This week, the sophomore class of Edina High School had the opportunity to attend another thought-provoking Collaborative Time forum, titled “Underwater Basket Weaving”. At this latest forum, the sophomore class exhibited impressive perfect attendance.

After hearing about this week’s forum relating to aquatic textile recreation, the tenth grade class flocked to the scene, ready to learn. During Collaborative Time this year, sophomores are required to attend a forum, or a type of presentation, unless they have been asked to meet with a teacher. So far, the forums have been strikingly successful. The tenth graders of EHS look forward to the presentations, which occur once or twice a week.

“I was so excited to finally be able to attend a forum during Collab Time,” said EHS sophomore Alexis Simpson. “I couldn’t wait to see what these forums my friends had been raving about were all about!”

The students were thoroughly engaged at the Underwater Basket Weaving forum and downright enthralled by the instructor. The sophomores found the topic extremely interesting, and were surprised by how intricate the topic of basket weaving truly is.  At the end of the forum, the sophomores asked several questions about the topic. Some were curious about the best type of twine for weaving, while others were concerned about weaving in a pool instead of a lake and whether or not the chlorine would damage the final product.

“I think what made this forum so special was how unique it was,” said sophomore Miranda Pine. “It was so different than any other presentation we had seen in elementary or middle school.”

Sophomores are given the option to sign up and meet with teachers during Collaborative Time, however very few ever choose to do so. Most use the time to attend the forums, listen closely, and learn from the unique ideas each new presentation has to offer.

“The forums the tenth graders get to go to during Collab Time sound really interesting, especially the one about the basket weaving,” said senior Andrew Well. “I wish seniors were given the same Collaborative Time opportunities as sophomores.”