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Becoming a Luthier

Becoming a Luthier

For my grade level project, I built a tenor ukulele. I learned how to use the necessary tools for the wood work, how to come up with the measurements, and made the construction plans to actually build the instrument completely without a kit. It took about nine months to fully finish!

Colonization of Mars

Colonization of Mars

This was a devliable I made for a project focused on rockets and colonizing mars, it is a rocket with a small engine in it, once it is at it highest altitude the nose cap comes off and a parachute comes out.

Junior Project: Realistic Art

Junior Project: Realistic Art

This slide presentation shows a timeline of my art process. Starting with the inspiration of my parents art, to the art I did before starting this project including realistic and anime styles. It then shows my beginning in exploration of realistic art, specifically in human face structures. The next slides show my work in my St.Kates PSEO drawing class and the work I did outside of class. The final piece was a way to bring in all I had learned. I took pictures around the Twin Cities at night with my friend Jiahong. I took those pictures and edited them together to create a singular reference. To up the challenge I decided to paint the final on a 4x4 ft canvas. The final slide is the result shown. I used gouache and acrylic paint.

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Avalon School

Est. 2001

Avalon School seeks to establish a just world by nurturing an equitable school community for students that inspires active learning, social justice, engaged citizenship, and hope for the future.

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Students create their own projects as a way to complete state requirements and pursue their passions.
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Avalon Open House

Come tour our building, meet some staff, and learn about our unique, award-winning program.
April 15, 2025
6:30 pm
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Come tour our building, meet some staff, and learn about our unique, award-winning program.
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E-Learning Day - Wednesday, March 5th

Due to unsafe conditions, Avalon will shift to an E-Learning Day on Wednesday, March 5th.
March 5, 2025
5:00 am
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E-Learning Day - Tuesday, February 18th

Due to extreme cold, Avalon will shift to an E-Learning Day on Tuesday, February 18th.
February 18, 2025
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Avalon supported me in expressing myself and exploring my identity as a high-schooler. The project-based model allowed me to dig deeper in academic areas I was more interested in, which ultimately helped me find my niche in the world today! I also feel Avalon was ahead of the curve on supporting and empowering LGBTQIA+ students.

Alumn

Survey, 2023

Avalon let me focus in my interest and find ways to learn and grow so I could turn it into a career in photography

Alumn

Survey, 2023

Inclusive, supportive community. Individualized approach to learning.

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Survey, 2023

Relationships, small learning community, inclusive community.

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