On June 22, MGP Summer Scholars got under way at Calvert. This year we are joined by four 10th graders, each has been assigned a cohort of 7th or 8th graders. Highlights of the week included: first Monday pancakes, learning that Spanish and English have a lot in common, building water filters, visiting the courthouse where Judge Berger dismissed the jury because its selection had been entirely driven by considerations of race, dissecting a cow's eye, learning about Philly cheesesteaks, making Plumpy, taking tests, and Team 8's leap to the head of the standings with an extraordinary finish at Friday's send-off. (Hint to team captains -- have representatives of EACH grade at the table with you.)
