and interpretation of literature.
For those interested in both Model UN and Speech & Debate, there is one overlap day scheduled. Please discuss with M
& Ms. Klein when school begins.
THE ORACLE – ART
SASHA CUSTER
YEAR
The Oracle publishes creative work by Bosque students, for Bosque students. In the past two years, the Oracle
literary magazine has featured stories and poetry, as well as some artwork. This, with the help of Sasha Custer,
art teacher, the Oracle hopes to expand its publications and to increase its emphasis on visual art.
The Oracle solicits work from the whole Upper School; members of the Oracle staff may produce their own
creative work, or instead simply work on the publication. In other words, this X-block can be either an
opportunity for students to work on their own creative writing or art, or an opportunity to get experience with
the publication process – or both. It is up to you.
The Oracle X-block can be taken one or two days per week. Ms. Custer will offer one block (focusing on
producing visual work). Students may use this time to work on personal art projects or to create works
specifically for the Oracle. Ms. Leacock and Ms. Custer will offer the other block together (focusing on the
magazine publication). The Oracle will be offered all year.
UPPER SCHOOL JAZZ BAND STUART FESSINGER
YEAR
MEETS TWO TIMES A WEEK: Tuesday & Wednesday
This group will study different styles of jazz. Members will perform on concerts and many Bosque Events. The ensembl
open to all wind and percussion students in the Upper School Band. Piano bass and guitar players may join with instruct
permission
WILDLIFE SEMINAR
DAN SHAW
PRE-REGISTERED STUDENTS ONLY
YEAR
Wednesday
Casual Tennis Anyone? (Weber)
Computer Explorations and Skill Building (Clara Roybal)
Lawn Sports (David Bair)
Medical Reserve Corp Recruits & Responding Members (Dan Shaw)
Model Building (John Roth)
Model United Nations Team (Chris Barr) 2X A WEEK: M, W
Senior College Seminar (Juaquin Moya/Kathleen Jimenez) REQUIRED 1X A WEEK FOR SENIORS: M, T, W, OR F
Senior Thesis Workshop (Josh Breault)
Song Writing Workshop (Kevin Cummins)
Spanish Lab (Melissa Torres)
Speech & Debate Team (Natalie Klein) 2X A WEEK: T, W
Student Diversity Leadership Council (SDLC) (Jinni Durham/Kelena Maxwell)
Stuff You Missed in History Class (Meg Underwood)
Thespians Honor Society (Marina Sage) PRE-INDUCTED STUDENTS ONLY
Tri-M Music Honor Society (Joanna Hart/Nicolle Maniaci) PRE-INDUCTED STUDENTS ONLY
Ultimate Frisbee (Mark Daniels/Ben Curry)
Upper School Jazz Band (Stuart Fessinger) 2X A WEEK
Yearbook (Heather O'Shea) 10-12 Maximum; 2X A WEEK: M, W
CASUAL TENNIS ANYONE?
KLAUS WEBER
QUARTER
Reestablish focus and fend off some accumulated tension by hitting some Tennis balls. No change in dress code
is required.
CLUB EÖTVÖS: MATH COMPETITION AND EXPLORATION
T.J. MIDDLETON
YEAR
Named for a Hungarian founder of modern day math contests, members of Club Eötvös will prepare for various local, st
and national math competitions by investigating previous contest questions. Many new and interesting ways of thinking
math, as well as new topics and skills, will arise in a fun and collaborative way from these investigations. Club members
also have a chance to explore fascinating topics not traditionally covered in standard math courses, such as ideas related
infinity, chaos theory, fractals, and non-Euclidean geometry. Club Eötvös is not a formal math class. Student interest, pa
and enthusiasm will fuel its momentum.
COMPUTER EXPLORATIONS & SKILL BUILDING
Explore and build computer skills in Microsoft Office
CLARA ROYBAL
QUARTER
LAWN SPORTS
DAVID BAIR
QUARTER
Join us on the lawn for a variety of non-traditional sports like ladder ball, bocce, volleyball, Frisbee, ultimate,
guts and golf, kickball, foursquare, badminton, and a host of others! This is a great way to end the day.
