Category Archives: Class Projects

The Hamlet Podcast: Imagine Yourself a Mirror



Kristian and Mary, Class of 2019, explore the theme of appearance versus reality, who we are versus who we present ourselves to be, and which comes closer to our true identity. This episode is brought to you by The Hamlet Podcast, a series developed by Mrs. Walker’s senior English students.


The Hamlet Podcast: Are Charter Schools the Answer?



Emily and Will, Class of 2019, explore the theme of appearance versus reality while questioning the reputation of New Orleans’ charter school system. This episode is brought to you by The Hamlet Podcast, a series developed by Mrs. Walker’s senior English students.


The Hamlet Podcast: The Halley Phan Does Everything in this Podcast Podcast



Halley, Conner, and Victor, Class of 2019, explore the theme of indecision and its impact on the evolution of technology. This episode is brought to you by The Hamlet Podcast, a series developed by Mrs. Walker’s senior English students.


The Hamlet Podcast: Coagulated Cake



Molly, Class of 2019, explores the theme of appearance versus reality through her true crime podcast about serial killer Leonarda Cianciulli, the Soap-Maker of Correggio. This episode is brought to you by The Hamlet Podcast, a series developed by Mrs. Walker’s senior English students.

WARNING: This episode contains content that younger listeners may find disturbing.


John Roebling and the Gilded Age



Who was John Roebling? How does he embody the Gilded Age? And what’s a caisson? Caitlyn and Randolph, Class of 2020, discuss what they learned about the man who designed the Brooklyn Bridge as part of their research for Mr. Hunter’s U.S. history class.


Funk in the Big Easy



Caroline, Class of 2019, invites you to learn more about funk music and the New Orleans music scene by listening to her interview with Rebirth Brass Band’s snare drummer and community figure, Derrick Tabb.