Upcoming Programs for High School Students
Third Annual High School Trivia Challenge
9th – 12th grades
High schools from the Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pulaski County Special School District will compete in a “Jeopardy”-type game related to the Clinton Presidential Library’s exhibits and the Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Topics include famous Arkansans, Arkansas politics, Arkansas places and symbols, presidents and first ladies. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.
Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Contact: Email Joyce Willis or call 501-748-0472
High School Smooth Jazz Band Student Showcase
9th – 12th grades
The “High School Smooth Jazz Band Student Showcase” will feature high school jazz bands from around the state of Arkansas. The showcase will offer young jazz artists the opportunity to share their musical talents with the visitors of the Clinton Presidential Library by performing in the lobby. Space is limited; only six schools will be able to participate.
Registration Begins: Monday, August 20, 2012
Date: Saturdays on March 2, 9, and 30th, 2013
Time: 10-11:00 a.m. & 1-2:00 p.m.
Contact: Email Joyce Willis or call 501-748-0472
Note: Jazz bands participating in the student showcase will compete in the “Jazz Concert and Competition,” which is scheduled for April 6, 2013.
Jazz Concert and Competition: Featuring Musicians from the High School Showcase
9th – 12th grades
School groups, families, musicians and guests of the Clinton Presidential Library will be treated to a free jazz concert featuring the bands from the student showcase. Jazz bands are encouraged to test their limits and perform their musical best in front of a panel of judges. Participating students will receive valuable feedback from the panel, and the winning team will take home a custom trophy. Performance slots are limited to high school bands that participated in the “Smooth Jazz Band Student Showcase.”
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013
Contact: Email Joyce Willis or call 501-748-0472
Global Youth Service Day (GYSD)
9th – 12th grades
GYSD is an annual campaign that encourages millions of students and youth to improve their communities each day through service and service-learning. Established in 1988, GYSD is the largest service event in the world and the only day of service dedicated to students and youth. GYSD is celebrated each year in more than 100 countries and is a product of Youth Service American. The Clinton Presidential Library will celebrate GYSD by hosting its third-annual Service Learning Conference for area high school students in partnership with City Year Little Rock/North Little Rock. The conference is comprised of three service learning workshops focusing on living healthier lives, the power of national service, energy efficiency and the environment. More details to be announced.
Date: Friday, April 26, 2013
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Great Hall of the Clinton Presidential Library
Contact: Email Joyce Willis or call 501-748-0472
Photography Workshop for Students - Capturing the Moment
9th – 12th grades
Calling all interested media students! In honor of th legendary photographer Herman Leonard, the Clinton Center will host a photography workshop focusing on event photography and the techniques that best capture that perfect moments. Any photography, newspaper, literary magazine or yearbook student would benefit from this experience. More details to be announced.
Dates: Tuesday, May 7 and Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Great Hall of the Clinton Presidential Library
Contact: Email Joyce Willis or call 501-748-0472
Please note that dates and times of events are subject to change. Please contact the Clinton Presidential Library with questions concerning programs.