MEDICAL RESERVE CORP RECRUITS & RESPONDING MEMBERS
DAN SHAW
YEAR
RECRUITS MEET TWO TIMES A WEEK: Monday & Wednesday; RECRUITS MUST BE 16 BY
DECEMBER 31st
RESPONDING MEMBERS MEET WEDNESDAY
The Bosque School Emergency Response Team (ERT)/Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a full program of
Bosque School and its Community Service Department. Bosque School ERT-MRC is a state of NM certified
medical service. ERT/MRC members become licensed medical providers. Within the ERT they render first
response medical care on Bosque School campus to students, staff, and visitors. The MRC portion of the
program is part of a state and federal emergency response network where responders provide assistance with
medical education, public health, medical care at community events, and disaster response. All ERT/MRC
members sign a professional code of conduct contract (available, along with other ERT/MRC documents on Mr.
Shaw's teacher website http://teacherweb.com/NM/BosqueSchool/DanShaw/ )
Students without a medical license join as Recruit Members. Students joining the MRC/ERT Recruit program in
the fall semester must be at least 16 years old by December 31st of that year. Students joining the MRC/ERT
Recruit program in the spring semester must be at least 16 years old by 31 May of that year. The Recruit Class
meets during Wednesday X Blocks and the Recruit Member will also need to complete a medical First
Responder or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class during that same semester. During the Wednesday X
Block Recruit Class members will be certified in incident command, hazardous materials awareness, blood
borne pathogens, scene safety, and related topics. All MRC/ERT students, both Responding Members (those
who already are medically licensed and have completed the Recruit Program) and Recruit Members, must
attend the Thursday afternoon X Block meetings for routine training. There are also once a month 7AM
meetings with our physician medical director for all MRC/ERT members.
MODEL BUILDING
JOHN ROTH
QUARTER
Beginning and experts will construct models from plastic kits.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM
CHRIS BARR
MEETS TWO TIMES PER WEEK: Monday & Wednesday
YEAR
Model United Nations (Model UN) provides a forum in which students debate issues in international politics
and ethics. Designed nearly 50 years ago by classroom teachers, Model UN chapters currently exist in all fifty
states for high school students and on many college campuses as well.
The purpose of the Model United Nations program is to provide young people with an opportunity to learn the
dynamics of diplomatic debate on current international issues with several different perspectives and interests in
mind. Each team's primary task is to faithfully represent the policies of its country's government in a
knowledgeable, accurate and active manner. The best teams involve all members of their team in the diplomatic
process and are active in all aspects of the diplomatic process: speaking during the floor debate; appropriate use
of parliamentary procedure; drafting speeches, resolutions and amendments; caucusing; negotiating; getting and
communicating information to colleagues, etc.
In addition to gaining valuable experience in these skills, students spend many hours beforehand in preparation
for the simulation, researching their countries, their policies and the issues. These skills are transferable to many
other activities in students’ academic and post-academic careers.
The NMUN Calendar has three, and sometimes four events: the "Draw," held in mid-April on a Saturday morning in San
– in recent years this draw has been accompanied by a one-day Model UN mini-conference of a subcommittee of the Ge
Assembly or the Economic and Social Council of the UN; the " Mini-Mock ," held at the Albuquerque Academy usually
Saturday morning after Labor Day; and the November General Sessions which typically take place during the Wednesda
Friday prior to the week of Thanksgiving and are held in the House of Representatives Chambers at the State Capitol in
Fe. For select students, there might be an opportunity to travel to Chicago in February. For those interested in both Mod
and Speech & Debate, there is one overlap day scheduled. Please discuss with Mr. Barr & Ms. Klein when school begin
SENIOR COLLEGE SEMINAR
JUAQUIN MOYA/KATHLEEN JIMENEZ
REQUIRED ONE TIME A WEEK IN THE FALL FOR SENIORS ONLY
SENIOR THESIS WORKSHOP
JOSH BREAULT
Use this extra time to work on your Senior Thesis.
