High School Students meet Secretary Albright at MAD
December 14th, 2009 at 05:05pm clewis
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Secretary Albright generously discussed her career as Secretary of State, the use of her pins as a means of personal and diplomatic expression, and the current foreign policy challenges facing the United States with 155 high school students in the Museum’s Theatre. The students were from The Beacon School, New Design High School in Manhattan, Belmont Preparatory High School in the Bronx, Herricks School on Long Island, and Gotham Professional Academy in Brooklyn. Though there were five panelist, one student chosen from each school as a representative on stage with Secretary Albright in discussion, when questions were opened up to the other students in the audience they were equally prepared to have an intelligent conversation with Secretary Albright and their peers. Every seat in the house was occupied; the students were engaged, asked intelligent and informed questions regarding her pins, issues concerning Afghanistan, challenges in being the first women Secretary of State, and other issues concerning foreign policy and shattering the glass ceiling. The morning was inspirational and insightful. I was super impressed with how seriously the students took this opportunity and rose to the challenge, and how interested they were in being informed citizens of the world. This will no doubt be a very memorable moment in their lives, it will be in mine.
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1. dess | December 15th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
I attended the lecture and question/answer discussion. I was struck by the intelligent and thoughtful questions the students asked Ms Albright.
There was never a simple answer to the questions as they involved complicated histories that Ms Albright effortlessly explained.
Through her humour and knowledge, Ms Albright was able to convey to us the reasons for decisions made whilst holding the postition of Secretary of State as well as current situations involving the United States and the rest of the world.
I will continue to think about her wise words and the hope she inspired in all of us.
Thank you.
2. Karen Renna | December 16th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
It was an outstanding experience for me and I hope for my students who attended with me. One of the comments that stands out in my mind and has changed my interactions completely since Monday was Ms Albrights comment of “INTERRUPT”.
I will not be quiet ever again- THANK YOU
Thank You for emphasizing that Life is not necessarily a stright trajectory to where you think it is that you want to go. I loved Ms Albrigth’s use of the notion of her life as a zig-zag. Now there is a thought for a pin.
3. Retalia | January 6th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
I’ve been to the Museum three times: the first time to see Read my pins, by Ms Albright. the second time at the lecture. i loved it. i couldn’t stop laughing when every she made a joke.
I could tell why every one chose her to be the first Lady Secretary Of State. she was truly a wonderful person. I am glad that i was one of the few who went to here how great she was. The lecture encourage me more as boost my confidence that i can do as well as a man.
the third time, today. Along with my art class and two teachers. we saw the paper exhibitions. it was really educational in ways for me. loved it.
the Museum was wonderful as the people who worked there.
4. clewis | January 7th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Hi Retalia,
Thank you for your recent post. I hope you will encourage your peers who attended the talk with Secretary Albright to post their experiences as well.
I would also like to inform everyone that the audio of the discussion with Secretary Albright and the students can be found as a podcast on I-tunes, search for museum of arts and design, Secretary Albright.
I agree with you Retalia that this was an amazingly inspirational discussion.
5. Dorothy Bauhoff | January 7th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
As I talked beforehand with Retalia and my other students about the career of this remarkable woman, I wondered what kind of interactions would take place at the event — these students were babies when Secretary Albright started wearing her pins! But the event was designed so that the students were the driving force. And Sec. Albright was not only dynamic and informative, she was attuned to her teenage audience — a world-renowned figure, yet the event was entirely student-centered. Brilliant! We were very fortunate to be a part of this discussion. Many thanks to MAD, Cathleen Lewis, and everyone who made us so welcome.
6. the gluck sisters | January 10th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
I would love to thank the museum and Ms Albright for sharing her wonderful collection of pins with the world. Each one is so beautiful and tells such a story. I would love to know where she wore specific pins…. What was she thinking before she chose JUST the right one to wear that day. Did she get reactions from them? What were some of the comments people gave her… THIS IS WONDERFUL!!! Thank you for sharing them with us. It is an honor to look at and enjoy them.
7. Shaniece Frank | January 28th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Hi I am Shaniece Frank and at this event I was a panelist on behalf of my school Gotham Professional Arts Academy.The read my pins exhibit was absolutely amazing and for me getting the opportunity to meet Secretary Albright was wondrous. I can not express how life changing it is for a young lady like myself to meet such a remarkable woman as Ms. Albright. Secretary Albright broke through that invisible glass ceiling in the white house and paved the way for the generation of young women behind her. She showed me that their are no limitations to where you can go in life and just because you are a woman you should not let that stop you; in fact that should be your motivation. I was truly stunned by her she is such a down to earth woman and is quite humorous as well. It was a wonderful event and I feel truly blessed to have been a part of it. This is something that will carry me through the rest of my life. Thank you MAD and thank you Ms. Albright.
8. Charmaine Amey | January 28th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
When Secretary Albright had finished speaking, the first thing I can remember thinking was ‘I never knew a woman in politics could be so fierce!’ Seeing her pins and listening to her speak was so comfortable and such a pleasure. She opened part of her world to us and didn’t hide anything to the students sitting in the audience. Secretary Albright was witty, clever, and radiated confidence throughout the conference. As one of the female students, I felt so fortunate to be there taking in the advice and lessons she had learned. This was an event that I will appreciate and never forget for the rest of my life.
Thank you MAD for inviting Sec. Albright and the students for an unforgettable experience!
9. Bridget Malloy | February 4th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
What an amazing day!!
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