{"id":354713,"date":"2025-02-14T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knightlife.paceacademy.org\/knightlynews\/?p=354713"},"modified":"2025-02-10T14:20:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T19:20:40","slug":"recapping-the-best-of-this-years-minimesters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knightlife.paceacademy.org\/knightlynews\/2025\/02\/14\/recapping-the-best-of-this-years-minimesters\/","title":{"rendered":"Recapping the Best of This Year\u2019s Minimesters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Pace, there are numerous wonderful traditions, but few are more beloved than minimesters. Although they only encompass a week of the school year, the classes allow students to participate in an array of activities and expose them to new experiences. The minimesters serve as a much-needed break from rigorous academics, allowing students to pursue their interests while preparing for spirit week. This year, there was a large variety of minimesters, with a total of 63-course options to choose from! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continuing the tradition of his food science minimester, Mr.Ewing once again led students through the exploration of food. The minimester focused on experimenting with the science behind food making, allowing students the opportunity to use science in regular life. In an exciting turn of events, the class got the chance to experiment with making cheeses, breads and more in the classroom! \u201c We got to deconstruct a food into a base of butter and liquid, it was really cool! I would definitely do it again if I wasn\u2019t graduating this year!\u201d said Senior Zoe Albert. The class is a staple for the minimester curriculum and hit its mark once again as an exhilarating start to the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year Ms.Wheeler started her minimester, True Crime: Atlanta\u2019s Missing and Murdered Children. This class focused on the two-year stretch in Atlanta where nearly 30 African-American children were murdered and followed the conviction and trial of Wayne Williams. Although disturbing, the minimester served as an interesting lesson in Atlanta\u2019s history and a reminder of racial dynamics influence on public perception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms.Hathorne\u2019s Quick Caf\u00e9 Cuisine was another welcome addition to this year\u2019s minimesters. The course offered a look into French culture and cuisine through experimentation in cooking and conversations over food. Although many joined in the hopes of eating some delicious food, they stayed for the fun atmosphere and enriching conversations. Some of the dishes they made were bechamel sauce, un croque monsieur and a carrot salad. Ms.Hathorne created an amazing minimester, and hopefully, Pace will include it on the options for next year! \u201cI really enjoyed this minimester, I had a lot of fun! Making the food was tons of fun, and we got to eat it which was even better!\u201d said sophomore Andy Levenson. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another astounding minimester, led by Dr. Brooks, was Is-ness vs. Ought-ness: Ethical Thinking for a Complex World. Decision-making is hard, whether it\u2019s in everyday life or about life-altering changes. Dr.Brooks forced students to reckon with this throughout his minimester, allowing them the opportunity to utilize ethical frameworks and weave them into real issues. Dr. Brooks did a fantastic job of adapting to national issues as well, including the California Wildfires in his lessons. The class resonated with many students, \u201cIt was interesting how we learned to apply ethical thinking to real-world situations, it really makes you reconsider things.\u201d said sophomore Alo Paiardini. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s minimesters were engaging, adventurous and most importantly, fun! With an array of choices catering to all interests, the bar for minimesters has been set high for future years to beat. Although minimesters just ended, teachers and students alike can\u2019t wait to see what\u2019s in store for next year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Students enjoy cooking in Quick Caf\u00e9 Cuisine minimester. Photo Credit: From: Pace Academy Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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