Conversation with Megan Emdad & Christian Malone
February 17, 2023
There was a lively "Conversation with...
There was a lively "Conversation with...
The students had an amazing experience at Cafe Gia's Restaurant in Little Italy today. We were invited to lunch by the ACIM of Maryland- American Citizens for Italian Matters and were joined by members and longtime friends of the school Jean Gallo and Valerie Meola. While enjoying a delicious meal, Giovanna Aquia Blatterman shared stories with us about her journey with her family from Sicily through Ellis Island to Baltimore. She talked about the challenges her family faced and the successes they have had while staying rooted in Baltimore's Little Italy including the founding of Cafe Gia's. Giovanna also shared about the multicultural heritage of Sicilians and its ties to people and cultures throughout Africa and Europe. Several students who were the first generation of their family to be born in this country shared their common experiences and all shared about why they chose The Community School. We are thankful for the enduring support that our school gets from the Italian Community who is always eager to reach back and give a hand up to those trying to improve their lives. Today, we are especially thankful for Jean, Val and the members of ACIM for enabling this wonderful experience and to Giovanna for her delicious food, kind hospitality and generous sharing of stories. ...
[embed]https://youtu.be/_f--WjN1ZlU[/embed] Check out this week's edition of TCS Student News to get the latest on the earthquake and rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria. News around the school includes a Conversation with journalist Rona Kobell and another with Cardiologist Dr. Steve Plantholt. There also was a special tribute to Eddie Conway on his recent passing....
Spencer completed the education he began at The Community School but had not finished. He completed the few credits that he needed while working aa full time job and running his own recording and clothing business. We congratulate Spencer on this wonderful accomplishment!...
In our health course, the students are currently learning about the human body and its systems. We were fortunate to have Dr. Steve Plantholt, the former head of cardiology at St. Agnes Hospital speak with the class. The students peppered him with a far reaching set of questions with topics ranging from his career to new medical technologies. This added interest and insight into their current studies on the cardiovascular system. Special thanks to Dr. Plantholt for coming in and to former St. Agnes President and TCS volunteer Ken Bancroft for making the arrangements....
Rona Kobell was the guest for our "Conversation with...
[embed]https://youtu.be/HKeGaneIiS0[/embed] This week's edition gives us background on the origins of Black History Month and the students viewing of the documentary 1619. Coverage includes the Conversation with Mike Gallo and a special report on the passing of 2 members of the school community and the suspected culprit....
Long time friend of the school, Mike Gallo, came in for a "Conversation with...
[embed]https://youtu.be/3tLhdkWL7mY[/embed] This week's TCS Student News was produced by Hector Rivas and Danny Buck. The lead story focused on International Holocaust Remembrance Day and our recent conversation with Larry Gross, the son of a survivor. News around the school included a conversation with young adult author Michele Bacon, art and theatre seminars and the start of a new college course at TCS offered through the University of Baltimore....
