Pro Surfer Shaun Tomson: Anacapa Students Know “The Code” [video]
Shaun Tomson the professional surfer and best-selling author of “Surfer’s Code: 12 Simple Lessons for Riding through Life” and award-winning documentary filmmaker of “Bustin’ Down the Door” released his new book titled “The Code” during Breakfast Club at Anacapa School on May 29, 2013. Shaun says that Anacapa students were the inspiration behind his latest work. Shaun hopes that “The Code” will be a launching point for a worldwide movement generating “positive peer pressure.”
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Crafting the Message: Who Should Have Won the 2012 Election? [video]
Fred Davis, legendary political ad man and Anacapa alum dad, brought his expertise to discuss the outcome of the 2012 presidential race. By analyzing Barack Obama and Mitt Romney as candidates in categories such as appearance, economic policies, personal finances and life experiences, Fred concluded that ultimately, Romney should have been the victor. The deciding factor, says Fred, is the cohesiveness of the political party. He argued that because Obama was the incumbent, he enjoyed more unified support for his … Read more
Three Billion Seconds in an Age of Consequence [video]
Dr. Chris Funk, professor of geography at UCSB, Anacapa alumnus and former Anacapa science teacher, challenged Anacapa students to evaluate the significance of the moments of their lives in the context of a changing world. Chris argued that the current age represents a time of opportunity, with an exploding population and unparalleled access to data and information, but also a time of consequence, with consumption rising to match the demands of a growing population. With references to historical ages of … Read more
Bravery in the Face of Danger [video]
As an airman in World War II, Lt. Jim Kunkle was flying with his squadron when they encountered powerful Nazi air forces. His position in the rear of the formation made him susceptible and he was hit with enemy fire early in the engagement. Flying without radio contact in his burning aircraft, Lt. Kunkle managed to destroy two enemy aircraft before parachuting to safety! For his heroic actions he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Air Medal of Honor … Read more
Diamond in the Rough: Using Diamond Flaws in Nanotechnology
Ania Blaszynski Jayich, award-winning research scientist and Assistant Professor of Physics at UCSB, kicked off Anacapa’s 2012-2013 First Thursday Breakfast Club series with an engaging discussion about the future of diamond-based nanotechnology. Ania’s path to nanotechnology started with a joint love of physics and biology in high school. She was always attracted by the rigor of science and the potential for concrete answers and solutions. During an impressive undergraduate career at Stanford University, where she also played on the varsity … Read more