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We had a really terrific “Conversation with..” two recent alumni today – Claude Nicholson (Class of ’21) and Ronan Guilfoyle (Class of ’22). They talked about their experiences in college as well as at TCS. The students had a lot of questions about both. Claude and Ronan gave a lot of advice and insight into how to make the most of your years at TCS and how it will prepare you for life and college if you do.
Ronan is in college with a dual major in Cinematic Arts and English. Claude is in his second year at Loyola University in a 5 year Bachelor’s/Master’s program in accounting.
It was a real pleasure having these two graduates in for a conversation. We are very proud of them.

We were honored to have a “Conversation with…” Chef Steven Albright at the school today. He is the Executive Chef at the noted Washington D.C. restaurant Cuba Libre though we met him as the Culinary Director of the Franciscan Center. Chef Steve transformed their program feeding the hungry and homeless and created a 12 week culinary arts program preparing those who use their services and others in need for jobs and a career.

Chef Steve talked about his own transformation from being addicted and incarcerated into a life of purpose and service. He candidly shared the story of his ups and downs with the students and the lessons learned along the way. It was both moving and meaningful.

Not only did he fill our hearts and challenge our heads, but he filled our bellies as well! Chef Steve brought Cubano sandwiches, rice and beans, fried plantains and 3 kinds of deserts – tres leches, rice pudding and flan. All were made fresh and provided by Cuba Libre!

This is Chef Steve’s 2nd visit to the school this year and we worked with him and his staff volunteering at The Franciscan Center. We are fortunate to have Chef Steve as a part of the school community and look forward to his return for some future cooking classes.

TCS Student News September 23, 2022

Check out this week’s edition of TCS Student News produced by Rhys Guilfoyle and Bre’Onna Clowney with technical support from Ronan Guilfoyle.. It includes a major story on Taiwan and updates on what’s been happening around TCS including Conversations with our friends from Berman McAleer on Wednesday and Janiah Tillery on Friday.

On the same stage where Amelia Earhart once spoke, Marian Anderson sang and Chris Rock performed, stood the students of The Community School! Touring The Lyric on Thursday was the first of a year long, every other week seminar conducted by talented artists and performers Denise Gantt and Ebony Evans and The Lyric Foundation for our students. The students walked through this century plus old Baltimore landmark performing arts center getting to see the areas not usually opened to the public – behind the stage, practice areas and the dressing rooms. As part of the day, the students also each did a mini-performance. This is our second year working with The Lyric and we deeply appreciate their kindness to our students and school.

Friend of the school and regular TCS guest teacher, Dr. Al Scott, professor of Immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health came in Wednesday to hold a seminar on monkeypox. The students were keenly interested in this disease that has been in the news a lot lately. Dr. Scott explained its origins, symptoms, and prevention as well as what is known about how it spreads. The students asked a lot of great questions. Dr. Scott always leaves us so well informed about immunology and communicable diseases in the news.

We were honored today to have alumni Janiah Tillery join us for the 2nd session in our weekly “Conversation with…” series of the new school year. Janiah is in her second year as a prestigious Fulbright Scholar teaching young people in an indigenous village in Taiwan. She graduated from The Community School in 2016 and is a member of the school’s Board of Trustees. Janiah earned her degree at Roanoke College where she did a study abroad in Taiwan as part of her language interest in Mandarin. Janiah has lived in Taiwan for almost 3 years now. The students enjoyed talking with Janiah about her experiences at TCS and shared their own stories as well. There was keen interest in what it’s like to live in another country and to be away from home for so long. We are proud of you Janiah and appreciate your continued support of the current students and the school.