Archer Celebrates International Day of the Girl

On October 11, Archer was proud to be a part of the millions of people across the globe who celebrated International Day of the Girl. More than 550 events in 93 countries across all seven continents were organized to observe the United Nations’ first-ever International Day of the Girl. Archer partnered with 10 x 10, a global campaign to raise the value of the girl — in her home, her community, her nation, the world.

The campaign’s mantra, “Educate a Girl, Change the World,” points to the direct correlation between a country’s investment in the education of its girls and its overall social and economic prosperity. As the campaign states, “removing barriers to girls’ education - such as early and forced marriage, domestic slavery, sex trafficking, gender violence and discrimination, lack of access to healthcare, school fees - means not only a better life for girls, but a safer, healthier, and more prosperous world for all. Archer students discussed this important movement and completed a school-wide project to further raise awareness and encourage other students across the globe to get educated and get involved. Each student was asked to answer the important question “Girls + Education = What?” Their answers were inspiring, thoughtful and powerful.

On March 12, Archer Upper School students were treated to a special screening of the new documentary Girl Rising, a film that spotlights the stories of nine unforgettable girls across the globe who were born into unforgiving circumstances. After the viewing, a Q & A panel discussion was held with the film’s producers Beth Osisek and Gina Nemirofsky. The film previewed at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and made its theatrical debut on March 7, the eve of International Women’s Day. The exclusive screening at Archer was made possible thanks to Archer parent and co-producer of the film, Beth Osisek.

To learn more about Girl Rising and the global 10 x 10 Campaign, visit www.10x10act.org.

NO VOTE, BIG VOICE

During the past Presidential Election, Archer students participated in the NO VOTE, BIG VOICE Campaign. Instead of voting for a candidate on November 6, students voted for the issue that mattered most to them by choosing a flag to display on the front lawn. Upper School students also worked in partnership with The League of Women Voters to register voters in the local area.

Read more about this campaign in posts at ArcherTakeAim.Tumblr.com.

Night of Dance 2013

“A Moment in Time” was the theme of the Archer Dance Troupe and Dance Company Night of Dance performances at the American Jewish University on February 9 and 10. Nearly 100 dancers performed dances choreographed by renowned guest professionals, students and faculty.

More photos from this event are avaialable at MyArcher.org/Photos1213