TCS Student News January 17, 2020
January 17, 2020
This week's edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, anchored and produced by students Joshua Sharp and Manuel Linan. https://youtu.be/9QzIqPpKkYA ...
This week's edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, anchored and produced by students Joshua Sharp and Manuel Linan. https://youtu.be/9QzIqPpKkYA ...
This week's edition of TCS Student News was researched, written and produced by students Tyleiah Trusty and Jacob Cougle. https://youtu.be/y4xI9Ffmias ...
Noted photojournalist Jim Burger was the guest for the “Conversation with…” series today. Jim is a longtime friend and neighbor of the school. He spoke about his long career with the Baltimore Sun as well as his current freelance work. Jim has done national work for AARP and major magazines and worked locally for many prominent institutions such as Johns Hopkins Hospital. He shared examples of his work with a story to go with each one. The students were interested in Jim’s educational path and learned that even though he had challenges with a number of his subjects, he was encouraged to pursue his artistic abilities in drawing and photography ending up at the Maryland Institute College of Art. A native of Western Pennsylvania, this was the start of Jim’s new hometown and love affair with Baltimore. Jim is currently working on a book that will tell the story of his life and career through his words and photographs. Once the book is complete, the University of Maryland Baltimore County will house his life's work in their archive collection One of the deeper meanings in Jim’s conversation was captured by Ronan who said, “I really liked what Mr. Jim said about everyone having a story.” Jim is a master at finding and telling people’s stories through both words and photographs and we were honored to have him with us. The students are looking forward to his return in February when he will have a seminar on photography techniques. Thanks Jim! ...
On the first day back of the new year, Class of '18 alumnus Vernon "Will" Laumann came by to talk with the students. Vernon is on leave from U.S. Army boot camp at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He talked about the recruitment process, the challenges of boot camp and army life, and why he chose this path. After completing his initial training he will go on to Advance Individual Training in Arizona to be an intelligence analyst. Vernon talked about how his educational experience in The Community School helped prepare him for the Army and the importance of perseverance and drive in reaching your goals. Students asked questions about his experiences and were very happy that he took his time to visit. Since graduation, Vernon has always been a regular visitor to the school and his family has remained involved with his mom, Stacy, on the Board of Trustees and his grandparents, Mimi and Poppy, keeping the student pantry stocked and fixing a monthly lunch for all of the students and staff. Everyone expressed their pride in Vernon and is looking forward to keeping informed about his progress. ...
Several students joined Mr. Tom for a special holiday lunch at Amicci's Restaurant in Little Italy today. Garrett, Ronan, Joshua, Jayla, Ethan along with class of '19 alumnus Jordan Leon enjoyed a hearty Italian meal. It was a good way of checking in during the middle of winter break and everyone had a great time. ...
Janiah Tillery, 2017 TCS Graduate, has just been awarded the competitive and prestigious Gilman Scholarship to support her study of Mandarin abroad in Taiwan during the spring semester. Janiah has been attending Roanoke College on a full scholarship since graduating The Community School. She is a history major with a concentration in East Asian studies. It is Janiah’s hope to teach language in mainland China for two years after earning her bachelor’s degree with plans to earn her Master’s degree following this experience. Since her graduation, Janiah has remained a regular at The Community School always spending part of each break here helping the students and school when she is in town. She won't be leaving until February for Taiwan so you can catch her around TCS until then. Janiah is an inspiration to the students and we are so proud her achievements. Click here to read story on Janiah from Roanoke College. ...
Congratulations to senior Olivia Yates on her acceptance into Notre Dame University of Maryland for the fall 2020 term! This was Olivia’s first pick for college and she is very excited to have this opportunity. Olivia was also awarded an academic scholarship for each of the 4 years that she will be attending the college. Last night, Olivia toured the campus and was excited to share it with her mother, Rachel. Leading the tour was Mary Louise Preis, an Associate Trustee of the University and long time sponsor and supporter of the students of The Community School. We are so proud of Olivia as she completes her high school education at The Community School and prepares for the next step in her journey to college and career! ...
We were honored to have Dr. Chris Domes, the President of Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania, come in for a conversation with the students. Dr. Domes and his wife Mary Domes made a special trip to Baltimore just to see the school and talk with the class. He not only spoke about Neumann University but also about the college experience and the opportunities presented both in college and after. Dr. Domes shared his own humble beginning and career path that included being President of Silver Lakes College in Wisconsin and leadership positions at Marymount University in Virginia and St. Bonaventure University in New York. He had a real impact on the student’s future considerations of attending college and answered their many questions. Dr. Domes promised to arrange a tour of the university in the spring and all of the students are eager to see his school firsthand. Head of School, Tom Culotta, is an alumnus of Neumann University and was especially proud to have Dr. Domes and Mary Domes visit the school. Click here to learn more about Neumann University ...