Extracurricular Opportunities
The Arts Center runs a cultural events series of concerts and gallery openings. There are at least three student shows in the theater each year, and the Concordians (an a cappella group) and Rock and Jazz Band perform seasonally. Mainstage theatre productions include one play, one musical and occasionally a third play, performed outdoors and popularly Shakespeare, though this third play has not taken place for several years.
Student leadership is extremely active at Kimball Union and there are many opportunities for students to participate. There is an elected student government and the president runs all-school meetings. Community service activities are planned through a standing committee and weekly community dinners are sponsored by a group called the Penny Fellowship. The academy has a fire brigade that operates as a part of the Meriden Volunteer Fire Department. There is an active diversity program called Relay and many other clubs and organizations that basically do the same thing.
Traditional events and celebrations include the Wildcat Challenge, class trips, Winter Carnival, the International Festival, Senior Girls' Tea, an Arts Festival, and parents' weekends.
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