Duncan ‘21
It is said that deep interests that present at an early age often stay with us throughout life, which is certainly true for Class of 2021 co-valedictorian Duncan Jurman who developed an interest in butterflies at the age of four and has continued to fuel that passion to this day. As a student in our early childhood program, teachers quickly noticed Jurman’s enthusiasm for butterflies and sought out ways for him to further develop his passion through unique experiential learning opportunities at NSU University School (USchool). In fourth grade, Jurman began to teach Lower School students about butterflies, their importance to the environment, and ways to help the declining butterfly population. In Middle School, he worked with Associate Head of Academic Affairs Dr. Robyn Kaiyal who encouraged Jurman to help create plans, develop, and manage a garden on campus.
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