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February 12, 2024

The Women of Done Construction were back in the house yesterday! The students are each building, wiring and staining a lamp for their spring project. The session started with a video of the folks from Done preparing the materials in their workshop so the students could see the project from the beginning. After a review of the tools and their proper usage was presented, the students were able to pick from a selection of types of wood from cedar to walnut to oak and even an exotic wood from Africa. Then, each got to work drilling, gluing, screwing and sanding their individual lamps. The project will take two more sessions to complete. What an exciting project packed with skills! Thank you Beth Pointer, Sarah Elder, Catesby Taliaferro, Kristin Carbone and Sarah Michaels!...

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February 9, 2024

We took our "Conversation with.." series on the road today. Jeff Elkin invited us to visit Advance, the successful business started by his parents more than a half century ago just blocks from our school. Starting off selling office supplies, Advance is now a major business solutions company including a very high tech IT operation that looks like it belongs at NASA! After a generous lunch provided by Advance, we met with the entire Leadership Team of the company introduced by Mr. Elkin. They shared the company's history, their philosophy regarding their service to customers and the value system that guides their staff relationships. We were impressed with the number of folks in the leadership team who started as entry level technicians but were invested in by the company with opportunities and support. This fertile workplace culture was also evidenced by the length of time each person we met had been with the company. The team took us on a tour of their facility where we learned about the many facets of their business and the careers available. The last stop was in their expansive meeting room where company Chief Operating Officer Joe Zito shared his personal story rising from challenging circumstances as a young person to his over 36 year career at Advance. Mr. Joe has shared his story before in a Conversation with another group of students at the school several years ago and inspired us once again as he retold it today. Joe also shared tips for success and a way of looking at the...

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TCS Student News
February 9, 2024

[embed]https://youtu.be/MSIPDcIp7Ys[/embed] This week’s edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Madison Hansel and Karla Rivas with technical production by Rhys Guilfoyle....

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Student's Writings
February 9, 2024

The students, walking through a park, suddenly encounter a door promising a heavenly visit. Some enter to meet loved ones who have passed, or historical figures of fame and even  infamy. But KENDALL, who always manages to see topics from a unique perspective, creates a self-possessed YouTuber who discovers TCS and its treasure-trove of creativity. DOORWAY TO HEAVEN  What’s up YouTubers? It's your boy, Dumpster Fire James. On today’s video we are going to be finding the perfect door for my $500 million dollar mansion. Shoutout to kittymeowmeow100 for the $666 dollar donation. I'll read your comment: “Go to Druid Hill Park and you’ll find the best door in the world.” Isn’t that like in the hood? I don’t want to get robbed or anything. You know what? For my loyal subjects, I'll do it. But it’s a long drive, so send me some gas money, peasants. The Drive There… Hey guys, my tire went flat but I won’t let that bring me down. The repair man is on the way. Ok guys, the tire is fixed, but now my therapist is calling me and telling me she's having visions of me dying. But you know…yolo. I’m 10 minutes away guys. Walking Through the Park… Guys, it’s your boy, and your boy is kind of freaked out. I keep seeing these people hunched over with needles. I didn’t know so many people had diabetes. That’s why I always say, “taking care of me is like taking care of yourself.” And for you kittymeowmeow100, I don’t see any doors.  I really hate liars so you will...

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February 8, 2024

The students celebrated the Year of the Dragon at the Meyerhoff tonight. They welcomed the Lunar New Year at a special program put on by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. The program started in the lobby in the hours before the concert with a number of Asian dance and drum groups. This was followed by a concert with a variety of symphonic works. One of the favorites featured an erhu, a Chinese two-stringed bowed musical instrument. The event was not only an enjoyable and educational on its own, but also enhanced our  current Asian studies in the World Geography course. ...

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TCS Student News
February 2, 2024

[embed]https://youtu.be/vd5NpYbTFAg[/embed] This week’s edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Ruth Rivas and Kennedy Lewis with technical production by Mohamed Cisse...

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Student's Writings
February 2, 2024

THE DAWN ON MAN…The students were shown the nine-minute clip that opens the extraordinary film, “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Asked to share their reactions, many found it perplexing and overwhelming, as did QUINN. But she worked her way through it to deliver a thoughtful piece and a provocative ending. THE DAWN OF MAN  The beginning of “2001: A Space Odyssey.” I honestly have never been more lost and unsettled before. It was so loud. All I could hear were the apes and the loud music. The tall black pillar is so strange, and I have no idea what to make of it. One of the apes started destroying the bones and then he came and beat the other ape with it. Somehow that’s supposed to be the Dawn of Mankind? I mean, I kind of understand, but I don’t at the same time. All I can think about is what’s going through the other apes' heads. They probably think Billy (that’s what I’ve named the ape with the bone) is unhinged. I mean seriously, what was wrong with him? In a way, I guess the black pillar is sort of like the “White Box” we wrote about. The tall black pillar drew the apes in, just like the white box in my other story drew me in. For some reason, after the appearance of the pillar, one of the apes starts thinking. He takes the bone and realizes he can use it to his advantage. After all of this time with these dried-up bones laying around, he realizes he can use...

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January 29, 2024

On behalf of the entire TCS community, we welcome Professor Mikita Thompson. She is teaching a college level computer science course through the University of Baltimore at our school twice a week. This enables our students to pick up some useful skills and knowledge while adding to their college credits in our dual enrollment program. Professor Thompson brings her experience in computer science and cyber forensics as well as the application of these skills with her background in business and entrepreneurship. Our thanks to John Brenner and Philippia Richardson from the Early College Initiatives program at the University of Baltimore for once again providing a professor on site to teach our students....

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January 26, 2024

Mike Gallo came back to the school for another "Conversation with" the students. Mike spoke about his life growing up in Chicago, troubles on the street and in school to becoming a national executive of the Minolta Corporation. He shared the many lessons he learned along the way including his strong beliefs in respecting every person and in hard work and dedication in every task a person takes on. The students always enjoy when Mike comes around the school and shares his stories....

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