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Two or three Fridays of each month is a “field day”. Students have the opportunity to apply weekly lessons to the real world by traveling to various locations and learning in various settings. Each trip focuses on a particular topic being taught or is a cultural activity. For last school years trips, click on the following link: http://holmanleadership.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=58&Itemid=73The 2010/2011 field days include: September Universoul Circus Leaders will enjoy the sights and sounds of many talented performers from around the world. Seaway Bank Leaders will open bank accounts at Seaway Bank, the only African American owned bank in Chicago. October Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba
Friday, October 29, 2010 at 11am
Featuring Elements of flamenco, ballet and contemporary dance with Spanish and Afro-Cuban rhythms, Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba is an ensemble of 18 talented female dancers. They are joined onstage by a live musical group for a high-energy performance that will engage and excite your students. Company founder and director Lizt Alfonso will guide the students through selections from Fuerza y Compas.
History project with the Senior Center Senators and Presidents will interview seniors about US history. This information will be put together in a video about history. November Federal Reserve Bank
Leaders will learn about our nation's banking system. City Council Meeting Leaders will learn about local politics as well as see many council men and women in action. December Nutcracker Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.
The Joffrey Ballet is proud to present this spectacular cultural field trip opportunity for Chicago students once again. School groups can experience the holiday magic and get an exclusive look behind the scenes at the professional dancers and other important people who bring this classic production to life each year. Kwanzaa presentation at the Senior Center Leaders will sing, act and teach the seniors about Kwanzaa. January Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah
Friday, January 14, 2011 at 11am
A portion of the dress rehearsal (features orchestra, soloists, jazz combo and choir), including the "Hallelujah Chorus."
Dr. King Celebration
Leaders will fellowship with another school as we honor Dr. King. February Macbeth Shakespeare theater at Navy Pier Feb 11th
Senior Center
Leaders will present a black history performance for the seniors and will then eat lunch with them. March Carmen by Georges Bizet
Lyric Opera House Museum April Senior Center Leaders will showcase what was learned in their history projects. Architectual tour Leaders will visit many beautiful and historic sites including the Baha'i temple. May Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 11am
Friday, May 20, 2011 at 11am
Due to sell-outs in previous years, we've added a second student performance! Will include Revelations and a portion of another work.
$12 per person Six Flags Leaders will learn about marketing through the Six Flags marketing day activities.
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Holman Leadership Academy Enlightening Minds to Lead!
Student Presentations Our young leaders give weekly presentations on "Presentation Friday"! They are preparing now for successful futures.
Guest Speakers Our leaders learn from real business and community leaders on a bimonthly basis. Click on "Guest Speakers for previous and future guest speakers".
Community Involvement Our leaders learn about community concerns and have visited Operation Push, a City Council meeting, and the Black Wall street economic summit.
Hands on Learning Our leaders do a variety of projects which require them to use their knowledge on various topics.
Field Learning Students take bimonthly field trips to museums and cultural events. Click on "Field Trips" for previous and future trips.
Field Days
