Spring break starts for Lawrence Township, Friday, March 28. But just two groups get to explore the two different parts of the world outside of Indiana. Students from LN’s Performing Arts program will be going to Disney, while a selection of other students will be traveling to Europe.
Both trips are being used as educational opportunities, while also giving students the opportunity to enjoy themselves.
DISNEY WORLD
Performing Arts students will visit DIsney World in Florida for Spring Break. Emily Glore and Greg Johnson are two of the teacher chaperones attending this trip. This joint trip is used as an eye opener, exposing students to a variety of things.
Johnson says there is more to the arts than just what people learn in high school.
“There is a place for everyone. Building the culture of performing arts, we are making progress,” Johnson said.
Performing Arts is about immersion and inclusivity, according to Johnson, and he hopes this trip will build on that.
“These students will get to experience tons of entertainment and backstage experiences, information to apply for Disney colleges, and clinics with cast members,” Johnson said.
The educational component of these trips is essential. Students are made to be aware that there’s more to the arts than just the competitiveness they face in high school.
EUROPE
Students going to Europe will be visiting Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and The Alps.
“Traveling with people on their first international experience is an absolute thrill. Seeing mouths drop open when they realize they are really ‘here’ and I’m not looking at this on my screen—I’m in person,” guidance department chair Connie Sivertson said. Sivertson is the lead chaperone on the Europe trip.
This trip is a trip of a lifetime that most people do not get to experience, so these students are more than grateful.
“This trip builds courage and confidence within the students. Allowing them to take the initiative and step out into the world, creating curiosity amongst their peers in learning about the world,” Sivertson said.
