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This is the 2nd year that Circle of Love-Maryland has partnered with The Community School. Suzanne Allen, whose son Thomas Magaha graduated from the school,  Lori Wilgis and Charlotte Loetz all visited the school for a conversation about their work and the importance of giving back. Connie Martin, whose grandson Larry Kearns also is a TCS alumnus, was unable to make it. Circle of Love grew out of friendships between women in this community  who wanted to perform and encourage habits of good deeds in hopes of fostering a more caring Maryland. Last year they supported the students with a monthly gift and a Scavenger Hunt as a major fundraiser. The conversation with the students became very personal with stories of overcoming challenges an hardship while being thankful for what you have.

This edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by students Salma Ruiz-Cruz and Ronan Guilfoyle. National news includes Trump Administration immigration law changes, the US/China military relations, the effects of weed killer Roundup on the environment, and new outbreaks of ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. TCS News included a report on the visit and conversation with Imani Yasin who shared her music and experiences as a youth mentor. The broadcast also expressed appreciation to some of the people who helped out this week.

Friend of TCS, Matthew White, was honored as the Hometown Hero at the Baltimore Ravens Game today. Matthew is a U.S. Army veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart for his service and sacrifice in Afghanistan. Pictured above are TCS students Jordan Leon and Donald Lacy who were brought to the game by Mr. Don. They were brought on the field during the ceremony by Matthew. The students are familiar with Matthew through his visit to the school at the invitation of Sande and Don Riesett where he was a speaker in our “Conversation with…” series. Congratulations Matthew and thank you for including our students in your special day! [CLICK HERE to see the video about Matthew shown at the game and CLICK HERE to learn more about Matthew.]

This edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by students Olivia Yates and Tyleiah Trusty. National news included the US/China trade relations, junk food and its impact on your health, spies in the US, and an update on Hurricane Florence. TCS News stories include the visit of ACIM to the school, welcoming new staff Cheo Thomas, a visit to the park, Mr. Tom’s degree, appreciation to some of the people who helped out this week and other happenings around the school.

Music and Mentoring are two of the passions highlighted by our Conversation with Imani Yasin today.  She discussed and played her music videos and the significance of showing images that are often missing in the hi-hop community. Imani shared her personal story and inspired the students with her courage, drive and independent thinking. Masadey Blalock said this in reaction to Imani’s visit, “I really like Imani. She is very inspiring. She talked about thing some people older than her would be afraid of. She is very confident.” In addition to being a hip-hop artist and songwriter, Imani is also the Director for High School Programs at Sister Circle, a mentoring organization for young women that works with TCS. Imani is also the sponsor and aunt of one of our students Neenah Payne.

The smells of home cooked Italian foods drifted out of the classroom today as a special meal was served to the students for lunch.  Women from ACIM (read, salad, and torrone candy. In addition to the great lunch, the group shared about their organizations work, their personal family’s history of immigration to this country and Italian culture. The women were equally interested in learning more about each student and the school. Everyone was well-fed and the conversation extended well beyond lunch. Special thanks to Kathy Rescigno and Jean Gallo for their efforts to build a relationship between TCS and ACIM, to  those who prepared the food at the home of Susan Gallerizzo: Yvonne Serio, Francesca Ehmann, Joanne Mangione, Lea Gucciardi and Fran Barrow, and the servers; Margaret Cuomo, Lea Gucciardi, Kathy Mangione, Margurita Mazza-Hammond and Susan Gallerizzo. Grazie mille!