A profile of Randall Burton by HSEF student Adriana Mallea

My person for the assignment was Randall Burton. He was a fugitive from enslavement during the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. He attempted to escape in the year 1854 through the means of stealing a boat from the bark, Franklin.  Sadly, he was caught by the Sheriff who tried to arrest him. However he was saved by "two women". They took him to a swamp in Gay Head. He was then able to get away from Menemsha to New Bedford and later to Canada. Which resulted in his freedom. 

I can say that despite the fact that Randall Burton had the help of others he was a strong man. For instance he had the courage to try and escape knowing that he might be caught and put under a cruel punishment. Nevertheless, he believed that he could do anything and in the end made it to where he so longed to be in. This was to be a free person, free from all the hate he had to endure. 

Islands of Tolerance happenings

Ms. Weintraub and her students recently lead a conversation on race, diversity and tolerance at the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center. You can read more about the panel discussion here:  http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?35314

HSEF students are reminded to either post a Facebook status as the assigned person or email Ms. Page a summary as soon as possible. 

Packing, packing, packing....

Thanks to Isabella, for finding out the luggage details for our flight on Jetblue:

Carry-on Baggage Size Restrictions
The carry-on baggage sizes will change to the following dimensions:
Airbus A320: 26 inches (66 centimeters) length x 18 inches (45.72 centimeters) width x 12 inches (30.48 centimeters) height

E190: 24 inches (60.96 centimeters) length x 16 inches (40.64 centimeters) width x 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) height

Under the seat: 18 inches (45.72 centimeters) length x 15 inches (38.1 centimeters) width x 8 inches (20.3 centimeters) height