Name/Title
Comer Ireland - Winterim 1995Entry/Object ID
2023.154Description
A photo of then-junior Comer Ireland (class of 1996) working in the office of Senator Fred Thompson during Winterim 1995. That year, two political work-study options were offered. Details per the 1995 Winterim course catalog:
1. Law and Government ("This work/study program offers a student interested in a career in this area of the working world an opportunity to observe first hand and to gain valuable experience as an assistant in a variety of placements. Mr. [Tony] Springman will help a student focus on her interests and identify a suitable position. These placements include assisting in the governor's office, clerking for city judges, interning in city and state government departments, and observing in various law enforcement agencies.")
2. Internships in Washington, D.C. ("These work/study programs in our nation's capital are varied. Some are on Capitol Hill, others in the Smithsonian or in museums. […] In addition to being an exciting work/study opportunity, the Washington internship program is designed so that students will take advantage of the many cultural and historical offerings in the Washington area.")
Fred Thompson served as a United States Senator from Tennessee from 1994 to 2003.Photograph Details
Subject
WinterimSubject Person or Organization
Ireland (Aebersold), Virginia Comer (Comer) 1996Context
Harpeth Hall’s Winterim program was created to “provide for students a worthwhile learning experience in an atmosphere significantly different from the traditional classroom” and give “each student the opportunity to explore her own specific field of interest.” The three-week experience takes place every January and allows upper school students the unique opportunity to develop new interests, travel to unfamiliar places, and explore potential careers.
Students in 9th and 10th grades enroll in project-oriented courses on campus presented by school faculty and professionals from around the country, while students in 11th and 12th grades engage in internships, academic travel, international exchanges, or independent study.
Planning occurred in 1972, and the first "Winter Term" was rolled out in 1973. In 1974, a more robust program was developed and did include some travel. This was also the first year of an official Winterim catalog.
Per the 1995 Winterim catalog, the program "is grounded in the conviction that designating time during the academic year for a challenging alternative curriculum helps us fulfill the mission of the school. Through Winterim we reaffirm our belief that important learnings are not limited to the classroom and laboratory or to traditional offerings in our eight-period day. Further, we expect our students to discover their connection to the larger community through intensive learning, service, internship, and travel. The program, both on-campus and off-campus, provides opportunities for students to experiment with new ideas and acquire new skills, as well as explore interests and career possibilities. It encourages the development of an open and inquiring spirit toward new experiences."Collection
Harpeth Hall School ArchivesLexicon
Search Terms
Winterim, 1995, Politics, Fred Thompson, Senator, InternshipRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Ireland (Aebersold), Virginia Comer (Comer) 1996
