Power Lunch

Power Lunch

To foster positive community relationships, once a month members of the community are invited to meet with AHS students to share their professional experiences.  Power Lunches run from 11:30 am-12:05pm and 12:35pm- 1:10 pm and include a talk and a question and answer session.  Bring your lunch and join the conversation!
 

Interested in Being a Power Lunch Presenter:

Contact Rachael Sands at internship@animashighschool.com or by phone at 970-259-3013.

Power Lunch Schedule 2012-2013

  • September 20th: Diane Howes of Magpie Software will present "Software Programming". Learn about the typical day of a software programmer and the skills needed to become one.  Diane will also discuss how projects like the Mars Rover and Twitter use software programming. For more information, click here.
  • September 25th: Durango Rotary will present how students can create an INTERACT Club at AHS and participate in the Youth Exchange program. To download a flyer, please click here.
  • October 1: Travis Price will present his latest work "The Mythic Modern: Architectural Expeditions into the Spirit of Place."  Travis, FAIA, is a multiple award-winning architect, philosopher, and innovator in environmentally sound architecture. He lives, teaches, and practices in Washington, D.C. when not somewhere exploring the emerging world. To download a flyer and for more information, please click here.
  • October 18: Elke Duerr, filmaker and wolf activist for the Web of Life Foundation will discuss her latest documentary "Stories of Wolves" that chronicles the Mexican Gray Wolf recovery project. To download a flyer, please click here.
  • November 14: Join Marci Cary and Lisa Adams of Blue Heron Canoe and Kayaking for their presentation, "River Safety and Slalom Boating." For more information, click here. 
  • November 29: Kyla Husted, AHS Senior and YES Abroad Ambassador, will share her experience in Ghana where she focused on improving American-Muslim relations. To download a flyer and for more details about this presentation, click here. 
  • December 5: Dr. Bill Plested is more than a cardiovascular surgeon-- he is a passionate advocate for both patients and physicians. Join us for an exciting discussions on the complex issues of choosing a career, "What in the World Shall I Do?". To download a flyer and for more details click here. 
  • January 15: Mark Reddy  will present an interactive introduction to the psychological interpretation of handwriting. Students will have the chance to participate by sharing handwriting samples then discussing the significance of eight aspects of handwriting: slant, size, continuity, form, arrangement, pressure, speed, and baseline direction. Mark has studied handwriting since the mid-1980s, has three handwriting analysis certifications, a BA in social science and an MA in Handwriting Psychology. He has done primary research in handwriting of suicides, worked as a forensic handwriting specialist, taught college courses in handwriting psychology, and presented at national and international handwriting conferences. To download a flyer and for more details click here .
  • January 24: Desert Sun Coffee Roasters will lead a presentation about the primary tastes of coffee, its origin, and fair trade coffee. To download a flyer and for more details click here. 
  • February 5: Join instructors from Durago Arts Center for an interactive theater workshop. To download a flyer, please click here. 
  • February 6th: African Drum Performance by author, singer-songwriter, and Djembe player, Gustaff Besungu. For more information or to download a flyer, click here. 
  • April 18: Southwest Conservation Corps will present the history of conservation corps and national service as well as give an overview of SCC programs, highlighting High School crews for underclassmen and Adult Crews for graduating seniors. Learn about paid service opportunities in the Four Corners through SCC!  For more information and a flyer, click here. 
  • May 1: Nickie Dinovo will share her LINK internship experience with Loop Abroad and her work with an elephant sanctuary in Cambodia. For more information, click here. 
  • May 7th: John Rhoades will share his LINK internship through a presentation entitled "The World Through Bubbles." Have you ever looked at the ocean and wondered what lurked beneath the waves? Join us to find out!. For more information, please click here. 
  • May 21st: Heidi Williams will present her experience in Costa Rica working with Leatherback sea turtles and other ocean life. For more information and a flyer, please click here.

Power Lunch Schedule 2011-2012























































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