But after a while, it became second nature. At first, the idea and process of approaching complete strangers and asking them for an interview was daunting and terrifying. While the two have been surfing since Middle School, documentary filmmaking was a new endeavor for them. “I could see us being friends with Alex.” “A lot of kids just wanted to do some sort business but we wanted more and after learning a lot more about Alex, he was a kid who liked going on adventures and who was really passionate,” John said. However, at the end of the day, they believe it’s their deep passion for the sport that got them the grant. They researched the best places to visit, calculated exactly how much everything would cost, and outlined a general idea for the project. This project took shape last December, when John and Ben said they spent 100 hours over Christmas break writing their proposal for the Cohn Grant. Their movie, Swell Safari, premieres at Beaver Thursday, November 7, and an exhibit of their photos is currently on display in the Nancy Lincoln Gallery. John and Ben worked hard to document their journey through photos and film - interviewing local surfers and residents in each location. “And that’s what we got out of this.”īut it wasn’t all paddling into the sunset. “We were looking for adventure,” Ben added. “It was the best summer of my life,” John said. From the Canary Islands to The Outer Banks to California and then back to New England, the best friends had an epic two months. This year’s Alex Cohn Explore Grant recipients - John Kalnins ’14 and Ben Hicks ’14 - spent their summer traveling and surfing. Foundations of Theater 10-minute Playfest (US).Choral & Instrumental Music Concert (US).2023 Middle School Social Justice Retreat.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice.
Leadership Team, Committee Chairs, Grade Representatives.BVR Institute for Faculty & Staff: Rethinking Teaching for Learning.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice.
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