[embed]https://youtu.be/dWhZpwdS5oY[/embed] For the big story, TCS Student News shines a light on the tough economic situation in Argentina., our neighbor to the south. Producers Ruth Rivas and Kennedy Lewis take us through the myriad of activities around the school this week including attending Oh Happy Day!, a captivating production currently at Baltimore's own Center Stage. This was followed up by a "Conversation with...
We had our first Theatre Seminar of the new year at The Lyric with Denise Gantt and Ebony Evans with musical accompaniment by guitarist Antonio Eyez. The students had a great time competing to develop warm up routines and developing and performing improv plays in small groups. Thank you Denise and Ebony and The Lyric for the delicious lunch and the lively seminar! Everyone can't wait until next month! ...
As a followup to attending the play Oh Happy Day! at Baltimore Center Stage, staff from this vital Baltimore institution came to the school for a dynamic Conversation. Joining members of the Education Department - Hope Hynson, Kate Macdonald, and Erin Margaret Pettigrew, was the Assistant Director of the play, Antwan "Greeyo" Hawkins, and the play's Dramaturg, Avon Haughton. The lively and far-reaching conversation covered perspectives on the play and its impact on both the students and those involved in the performance, sharing about education and careers, workplace culture and so much more. Our guests were as interested in the students and the school as the students were of them and their work. After the Conversation, several students conducted a tour of our facility that multiplied the connection and allowed for additional interaction and discussion. We deeply value Center Stage and appreciate their efforts to include young people and value their engagement with theatre and the arts. Our appreciation to Stevie Walker-Webb on his inaugural season as Artistic Director at Center Stage. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit and look forward to an ever deepening relationship between our communities....
[embed]https://youtu.be/2G6oUxwr4Jw[/embed]Killer and damaging Floods and other extreme weather is the main story this week amplifying students' concerns about climate change and the world they are inheriting. In news around TCS, there is a spotlight on Ken and Paulette Bancroft, long time volunteers and members of the TCS community who both also grew up in Remington. News includes a Conversation with the editorss of the Baltimore Beat newspaper and much more. Ethan Jobita Jemadari and Quinn Guilfoyle produced this week's News episode with technical support by Rhys Guilfoyle....
Through the kindness of the folks at Baltimore Center Stage, we had an amazing time experiencing Jordan Cooper's play Oh Happy Day! This creatively told story carried us along, at moments laughing and others near tears as we went through the journey of the main character Keyshawn, also played by Mr. Cooper, as he reconciled with the pain of his past and found redemption. The acting was brilliant, the songs and singing were moving and the set design, particularly at the end of the play, contributed to an emotional roller coaster. The play will continue to run through October 20th and we recommend everyone to catch it while you can. Thank you Stevie Walker-Webb and Baltimore Center Stage for your commitment to expose young people to meaningful theatre that connects to their lives!...
A cornerstone of The Community School's education program is the writing seminar conducted every week by mentor and teacher Don Riesett. The students dive deep exploring topics and developing new ways of expressing their views and creativity. Some topics are whimsical and others provoke deep personal reflection. Last week's seminar was just such a moment. We have featured some of the students' works on our website with their permission. They are all worth a good read. "The students were reminded by none other than Kermit the Frog that 'It’s not easy being green.' They were then asked to consider what about their lives is 'not easy.'The students’ essays on this topic were excellent." Don Riesett “It’s not easy being an African American Muslim. The many obligations, traditions, values, and holidays I have to go by. The way people take a glance and judge me.” Mohamed Read more: https://tcshighschool.org/its-not-easy-by-mohamed-cisse/ “It’s not easy being the oldest brother in a household where the parents only speak Spanish.” Hector Read more: https://tcshighschool.org/its-not-easy-by-hector-rivas/ “It’s not easy being diagnosed with depression and anxiety at just 13 years old.” Jordan Read more: https://tcshighschool.org/its-not-easy-by-jordan-smith/ “Starting a new community isn’t easy. Being a freshman, I’m going through many challenges.” Khori Read more: https://tcshighschool.org/its-not-easy-by-khori-mitchell/ “Now I could list probably 10 reasons why it’s not easy to be me. For now I’ll just give you one of the major reasons. I am the first in my family who is planning to go to college and get a degree.” Madison Read more: https://tcshighschool.org/its-not-easy-by-madison-hansel/ “It’s hard being the middle child and also the oldest girl. Not...
Teri Henderson, Lisa Snowden and Sanya Kamidi joined us for our Conversation this week. They are responsible for the Baltimore Beat, a unique local newspaper. They shared their experiences producing the paper, especially as women of color. This nonprofit free paper is produced every two weeks and seeks to give voice to those in Baltimore whose voice is often not heard. The conversation explored their educational and career paths as well as the mission and operation of the paper. The students shared the kind of stories they would most like to see covered and the need for youth voices to be amplified. We appreciate having these trailblazers join us!...
[embed]https://youtu.be/Vv9qQtuGb_4[/embed]The war between Israel andLebanon is on students' minds and is the lead story in this week's edition of TCS Student News. This is a good place to not only catch up on news events but to get a youth perspective. This week's edition was produced by Madison Hansel and Mohamed Cisse with technical production by Rhys Guilfoyle. News around the school includes our first Financial Literacy seminar of the year by Berman McAleer, a Conversation with TCS Alumni, the recent Sponsor Meeting and a Spotlight on Dr. Latonia Moss, our English 101 teacher from Baltimore City Community College....
The students enjoyed one of their favorite "Conversations with...
[embed]https://youtu.be/FjrXcV9E3O0[/embed] This edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Rhys Guilfoyle and...