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As part of their year long health course, Year 2 students had a special seminar on contraception today.  Lindsay Roemer, Peer Education Coordinator and trainer for Planned Parenthood presented on all of the available methods of sexually transmitted disease and pregnancy prevention. Lindsay was assisted by CJ, a peer educator who is a senior at Friends School. Their presentation was informative and interesting and prompted students Kelsey Larrimore and Janiah Tillery to apply to become peer educators next year....

Today was the 3rd in a series of immunology seminar presented by Dr. Alan Scott, professor at Johns Hopkins University.  Today's seminar focused on the main types of vaccines and how they work to inform and boost the immune system.  Dr. Scott also presented a brief history of modern pandemics and vaccine discoveries as well as controversies and complacency from a growing number of people in the developed countries in rejecting vaccinations. This seminar series has fascinated the Year 2 students and is an in depth supplement to this terms health course....

The students were in for a real treat today as noted Baltimore writer/actor/producer/director David Deboy visited the school.  David led an entertaining and informative 2 hour seminar for the students. He shared stories and tips about his acting on shows like Homicide and The Wire and movies including Tin Man and Head of State. Mr. Deboy even gave an acting lesson in comedy that had the students doing improv on the sidewalk in front of the school. A central message David left with the students was that they should be aware of themselves and the image that they project through their facial expressions, body language, and speech in all of their communication....

[embed]https://youtu.be/_527ymT7aNc[/embed] This week’s edition of TCS Student News was researched, produced, written, and anchored by students Janiah Tillery and Marcus McKeever. It includes news from around the world as well as our own community and the school. We hope you enjoy it and are informed by it. Let us know what you think....

Everyone was pleasantly surprised by a special visit from friend of the school Felix Dialoiso today. Felix stopped by to see how the students and school are doing and shared an inspirational message about perseverance and determination. Thanks to Mr. Dialoiso, several years ago the garage in the back of the school was transformed into the classroom that is now used by Year 1 students.  Felix has been a long time supporter of the school and gave his time and money to upgrade the school electric and facility.  The students were enthralled by his stories about his life and how he overcame many challenges and obstacles to become the successful businessman he is today.  Felix defined his success by what he's been able to do for his family and for others....

Thanks to the kind folks at JHU Circle K, the students enjoyed an afternoon at the local Shake & Bake Recreation Center. We had the whole skating rink to ourselves plus free tokens for the arcade and plentiful pizza. Everyone had a terrific time although it was the first time on roller skates for many of the students.  Thanks to all of the Johns Hopkins University students who are members of Circle K especially Vishaan Nursey who co-ordinated the effort....

[embed]https://youtu.be/oOLT8pSg8-U[/embed] This week’s edition of TCS Student News was researched, produced, written, and anchored by students Michael Poe and Barry Bunting. It includes news from around the world as well as our own community. We hope you enjoy it and are informed by it. Let us know what you think....

Learning all about the immune response system was the topic of the day in the 2nd in a series of Immunology Lectures presented to the Year 2 Class by Dr. Alan Scott. Dr. Scott is a professor in the Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Department at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Not only did the  students learn about the specific components of the body's immune system and how they coordinate to provide protection against pathogens, but also learned about breakthrough research that is taking place in the field....

[embed]https://youtu.be/h_iJP-Zk0uI[/embed] This week's edition of TCS Student News was researched, produced, written, and anchored by students Sadie Greenwood and Caleb Rohe. It includes news from around the world as well as our own community. We hope you enjoy it and are informed by it. Let us know what you think. ...

[embed]https://youtu.be/zpE4mPbneeU[/embed] Today's TCS Student News was produced, researched, written, and anchored by students Vernon Laumann and Jordan Leon. This roundup of the week's news included stories on Brussels, military maneuvers in the South China Sea, demand for organic goods, sports, weather, a remembrance  of Jackie Robinson as well as an update on activities around the school....