Young Chautauqua
Young Chautauqua is a nationally recognized youth program in which young scholars portray historical figures. Through monologues and question-and-answer sessions, young scholars-in and out of character-engage the audience in lively discussions with people from the past, and then provide insight into historical study. The Young Chautauqua program is a valuable way to increase young people's understanding of, and engagement with, the humanities. Students in grades 4 through 12 throughout Colorado participate in our Young Chautauqua program.
Young Chautauqua is comprised of series of workshops of scholarship, research, rehearsal, and performance in which students bring history to life by immersing themselves in the writings and lives of historical characters. Young people select an inspiring person in history who possesses the qualities, values, and often life circumstances that they can identify with in their own life. Each student researches a character of their choice and portrays the character including their personality, ideology, and life-changing events that molded their character. This portrayal is presented in front of an audience of their peers.
Why
Program goals are to raise student interest and knowledge of American history; provide opportunities to practice research and public speaking; and provide opportunities for students to be mentored by professional historians and presenters. The program bulds self-esteem and reveals insight into life choices and challenges. It encourages confidence, self-esteem, good life choices, study skills, presentation skills, and critical thinking.
Young Chautauqua is comprised of series of workshops of scholarship, research, rehearsal, and performance in which students bring history to life by immersing themselves in the writings and lives of historical characters. Young people select an inspiring person in history who possesses the qualities, values, and often life circumstances that they can identify with in their own life. Each student researches a character of their choice and portrays the character including their personality, ideology, and life-changing events that molded their character. This portrayal is presented in front of an audience of their peers.
Why
Program goals are to raise student interest and knowledge of American history; provide opportunities to practice research and public speaking; and provide opportunities for students to be mentored by professional historians and presenters. The program bulds self-esteem and reveals insight into life choices and challenges. It encourages confidence, self-esteem, good life choices, study skills, presentation skills, and critical thinking.
Young Chautauqua Scholars Schedule 2021
Under the Big Tent at Aims Community College
August 7, 2019: Wednesday 9:00 a.m.- 4:00p.m.
9:00-9:05 Overview and Introductions
9:05-9:25 West High School
Letia Juarez as Jovita Adar
Kathryn Broderius as Gertrude Elion
9:25- 9:45 Central High School
Bryanna Skelton as Alexander Hamilton
Sydney Hudson as Margaret Brown
9:45-12:00 Chappelow K-8
Jackson Chadwick as Theodore Roosevelt
Elliott Hein as Steve Irwin
June McGlaughlin as Clara Barton
Ellis McGlaughlin as Mary Bowser
Fatima Lone as Lucille Ball
Kaitlee Marshall as Anne Sullivan
Reymundo Ocampo-Flores as Napoleon Bonaparte
Tessa Johnston as Nellie Bly
Coen McCall as Stan Lee
Dante Parlin as Bob Ross
Aricin Wooten as Stan Lee
Dylan Frederick–Law as Charles Darwin
Paityn Liscano-Garcia as Princess Diana
Kaileen Rudolph as Lucille Ball
Aiden Travis as Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sarah Porter as Emily Dickinson
Camila Leyva as Frida Kahlo
Jeb Mathews as Marquis de Layfayette
Will Mathews as C.S. Lewis
Joy Perry-Grice as Irena Sendler
12:00-1:00 LUNCH
1:00-1:05 Dos Rios
Alexia Salcido Rascon as Nellie Bly
1:05-1:15 Early College Academy
Vince Wojurfin as General George Patton
1:15-1:20 Trinity Lutheran
Zeke Worjurfin as Nathan Hale
1:20 - 1:45 Heiman Elementary
Savannah Zimmerman as Jane Addams
Brennon Williamson as Wilt Chamberlain
Arianna Ramirez as Emily Griffith
Nate woody as Crazy Horse
Tenley Oreskovich as Queen Elizabeth I
1:45-1:55 Madison Elementary
Dana Portillo as Katharine Lee Bates
Nellie Lopez as Clara Brown
1:55 -2:00 Maplewood Elementary
Emily Massey as Michael Jackson
2:00-2:10 McAuliffe Elementary
Jaseline Gonzalez as Sally Ride
Emma Farrar as Dian Fossey
2:10-2:30 Meeker Elementary
Karley Romero as Ruth Wakefield
Batool Alzayd as Fatimah Az-Zahra
Madilyn Varney as Emily Griffith
Alexandre Larson-Reyes as Albert Einstein
2:30-2:40 Monfort Elementary
Analiah Sanchez as Frida Kahlo
Scarlette Howell as Betsy Ross
2:40-3:10 Prairie Heights Middle School
Ceyann Baruth as Emily Griffith
Landon McCartney as Lou Costello
Makai Mireles as Martin Luther King, Jr.