SEMESTER
QUARTER
SONG WRITING WORKSHOP
KEVIN CUMMINS
SEMESTER
No experience necessary, just a desire to write songs. We’ll have a guitar, a keyboard and some percussion
instruments. Bring your instruments if you want or just bring your willingness to write words set to music. The
goal is for everyone present to write songs. We’ll work with some standard structures: ballad, blues, show
tunes. We’ll listen to recorded songs to study their lyrics and imitate masters in order to use their structures.
Parodies, variations, and original works will be explored. If you want to write song lyrics and sing, join the
songwriting workshop.
SPANISH LAB
MELISSA TORRES
Receive extra assistance with Spanish concepts and skills.
QUARTER
SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM
NATALIE KLEIN
MEETS TWO TIMES A WEEK: Tuesday & Wednesday
YEAR
Competitive Forensics or competing in Speech and Debate helps students develop a sense of poise and confidence when
speaking in front of an audience. We will begin competition this year in different events that span the areas of debate, pu
speaking and interpretation. These events help improve a student’s skills in research, analysis, critical reading, thinking a
writing, organization, creativity and analysis and interpretation of literature.
For those interested in both Model UN and Speech & Debate, there is one overlap day scheduled. Please discuss with M
& Ms. Klein when school begins.
STUDENT DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
JINNI DURHAM/KELENA MAXWELL
SEMESTER/YEAR
The Student Diversity Leadership Conference is designed to help students acquire and develop knowledge and skills nee
discuss and lead around issues of diversity on campus and outside of school. This group will allow students to increase
competence in working with diverse individuals and groups. Students will learn how to use their knowledge and skills to
positive role models in their communities.
STUFF YOU MISSED IN HISTORY CLASS
MEG UNDERWOOD QUARTER
As you all probably know, I love history. So I offer for your consideration an x-block of relaxation, “modern
day” story time, and history awesomeness. Have you ever heard of the website How Stuff Works? Well they
have a series called Stuff You Missed in History class, which puts out podcasts about all kinds of fun topics
about all over the world and all times. Here are a few:
 What was the Champagne Safari?
 Into the Ghastly Blank with Blank with Burke and Wills Who would have been the Nazi King?
 Don’t cross the Dragon Lady
 Was Satchel Paige the greatest pitcher in history?
 How Medieval Torture Devices worked
 Ghosts of History: Versailles
So what will we do? Well these podcasts range from 10-30 minutes, so we’ll be listening to podcasts,
discussing, learning about history, and relaxing and basking in the super sweet light of history knowledge.
THESPIANS HONOR SOCIETY
MARINA SAGE
YEAR
STUDENTS WHO WERE SELECTED TO THE THESPIANS HONOR SOCIETY MUST ATTEND THESE MEETIN
TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY
JOANNA HART/NICOLLE MANIACI
YEAR
Tri-M Music honor society is open to any students who are involved in an upper school music class and plan to
continue in that class for a minimum of three years. The purpose of Tri-M is to promote music in our school
and our community. It is a student run group and in the past has taken on various projects decided on by the
group. Examples are taking part in Arts in Medicine at UNM Hospital, performing as a group at Bosque,
recording our own version of Playing for Change and reaching out to other Albuquerque music groups, and
attending and supporting local music of all genres. STUDENT OFFICERS MUST ATTEND.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
MARK DANIELS/BEN CURRY
QUARTER
Ultimate is an exciting, non-contact team sport, played by thousands the world over. It mixes the best features of soccer
basketball, football, and netball into a simple yet demanding game. Come and learn to play!
UPPER SCHOOL JAZZ BAND STUART FESSINGER
YEAR
MEETS TWO TIMES A WEEK: Tuesday & Wednesday
This group will study different styles of jazz. Members will perform on concerts and many Bosque Events. The ensembl
open to all wind and percussion students in the Upper School Band. Piano bass and guitar players may join with instruct
permission
YEARBOOK
HEATHER O’SHEA
YEAR
MEETS TWO TIMES PER WEEK: Monday & Wednesday
12 STUDENT LIMIT
Each year students publish the Bosque School Yearbook. Students are in charge of the publication and the xblock members are expected to be self motivated and capable of working as a team to achieve the group
objectives. As a member of the yearbook staff, students will have important responsibilities as well as privileges
and special opportunities. Students will learn skills in writing, layout, photography as well as leadership skills
that will be valuable to you in college admission and future career goals. The yearbook x-block offers
experiential learning with "real world" applications.
