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Anti-Bullying Day- Dance Performance

Posted on February 23, 2021 by mcallisterc

Alpha Secondary Dance Company Presents their ‘Pink Shirt Day’ Dance 2021 to Demi Lovato’s ‘Ok not to be Ok’. This hip-hop and contemporary piece, choreographed by Ms. Ranford, explores the themes of isolation and mental health and finding the strength to find yourself through connecting with others. No matter how down you might feel, you…

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Anti-Bullying Day, February 24th, 2021

Posted on February 23, 2021 by mcallisterc

The Theatre Production Senior class set out to create a PSA less like what has been typically seen and more reflective of their personal experiences with bullying and how it has changed. The students felt that bullying has been perceived as often overdramatic and over-the-top in past films and commercials but think that it can…

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JOIN US FOR OUR VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE!

Posted on February 9, 2021 by mcallisterc

This Thursday, February 11th, 2021 is Alpha’s first VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE. If you are a prospective or current parent with questions, wanting a walk-through from our amazing departments, join us on ZOOM. The VPA will be presenting at 6:30pm, and all sessions are 30 minutes and will be recorded and available to you after the…

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Technology as Part of our Team Today

Posted on February 4, 2021February 5, 2021 by mcallisterc

Thank you to the staff for giving the Theatre Production PM class such amazing ideas before the holidays about how you use technology in your classes in a positive way. This is what they created as a PSA. You all do amazing work! And special thank you to the teachers and staff who are featured…

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ART DISPLAYS ADDED TO OUR GALLERY!

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by mcallisterc

Looking for artistic inspiration? Click on our GALLERY tab and see more than 40 new photos of our ART DISPLAYS over the semesters and quarters. For artwork from years passed, select from our GALLERY drop-down menu.

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CHOOSE ALPHA DANCE: Course Selections Around the Corner!

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by mcallisterc

With course selections just around the corner, take a look at the amazing time you can have in ALPHA DANCE with Ms. Ranford! See the amazing YOUTUBE trailer below!!!

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Waaaayyyy Back, Throw-Back! September Start…

Posted on January 7, 2021 by mcallisterc

When you start school with a whole new protocol, and there is a world-wide pandemic? You make a parody. Here’s MC Hammer’s “You Can’t Touch This” and our Theatre Production PM class. Filmed and edited by student Maeve Holbrook.

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Throw-Back Thursday: Remembrance Day in Drama

Posted on January 7, 2021 by mcallisterc

Here, the Theatre Production class presented a version of WWI seen from a divided stage: The Homefront and the Warfront. Connected by the ancient art of letter writing, the lovers capture the emotions of those divided by a war they have no control over. This division actually paralleled for the students as the Pandemic had…

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Welcome Back!

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by mcallisterc

It is the first week of January and the school is quietly settling into 2021, careful not to set the year ablaze with too much change. It’s important to give ourselves grace amidst a tumultuous time of transition. We must remember to set reachable and reasonable goals, while still allowing ourselves to feel challenged. We…

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CHAMBER CHOIR AND JAZZ BAND IN DECEMBER 2020

Posted on January 7, 2021 by mcallisterc

Now, grab a cup of cocoa and snuggle up after the last day of school today, to enjoy the musical delights of the Jazz Band and the Chamber Choir, socially distanced and under the direction of Mr. Will Desousa. The Jazz Band will delight you with the smooth rendition of “Have Yourself a Merry Little…

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Alpha VPA Department

MISSION STATEMENT

To cultivate and inspire a community of passionate young artists who will go forth and learn to express themselves upon the world’s various stages and canvases with self-assurance, confidence, and resilience.  Through emotional expression, students will be able to collaborate in a safe, creative, and inclusive environment, where being one’s true self is celebrated each and every day.

Art with HeART: Black History Month art by student Alishba Sahukhan featuring Kara Walker, Aretha Franklin, Sidney Poitier, and Michèle Pearson Clarke. ’22

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