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Physics Phun

Physics Phun

Students and counselors in the SHP Physics course experience how exciting hands-on science can be. No boring lectures in this class!


The Thinking Man

The Thinking Man

SHP student Alex Devaux ponders the value of art during his Fine Arts Core class. Is a pile of sticks really art if the artist says so? Alex can tell you!


Newton's crack team

Newton's crack team

The SHP Physics students take on another challenging experiment in the name of Newtonian Physics and saving the world!


In deep debate

In deep debate

Students and counselors are embroiled in a heated academic discussion after class is over in the Great Hall.


Counselors with karate-chop-action!

Counselors with karate-chop-action!

Counselor Becky Chamberlin worked with Dance student in the SHARE program. After a long, hard day of dancing, it was time to chill out and act crazy.


Million Dollar Babies

Million Dollar Babies

Those million dollar smiles on SHP students Kelly Knorr and Evin McMullen come from bonding over class, meals, and occasional mischievous hyjinx!


One Thousand Words

One Thousand Words

Students from the SHP Journalism class take time out of their busy day to pose for this group shot. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but the good journalist knows even great pictures need captions!


More Cowbell!

More Cowbell!

SHP students Alex Devaux, Amber Bittiger, Derek Kwait, and Counselor Luke Keefer perform a skit from Saturday Night Live during the talent show at the end of the program.


The Future of CNN

The Future of CNN

Students in the SHP Journalism class prepare to record an interview in IUP's television studio.


Cue camera one!

Cue camera one!

SHP student Malcolm Harris prepares to take directions in his communications media class where he and his classmates learned about the blood, sweat ,and tears that go into television and radio production.


Polish Picnic

Polish Picnic

SHP students enjoy a picnic at Mack Park during the weekend. Filip Owstrowski (in yellow) traveled to the US from his home country of Poland to attend the Summer Honors Program.


Lunchtime!

Lunchtime!

After many hours of swimming, frisbee, and Apples to Apples students eat lunch at Mack Park. On the menu: sandwiches, fruit, chips, and soda.


Chillaxing!

Chillaxing!

SHP student Kevin Williams and SHARE students Cedric Young, Chaz Warner, and Joy Brundage enjoy an evening in the Great Hall socializing.


Profile in Black on a Hot Day

Profile in Black on a Hot Day

SHARE visual arts student Harmony Hess cools off on a sultry summer evening with the hose outside of Whitmyre.


Aaahhhh!!!!

Aaahhhh!!!!

The garden hose feels great in the hot afternoon behind Whitmyre hall.


Warhol can't touch this

Warhol can't touch this

Art professor Dr. Robert Sweeny shows his Core class what real style is as he teaches about how to understand art.


The Great Hall

The Great Hall

Hangin' out.


Thumbs up

Thumbs up

Counselors and students mingle during free evening hours to discuss important global issues like peace, trade, language barriers, and why Americans can't come up with a less cheesy pose for impromtu photos than the traditional "thumbs-up."