Ezra Davis Class of '13 Named to Deans List at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

I am one proud principal!  Evidence of our graduates' successes at meeting the challenges of college and life head-on, anecdotal or otherwise, keep rolling in.

January 29, 2014

Dear Ezra,

Congratulations on being named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Dean’s List for the A and B terms of the 2013-14 academic year.  You should take pride in knowing that you were engaged in extremely rigorous classes and project work and you rose to the challenge and performed at the highest level.  We are happy to celebrate your exceptional work in this small way and I certainly hope you will find some time to celebrate this wonderful achievement (before you get back to work on your C term classes).

My experience in teaching has convinced me that a very few students with a positive attitude can improve and enrich a class for every student.  Please continue to be a positive influence on those around you.  This is a great accomplishment!

Sincerely,

Arthur C. Heinricher

Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Ezra has spoken publicly about his experiences as a founding student at New Roots Charter School twice this Fall, once at our public hearing and once as a guest on the radio program "Teen Roots" on WRPI 91.5.  He modestly attributes his success with WPI's challenging project-based curriculum to the preparation he received at New Roots Charter School.  We think he's just brilliant.

Stroll down memory lane with me for a moment and enjoy these photos of Ezra and his father Paul with the amazing Newt puppet created by mom Catherine for the Ithaca Fest Parade in 2013!

The New Roots Newt leads the way!
Ithaca Festival Parade 2013













Irene Case with Ezra and Dad Paul Davis pose with the amazing New Roots Newt puppet made by Ezra's family.