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WHSAD Students visit St. Francis College to See Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Speak

February 16, 2017 By Mr. D'Amato

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USSC Justice, Sonia Sotomayor, and Sparkle Sooknanan, St. Francis College class of ’02.

On February 2nd, WHSAD Students who have done exceptionally well in their social studies classes were selected to see a conversation with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at St. Francis College.  This conversation was a part of the Thomas J. Volpe Lecture Series.  She discussed topics ranging from her own life story growing up in New York City, to the stresses of figuring out what to do after college.  She also discussed her career as a lawyer and a judge leading up to her nomination and appointment to the Supreme Court.  She often drew from her experiences and education to send a message of hope and determination in order to encourage students to push themselves and achieve their goals.  To learn more about St. Francis College click here.  To learn more about Justice Sonia Sotomayor and the Supreme Court, click here.

WHSAD students and staff pose for a picture with District 52 Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon

 

Justice Sonia Sotomayor walks throughout the audience as she speaks.

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About Mr. D'Amato

Mr. D'Amato is the Assistant Principal of the Humanities Department (English, Foreign Language and Social Studies) at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design. He can be reached at 718-388-1260, extension 2043, or Damato@whsad.org.

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