Being a lifelong learner is a habit best practiced early and often. With this in mind, the Spring Lyceum – now in its second year – was held in the final weeks of the school year, affording students a chance to sample college-level seminars.

The Spring Lyceum was created as a way to offer students the opportunity to learn about topics they might not typically experience in class, all while in an environment free of grades or deadlines. Each course was created and conducted by a teacher passionate about the subject-matter. Many underclassmen find themselves with extra free periods once their AP courses end, so the Lyceum offers them, and all other interested students, opportunities to pursue further learning during these periods.

Perhaps most impressive was that students were in no way, shape or form required to attend these lectures. The series was simply an offering to those students committed to pursuing their interests further.

“Our hope is to further foster our students’ enthusiasm to be lifelong learners by demonstrating the value of learning for the sake of learning,” said Associate Principal of Academic Affairs Sean Nunan.

This year’s offerings covered the full gambit of academia and industry, with several sessions of the following seminars:

Mr. Tomaino

“Shore Oceanography and Ocean Safety – Rip Currents to Epic Swells and hoe to stay afloat and alive”

A practical tutorial on summertime skills that could end up saving your life.

In the year to come, the Lyceum will continue to deliver interesting and enlightening classes and tutorials. New graduates and alumni alike are invited to attend once course offerings are posted.