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Experiencing the Art of Joyce J. Scott

“Walk a Mile in my Dreams” This was the name of the exhibit of the multifaceted work of Baltimore artist Joyce J. Scott that we visited at the Baltimore Museum of Art today.

The students were spellbound at the deeply meaningful works of art whether intricate beadwork, larger than life sculptures, one of a kind handmade and decorated clothes, video performances and more from this artist of seemingly unlimited creativity.

In one room, visitors were encouraged to participate in collective works of art by weaving their own designs on several looms.

At the end of our time there, students shared their feelings about whch works stood out or spoke to them the most.

It was a great experience. Our thanks to the Baltimore Museum of Art and also to TCS Board of Trustee member Fleesie Hubbard for arranging this tour.

Conversation with Nygel D. Robinson

We were honored to have a lively Conversation with Nygel D. Robinson today. Nygel is one half of the team that wrote and acted in the play Mexodus that we saw at Baltimore Center Stage yesterday.

We learned a lot about Nygel’s life, passions and work. He talked about the process of writing and creating the play with his work partner and friend Brian Quijada and the students shared what they took away from it. But the conversation went so much deeper. It was a far reaching conversation sharing concerns about the state of our country and world and the hopes and dreams for both the students and Nygel.

After the Conversation, Karla, Kendall and Ethan took Nygel on an extended tour of our school and explained how the school works.

It was a great experience for all. The students really loved their time with Nygel and look forward to his next visit with Brian when Mexodus has a run in Washington next month.

We appreciate Nygel and his generous sharing of time, talent and perspective with us!

Students attend Mexodus play at Center Stage

The students attended one of the best plays any of us have ever seen today! We saw Mexodus at Center Stage. It’s only showing through the weekend but if you can get tickets, we highly recommend it!

It is a musical masterpiece utilizing various genres including hip hop to tell the little told story of the underground railroad of those escaping slavery who went to Mexico.

The multi-talented playwrights Nygel Robinson and Brian Quijada were also the actors in this two person captivating play.

We deeply appreciate our long relationship with Baltimore Center Stage who invite us to attend several of their plays every year.

Stay tuned for more on this tomorrow!

TCS Students Win Writing Awards

The writing talent, skills and creativity of students at The Community School have been developed through weekly sessions with writing teacher and mentor Don Riesett.  Every week, students develop a work and share it with the class that culminates in producing three portfolios a year.

Each year our students have been recognized in the Maryland Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. This year was no exception and TCS students have more award winners with more works recognized than any other year.

Congratulations Rhys, Madison, Danny, Kendall, Ethan, Karla, Hector, Sam, Mohamed, Quinn, Ruth and Fatima!  Thank you Mr. Don!

GOLD KEY AWARD WINNERS

Rhys Gulfoyle “4 Seasons: [Flash Fiction]

Madison Hansel “Famous Trios” [Flash Fiction]

Danny Buck “4 Seasons: [Flash Fiction]

Kendall Curtis “Shades” [Poetry]

Sam Meenan “The Megalopolis Pt. 1” [Science Fiction and Fantasy]

Fatima Chaudry “I’m Not Mexican Nor A Catholic; So Why?” [Short Story]

SILVER KEY AWARD WINNERS

Mohamed Cisse “If Art Could Talk” [Flash Fiction]

Kendall Curtis  “Cribs Episode 3: Pinocchio”   [Humor]

Kendall Curtis  “This Is Who I Am” [Poetry]

Kendall Curtis  “Learning to Sew” [Personal Essay and Memoir]

Kendall Curtis  “Wonderland” [Personal Essay and Memoir]

Kendall Curtis ‘The Power of Chocolate” [Poetry]

Kendall Curtis “Believing In Yourself ” [Flash Fiction]

Kendall Curtis “Nightmare” [Flash Fiction]

Rhys Guilfoyle “Be the Beast” [Flash Fiction]

Quinn Guilfoyle “The Hallway” [Flash Fiction]

Quinn Guilfoyle “Stuck In Wonderland” [Flash Fiction]

Quinn Guilfoyle “Doppelganger” [Flash Fiction]

Madison Hansel  “Courage”  [Personal Essay and Memoir]

Madison Hansel “Color ” [Personal Essay and Memoir]

Ethan Jobita Jemadari “The Blue Rose” [Flash Fiction]

Karla Rivas “Get What You Give” [Poetry]

Hector Rivas “The Big Bad Wolf ” [Dramatic Script ]

Ruth Rivas “My Confined Space” [Flash Fiction]

Fatima Chaudhry “I’ll Always Choose You” [Flash Fiction]

Fatima Chaudhry “The White Box” [Flash Fiction]

HONORABLE MENTION AWARD WINNERS

Madison Hansel “You get What You Give” [Personal Essay and Memoir]

Mohamed Cisse “The White Box” [Flash Fiction]