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Students, public enjoy WMA's GEM conference World of Water

At Wilbraham & Monson Academy each April is Global Education Month (GEM). During the month, WMA focuses on one topic; this year it was the school's year-long academic theme: water.

Friday, April 5, the Academy held its premiere GEM event, the World of Water Conference. The half-day learning opportunity was kicked off by Keynote Speaker Fabien Cousteau. Fabien, grandson of the original "custodian of the sea" Jacques Cousteau, is an oceanographer who founded Plant a Fish.

After his keynote Fabien made himself available to students, faculty, guests and the media for questions and informal conversation.

Fabien also did a local media tour. You can listen to his Mix 93.1 radio spot and view his Mass Appeal segment as well.

You can see Fabien's entire keynote speech below:

Please view the following highlights reel from the day:

Below is the photo gallery from the eventful day:

During the conference, we had a photo booth set up for everyone to share their love of water with the world! Click the image below to view the gallery.