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TCS Student News
February 27, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] [embed]https://youtu.be/vEiJSUi1rzI[/embed] The continuing crisis in Ukraine and the strength of convictions of a Ukrainian Olympic athlete are covered in this week's edition of TCS Student News. events around the school include a fun-filled workshop at The Lyric, a meaningful Conversation with Ethan's family, an impactful documentary on the impact of immigration policies on families and children, another documentary on the plight of the Palestinian people, a Spotlight on student Mohamed Cisse and much more. This stellar edition of TCS Student News was produced by Karla Rivas and Khori Mitchell with production assistance from Hector Rivas.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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Student's Writings
February 27, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] With the recent passing of Jesse Jackson, the students were reminded of his association with the poem, “I Am Somebody.” They were asked to consider this concept. RYLEE…has a fascinating discussion with her emotional alter ego. Know Who You Are   A-“I know who I am, but who are you?”  B-“How can you know who you are when I don't know who I am? In fact,  A-“you are exactly who I am.” B-“No, I am sad, happy, angry, and quick to react. That is not you.”   A-“But you tell me who to be, how to feel, and how to act. If I am constantly following your directions, then how am I not you?” B-“So in another sense, you act like me? Yet you do not act like yourself. Simply because you don't know who you are.” A-“So what if I don't know who I am? What am I supposed to do?” B-“Who you are comes from your actions, no matter what I tell you to do. What matters is how you follow my directions. That's what builds you.”  A- “I only do that because you aren’t always right, that's not me as a person” B- “So you do know who you are as a person? And you do know right from wrong? So you do have your own personality.” A-“Well I guess if you put it that way” B-“When you act on your own, you are being yourself. Your mind is not always right. I am just the basics of emotions. I am your emotional reaction. So don't always listen to me, know who you are.” Rylee Breeden 2/20/26[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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News
February 26, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]TCS students were honored to attend the play Trinity at Center Stage.  Written by Emmy award winning writer Lena Waithe, this story of the complexity of love captivated the imagination with its uniquely creative staging. Following the play, for the whole audience, TCS junior Mohamed Cisse moderated a talk back with Lena Waithe and the other two actors - Courtney Sauls and Fedna Jacquet. The play was universally appreciated by all of the students who each took away insights into the relationships presented and how they inform our own lives. We deeply appreciate what Center Stage offers to the Baltimore community and their inclusion and kindness to our students.   [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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Student's Writings
February 25, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] With the recent passing of Jesse Jackson, the students were reminded of his association with the poem, “I Am Somebody.” They were asked to consider this concept.  JORDAN…recalls an experience in middle school that helped her identify her true self, and the somebody she wants to be. I Am Somebody Being somebody is interpreted differently by everyone. Some people would think social status makes you somebody. Others would say it depends on how you live your life. Did you make any accomplishments? Does anyone recognize you as someone important? There’s one other question that comes to mind. What does it mean to be somebody? The answer is people define their own meaning. Personally, I’m not sure how I would define somebody. A person’s physical existence could count as being somebody, or their individuality. I struggled at some point with figuring out who I am and what my values are. During my suspension in middle school, I spent a lot of time thinking about myself. How did I get here? Why did I decide to hurt someone else? Those were some pretty big questions to ask.  I didn’t like the feeling of guilt floating around in my head. The deafening silence of the room made it worse. Even though my environment was tense, I somehow found a bit of peace. I’m not the kind of person to meditate, but I found myself doing so, in my own way. That was hard because I needed to have my mind clear, and I tend to get lost in my thoughts. I wanted...

