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Power of One
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6th-12th Grade
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Class Size: Up to 220 students
Program Length: 2-3 hours
 

More Videos from the 2010-2011 Power of One
Power of One, Intrepid’s free eminent speaker series, is based on the notion that a specific moving and inspiring event in a young person’s life can start them on a path to positive change.  In addition to being able to connect to students and their interests, the speakers are often tied to Intrepid’s historic missions during World War II, space exploration, and the Vietnam and Cold War.  By hearing directly from prominent individuals who have confronted and overcome adversity, students are encouraged to live by the values of respect and responsibility.  Power of One incorporates guided tours with Intrepid’s Educators and may include live video conferencing, performances, demonstrations and scientific experiments.
 
Intrepid has welcomed such speakers as Mercury Astronaut Scott Carpenter, filmmaker Spike Lee, Knicks legend John Starks, recording artist Shontelle, M.S. inflicted marathon runner and inspiring author Zoe Koplowitz, Olympic Athletes, survivor of the Rwandan Genocide Eugenie Mukeshimana, trailblazing tennis star Leslie Allen, scientists from Jet Propulsion Laboratory and many more!
 
To inquire about availability for upcoming programs, please contact Patrick Gormley,
pgormley@intrepidmuseum.org or 646-381-5164.
2011-2012 Power of One Program Roster (Please note that dates and speakers are subject to change)
9-22-11 Mariana Ritchie: Ms. Ritchie is a Romanian refugee who escaped to NYC in 1986 and returns to the city on the 25th Anniverserary of her escape to share her story through Power of One
October: Awareness Month
10-5-11 P. Buckley Moss: One of America’s most prized and internationally claimed living artists.  Ms.  Moss describes her experiences with dyslexia and how art became a powerful source of strength and inspiration throughout her life.
10-6-11 Dr. Paul Stuart Wichansky: Dr. Paul joins the Intrepid to share his experiences of living with Cerebral Palsy and to challenge perceptions and stereotypes that are so often applied to people with disabilities. Dr. Paul has delivered over 3000 motivational programs to hundreds of thousands of children, adolescents and adults.
10-13-11 Scott Chesney: After awakening to paralysis at the age of 15 from a sudden spinal stroke, Mr. Chesney has amassed a resume of transformational experiences, powerful insights, and inspiring stories that cut to the core of the human spirit.
10-20-11 The Maxwell Family: When Marine Lt. Col Tim Maxwell was wounded with penetrating traumatic brain injury his family came together to give him and each other strength. Their experience of recovery is shared in the book “Our Daddy is Invincible.”
10-27-11 Kerry Magro: A college student in the autistic spectrum, Kerry Magro has utilized social media to begin developing a “self-help” book for individuals on the spectrum.
November: Vietnam Memorial Month
11-10-11 Brigadier General Dan Cherry: A Vietnam veteran pilot and author of “My enemy my friend” a personal account of the friendship formed with the Vietnamese pilot General Cherry shot down over Vietnam.
11-17-11 Brigadier General Steve Ritchie: A Vietnam veteran pilot and the United States last fighter ace, Mr. Ritchie will share his stories or heroism and unflinching courage under fire
January & February
1-26-12 Sally Frishberg: A Holocaust survivor and NYC school teacher who uses her experiences of survival in a barn in Poland during the Nazi occupation to help students become positive instruments of change.
2-16-12 Dr. Roscoe Brown-Tuskegee Airman: Dr. Brown has participated in more Power of One programs than any other speaker. He shares his stories of victory over both the Nazi’s in Europe and racial bigotry in America
March: Salute to Women Month
Salute to Women incorporates a series of four Power of One programs in March 2012 which celebrates the incredible and indelible contributions of women in the world!