Wednesday: Starting the Conversation Early

We took a bus to the train station. During the four- hour train ride, I tried to get some homework done, but my friends and I felt like we were already at the SDLC, discussing diversity for the whole time. When we arrived at the hotel, I saw hundreds of people from all over the country.  It was truly a sight to see. It made me very excited for the conference. There were many people that I am looking forward to meeting.  The conference promises to be great!

~ Joon P., Class III

Wednesday: Great Expectations

We left school early to board the train to Philadelphia. On the way there we really had no idea what the next couple of days had in store. After the ride we arrived at the hotel where the conference is being a held. The lobby was filled with students readying themselves for the conference. We then realized that this conference would be extremely powerful and possibly a life changing experience. We are all looking forward to what the rest of the conference has to offer.

~ Ben P., Class III

Off to Philadelphia!

On Wednesday, November 30, eight Nobles students will travel to Philadelphia to participate in the National Association of Independent Schools' Student Diversity Leadership Conference.  This 3-day event brings together close to 1,500 independent high school students from across the country.  These students, from myriad racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, religious, and sexual-orientation backgrounds, all share a passion for diversity work in their schools.  According to the official NAIS Conference program, the SDLC allows students the opportunity to "explore issues of social justice, practice authentic expression, stretch [their] thinking on self and society, and prepare for effective advocacy in independent schools."

Keep an eye on this space for student updates throughout the weekend conference!