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In March, many our Mighty Macs stepped out of the classroom and into professional environments throughout the city. These immersive field trip experiences gave our students the opportunity to see their studies come to life and envision themselves in these roles one day. 

Blair Early Childhood Center: Students in our Developmental Psychology class ("Little School") visited Blair Early Childhood Center. By observing specialized classrooms and hearing from professionals in a myriad of roles, our students gained invaluable insight into the many paths available in the world of early childhood education.

Cook County Court House: Our AP Government & Politics and American Criminal Justice classes had the chance to visit the Cook County Court House for a Women in Law event. Students were able to sit in on real court trials and talk to many professionals in different aspects of law. A highlight of the day was meeting with Associate Judge Natosha Cuyler Toller in her chambers and catching up with alumna Katie Lyons, who currently serves on her team as Sheriff.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Our Choir, Band, and Orchestra students had the opportunity to attend a program entitled “ A Night at the Opera” with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Riccardo Muti. The program included an array of choral and orchestral selections from renowned operas.

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