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This edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by students Olivia Yates and Tyleiah Trusty. National news included the US/China trade relations, junk food and its impact on your health, spies in the US, and an update on Hurricane Florence. TCS News stories include the visit of ACIM to the school, welcoming new staff Cheo Thomas, a visit to the park, Mr. Tom’s degree, appreciation to some of the people who helped out this week and other happenings around the school.

Music and Mentoring are two of the passions highlighted by our Conversation with Imani Yasin today.  She discussed and played her music videos and the significance of showing images that are often missing in the hi-hop community. Imani shared her personal story and inspired the students with her courage, drive and independent thinking. Masadey Blalock said this in reaction to Imani’s visit, “I really like Imani. She is very inspiring. She talked about thing some people older than her would be afraid of. She is very confident.” In addition to being a hip-hop artist and songwriter, Imani is also the Director for High School Programs at Sister Circle, a mentoring organization for young women that works with TCS. Imani is also the sponsor and aunt of one of our students Neenah Payne.

The smells of home cooked Italian foods drifted out of the classroom today as a special meal was served to the students for lunch.  Women from ACIM (read, salad, and torrone candy. In addition to the great lunch, the group shared about their organizations work, their personal family’s history of immigration to this country and Italian culture. The women were equally interested in learning more about each student and the school. Everyone was well-fed and the conversation extended well beyond lunch. Special thanks to Kathy Rescigno and Jean Gallo for their efforts to build a relationship between TCS and ACIM, to  those who prepared the food at the home of Susan Gallerizzo: Yvonne Serio, Francesca Ehmann, Joanne Mangione, Lea Gucciardi and Fran Barrow, and the servers; Margaret Cuomo, Lea Gucciardi, Kathy Mangione, Margurita Mazza-Hammond and Susan Gallerizzo. Grazie mille!

This first edition of this year’s TCS Student News was written, produced and anchored by students Donald Lacy and Jordan Leon. National news included the Nike controversy, the release of Bob Woodward’s new book on the Trump presidency, Hurricane Florence, and Artificial Intelligence and the Pentagon.TCS news covered the welcoming of Cheo Thomas to the staff, the addition of the new classroom and welcoming of the new students and other happenings around the school..

The first of the “Conversation with…” series was kicked off today with the TCS Board of Trustees. This annual seminar is a chance for the Trustees to welcome the students and for each to get to know one another. It started with a delicious and relaxing lunch and then continued with introduction of each student followed by each of the Trustees sharing their personal stories about their histories with the school. Attending Trustees were Dave Bayer, chairperson; Justin Switzer, treasurer; and Ryan Gavin, secretary and the longest serving member Ed Gavin who has been a part of this organization since he was 12 years old. New student Hannah Cogen commented, “I think it is very inspiring to hear people’s stories about how this school has affected people.” Aidan McIntosh expressed his confidence in the Trustees this way, ” I am glad that they are a part of the school and I know the school is safe in their hands.”

It was a proud moment for The Community School today as we witnessed 2 of our alumni graduate the Baltimore County Fire Academy.  Congratulations CJ Sosa and Jason Hammonds! The Baltimore County Fire Department only has 2 graduating classes a year. This class started with over 2,000 applicants and the graduating class had only 31 who made it – two of those were our young men! You have made your families and community proud of your determination and achievement! We honor that you have chosen a job of service and giving back to your community. Once again our young people have stepped up as an example to the rest of us. We all wish you safety, a long career and much happiness and fulfillment!