Students who want to participate in creating the school’s yearbook should be willing to commit to meeting
during two X-blocks each week for the entire year. If a student wants to participate but is only available for
one x-block, they will need to speak with Ms. O’Shea. Students who want to participate need to sign up for the
first quarter (i.e. they should not plan to join later in the year) as we will do a good deal of training on new
software at the beginning of the year and it will be hard for someone to jump in after we’ve completed that.
Friday
Chess & Backgammon Club (Anthony Strippoli)
Chess Team (Ivy Graham-Dewars) 2X A WEEK: T, F
Entrepreneurs Club (Scott Caruso)
Fun with French (T.J. Middleton)
Kirtan (Kevin Cummins)
Latin Club: Junior Classical League (Christina Alvarez)
Learn to Play Ukulele (Michael Veseart)
Math Lab (Mark Daniels)
Pep Club (Sheri Mahoney)
Senior College Seminar (Juaquin Moya/Kathleen Jimenez) REQUIRED 1X A WEEK FOR SENIORS: M, T, W, OR F
Spanish Honor Society (Eduardo Aleixandre) PRE-INDUCTED STUDENTS ONLY; MUST ATTEND EITHER TUES OR
FRI
Spanish Lab (Denise Gleason)
Sustainability (Jim Daly)
The Oracle -- Writing (Nina Leacock/Sasha Custer)
Touch Football (Doug Key/Josh Breault)
CHESS & BACKGAMMON CLUB
ANTHONY STRIPPOLI
QUARTER
Backgammon is the oldest known recorded game in history, even older than Chess. It is believed to have
originated at around 3,000 B.C. in Mesopotamia in the Persian Empire, which is the present day Iran, Iraq, and
Syria. The game was typically played on surfaces such as wood, using stones as markers, and dice made from
bones, stones, wood or pottery and it can be traced back thousands of years BC to board games played by the
Egyptians, Sumerians, Romans, and Persians. Archaeological digs continue to turn up board games very similar
to today’s fast paced and challenging game of backgammon. Come and learn to play and see if you can become
a backgammon master. We also play the popular and challenging game of chess during this x-block. The
potential for on-line play and competition is possible.
CHESS TEAM
IVY GRAHAM-DEWARS
MEETS TWO TIMES PER WEEK: Tuesday & Friday
YEAR
Come and learn how to play competitive chess for the Bosque School chess team. A sponsored NMAA activity, the che
team competes in the fall and spring against other New Mexico high schools. As defending class A-AAA state champio
chess team hopes to continue its success; however, no competitive background required to join. Whether a novice or ex
come learn how to play this fantastic game
ENTREPRENEURS CLUB
SCOTT CARUSO
YEAR
The Entrepreneurship Education x-block is intended for a year's commitment and will focus on providing the student wi
exposure to the various aspects of entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on understanding what it takes to go from idea to
sustainable business. The sessions will be comprised of interactive discussions, often led by guest entrepreneurs, centere
around the basics of company building: team, finance, market and product/service. In addition, the students will partici
a year long project designed to provide practical entrepreneurial experience while harnessing their desire to do meaningf
work.
FUN WITH FRENCH
T.J. MIDDLETON
SEMESTER
This is a very casual introduction to the French language. Participants will explore basic pronunciation, a few
common phrases, and some beginning verb structures. Participants will also explore some of the francophone
food and culture that exists throughout the world. This activity is simply a starting point for students interested
in learning French, but will not be geared toward any particular level of mastery. This activity is NOT an
official foreign language course of Bosque School. Students cannot receive foreign language credit for this
recreational offering. As the title states, this is simply “Fun with French!”
