“Fast Fashion” refers to accessible and quickly-produced clothing that is often rapidly replaced to fit changing trends. Its aim is mass production that is often outsourced to underdeveloped countries for cheap labor. Its life cycle is characterized by unhealthy environmental and social practices such as water-intensive cotton, release of toxic dyes, and poor working conditions.

As the year is coming to an end, seniors are still working on their extracurricular activities. Their activities are in a variety of subjects such as art, languages, math, music, science, sport, volunteer work, and work experience. They also reflected on their favorite and least favorite activities and have advice for 9th grade.

The Rainbow Nation beckons with life changing experiences for this group of Newman students. In March 2024, Newman students will travel with Ms. Rothman and Ms. Schafer to South Africa. The goal is to expand knowledge of the world around us and help increase cultural awareness.