Jaycie Abel 14, shows off some of her skills that she displays as a member of the Arizona Roller Dollies and is a freshman at Xavier College prep. June 14, 2012 Darryl Webb/AFN
Jaycie Abel 14, is a member of the Arizona Roller Dollies and is a freshman at Xavier College prep. June 14, 2012 Darryl Webb/AFN
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Republican Presidential candidates Ron Paul, Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich square off in the GOP debate inside the Mesa Arts Center, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012.
Special Section: Ahwatukee Medical
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A collection of columns by Ahwatukee medical experts Agnes Oblas, Astrid Heathcote, Michael Urig and Rashmi "Rush" Bhatnagar.
A collection of columns from fitness and nutrition experts Shannon Sorrels, Paula Owens and Michael Murphy.
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Summit School of Ahwatukee posted at 10:25 am on Mon, Jun 18, 2012.
Rite of Passage Experience (ROPES) is a unique 8th grade program at Summit School of Ahwatukee that includes multiple skills: reading, writing, thinking, decision making, researching, summarizing, demonstrating, performing, public speaking, and most importantly taking risks!
Students first venture into the community to engage in a brand new life experience, by finding and contacting a professional, asking them to serve as their mentor in this new life experience. In the last years, students have enjoyed exploring symphony conducting, journalism, cooking, cartooning, surgery, firefighting, creating guitars, woodworking, veterinary medicine, and much more.
Research papers and 20 to 30 minute presentations, with demonstrations to an audience of over 100 people and three judges, mark the culminating event for each student. Students deliver presentations that are unique, engaging, enthusiastic, confident, knowledgeable, sincere, heartfelt, and thoughtful. The experience not only prepares students for the future, but also gives them a life changing opportunity.