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Volunteer Day March 14th

The students unanimously voted to create a volunteer opportunity for Friday, March 14th starting at 1:30 in the afternoon. This is in conjunction with Neumann University’s goal of 60,000 service hours in celebration of their 60th anniversary. TCS has had a close relationship with Neumann since we became a state certified high school, and it is where Mr. Tom earned his degree.

On the 14th, we will work on the outside of the building painting, potting and planting as well as putting together benches, seating areas and more.

We welcome all volunteers, just let us know you’re coming. You can also help by donating toward the purchase of plants and benches. We want to add 2 heavy duty benches for the front of the building and they cost $300 each. You can send a check to the school or donate online here: https://tcshighschool.org/donations/generalsupport/

You could also help by supplying snacks and beverages for the volunteers. Thank you!

Reading Across America!

Did you know that today was Read Across America Day? Each of the TCS Students worked with groups of kindergarten through 3rd grade students at The GreenMount School and read to them. It was a wonderful experience for all!

Students Featured on Channel 2 News!

TCS Students were on a WMAR Channel 2 news segment last night! It covered the work of The Lyric education team and featured their workshop with famed DJ Mighty Mark and our students last Thursday. Check it out here:

Conversation with Nic Picou & Leo Marks

Fresh from their lives in Venice, Shylock and Lorenzo walked off the stage and came to the school. The real life actors portraying these characters in the play Everything That Never Happened, Leo Marks and Nic Picou joined us a for a wonderfully enriching Conversation. The students saw their performance on  Wednesday so much of the back and forth was about the characters, storyline and production.  However, the conversation went so much deeper as the actors shared their lives and responded to the many challenges in these troubling and uncertain times.  Students and our guests that included our good friend Hope Hynson from Center Stage shared  their views and concerns openly. The conversation went into overtime because no-one wanted it to end.

Thank you Nic and Leo.  it was a true honor to have you join us.  Our continued appreciation to Stevie Walker-Webb, Hope Hynson, Erin Pettigrew and all of our friends at Baltimore Center Stage for enriching our lives.

Creating Club Music with Mighty Mark

The students had a unique opportunity yesterday at their monthly Theatre Seminar at The Lyric. Mighty Mark, a platinum-certified producer and DJ who is one of the key figures in Baltimore Club Music, led the students in producing their own track.  He began with an explanation of the Baltimore music scene and its unique club music sound.  The students then worked with Mark laying down various tracks including a rap track by Karla to create their own work.

Mark was the music supervisor for the critically acclaimed Dark City Beneath the Beat, a musical documentary that premiered on Netflix.  He proudly hails from Cherry Hill and continues to invest back in the community working in the arts and with young people.  We deeply appreciate Mighty Mark and the time and talent he shared with us.

Our continued gratitude to Denise, Ebony and The Lyric for all of the opportunities they create for our students.

https://www.mightymarkadventures.com/