KIRTAN
KEVIN CUMMINS
QUARTER
Kirtan is a call and response form of chanting. Though we will chant in ancient Sanskrit, one need not know
Sanskrit for the workshop. Take part in the international movement of finding joy in unified voices. This is an
opportunity to use your voice, without judgment, competition or training. Though kirtan has been practiced for
5,000 years, it was popularized 500 years ago in India, and brought to the United States in the late 20th Century.
Listening to recordings of recent practitioners including Krishna Das, Deva Premal, Jai Uttal will help us learn.
Our practice will be to chant together in unison.
LATIN CLUB: JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE
CHRISTINA ALVAREZ
SEMESTER
The National Junior Classical League is an organization of middle school and high school students sponsored
by the American Classical League. It is composed of local and state chapters and is the largest Classical
organization in the world today. Its purpose is to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language,
literature, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and to impart an understanding of the debt of our own
culture to that of Classical antiquity.
LEARN TO PLAY THE UKULELE
MICHAEL VESEART
QUARTER
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come and learn to play this interesting instrument.
MATH LAB
MARK DANIELS
SEMESTER
Receive extra assistance with math concepts and skills, particularly Algebra 1, 2 and Geometry.
PEP CLUB
SHERI MAHONEY
SEMESTER
The Bosque School Pep Club functions to promote and enhance school spirit at Bosque. The club works closely with th
student government athletics ministry, administration, coaches and other activity leaders to do this. The main goal of the
is that every student representing Bosque outside the classroom knows there are people at Bosque that want them to do w
We support all athletic teams, performing art events and students doing outside activities (horse riders, dancers, etc). P
Club organized and sponsored activities this year will include pep busses, a dodge ball tournament, a pickle ball tournam
pep rallies and a talent show. You can choose to take both Tuesday and Friday offerings or just one day.
SENIOR COLLEGE SEMINAR
JUAQUIN MOYA/KATHLEEN JIMENEZ
REQUIRED ONE TIME A WEEK IN THE FALL FOR SENIORS ONLY
YEAR
SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY
EDUARDO ALEIXANDRE
YEAR
PRE-SELECTED STUDENTS ONLY. IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, YOU MUST REGISTER FOR AND ATTEND EI
THE TUESDAY OR FRIDAY OFFERING.
SPANISH LAB
DENISE GLEASON
Receive extra assistance with Spanish concepts and skills.
QUARTER
SUSTAINABILITY
JIM DALY
SEMESTER
The purpose of this x-block is to learn more about what sustainability actually is and how it can be put into
practice at home, here at school and in the greater community. Meetings will be a mix of education, through
research and guest speakers, and identifying and addressing issues - actually doing things here at school - that
will help Bosque meet the goal of becoming a more sustainable community. You will not be duplicating the
work of the Green Group, but instead identifying and pursuing your own initiatives while complementing and
supporting the Green Group where appropriate.
THE ORACLE – WRITING/PUBLICATION
NINA LEACOCK/SASHA CUSTER
YEAR
The Oracle publishes creative work by Bosque students, for Bosque students. In the past two years, the Oracle
literary magazine has featured stories and poetry, as well as some artwork. This, with the help of Sasha Custer,
art teacher, the Oracle hopes to expand its publications and to increase its emphasis on visual art.
The Oracle solicits work from the whole Upper School; members of the Oracle staff may produce their own
creative work, or instead simply work on the publication. In other words, this X-block can be either an
opportunity for students to work on their own creative writing or art, or an opportunity to get experience with
the publication process – or both. It is up to you.
The Oracle X-block can be taken one or two days per week. Ms. Custer will offer one block (focusing on
producing visual work). Students may use this time to work on personal art projects or to create works
specifically for the Oracle. Ms. Leacock and Ms. Custer will offer the other block together (focusing on the
magazine publication). The Oracle will be offered all year.
TOUCH FOOTBALL
DOUG KEY/JOSH BREAULT
QUARTER
Come and just play! Everyone is welcome: 9th through 12th, boys and girls.