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This week’s Caciques have been hard at work running daily circles, finding ways to make meal times more exciting, and acting as student leaders. A highlight of their week was a beautifully organized coffee house on Saturday night, hosted by Haley and Patrick. Congratulations and thanks for a great week!

Delphine
Delphine Carroll
Where are you from?: Governors Harbor, Eleuthera
How did you find out about The Island School?: I live on the island : ) I came on a fieldtrip and saw a presentation
Name one thing not many people know about you: When I was little a cat taught me how to crawl.
Name one thing you know about Island School that you didn’t know when you got here: The fun Saturday night activities!
If you could meet anyone in the world, past or present, who would it be?: Einstein!
Haley
Haley Taft
Where are you from?: Dover, MA
How did you find out about The Island School?: Both of my sisters went and we found out from family friends.
Name one thing not many people know about you: My nickname is after a comet– Halbop.
Name one thing you know about Island School that you didn’t know when you got here: A lot of work. It’s hard, but it’s good!
If you could meet anyone in the world, past or present, who would it be?: My great grandmother, Maybel
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Patrick Henderson
Where are you from?: Dedham, MA
How did you find out about The Island School?: A lot of my family has gone– brother and cousins!
Name one thing not many people know about you: I have an identical twin.
Name one thing you know about Island School that you didn’t know when you got here: It’s a lot of work!
If you could meet anyone in the world, past or present, who would it be?: Neil deGrasse Tyson or Jon Stewart
Nick
Nick Brittain
Where are you from?: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
How did you find out about The Island School?: My cousin and both of my sisters came.
Name one thing not many people know about you: My mom grew up in Britain and Sweden and I hope to get dual citizenship from Sweden.
Name one thing you know about Island School that you didn’t know when you got here: That I would be able to see so much wildlife– this morning I saw an eagle ray and a turtle!
If you could meet anyone in the world, past or present, who would it be?: Chris McCandles from the book Into The Wild.
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Tallis Blossom
Where are you from?: Helena, Montana
How did you find out about The Island School?: Grandfather is friends with someone on the board.
Name one thing not many people know about you: She’s an excellent dancer and also hunts elk.
Name one thing you know about Island School that you didn’t know when you got here: There are no elk.
If you could meet anyone in the world, past or present, who would it be?: Madonna