Conversation with Dr. Jasmine Blanks Jones
May 5, 2023
We were honored to have Dr. Jasmine Blanks Jones as our guest in the "Conversation with...
We were honored to have Dr. Jasmine Blanks Jones as our guest in the "Conversation with...
[embed]https://youtu.be/Nhvp6GpQL2M[/embed] Concerned about the rise of shootings in America? Hear a youth view in this week's lead story in TCS Student News. Learn about an amazing play the students saw at Coppin University called "Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery" and a memorable field trip the students took to Neumann University. Producers Rhys Guilfoyle and Danny Buck report on a Conversation with centenarian Doris Hollister, a special seminar with staff members Leah Culotta and Leandra Laird with personal family trips about World War II and more happenings around the school....
Our study on World War II became very real today. Two of The Community School's regular volunteers did presentations on WWII veterans that personalized our studies. Ms. Leah spoke about her husband (and Mr. Tom's uncle) Samuel Culotta who enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and was part of 9 landing invasions in the Pacific during the war. Ms. Leandra spoke about her father, Roger Evans, who also enlisted at 17 and was a submariner during the war in the Pacific and ended up in a Japanese Prison Camp for over 3 years. They shared stories, photographs, articles and artifacts of these young men who were the same age as our students. These deeply personal and meaningful stories about courage, sacrificing for something bigger than yourself, perseverance in the face of death and unimaginable conditions touched everyone in very profound ways. It is a goal of this school to make the curriculum come alive, to not just see or hear it, but feel it and think about how it relates to your life and understanding of the world. We honor the memory of Roger Evans and Samuel Culotta and thank Leandra Laird and Leah Culotta for sharing them with us....
We had an amazing field trip to Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania today! We were welcomed by Carrie Snyder, Vice-President for University Advancement who was our host for the day. LeAnn, a sophomore at the University, took us on a tour of the campus including classrooms, athletic facilities and dorms. We then had lunch with Carrie and were welcomed by Dr. Chris Domes, President of Neumann University, where we engaged in a conversation about the philosophy and operation of the school. Sean McDonald, Director of Neumann Media, then showed us around the studios and media center and explained how his career started as a student at Neumann. He was instrumental in setting up their current media program. Sean invited us into a live radio broadcast where TCS student Danny Buck joined the broadcast to talk about TCS's tour at Neumann. The tour was capped off with a live filming of the current TCS Student News broadcast in the Neumann studios with fellow classmates serving in the production roles including camera operation, teleprompter, sound and floor manager! It was an unforgettable day for the students to learn about college, campus life and especially about the many opportunities available at Neumann University. The Community School has had a special relationship with Neumann University since 2012 when they were of critical help as we were transitioning our school into a state-certified high school. Our Head of School, Tom Culotta, received his degree from Neumann and was a Humanitarian Award recipient from the University in 2020. Our deepest thanks to Dr. Domes, Carrie Snyder, Sean...
[embed]https://youtu.be/0A7FbQGdGf8[/embed] Do you have questions about the rapid development and direction of Artificial intelligence? Check out this week's edition of TCS Student news because it's the feature story. Also catch up on all of the happenings around the school including a "Conversation with.." noted radio interviewer and activist Marc Steiner, another with Dr. Ron and Barbara Walcher and still a third "Conversation with...
We experienced a deeply moving and impactful play, "Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery", at Coppin State University yesterday. It is a powerful and compelling story of a young woman coming of age and the community of women who guide and care for her. The story weaves traditions and spirituality from Africa seamlessly with those in America. At times horrific and provocative and others joyful and loving, it captures your attention and doesn't let go. The words are well crafted and delivered, the singing is soul touching, the acting is convincing and the staging is stark yet complete. The theatre is intimate and the staff were all very welcoming. We all highly recommend it. Our special thanks to Dr. Garey Hyatt for his kind invitation to attend this production. ...
It was a proud moment to watch TCS 9th grade student Danny Buck up on the stage receiving his award as a finalist and Dreamer in the Lyric's Dream Big Contest! The program which will be rebroadcast on WBAL on May 14th including aa video on the Lyric's work at Thee Community School that included interviews with our students and video of the class. Our thanks to Denise Gantt and Ebony Evans and all the folks at The Lyric for including us....
We were honored to have John Brenner and Philippia Richardson in for a "Conversation with.." today. They are the administrators for the Early Admission Program at the University of Baltimore and have been providing college classes at the Community School this year. The students engaged in a conversation with them about their backgrounds, educational experiences and careers. We appreciate the kindness of the University of Baltimore in providing this great opportunity for our students and especially the great working relationship with John and Philippia....
We had a fascinaating "Conversation with" long time activist, radio producer and interviewer Marc Steiner. Marc shared personal stories that intersected with the events the students are studying in the civil rights struggle including desegregation in Baltimore and Freedom Summer in Mississippi. The students were also interested in his career and the many people he has interviewed and issues that he has shed light on. Thanks Marc for a great conversation. ...