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Neumann Univ. President Visits

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

TCS Student News December 13, 2019

This week’s news broadcast from The Community School was researched, written, produced and anchored by students Salma Ruiz-Cruz and Destiny Grimes.

Taking A Trip with Men on Boats

The students took a trip going back a hundred and fifty years to the American exploration of the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon in the Center Stage play Men on Boats. This comedic play was a unique journey combining the major explorers of the time into one fierce, event filled story down the river.  There were lots of laughs in this unique but light portrayal of this part of U.S. history. It was a bit of a departure from the other two more challenging and meaningful plays that the students have experienced this year.  Still the play was enjoyable and we are thankful to Center Stage for providing this opportunity for us.

Learn more about the play by reading the program book.

Young Playwrights Seminar Wraps Up

Today we wrapped up the final seminar session for the Baltimore Center Stage Young Playwrights Festival. For nine weeks, instructor Parker Matthews has been leading the students through exercises to prepare each student to write their own short play. Mr. Parker started each seminar with physical exercises to loosen the students up and get them thinking creatively. He then used the rest of the classes to teach about various elements of playwriting, such as character, plot, and setting. The students then had the opportunity to draft their stories in writing sessions with Mr. Parker there to answer questions and give feedback.

After nine weeks of intensive creative writing process, the students have completed their plays! For today’s final session, each student presented an excerpt of their writing. Mr. Parker helped each student “cast” their play with other students in the room, and each part was read aloud to the class. This was a fun way to celebrate all of the students’ hard work and showcase their creativity. In January, the students will be submitting their pieces to Baltimore Center Stage along with other young creatives from second grade to twelfth grade. Up to six plays will be selected to receive a professional production at Center Stage. We are proud of our student’s work this past nine weeks and even if they don’t get selected, it is impressive to be able to say that you have written a play! Thank you so much to Mr. Parker and all of our friends at Baltimore Center Stage for giving us this opportunity.

TCS Student News December 6, 2019

This week’s news broadcast from The Community School was researched, written, produced and anchored by students Claude Nicholson and Keith Cooke.