3:10-3:20 Salida del Sol Academy
Sabrina Ruiz as Anne Sullivan
3:20-3:25 Shawsheen Elementary
Story Suniga as Joan of Arc
3:25-3:30 Tjardes School of Innovation
Gabrielle Luce as Jane Addams
3:30-3:35 University Elementary School
Reagan Williams Bond as John F. Kennedy
3:35-3:45 Brentwood Middle School
Samantha Watson as Madeleine L’ Engle
August 7, 2019: Wednesday 9:00 a.m.- 4:00p.m.
9:00-9:05 Overview and Introductions
9:05-9:25 West High School
Letia Juarez as Jovita Adar
Kathryn Broderius as Gertrude Elion
9:25- 9:45 Central High School
Bryanna Skelton as Alexander Hamilton
Sydney Hudson as Margaret Brown
9:45-12:00 Chappelow K-8
Jackson Chadwick as Theodore Roosevelt
Elliott Hein as Steve Irwin
June McGlaughlin as Clara Barton
Ellis McGlaughlin as Mary Bowser
Fatima Lone as Lucille Ball
Kaitlee Marshall as Anne Sullivan
Reymundo Ocampo-Flores as Napoleon Bonaparte
Tessa Johnston as Nellie Bly
Coen McCall as Stan Lee
Dante Parlin as Bob Ross
Aricin Wooten as Stan Lee
Dylan Frederick–Law as Charles Darwin
Paityn Liscano-Garcia as Princess Diana
Kaileen Rudolph as Lucille Ball
Aiden Travis as Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sarah Porter as Emily Dickinson
Camila Leyva as Frida Kahlo
Jeb Mathews as Marquis de Layfayette
Will Mathews as C.S. Lewis
Joy Perry-Grice as Irena Sendler
12:00-1:00 LUNCH
1:00-1:05 Dos Rios
Alexia Salcido Rascon as Nellie Bly
1:05-1:15 Early College Academy
Vince Wojurfin as General George Patton
1:15-1:20 Trinity Lutheran
Zeke Worjurfin as Nathan Hale
1:20 - 1:45 Heiman Elementary
Savannah Zimmerman as Jane Addams
Brennon Williamson as Wilt Chamberlain
Arianna Ramirez as Emily Griffith
Nate woody as Crazy Horse
Tenley Oreskovich as Queen Elizabeth I
1:45-1:55 Madison Elementary
Dana Portillo as Katharine Lee Bates
Nellie Lopez as Clara Brown
1:55 -2:00 Maplewood Elementary
Emily Massey as Michael Jackson
2:00-2:10 McAuliffe Elementary
Jaseline Gonzalez as Sally Ride
Emma Farrar as Dian Fossey
2:10-2:30 Meeker Elementary
Karley Romero as Ruth Wakefield
Batool Alzayd as Fatimah Az-Zahra
Madilyn Varney as Emily Griffith
Alexandre Larson-Reyes as Albert Einstein
2:30-2:40 Monfort Elementary
Analiah Sanchez as Frida Kahlo
Scarlette Howell as Betsy Ross
2:40-3:10 Prairie Heights Middle School
Ceyann Baruth as Emily Griffith
Landon McCartney as Lou Costello
Makai Mireles as Martin Luther King, Jr.
3:10-3:20 Salida del Sol Academy
Sabrina Ruiz as Anne Sullivan
3:20-3:25 Shawsheen Elementary
Story Suniga as Joan of Arc
3:25-3:30 Tjardes School of Innovation
Gabrielle Luce as Jane Addams
3:30-3:35 University Elementary School
Reagan Williams Bond as John F. Kennedy
3:35-3:45 Brentwood Middle School
Samantha Watson as Madeleine L’ Engle
