Yesterday our 8th graders swapped their classroom seats for Broadway ones, and what a day it was! The adventure began as students boarded the train and rode into the iconic Grand Central Station. From there, we headed to lunch at John’s of Times Square, where we refueled with pizza, Caesar salad, and delicious brownies. Once done, we made our way to the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre for the main event: The Outsiders on Broadway.

Our seats were outstanding — close enough for students to catch every expression, gesture, and moment of emotion onstage. Adding to the excitement, the Playbill insert gave a special shoutout to Unquowa School!

The performance itself was incredible. The Outsiders brought S. E. Hinton’s classic novel to life through powerful music, movement, and storytelling. Students were deeply engaged as the show explored timeless themes of identity, socioeconomic division, and redemption — all topics we discuss in our Humanities program.

After the show, we headed back to Grand Central to catch our train back home. 8th graders spent the ride connecting with one another and rehashing the show. It was certainly a day our 8th graders won’t soon forget.

Stay gold, Unquowa!