This video was researched and created by Olivia Yates for a U.S History assignment. It is an interview with the first woman cabinet member, Frances Perkins. She was appointed Secretary of Labor by President Franklin Roosevelt. Special recognition to Olivia’s sister Renee for her help and appearance in this video as the news reporter and her mom Rachel for filming the project.
This week’s edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by students Olivia Yates and Tyleiah Trusty.
This week’s edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Claude Nicholson and Ethan Christou.
Just got back from the Maryland Region Scholastic Art and Writing Award Ceremony at Center Stage and am still floating on a sea of good feelings.
Ethan Christou, a ninth grade student at TCS, received the Inspire Emerging Talent Scholarship award for his work “The Senses Dividing.” He was one of only seven scholarship recipients.
Graduating student Olivia Yates had the honor of having her work “My Mountain” read by actor Caitlin Weaver at the ceremony. She was also given an award for this important work about rejecting negative images that are often internalized by young women. This essay is being forwarded to the nationals in the American Visions and Voices category.
On hand were many members of the arts community in Baltimore along with educators, business and political leaders. Olivia and Ethan’s families were beaming with pride as was creative writing teacher and mentor Mr. Don.
Our thanks to the national Alliance for Young Artists and Writers and the Baltimore Office for Promotion and the Arts for including students from The Community School in this showcase for young talent and important voices. A special thanks to Sarah Doccolo, long time friend of TCS who extended the personal invitation for us to participate.
One of our goals going back over 40 years ago was to make sure that the voices of young people would be heard. Congratulations Ethan and Olivia. You make us proud.
This week’s edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Salma Ruiz-Cruz and Tyleiah Trusty.
What an amazing day at The Community School! Famed Baltimore based writer and friend of the school, Rafael Alvarez, brought in a delicious homemade lunch for the students. Rafael brought two friends with him. Photojournalist Jim Burger was back and he photographed the impromptu event while Rafael’s other friend, actor Neimah Djourabahi surprised everyone. Last week, the students saw Neimah in the play “Richard & Jane & Dick & Sally” at Baltimore Center Stage. This lead to an extended lunch discussion about acting, the process of developing the production, and the many meaningful themes the play explored. The lunch capped with a celebration (and amazing cake) of Joshua’s 16th birthday!
You might have thought that was exciting enough, but soon after lunch, the students had a planned Skype session with one of the NASA scientists who is responsible for the Parker Space Probe that is breaking new ground in exploration of the sun. Dr. Eric Christian works in the heliophysics section at NASA/Goddard and has been a part of missions going back to Voyager. He shared information about his own journey as a scientist and answered many questions as the class explored the Parker mission. This seminar was part of our weekly Space Lab taught by former NASA/Goddard educator Elaine Lewis.
All of this is in a week that included a special Conversation with William Vanzella, Baltimore Blast team captain and goalie, wrapping up the novel “Bless Me Ultima” by Rudolf Anaya, putting together their writing portfolios from Mr. Don’s seminar for the 2nd trimester, and closing with a meditation seminar by actor and teacher Jennie Bissell.
We are used to a lot of great experiences at the school though today was especially packed with learning opportunities. Special thanks to Rafael, Jim, Neimah, Eric and Elaine and a Happy birthday to Joshua!