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Student's Writings
February 25, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] With the recent passing of Jesse Jackson, the students were reminded of his association with the poem, “I Am Somebody.” They were asked to consider this concept. ETHAN…pays homage to his diverse family roots as the clay that has molded the unique somebody that he is. I Am Me I am somebody. Most people call me Ethan, but others call me “E.” To myself, however, I will always be the Mofongo Man. People who know me best know many things about me, but there are some things you might have forgotten. To understand who I am, you have to understand the two main sides of me: Jobita and Jemadari. They may be my two last names, but they carry two totally different meanings. Let’s start with Jemadari. For the basics, Jemadari has four syllables. It translates to "general" or "hero," with origins in Swahili and Hindu. Speaking of Swahili, I am from Tanzania, though my grandfather originally came from Afghanistan. As a Jemadari, my role is to be a role model for the younger ones. I am the eldest son, and while I’m not as close to my little brother as I would like to be, I’m working on it. I usually keep to myself when I’m with the Jemadari side; I’m not very talkative with them. I get my music taste from this side of the family, and for a fun fact: I am actually the tallest on the Jemadari side. My father’s tribe, the Chaga, are generally very short. Now for the Jobita side. It is the...

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Student's Writings
February 25, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] With the recent passing of Jesse Jackson, the students were reminded of his association with the poem, “I Am Somebody.” They were asked to consider this concept. MINGO…reflects on the work in progress that she is, toward becoming the somebody she doesn’t yet know.  The Passage of Time I am somebody who I don’t know yet, and I don’t know what I want to be. There is a lot that I do not know at this point, things I think that I should have figured out by now. What career do I want? What religion do I follow? Where do I want to live? I don’t even know my name! Am I Mingo or Tallulah? Recently, I’ve been thinking about that question. From a silly little nickname I got in fifth grade, to my name, to what everyone in my family knows me as, and friends call me. I never hear ‘Tallulah’ anymore. That makes me sad. I think about my past a lot. I definitely had a great childhood, (I can thank my parents for that). I have memories that I can review for hours. Being a little kid was so fun. Using imagination, playing on the playground that seemed to tower over me, and sitting with my best friend at lunch. Sometimes I felt overlooked in school, when I wasn’t able to understand something that everyone else could. And I’d watch as the teacher moved on, and me, afraid to say anything. I am hard on myself, even back then. I got upset when I was slower...

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Student's Writings
February 25, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] With the recent passing of Jesse Jackson, the students were reminded of his association with the poem, “I Am Somebody.” They were asked to consider this concept.  MADISYN…personifies a mirror to grapple with the reflection of one’s true self. Someone If I'm not somebody or someone, I can be anything. A mirror, perhaps, I could be a reflection of every person that walks by, but when one particular person does, I catch their eye. They stare for a bit because in the reflection is someone else, not them. All I did was reflect on who they were inside. This mirror doesn’t reflect what you want to see, but it reflects who you are as a person. You should know that it doesn’t define you because it’s not all the aspects of you or me. As somebody myself, it's hard to understand that one thing doesn’t define me, not even my reflection. So I would rather reflect others than myself. It's easier that way. Madisyn Hall February 24, 2026 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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News
February 20, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]We were honored to have members of student Ethan Jobita Jemadari's family join us for his Conversation.  His Aunt Emma and cousin Bianca were visiting from London where they live and were joined by his Aunt Penina to share their experiences with the students.  Ethan's aunts grew up in Kenya and spoke about their journeys leaving home to find opportunity in other lands. Bianca, who was born in England, shared the differences in approaches to education between here and across the ocean. This was an inspiring and enlightening Conversation and made us even more proud to have Ethan and hiss family as part of our school community.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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TCS Student News
February 20, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] [embed]https://youtu.be/Qlmt8DW7Rbo[/embed] This week's edition of TCS Student News looks at the Trump administration's push to acquire Greenland. News around the school includes Conversations with Matt Wyskiel and Kathleen Gower, a visit by the Baltimore Women's Giving Circle, seminars by Berman McAleer and MICA, a spotlight on MICA lead teacher Rachel Valsing and more. Kennedy Lewis and Rylee Breeden produced this edition with production assistance by Mohamed Cisse and Hector Rivas.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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News
February 19, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]All the world's a stage!  That was certainly true at The Lyric where students continued to build and showcase their skills in this monthly seminar. Students ran through a number of exercises before breaking into groups to develop performance skits. Not only are the students developing their theatre skills, but also building their creativity, confidence and bonds with their classmates. We deeply appreciate our relationship with The Lyric with special thanks to Education Director Denise Gantt and staff Ebony Evans, Mitch Harris and musician Antonio Eyez.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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